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Monday, April 17th, 2017
The FFDM Brentwood Collection: Charleston on Platform Panel Queen Bed’s rustic hue blends well with the shiny, wood flooring.
The kind of flooring that you choose to install in your home will make a huge difference in your home’s eventual appearance. You should aim high and have great flooring installed so that you increase the visual appearance of your home while enhancing your home’s structural value.
Making the right choice means you need to see the different flooring types as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
Ceramic Tile
If you are in need of flooring that is waterproof, then the ceramic tile is a wonderful first choice. This tile is also used as countertop material. There are some kinds of ceramic tiles that come with high gloss finish. If you want visual enhancement, then this is the thing to own but this could also sustain scratches over time. Just another drawback is this tile’s grout lines which are a bit difficult to clean.
Other possible options for ceramic tile are embossed, matte, textured and glazed. The textured ones are great for anti-slip areas such as the bathroom. The tile’s porcelain color is the best thing to hide those damages and scratches that it will sustain throughout the years.
Hardwood
This is no less than the leading flooring material for many luxurious homes. It is a beautiful and durable material with many options to offer from maple, cherry, pecan, pine, beech, hickory, walnut and many more.
There are hardwood types that might darken as the years pass, others would shrink while others expand.
Laminate Flooring
This may be an affordable material but it is definitely not cheap. This is also the best solution for those high traffic areas in your home. Another great news is that it can also resemble various sorts of natural materials. Laminate flooring also has a lot of designs and colors to choose from.
The Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Swanson Upholstered Metal Side Chair harmonizes beautifully with the concrete flooring softened by the zebra print area rug.
Marble
This is a metamorphic rock as limestone is exposed to extreme pressure and heat. Carving marble can done using traditional or modern tools.
Marble tiling is one of the most versatile and durable flooring materials in the market these days. It is also used on walls and columns.
Marble is easy to engrave and is also stylish. It also comes in a wide range of hues that can also be used in other architectural parts of the home including lovely sculptures.
Cork
The cork floor is an awesome cushion as it does not push back like other sorts of flooring. This means it is a wonderful choice for play zones.
Suberin is a natural cork substance that inhibits the growth of mold. Cork also has natural insulation that will help you reduce your heating costs.
‘Want more advantages coming from this material? First, cork extraction does not involve harmful processes on trees. It can also be used much like glass or ceramic mosaic tiling.
‘Got uneven surfaces in your home? Then cork is a wonderful choice. It can also be used over current flooring systems.
Bamboo
This is one of the latest flooring type additions. If you want a greener solution for your floor, then this should be your first choice.
Bamboo is also durable, elegant and has – believe it or not – a lot of color options to offer. It has horizontal or vertical grain. Vertical bamboo flooring is best for their lined, uniform look.
Bamboo tends to darken over time especially when exposed to sunlight. Make sure that you will not get this material wet.
Stone
Very few materials could compare to the durability and elegance that stone flooring offers. This is a universally-admired floor. Find out which one you would use for your home – slate, quartzite, granite, the previously mentioned marble, sandstone, limestone, travertine, etc.
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2016
FFDM Collectors Room: One of the oft-used functions for a revamped basement is as a wine storage room.
Basements can be quite complicated to work on. They are spaces that are literally begging to be used for a different purpose. The sad thing is, they often end up being the dumping ground for things that are unused or stored for future use. Are you wondering how you can convert this extra space and turn it into something useful?
There is no point in leaving the basement unused. It is a spacious part of your home that can offer a variety of functions. It can be that extra storage room, a place of relaxation or a place where your guests can have their privacy. Basement floor painting would be a simple way to begin your remodeling project. This can be done by beginners or experts, with only a day or two needed for completion.
So go ahead and gather your painting supplies and set out for an adventurous painting job –
Choosing the Basement Floor Paint
Apart from the actual painting job, it is also important to choose the right floor paint for your basement transformation. Find one that is great for concrete such as epoxy paint. This paint comes in many different colors so it is easy to find one that matches your taste.
Beige or green can easily warm up any basement. If, however, you plan to use the remodeled basement as a laundry or storage room, then soft ivory would be the perfect hue.
Find paint calculators online if you want to know how much paint you would need for the remodeling project.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Curata King Low Bed: A guest room in what used to be a basement? Why not?
Caution
While painting the basement floor is the easiest way to brighten or freshen up this dark space, you still need to be aware of some things prior to the painting job. Cracks and moisture should be sealed before you start. When left unsealed, these could cause the paint to peel off or crack eventually.
Another thing that you need to check is the plumbing. Find out whether the main drain for the entire house is found underground or is aboveground. If it is the former, then you can freely construct a bathroom right beside it.
The area also needs to be properly ventilated when working on this project. You might want to check paints that have less or zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Paint fumes can be very dangerous especially in enclosed spaces.
Materials for Painting
Check the Concrete
Check if the basement floor is made of concrete or any other material that can be painted. Be sure all areas are smooth, sealed and dried. Use sandpaper on areas that are still rough.
Prep the Basement Floor
Remove all the items off the basement floor before you begin. Wash and dry the floor; repair any damages and seal any cracks or holes; tape off areas where you don’t want paint to get splashed on.
Prime the floor using the paint roller. Be sure that this is dry before you begin applying the top coat.
As the primer has dried, you should apply the epoxy floor paint opposite the basement door. Paint around the supports and edges. Make sure that all areas are evenly painted throughout the room. Keep the strokes at the same direction.
Allow the coat to dry before applying the second coat. As soon as you’re done, be sure to take a step back to admire what you have done.
Let the paint dry for no less than a week before you replace the stuff on the floor or before you bring in the new things.
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Sunday, August 14th, 2016
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Floors take the most beating compared to any other parts of your home. This case is most true inside the kitchen. The kitchen is no less than the hub for homework, parties, family get-togethers, and the command central for prepping food and cooking. This is why it is vital to look for a kitchen floor that will be able to withstand rigorous foot traffic. While it does show sturdiness, make sure that you won’t sacrifice the look in the process.
Polished concrete looks great on kitchen floors though it can take its toll on your joints. Walking on such floors for longer periods could result in hip or joint pains which are common complaints among homeowners who installed hard floor surfaces. Other examples of such flooring material are stone, porcelain and ceramic tiles.
The good news is, there are softer yet equally resilient flooring materials that can be used for your kitchen. The list below, however, provides the most common kitchen flooring options and the pros and cons.
Ceramic Tile
This is no less than the model kitchen flooring as this is your fail-safe option in terms of budget and style. Your choices for size, shape and color are almost limitless so this means that you can create the look that you want whether it is contemporary or traditional.
The advantages of ceramic tiles include being able to stand up to constant wear and tear. This means you can easily clean splashes and spills. You also have some low-priced tile options and one that are modular. This means that you can come up with a customized pattern according to your budget.
The downside to using ceramic is that there could be cracks as the floor begins to settle. A glass or dish that is dropped could easily shatter ceramic tiles. This kind of tile could also be hard and cold underfoot so be sure to use an area rug to offset any discomfort.
Natural Stone
Whether it is made from slate, limestone, travertine or granite, natural stone flooring has one great asset – variety. No two pieces look alike since every piece has a different pattern, color and texture. Stone can also offer an elegant look. It has been around for centuries so what could be more classic?
Natural stone also requires less maintenance while offering natural beauty to your kitchen.
The downside? Natural stone can get expensive. It is also not a material for DIY enthusiasts. There are tiny crannies in stone that can trap dirt. It is also prone to chips and scratches especially in the case of softer stones like travertine. Slate is known to peel over time.
Rubber
This may be an unusual choice for your kitchen but this kind of flooring is actually becoming more common in many homes. Rubber is springy, soft and durable and it is a wonderful choice if you spend a lot of hours standing inside the kitchen.
Rubber flooring comes in tile and sheets. It should be sealed upon installation and again after each year or two. Another great thing about rubber is that it only costs $6-12 per square foot.
Linoleum
This should not be confused with vinyl flooring as it is made from an all-natural, renewable material like pine rosin, linseed oil and powdered cork. This feels soft underfoot though it is still quite durable. It also comes in various colors and patterns.
Cork
Another soft kitchen flooring is cork harvested from the cork oak tree. This may be soft but it is resilient and it comes in a variety of patterns, colors and textures. This is available in plank or tile formats. It can get dented or scratched but you can prevent this by applying a protective wax layer.
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