Posts Tagged ‘flooring’

What You Need To Know Regarding Moroccan Tiles

Monday, April 26th, 2010

When redecorating a home or a bath, Moroccan tiles often add the splash needed to complete your decorating ideas. While you will find that there are many types of tiles, some will be more appropriate for you use than others. In any case, the tiles you choose will add a rich depth to the room.

Your first decision is the type of tile you should use. Moroccan tile can be either glazed or unglazed. The glazed tiles are water repellent, but unglazed ones absorb the water. Your application will decide what is the best choice for you. Either type of tile is heat resistant.

Unglazed tiles are available in many shades of browns that range from almost white to almost orange. Glazed tiles are often decorated by hand painting before the glaze is baked onto the tiles. Glazed tiles may work together to cover large surfaces, worked into a pattern with solid colored tiles or used as a border for the plain tiles. Try adding wainscoting using the border tiles in your home.

New Ideas For Floor Coverings

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Are you tired making excuses for the ugly carpeting in your living room? Did you overhear a not-so-flattering remark about your bathroom floor from a guest? Embarrassing isn’t it? Or are you remodeling and looking for easy care flooring options?

Yes, you’ve discovered by now that countless choices await anyone looking to take the leap. We can both agree choice is good. But c’mon. When shopping for new carpeting, vinyl or tile the options will leave your head spinning. Making it harder to decide. Besides this isn’t something you’re going to be able to change again any time soon. So getting it wrong is not an option.

So let’s take a look at how some of the more likely choices can improve the impression your floor makes.

Why don’t we start with wall to wall carpet? Because when you change that you change the look of the entire room. You’ll likely want to strongly consider a stain resistant nylon. One with a dense pile that weighs in at around 45 ounces. But the key is the pad. Make sure you invest is a top notch pad since that is what will keep your carpet looking new longer. If you have to chintz, save on the carpet but never the pad.

Why Pergo is the Right Choice for Your New Floor

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

You’re thinking about re-covering some of the floors in your home, and you’re looking for an inexpensive, but good-looking way to do it. You’ve decided that hardwood flooring looks the best, but it’s so expensive! Well, there’s another option available – Pergo Flooring. It looks so much like hardwood that it’s hard to tell the difference unless you’re an expert — but it costs about half as much as real wood.

In 1977, a small Swedish manufacturing company that made laminated tabletops came up with the idea of laminate flooring. The product was put on the market in Europe in 1984, and made its way to the United States ten years later. The demand for the new product was so great that Home Depot decided to carry Pergo flooring in all of their stores. It has now almost become a household word.

There are basically three reasons why Pergo became the best selling flooring in the world so quickly. They use only the highest quality materials, installation is simple, and the floor is easy to maintain. Pergo flooring has more design patterns than any other, and it is eco-friendly since it doesn’t use real wood — only wood by-products. And if you are worried about harmful chemicals, Pergo doesn’t use any — not even glue.

Slate Flooring: Something to Consider

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Slate tile flooring is a popular choice for homeowners because it can be used in nearly every room of the house, as well as outside. It also offers a natural slip-resistant surface in areas that are expected to get wet such as a kitchen or bathroom. Besides being a safe surface, slate tile flooring is also beautiful. It’s no wonder this medium is so popular.

What is it?

Slate tiles may be the perfect choice for homeowners that are concerned with the environment. It is a natural stone that is formed from layers of sediments deposited at the bottom of rivers or oceans. The sediments are compressed and heated over time, and become hard. Durable tiles are made from these layers and sold to builders and homeowners.

Choosing the Right Flooring

Trying to find the perfect floor can be frustrating and time-consuming. Go to your local home improvement store to look at their selections and talk to an associate to learn more about your choices. If you’re not sure which to choose, ask if you can buy samples so you can take them home and compare them with your home’s colors.