House builders are not just placing tiles on a naked base when they install tile flooring. They put a layer called tile underlayment, before finally placing the tiles on its flat surface. While you may spend days thinking about the best tiles for a new floor, you also need to think about the underlayment. Not […]
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Teak Flooring Guide You Must Know before Shopping
Aiming for the elegant and durable floor? Teak flooring may be your best choice. Teak furniture and floor are known for their elegance and durability, making them popular for luxurious houses or offices. As a hardwood type, teak has a natural oil that provides unique shine on the final product. Despite teak’s high quality, you […]
Understanding Rectified Tile: Should You Buy It?
We usually choose tiles based on their sizes, materials, and colors. However, when you hear the word rectified tile, what comes to your mind? Some buyers may wonder about the term’s meaning, but it is a very common thing in tile making industry. Learn about the facts of rectified tiles here to make the best […]
Want to Try Painted Wood Floors? Read the Pros and Cons
The wood floor is popular in architecture and design due to its unique, natural look. This makes the idea of having painted wood floors became a controversy. While some think that wood’s natural beauty should be visible, others prefer painting as a practical, cheap, but beautiful makeover idea. You are probably caught between two opinions […]
Maximizing the Potential of Your Multi-Floor Abode
He steadied himself in preparation for the role of his lifetime: The Big Bad Wolf. (Photo: Daniel Hennessy; Dwell) Open rafters without a ceiling allow you to truly maximize the space in your abode. Instead of using up valuable space, intelligent architecture takes design upwards, giving multiple stories stretching as far towards the roof as possible, […]
Crisp Concrete in Captivating Design
Nothing terrified the baby more than the shadows cast on the nursery’s concrete ceiling after one of his brother’s naptime stories. (Photo: Filip Dujardin; ArchDaily) Concrete ceilings run through the extent of this modern hipster home, with high walls supporting spaces, each with their unique clear sense of identity thanks to the industrial composition of the […]
The Zen Art of Bathing
The rock perimeter made bathtime a satisfyingly masochistic ritual. (Photo: Andrea Wyner; Dwell) Clearly carrying inspiration from Japanese open-air baths, this massive saucer-like bath space has all the highlights necessary to transport you to an atmosphere of surreal tranquility. A glass divide sets the border between this and an adjoining room, while the white stone border […]
22 Types of Flooring: How to Choose One for a Better Home
A good-looking floor can enhance the value of the space of your home. You may not notice it, but it is something you should consider before installing. Here are 22 types of flooring you could take into consideration before you install it into your home: Tile Flooring Tile flooring comes in a variety of materials. […]