วันเสาร์ที่ 5 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552

Carpet Laying - A Guide For the Do-it-Yourself Home Owner

They have a budget for carpeting at home, and if the carpet with yourself, then you can afford to have more attractive carpet prices. While it might not be easily or quickly, you can install your own carpet with just a little bit of guidance.

Before you bring your carpet back home there are a few things that needs to be done, first. Delete your rooms are thoroughly cleaned all the furniture and the floor. Vacuum dust and particles and wash the floor. If your house is old, thenensure that nails are hammered flat with the surface and loose boards are exacerbated is a must. If necessary, you could consider smoothing the soil, grinding, or for them with plywood. If there is a beautiful wooden floor, you want to be sure of protection if you remove the carpet at a later date.

If you are a room with carpet carpet tiles, then you need to measure your room, as if you are using ceramic or vinyl record. You need to calculatehow big each tile and whether square or rectangular. You always have some tiles as whole tiles and purchase of at least 10% extra count if you have miscalculated, or an error in the cutting of your carpet. Their regular pieces come pre-cut, but you need to measure and cut some pieces.

If you have a room with wall to wall carpeting or a piece of carpet you have to measure the size of your room very accurately. It is advisable toto establish, on a scale drawing of the shape of the room to take with you when you buy your carpet. You need to cut the carpet, as you lay it so with the right tools and taking your time is a must. Again, you are sure enough to be additional, so you have room for error.

It's a good idea, you will do your own carpet to go with a major distributor for their do-it-yourself classes. You can get a lot of valuable information from these convenient categories. You can alsoonline and you will find extensive information on the laying of carpets as well as instructions for measuring, room preparation, equipment and supplies, time and budget allocation of creation. After all this necessary information, you can choose to see that the setting will be a professional is the best choice. Experience carpet layers can do in one day, what you accomplish, take a week.

Carpet laying can appear as the small final step of the procurement process, carpet, but is in fact as important asthe carpet itself. Not even the most beautiful rug enhance your home, if they are not properly installed. SO, if it do yourself or the termination of [a professional, take your time and make informed decisions about the carpet laying!



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วันศุกร์ที่ 4 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552

How Much Does it Cost to Remodel a Bathroom?

I have to answer this question at least ten times a day, what do you want? What materials do you want to use? Most people do not know what is available and what options are there, so they do not know what they like, I can not give an answer. Are you looking for a permanent solution? Or a quick fix? Any problems are caused by bath water when you're not on the water that you can not control the problems of control, you control the water, you control the problems. If itis remodeling a bathroom, most homeowners think that there are a million ways that you can do, there are only 5 ways to remodel a bathroom. The first question you must answer is how long will you take? Remember, you get what you pay for

The most expensive is the bathroom one, you need to do over and over again !!!!!!

5 Ways to remodeling a bathroom, the first four solutionsare a quick solution.

1. The first option is to re-glaze, painting over and done, as a rule of bucket, I have seen it on tiles as well. The tub costs $ 400 - $ 600 and the walls are about the companies same.Most will be a 3 - 5year warranty, but when you get everything wet, deserted like a shampoo bottle or a damp towel to it crack, chip and peel before, it may take from 3 months to 3 years. New pans are baked after painting in oil, this can not be performed in house. 2. Wall system only, vinyl wallsfrom home, cost center, $ 400 - $ 800, if you do it yourself, it costs you nothing if you hire a contractor, it will double the cost. It is observed with liquid nail. Liquid Nails is dry after a certain time, it cracks, will be torn away from the wall. It can last 1-3 years. Hiring a contractor $ 800 - $ 1,200.00 Cost

2. Fiberglass purchase cost of $ 1200 to - $ 2,000, is 1 piece tub and wall, this is still a porous material that she has a Jell-coat on, it will take around 3-5years.Ounce carries it away, it will set the joints and cracks in the glass fiber, and if the Earth is inside, it is difficult to clean. It can not be installed in most homes due to existing design, they are usually installed in new houses before the walls are framed. First, existing tiles, bathtub removal. To install a fiber optic unit, you must remove everything, including sheets to rock, this device installed in the tunnel wall. You need a plumber to drain and valve, after the installationInstallation of walls must be repaired. The total time for installation is 3-4 days, the warranty on the fiberglass is 1year, from the contractor no. Total cost with a contractor about $ 4,500.00. This takes about 5-7 years.

3. Total Remodel in Tile, which is the traditional way of reconstruction. Update an existing 9-by-6-foot-bath. Replace all fixtures to include 30-by 60-inch porcelain-on-steel tub is surrounded with a 4x4-inch ceramic tile, new hand mixer temperaturePressure balanced shower control, standard white toilet, solid-surface vanity with integral sink, recessed medicine cabinet with light, ceramic tile, vinyl wallpaper. Tile is a good material, the problem is not the tile is the grout. The mortar is sand and cement, it is porous, water will penetrate it, sooner or later. It takes up to 2 weeks after Remodel Mid-Range magazine in 2007 is $ 16,830.00. Now the main question isExpenditure for the money, what is the guarantee? Life? I do not think so.

Ask your contractor tile, how long is the warranty? When he was a good businessman, he will give you approximately 1 - year for work, no guarantee of bricks, that's it!

Luxury bath solution is a permanent solution-do it right the first time and never do it again. Acrylic tub, shower walls and the water control systems, because it is non-porous material will not penetrate the water, mold and mildew is notthey grow., easy to clean and maintain.

5. Luxury acrylic bath tub, that is the only material that is non-porous, the wall and tub system will be with a lifetime warranty, you never do it again. The acrylic system is less than the total cost of conversion of 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the traditional conversion. Price will depend on how much work needs to be done before we can use the system, colors and styles that you choose. The estimate is free, we measure, collect andSelect and then we will give you a quote. Visit our website http://www.luxurybathremodeling.com



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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 3 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552

Installing Vinyl Flooring - The Basic Tools and Methods

When it comes to installing vinyl flooring, any competent DIY person should be able to do the work without too much fuss or hassle. If you decide on a floor that will be comfortable under your feet and is resistant to the ingress of water, then vinyl flooring is right for you. This particular type of flooring for laying in kitchens, bathrooms, playroom for children and access to your home or in your conservatory (Sun. idealRoom).

In a few hours you can completely change the way a room looks just by adding new vinyl flooring in it. However, if the space is larger than what would be considered normal, then you may need someone to help you get the work properly settled. They can help you to move and place the vinyl sheets or tiles in the right positions.

To correctly install your vinyl coverings, you have to make sure that the followingTools at your fingertips.

1. Tape measure.

2. Trowel.

3. Straight edge ruler - a metal that is preferable to.

4. Utility or Stanley knife or vinyl tile cutter.

5. A bottom roller (can) you simply hire a good building for equipment hire.

Now here are some tips you must keep in mind to install your chances of your vinyl floor to increase success.

1. Of course you have to the field of actionroom where you are going to install so you'll know which type of vinyl to buy. More often than not, you will find vinyl sheets which are 15 feet, 12 feet and 6 feet wide, respectively. However, the most common of all that you will find being sold in flooring stores is the 12-foot width. If you want to avoid having the problem of seaming, then you should make sure that you buy a piece that is large enough to fit the whole room comfortably, both in width and length.

2. You must be willing to spend the money to purchase the correct adhesive for your vinyl tiles. This is the last area where you would want to scrimp. Using the wrong glue for the sake of a few dollars will almost certainly give you trouble down the road.

3. If you are laying the vinyl on concrete, you must ensure that it is not moist. This is often a problem if the concrete has been installed only recently. You should allow sufficient time for the concrete, "mature" before you have the vinyl on it otherwise the adhesive is not really launched, and at the appropriate time to do the work again from scratch.

4th Vinyl is inherently very sensitive to defects, which may be present in the subsoil, where it lay. Make sure that the surface that you want to install, where it is completely free of dirt, protruding objects, or anything else, it is lessas smooth. If you heed this advice, the vinyl is a very flexible material, finally, the problems that you tried to cover up mirror.

5. You must leave the floor for 24 hours before it on so that they acclimatize as it is much easier to install and enable it to better regulate in the area.

6. In order to facilitate cutting the vinyl, you could also invest a few dollars more by renting aVinyl tile cutter instead of your old razor. Her hands and arms are very grateful you did. And save too much time.



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วันอังคารที่ 1 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552

Don't Cover Your Vinyl Flooring With Tiles

Many people are settling on their tile floors to give it a facelift, but that means not come without serious problems. One might think that this can save you time and money, but in reality, your ceramic tiles may tend to break if they were laid over an existing vinyl floor. Find out more about why you should not cover your floors with vinyl tiles .

Since vinyl and plastic are avery similar to when you should figure that it is difficult for the new ceramics, with the right vinyl flooring hold. vinyl has a shiny coat and it is not porous, so this makes it difficult for them to bond with the right kind the adhesive you use to bond the tile floors down. Some people will tell you, your floors sand and they scratch up easier, but this does not really work very well.

Because the surfaces do not stick them together means that you will be brought to feel after they raised the floor below. You may be able to get rid of an entire group of floor coverings and redo it. Maybe you have to get rid of parts of the tile floor because the ground is unstable, and lifts. If you do it right the first time you save time and money is not free themselves later by the old ground.

They are a base that is stable, must and will not lift if you want to specify a ceramic> Floor over a subfloor. A linoleum floor is not the best way to ensure this.

Another reason for adopting the definition of a ceramic floor over a vinyl floor is because you will not be able to know how to do it right at anchor. This makes your new floor is unstable. You can also have problems to put in the transitions in spaces that are open and need to be closed. If you are a new floor or old, as they will give you a betterfinished product.

The substrate for the tile is used as probably not the right one for your ceramic tile. You can put the tiles but it should not be more than vinyl or the subway. They had cracks and other problems due to the convenient soils. If you even begin cracks in a tile, you may need to replace your entire floor, which could be very costly. The film can warp and bend and cause tiles to become unstable.

If youwant your vinyl to leave them there than to make the arrangements that you make everything better for the production of tiles. For example, you can screw down can help vinyl. You can also use a base to make it better for the vinyl down.



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วันอาทิตย์ที่ 30 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552

Vinyl Flooring: Cleaning and Maintenance

Vinyl Flooring

Des resilient flooring,
It requires a perfectly smooth surface that covers the surface. Resilient means, which is designed to push the weight of objects he encounters. You're either with tiles or sheets, if necessary. It 'been shown that the solid vinyl is more durable than vinyl composition. In addition, there are three categories, namely, homogeneous, inlaid and layered composite materials.
Cleanliness is the most important task, if your room is covered with vinyl. The first step is to clean, make sure the room is well ventilated to prevent moisture from collecting wet cloth is used in the cleaning process. Next is to choose a floor clean.

Done only for vinyl flooring. Should not, as heating, before being used in order to save time and effort a person. . A vacuum cleaner is not recommended for use on the field, because it can be removed. Then, spray a small amount of detergent on the floor and wipe it with a broom.
A sponge is also recommended, as it absorbs water and dirt easily. The hot water is proposed to be used in cold water. Continue to spray and wash the floor until the residue can not be seen. Finally, make sure that there is no soap residue from the surface clean and dry enough to avoid slipping.

Next is to clean the maintenance activities. The thickness of the flooring, vinyl and its performance determines the amount of maintenance required. The time and temperature during installation shall conform to accepted norms. It is important that the right temperature so that the adhesive Won't work properly and tear gas.
Atleast for five days, not roll heavy objects for the position of the vinyl just pasted may evolve. Samples of lead adhesive tablet for something that can be saved permanently. For dates that the vinyl flooring is installed, each field seams must be protected and nobody should go there.
Regular maintenance includes cleaning and sometimes with a simple suction dirt floor clean weekly, and accumulated dust was removed. Sometimes the rough surface tends to vinyl, the filth of this smooth, those who collect.

However, the grime, stains, such as soda be removed immediately to avoid discoloration, damage vinyl's beauty. It can not prevent stains carpets, exposed sections of causing spill-over, or what the color spots are fixed.

Once a year, stripping is done to build the soap to remove through normal cleaning. In case of loss of luster, especially for polishing vinyl flooring is used to restore its glory. Be very careful when moving items such as sofas and cabinets is a must for the movement can cause scratches.
These can scratch the dirt in the holes stay. Therefore, when you move something, it is recommended to avoid the floor of plywood covered with scratches. Furthermore, it should be removed from the moisture under the vinyl flooring. It 'very difficult to clean the water that removes stains.

Learning to Lay Ceramic Tile Floor Right Way

Eager to start working on your project ceramic tile? Get ready, the basics of how to lay ceramic tile here and doing fine ceramic tiles, wanted to learn that you and your family forever! So tiling tools ready, glasses and you can's make some tiles!
Most tiling jobs start with an area of well-prepared. To learn more about learning-laying ceramic tiles, is the work of all three types of land, tilers often. This information will help a lot on the road.

In general, there are three types of surfaces, vinyl Meeting of plywood and concrete. ) How to install ceramic tile directly to vinyl or linoleum (or sub-flooring must be avoided at all costs. Your vinyl or linoleum flooring may contain asbestos fibers and must first be checked before groped to remove.
If your vinyl flooring contains asbestos fibers, a general recommendation, as the tile is set, coarse sand, or sacrifice, the linoleum floor to the surface, enter your tiling mortar a better grip. Use a latex thinset mortar to install the tile on your vinyl substrate.
Working over plywood sub-floor can be very difficult as well. As vinyl flooring is not advisable to install the tile on the surface of plywood. Plywood flooring usually has a smooth surface and are easily deformed when exposed to heat or humidity. Make sure the timber is at least 1 and 1 / 8 of an inch thick, and reinforced and supported by a foundation as strong.
Otherwise, your card is easy to deploy, or worse, break and need replacing. Edges of plywood are about a quarter of the fare will be located away from walls and door jambs, and fixtures and furniture. These expansion joints and should not be bridged with tiling mortar. To prevent moisture from damaging the foundation of plywood, use a seal or compound on the substrate of plywood.

The concrete floors are the ideal surface to work. But first tile on the surface of the substrate, it must be cleaned. Paints, adhesives, sealants, concrete leveling substrates, gaskets and the surfaces are chemically treated unfit RPF installation of ceramic tiles. Remove them using non chemical methods. For dust and other debris, sweep and mop your concrete surface with clean water.

Let the surface completely before you start working on it. In general, polished concrete surfaces are difficult to work in Malta tile should not use his hands. Therefore, your tiles can move in danger. Smooth concrete surfaces must be rough sanded, scarified, or etched to allow the tile to mortar po 'grip.
Another important aspect of how they fit the tiles, always check for cracks and dirt. Repair cracks as possible. If you see cracks that are too large to repair, replace the bottom plate when he found himself with new concrete. You may need to concrete (or dry) at least twenty four hours before they can start tiling over.

Finally, we get the carpenter's level and the lack of interest or bumps on the surface of the substrate with concrete. If you find you have a cement-based soil in the valleys and also run on the hump. This will help keep the lining of tiles and to minimize the crowding-out or broken tiles.
Allow to dry and set properly. This is the crucial step that takes even the floor tiles. There are three periods of regulation: the first is right after you set the tile with thin set mortar and tied to your base. The second came after) in your tile grout (before putting the sealing.

These setting periods last night, at least twenty four hours. Your sealant has dried, you 're done!
So, if you work on your tile project, always remember knowing the correct ceramic tile, as is done with the basement surface. Learn to set ceramic tile is also a good opportunity for both a new hobby to learn a trade and renewal. Please note, maintaining a safe working environment, not to run (to be extended, especially during the creation) and try to work with Buddy. Although it would be better to ask your friends about using.

Vinyl tiles on the floor?

Some people think it is fair to good for them vinyl floor tiles, but this is not a good idea. You can save time at the beginning of the installation, but will cause many problems later, that time is more available in the long term.
The first problem is that the new cards will contain well over the vinyl. Vinyl is a layer of plastic, because it is a smooth surface, not on the permeability of the boxes to remain great, no matter use what kind of glue you.

Some people think remedy in roughing and grinding the surface to stick better, but will not make much difference. Since the tiles are not in a sub-stick it will eventually lift, and you must replace the parts or maybe even the whole plan. No time savings there.
The second problem is that there will be a flat surface. To make sure the floor is perfectly level is hard enough when you work with a background again, but with different levels of vinyl adhesive underneath, it is almost impossible.
The third problem is the area under the floor is perhaps not the right kind of tiles and slabs. The vinyl can be installed over 1 / 4 "plywood or particle board, but are not approved for tile surfaces.
If you put vinyl tiles in these areas, you end up with a stick that moves and can be easily broken and a lift. If you receive this type of lift or flex, you need to replace the floor tiles, however, is very difficult. First lift is not without damaging other pieces easily, and after your tiles are as follows for some time will not be able to fit perfectly.

If you insist on leaving the vinyl down, you have to do another type of preparation on the ground. You have to unscrew the vinyl, and with him a base mesh and cement mortar. If you don't want to deal with the concrete, you must unlock the plane diving down the original vinyl.
Some new products are available immediately to avoid cracks in the tiles to be installed on wooden sub-floor. But all these seem to work harder to remove the vinyl, so why not do just that? Moreover, the problems of lifting and elevation are not only unsightly, but can also be dangerous.
If you must leave the vinyl down, you need a professional floor tile installer jobs view. Will discuss all the options and help you decide. In addition, a professional will also advise you on the best brand to buy tiles and can also close, dealers, where you can get the product at a reduced price.

Getting a brand new look for your flooring with vinyl flooring - Peel and Stick Tile

Flooring is an indispensable part of every house. The floor of a house must be smooth and a space may be considered a luxury, an elegant lounge that t'doesn plans must be called sparkling. For these same people spend thousands on the ground, so that the soil is cool and elegant.
In general, the tiles are used as flooring. The floor tiles are of all types, such as vinyl and ceramic tile. The tiles were commonly used before the introduction of vinyl records. A linoleum floor is usually made of composite vinyl. They are classified into two types, is a solid vinyl tile and other tiles are composites. Most of the solids were completely pure and vinyl composite tiles are a blend of additives and spending.

They are more popularly known as"Resilience boxes " This is due to fall back on his feet, had vinyl tiles, when pressure is applied to them, and then returns to its original shape when pressure is removed. When vinyl tiles have been put in place, where it is very difficult to install and run only by experts.

Were distributed by the installation of these tiles the entire space for the first time with the glue and vinyl plates were fixed on her every little negligence 'caused many problems. Then, the problem of PVC floor tiles Peel and stick were introduced as well.
PVC Floor Tiles Peel and stick are made of vinyl and composite are available in various shapes and sizes. The installation of these tiles is very simple. These tiles are applied with glue to the tiles and cover with a sheet. All you have to do is the paper, and add put the tiles on the tray bottom and you're ready to fix another pot.
Repeat until all the tiles until they are fixed firmly on the ground. It must ensure that the floor is absolutely clean and have tn', wax or oil on the ground. This will not resolve properly the tiles on the floor. These tiles will cost much less than other ceramic tile. Even those that offer highly durable, robust and very easy.

A wide range of models on the market only, and is also available in different forms. They are decorated with wood, and can also be easily painted. They are made of clay, which can be removed, reducing the echo, which can be produced by stamping of feet into the room or from another source.
Peel the vinyl flooring - and stick tiles provide a great opportunity for customers to show their creativity on their plans, since these tiles are not professionals need to implement. And when the cost is much lower, the tiles can be changed frequently so that the word gives a new look for every season and you can be sure to impress all your family and your guests.

Vinyl Floor Tile Installation Tips

How to install vinyl tile correctly and effectively? This is not something that is difficult for anyone to do for themselves. But sometimes you have to think in this manner you can find new methods and techniques to improve your work.
This informative article takes a closer look at things you need to know about hot to install vinyl tile. So if you are what you've read on this point, Don ' t despair, confused. Everything must be very clear, when you click Finish.

Vinyl Floor Tile is innovative. This is a kind of self-adhesive, so that you may need liquid chemicals, so you stick on the ground. Tile vinyl flooring as you can and stick vinyl Peel. So, now you can imagine how easy it is to install vinyl flooring in itself, but there are some things you can do to make the process easier and a particular success.
Surface Preparation
This is probably the most important process. Before you install vinyl tiles, you must do something to make the surface that is ready for installation. First, you need to understand what kind of surface, you know, vinyl tile, which has certain restrictions with any type of material stick.

For example, if you currently have carpeting, you need to spend some time to remove the carpet and scrape the old glue on the floor and remove the strips of carpet space aboard a timber.
Fortunately, if you currently have flat and smooth as concrete, vinyl tile just put directly on the surface, will fix and hold together. But even if it is easy, the tiles of vinyl was flat and smooth, but it should be more effective if you clean the surface to make it free from dirt, stains and the surface must be dry.
Line marking
You should know where to put the exact position of each of the boxes of vinyl surface. The exact location to create the actual installation. First, you have the crux of the room and the floor as a sign of a grid. If you do not know where to start half the space available to start Let's, the width of the room and mark the center. Measure the opposite wall and mark the center back.
Once you find the center of the room, use (marking-erasable chalk line) should then move to the line next to the room until you can share in order to repeat the space into two distinct parts, the same process again until that all lines of others.

Installation
Once youall the pieces in place, now is the time to cut and place tiles on board you are looking for a specific job, because the hardest part of the edge plate process and the most important thing that needs to be done to ensure that you cut the pieces smaller, suitable for use in walls and floors, which are dangerous for children, and one must be aware of security too.