September 24, 2009 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
Floor,
Home Furnishings,
Home Improvement
Many people have realized the many advantages of rubber flooring and their use is increasing. Rubber flooring is easy to maintain since it does not demand a lot and you can simply follow the cleaning instructions provided. Such a floor cannot be badly damaged too from cigarette burns or chemical spills due to its high resistance to such. It is also durable which helps because it can be quite expensive initially.
Rubber flooring also provides comfort because of its softness especially if you have a small baby learning to walk since he/she will not be hurt much during falls. It is also safe to use in terms of your health and the environment too. The material is recyclable and you can just replace the parts of the floor that you think are spoilt. You can get rubber flooring in the color, shape and size you want depending on your room.
September 12, 2009 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
Floor,
Furniture,
Home Care,
Home Decor,
Home Furnishings
It is important to take care of your hardwood floor but no matter how well you do, sometimes it may get scratches or stains. You can repair this on your own, you just need to know what do for each instance. If you have damaged planks you want to repair, you can easily remove them with a saw and then resurface the part using a belt sander. You can then replace the boards with new ones and apply new finish on the floor to make it uniform.
For stain removal, there are products that can be used to remove them easily such as oxalic acid crystals mixed with hot water, steel wool that helps to remove wax and sandpaper that you can use to get rid of surface finish from the damaged area. With the right tools and ingredients, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on repairs.
August 19, 2009 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
Floor,
Repairs & Maintenance,
Walls and Ceilings
Looking for options to cover the greasy hand stains on your walls or is the orange juice spill on your carpet that is making you frown? Here are some amazing tips to hide scars on walls, ceilings and floors:
Invest in some bright sunny tapestry to cover up the ugly scar in the walls. Available in many different materials, tapestries can be easily put up and also removed for cleaning purposes.
Another great options for taking away the attention from the scars is to buy bamboo or colored woven mats that can be hanged and can even be used for covering the floors. Besides being inexpensive, these mats are durable and require less maintenance
How about getting some discounted rug or area carpet to cover the ugly marks on your floor? Not only will it give an instant facelift to any drab room it will surely help in making any room to appear more welcoming.
February 05, 2009 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
Floor,
Home Improvement,
Interior designs,
Walls and Ceilings
While building a home, we generally go overboard. It’s an emotional investment for us and we do not worry too much about the cost even if it means extending a loan by few thousand dollars. Today, we may look for many substitutes yet equally effective designs for saving money.
For instance, we can look to do the floor covering in linoleum. It is cheaper than marble and tile. This way, a lot of money can be saved despite keeping the appearance handy. We can also look for wooden tiles that are far cheaper than marble.
Water and wind resistant paints are available in acrylic shades but one can go for an oil paint with a primer instead. It lasts equally long and is a little cheaper.
For the design, you can choose a low vaulted ceiling rather than an imposing structure and cut out smaller rooms. Something like a handrail chosen in glass can save a lot of cost as well.