Tag: Floor
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Why Custom Floor Plans Define True Luxury Living
Luxury design has evolved beyond lavish fixtures and expansive square footage. At the time of creating exceptional homes, custom floor plans have become the lifeblood of genuine luxury living. Modern homeowners who recognise quality want more than premium finishes. They seek spaces that authentically reflect their unique personalities and lifestyles. The real value of luxury…
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Is Your Open-Concept Floor Plan Not Working For You Anymore? Here Are 4 Ways On How to Fix It
Don’t want an open floor plan, but not exactly sold on closing off all your rooms from each other? Well, welcome to your happy medium: Putting back up a wall (with interior windows) or an architectural room divider. I think it was only a matter of time before those vast, open-concept homes with no distinct…
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CCCT with Kevan Carpenter, Founder & CEO from Commercial Floor Resources
CCCT with Kevan Carpenter, Founder & CEO from Commercial Floor Resources-Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Kevan Carpenter, Founder & CEO from Commercial Floor that provides quality flooring solutions and surpassing expectations. At Commercial Floor Resources (CFR), we have experience of 40+ years implementing flooring installation best practices. Throughout…
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How Big Is The Guest Cottage? All The Dimensions And Floor Plans For Us To Geek Out Over
I honestly had no idea what the square footage was of our 1850s guest cottage on the property. My guess was around 2k, so I was super eager to find out how close I was. Gretchen did us a solid and took ALLL the measurements, and while it isn’t perfect and I wouldn’t hand it…
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The costs of sanding a wood floor — from professional rates to DIY sander tools
There are plenty of good reasons to sand a wood floor. It can make the floor (or subfloor) level, removes stains or unwanted paint, and gives the wood a silky-smooth finish that feels great underfoot. I should know, as I sanded my self-layed parquet floor using orbital sanders. One thing that might put you off…
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Read This Before You Paint Your Concrete Floor
When we first started “fixing up the garages” (that’s a real understatement, I know), one of the few things that we knew we could salvage was the concrete floor of the first bay (where our prop shelves live). The second bay (where our sofas now live:)) would need to be poured because it was rotten…
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Tiling an uneven floor tips to achieve a flat and level surface
Tiling an uneven floor is a challenge, so it’s essential to ensure that your subfloor is as flat and level as possible before laying any floor tiles. Leave any high points or low points across a floor and you could be heading for trouble. You’ll get uneven grout lines, raised tile edges and subtle dips…
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What Is Floor Varnish and Why It’s Essential for Timber Floors
Floor varnish protects your timber floors and helps them last for decades. Beautiful hardwood flooring adds warmth and value to our homes. We want to keep it looking great as long as possible. A wooden floor varnish creates a tough protective barrier. It shields your hardwood from scratches, stains and daily wear. Quality wood floor…
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What is the ideal radiator height from floor? Pros reveal the answer
Choosing the right radiator height from the floor may seem like a straightforward decision. But there are some smart and subtle decisions you need to make to ensure you are getting the most out of a radiator. Placing a radiator at the incorrect height can result in a less efficient heating system with poor heat…