Tag: finish
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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…
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The Value of Professional Deck Staining: More Than Just a Pretty Finish
When homeowners think about outdoor upgrades, deck staining might not top the list—but it should. More than just an aesthetic boost, proper staining is a critical part of maintaining a wood deck’s durability, safety, and appearance. Especially in regions where decks are exposed to varying weather conditions year-round, staining plays an essential protective role. While…
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How to repair a hole in a ceiling with a seamless finish
If you’ve drilled a spotlight hole in the wrong location, you‘ll need to follow this guide on how to repair a hole in a ceiling. Here we discuss how to quickly address ceiling holes that cannot be repaired with just a little bit of filler. Repairing old ceilings – and new ones – involves using…
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FGIA Updates Aluminum Finish Care, Cleaning Guidelines
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment and materials applicable for cleaning architecturally finished aluminum after construction and for subsequent periodic maintenance. AAMA 609 and 610-25, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last…
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How to finish a self build to a professional standard
Building a house is a monumental task and the finishing stages are where it finally starts to feel like a home. The finishing includes the decorations and flooring as well as the fitting out of expensive fixtures and fittings such as kitchens and staircases. But to get these things right, it is all about paying…