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Archive for the “Flooring” Category

Slate Tiles – A Must for All Areas Of Your Home

nullThe reason as to why most people prefer to use slate tiles in roofing their homes is due to the fact that it is durable and comes in wild shapes and designs. Since they are metamorphic rocks with comparatively weak bonds in between their layers, it’s a must that you place them on a rock-solid surface with mortar.

Other than using the slate tiles in roofing their houses, most people are using them in their bathrooms because of their variation in colour, hence giving the bathroom a very unique look! What’s more, a simple glimpse on the slate tiles and you will notice how gratifying, slither resistant and environmentally friendly they can be. On the other hand, slates are dead set against heat, stains, scratches, moisture and spills, also making them ideal for any modern kitchen. Moreover, when planning on installing the slate tiles, you can employ the services of qualifies personnel with experience.

February 19, 2010 Post Under Flooring, Home Improvement - Read More

Laminate Flooring on Uneven Floors

nullOne of the most unique ways of breathing life back onto your floor is through laminating it. But it can become a pain in the neck when trying to laminate a floor that’s uneven. However there are some useful tips that you can use that will help in making such procedures much easier and fun. The first tip is to scrap up the floor, most preferably, using a latex leveller or putty. In the case of wooden floors, you can replace the worn out pieces with new ones.

Having done all that, you can kick-off by removing the dust particles with a vacuum cleaner. When laying it down on the floor, ensure you leave some space, of about 10mm, in between the two boards for them to expand and contract naturally. Then go ahead and lay the first board close to the wall and use spacers to firmly fix it.

February 19, 2010 Post Under Flooring, Home Decor, Home Improvement - Read More