Concrete indoors ?
tiles eliminate bacteria and polluting agents generated by heating sources, cigarette smoke, and urban traffic. In a simultaneous trend, concrete is increa- singly indispensable in modern homes as a way to delineate living spaces. Treated with a pigment, it can also be a pretty floor
covering used over radiant floor heat- ing systems, as well as in the creation of furniture and counter tops. Concrete can be textured with glass inlays, wood, or with materials such as gold leaf. Surface treatments available include engraving, sanding, grit blasting, or crushing.
Five easy steps to efficient painting
Painting one or more rooms can be an arduous task for many people. However, a bit of preparation can make all the difference. 1. First of all, remove all the drapes, artwork, ornaments, and other decorative objects as well as light switch and outlet plates. Group all the furniture in the middle of the room and cover the floor and the furniture with drop sheets. 2. If the wall has been painted before, wash the surface, sand
After years of being sidelined, stoneware and concrete are on the verge of making a comeback in home design. Now available in a huge range of colours, patterns, textures, and formats, these two materials have been brought up to date and are now suitable for a multitude of applications. Stoneware is kind of ceramic made of clay and silica fired at very high temperatures. Highly resistant and available in many dif-
ferent finishes and effects, it is used mainly for good quality tiling. During the 1980s, manufacturers had the idea of changing its natural colour by covering it with enamel coating — this is what we are now see- ing in home décor. Stoneware can be made to look like slate, terracotta, floorboards, or oxidized metal. The latest innovation is earthenware wall tiles, which are treated with titanium dioxide at high temperatures to create a photocatalysis effect. This helps the
it lightly to improve the paint’s adherence, and then remove any dust. If necessary, use spackling to fill any holes or cracks and even out the underlayment to cor- rect any irregularities in the wall. Sand and remove any dust, then apply a sealant over the repairs. 3. If the existing paint is oil based, use a special primer before applying water based paint. To know whether a paint is oil based or not, rub the surface of the wall with a cloth soaked in nail polish remover. An oil paint will not lose its shine. 4. For the paint, start with the ceiling. When you’re ready to paint the edges of the walls, tape the edge of the ceiling with a good quality masking tape that can be removed without causing any damage. Use a good quality bevelled paint brush for an impeccable finish. 5. Lastly, the choice of paint plays a key role in the
With the latest innovations, concrete can now be textured with glass inlays, wood, or gold leaf.
Quality paint contains 30 to 45 percent solids by volume.
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success of the project. Be sure to choose a good quality product that contains 30 to 45 percent solids by volume of paint. This type of paint adheres to the surface better than other paints and produces a more resistant finish.
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