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Thursday, May 5th, 2016
Maitland-Smith Bathroom Monkeys Soap Dish 1253-470 is the perfect complement to a rustic flooring.
One of the most overlooked bathroom remodeling steps is probably the flooring installation. Most people are used to the idea of standing on tiles while taking a bath that they didn’t think there were any other options available. If you were presented with a smorgasbord of choices, would you give wood a chance?
Sure, wood and water aren’t the best of friends especially when you are thinking of setting up a wooden floor shower. But this is one of the most elegant upgrades that you can make to your bathroom. Wooden slats offer a ski-lodge kind of vibe in your home. It could also evoke a sunny, deck-like feeling right inside your bathroom.
Using wood is a great material for the bathroom shower area remodeling project. It can effectively warm up the space. It also brings to mind Japanese baths that are so calming. Water trickles through the wooden slats to a shower pan. The wood floor will hide any unsightly drains, paving the way for the perfect minimalist setup.
If you intend to use dark, stained woods, then be ready to bring about a bold statement. Even modern spaces can use a little daring move through a usually restful place. If this move is too daring for you, then you can always rely on the usual rustic appeal offered by a lightly-stained wooden platform. This raised platform gives a modern home its much-needed contrast as it looks and feels rural.
You can also pair wood with tiles and wooden accents. Slatted flooring will fit right into any design scheme.
The Challenges
There will always be challenges in using wood inside a usually wet place. It could get slippery especially when there is constant water in the shower area. This is why it is best to resort to tropical woods such as ipe or teak. These are naturally water-resistant which is perfect for the shower room you envisioned. After installation, you can bring in some indoor plants to complete the Zen-like refuge that is your new bathroom.
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Say Goodbye to Tiles
It’s time to break free from the notion that tiles are for bathrooms and bathroom should have tiles. While tiles can have the loveliest patterns and designs, it doesn’t necessarily follow that you should use them in your bathroom, too.
Begin prepping your bathroom by addressing any moisture problems. While certain kinds of wood are proven to be able to resist water, it is still best to fortify against water issues. You can install a fan to hasten the evaporation of water. You can also add a second barrier between the shower’s steam and what’s at the back of the ceiling. Seal the wooden surfaces using boiled linseed oil or urethane.
If you want to paint the wooden flooring, then be sure to prime your base coat with oil. Ascertain that backs and end grains are also coated so that the wood is thoroughly sealed.
Wooden Choices
Bare wood will eventually stain so coat it with urethane to keep the wood grain. Use different-colored wooden cabinets for added storage inside the bathroom.
Decks and docks do use woods and these are areas that are shifting from dry to wet. This just shows that proper care is what would make your wooden bathroom floor last.
One other option is the pallet floor made from cedar, pine or Douglas fir. These are all great materials for the standard shower. If an entire floor is a little too much to handle, then you can always begin with the much simpler wooden bathroom mat.
To use a wooden mat, begin by sealing and cleaning using household detergent. This will make the mat less slippery.
The use of wood inside the bathroom creates a mixture of materials that deliver depth and warmth – the very things that tiles won’t be able to effortlessly offer.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2016
Winners Only Dining Room 42 Inch Zahara Mission Tall Square Table To 60 Inch Round With Granite Lazy Susan DZH54260
Granite is the most common igneous rock that you have probably heard of. It is so-named because of its granular texture, with visible yet small crystals. Granite has been used for centuries for different purposes but most specially in building materials. When used with limestone, it was the perfect material for the pyramids in Egypt.
Granite is durable and abundant, thus, it is the preferred material for both interior and exterior applications. The granite dimension stone has been used in building bridges, buildings, monuments, paving and other exterior projects.
Indoors, granite slabs can be polished to become usable countertops and tiles. These are eventually used on flooring, kitchen countertops, and stair treads.
Granite is a prestigious material as it evokes an aura of elegance and timelessness.
The Granite Countertop
One of the most common uses of granite in the country is on kitchen countertops. It can be made of a solid granite slab that has been custom-shaped and edge-finished.
There has been an insatiable demand for granite countertops in the past years that a huge number of contractors now train themselves to have them installed. They also spend more money to add the equipment used in cutting and shaping this stone.
Many local dealers can now install this great material into your kitchen. An increase on the price of the countertop itself can give you the leeway to ask for a discount on the installation price. ‘Want to have a pink countertop instead of the usual black or gray color of granite? You can now have it installed in pink!
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The Granite Work Station
Apart from solid granite slab countertops, this material can also be used as a durable work station. Granite tiles can be used to create an elevated counter, backsplash or a sink. More often than not, smooth, finished granite is used for the work station.
Rough cut granite is the least expensive type and it can offer a rugged appearance. Finishing granite blocks can get really pricey but it provides a smoother, more refined appearance.
The Granite Flooring
Granite tiles can be used as flooring material or wall panels. Granite flooring or walls have an elegant and a shiny appearance. Stones used for this kind of tiles is referred to as the gabbro (at least this is the proper term used by geologists). In the decorative stone industry, though, it is still simply referred to as granite.
Granite pavers or paving stones can be an interesting deviation from the usually boring driveway or patio. Since it is a natural stone, it can provide a unique look while giving the best artisans a way to express their creativity.
Back in the day, granite was used to pave the streets. The biggest construction projects use this stone either as a structural element or as a decorative facing.
The Granite Furniture
What a lovely idea it was to finally use this sturdy material together with other raw materials to create furniture. This piece of rock has a lot to offer in terms of durability and timeless beauty. Its usual black color makes it an elegant selection for stylish coffee tables, strong dining tables, and other such beautiful pieces.
You are definitely interested in granite since you have read thus far. Visit our shop and find out which furniture pieces will suit your preference. Are you redesigning your dining area? Then it would be a waste if you did not invest on our square table with a granite Lazy Susan. Imagine inviting your friends over and them noticing your chic dining table. You would surely be proud to tell them of the resilience of granite which is a significant part of your dining set.
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