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Floor coverings: discovering natural materials
These days, to refurbish floors, the trend is towards
natural materials. As a result, we find a vast array of
cork, bamboo and natural stone coverings on the market. For
more limited budgets, concrete can effectively imitate the
look of these materials!
Transporting appliances
An easy trick to move your appliances without damaging the
floor; slide a carpet, pile side down, under the appliance.
Then pull on the rug to move the appliance. It'll move
easily and won't damage the floor.
A
comfortable basement floor
When it comes to floor coverings, most specialists agree
that the installation of a sub floor in the basement is an
investment in comfort. Start by caulking all fissures in the
concrete floor, spread black tar paper, screw 1 x 3 x 16
inch center/center boards to the concrete and cover with
tongue and groove laminated panels for the floor surface.
Ceramic on solid surfaces
You want to lay down a ceramic floor, but the existing
surface is warped? There are two ways to go. Spread a layer
of cement, making sure that the underlying structure can
support the weight. Or, build a sub-floor over a layer of
tarpaper, levelling the underboards, sixteen inch center to
center, with cedar shims. Cover the entire surface with
tongue and grooved plywood screwed at every eight inches.
Cleaning ceramic after installation
After installing ceramic tiles, wash the tiles with a
solution of water and vinegar to efficiently remove grout
residue and assure a clean, shiny floor. |
