Archive for the ‘Flooring’ Category

How to restore antique floors

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Floor maintenance, flooringIf you have an old home and you have antique flooring on it, then it’s but natural that with time, like everything else, the floor would age as well. It would need repairing. If you want to restore the quality and beauty and the aesthetic value of the flooring, then you must start the repairing and restoration work as soon as you see damage. If you have wooden floors, you should check where the damage is and change the plank if necessary. Strip the wax first and get rid of splinters before you start. Fill in gaps with small pieces of timber of the same type and wax the area for a smooth finish.

If you have marble floors, perhaps you can change the slab. You can put in extra polish on it after the repair work is done. Floor wax works fine on such surfaces. With the new shine and newly repair work, your antique floor will look as good as new.

Kids room flooring option: is carpeting a good idea

Friday, October 26th, 2012

Kids room flooring, kid's roomAre you concerned about the best flooring option for your child’s room? Well, if you are, here is some advice. Carpeting is a very good option for flooring of children’s rooms and installing carpet in your child’s room is a good idea.

You have to understand that kids are messy and the carpets you install in your little boy’s name will get dirty and will suffer a lot of wear and tear. Therefore, you must opt for carpet materials that are relatively durable. Some of the most popular fabrics of carpeting are nylon, wool, polyester and olefin. Nylon is a resistant fiber and you can opt for it. Olefin is durable but it can show the stains. If budget is not an issue for you, you can opt for wool carpeting. As for the color, you must choose a medium shade, solid color. Some of the best hues are brown, blue and beige.

What flooring options to pick for a contemporary look?

Saturday, March 17th, 2012

flooring option for home, flooring Boring flooring options are passé. If you want to do something different, contemporary flooring is the way to go. If you want something different but at the same time want to play it safe, contemporary wood floors may be the best bet for you. For this you will first have to determine whether you want hard wood or soft wood and then consider the grain patterns of the wood. After that you need to decide on the inlay style of the floor; you can opt for floral, medallion or geometric patterns.

If you want to go all out then dimension flooring is a good option for you. It has an abstract design and digital process is used to determine the lines on the floor. You can also choose the concrete art design in which stark concrete base and some light designs are juxtaposed. Other options include reso floor, floris wood flooring, glass tile floor, woven vinyl flooring and puzzle floor.

 

Tips to install glass floor tiles

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Glass tiles give a very classy and elegant look to the floors. So, if you were thinking of doing something different to your floors, glass tiles can be the best bet for you. Here are some tips that will help you to install glass tiles. First, you will have to measure the area of your floor. This will give you an idea of how many glass tiles you will need; it will also give you an idea about the area that you need to work on.

Secondly the glass tiles will have to be measured and cut. For cutting small glass tiles you can use a tile cutter and for bigger tiles you can use wet saw. Thirdly, you will have to apply mortar on the floor and on the back of the glass tiles. You will have to then place the tiles on the floors with spacers in between. Let the tiles dry overnight.

Do-it-yourself hardwood floors

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Redoing huge hardwood floors can be bothersome. For sanding, you can rent or buy a small orbital sander. Everything required for DIY hardwood floors are available at your nearest local store.

First, use a commercial wax stripper to remove the wax and wipe it with lacquer thinner or acetone. Next step is to remove any nail from the wood. Don’t forget to fill those nail holes with wood filer till it dries up. Now, you can start sanding and after completion, wipe the floor with a damp cloth. Then add polyurethane in three coats, but let it dry between each coat and don’t forget to sand it with grit paper. You can even use a mix of mineral spirits and linseed oil for an old fashioned finish. Next, wax the floors with paste wax or beeswax and your task is complete. This might sound easy, but it is a laborious task, so be patient and get ready for some real hard work.

Using Marbles in Home Construction

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Marbles are some natural products that are commonly used in home constructions. During the construction of different sections of a home, you will find how marbles are used to construct these sections. Some of the benefits that you get when you construct your home using marbles is that your home will have a sensational look and feel, they are easy to clean and marble are relevant in interior decorations. These are just some of the general benefits of building using marbles, there are other hidden benefits. Marbles have the benefits of being durable.

Marbles, just like any other natural stone like limestone and granite are durable when used in construction. In addition, marbles are the most heat resistant materials on earth and that is why they are commonly used in construction. Another benefit o fusing marbles for construction is that they are fire resistance and thus give you maximum safety in your home.

Choosing the best sub-floor for kitchens

Friday, March 26th, 2010

There are several factors that you take into account when choosing a kitchen floor. You have to know beforehand the type of look that you are looking for. The look will determine the installation and the cost. Among the most common materials is linoleum and vinyl. They are quite easy to maintain and water and moisture resistant. They are quite popular because they are able to withstand kitchens where there are huge amounts of traffic. Vinyl and linoleum is comfortable to the feet.

Another durable option is tile. They are ideal for kitchens that have high traffic. Even though sometimes dirt is trapped in the lines in between, they are water proof and quite easy to clean. In addition, it is also able to resist damage from sharp impacts. You can customize the tile according to size and texture. You can also use wood for your kitchen floor.