Tag: finish
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What is Stucco plastering? Discover its benefits for a durable wall finish
If you want to know what stucco plastering is, then you’ve come to the right place. Here we run through common questions and give you the answers you need to decide if it’s a good choice for your home. As you might have guessed, thanks to its name, stucco is a type of plaster, and…
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Tiling an uneven wall to get a smooth professional finish
No one wants wonky tiles and raised edges spoiling a beautiful-looking bathroom or kitchen wall. To prevent this, you need to start from the right place. Here, we examine a selection of smart solutions for tiling an uneven wall, some of which are quicker, simpler, and less expensive than others. The current state of the…
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How to repair peeling paint for a quick makeover and a fresh new finish
Peeling paint is annoying; it can spoil what was once a smart-looking surface. But the good news is that it should be swift and straightforward to fix. Repairing peeling paint can quickly transform an area without the hassle of undertaking a full, all-out paint project, unless you prefer to, of course. There’s generally a good…
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Microcement bathrooms: the seamless surface finish you need
Although the thought of a microcement bathroom may feel hard and unforgiving, the reality is it’s far from the truth. Offering a smooth and seamless finish to…well…every single surface in your bathroom, fans of the finish say it’s the perfect solution to grimy grout and uneven tiles. Of course, when something seems too good to…
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McCarthy, Jacobs finish construction on $373M hospital tower
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A team of McCarthy Building Cos. and Jacobs completed construction on the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Southwest Tower in Orange, California, according to a June 16 news release from CannonDesign, the New York City-based engineer on…
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EHD Design Rescue: We Help 4 Readers Stuck On Design Choices Finish Their Room
When you’re feeling stuck with just about anything in life or work, it’s nice to tap someone’s shoulder and say, “Hey, can you take a look at this and let me know what I should do next?” Right? Part of working for myself, at home alone, has me missing that lifeline. I can’t tell you…
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10 dormer cladding ideas to finish off your loft conversion
All too often, not enough thought is given to dormer cladding ideas, with homeowners focussing all their efforts on the new internal spaces they’ll be creating in their loft conversion instead. Big mistake. While dormer loft conversions and dormer windows can both really enhance the external appearance of a house, the wrong choice of cladding…
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How to hide wallpaper seams to get a flawless finish
Knowing how to hide wallpaper seams means you won’t have to sit and stare at gaps spoiling the overall aesthetic of a room. Neatly hidden seams will ensure a smooth, seamless finish, giving your wallpaper and walls a neat, continuous flow. Keeping seams out of sight is all part of knowing how to wallpaper correctly.…
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How to hang patterned wallpaper to get a smart, seamless finish
Knowing how to hang patterned wallpaper isn’t as difficult as you might think, but there are some subtle differences compared with non-patterned wallpaper. It depends very much on the pattern itself. A standard matching pattern is a much simpler paper hanging exercise than wallpaper with a staggered pattern. You‘ll still need to know how to…
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WarmlyYours Adds New Finish to Two Popular Towel Warmers
WarmlyYours has launched a new polished gold finish for 2 of their most popular electric towel warmer models. The company specializes in radiant heating products such as floor heating and snow melting systems. WarmlyYours has also developed a wide array of electric radiant towel warmers that covers 37 models with five previously available finishes (polished…