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Renovating to sell

You don’t need to be a stone mason for decorative bricks

Most homeowners know that the secret to selling a home quickly and at a good price is to ensure that potential buyers fall in love with the property at first sight. However, before undertaking any renovations with the aim of selling your home, take the time to think about how much you want to spend, carefully decide which aspects of your home need improvement, and draw up a list of priorities. According to the experts, a first positive impression is created within one minute, or even less. Consequently doors and win- dows should be in good repair. The outside

all the difference. Carpets are to be avoid- ed unless they are reasonably new and in very good condition. Wood, good quality floating floors, or tiling are preferable and are available at reasonable prices. Lastly, if it’s not possible to completely remodel the kitchen or the bathroom, you could simply make a few small improve- ments: change the cabinet handles or knobs and give them a fresh coat of paint; replace broken tiles; de-clutter; and add a few up-to- date decorative elements.

Decorative bricks (or faux bricks) are more affordable than regular bricks and are gai- ning in popularity as a decorative element for homes. And best of all, you don’t have to be a qualified stone mason in order to lay them. PREPARATION Decorative bricks are usually laid on ply- wood or plasterboard. Clean the underlying surface thoroughly and apply a primer if necessary. In some cases, the addition of a layer of wire mesh may be necessary. It goes without saying that the wall surface or floor should be level before you begin work. INSTALLATION Spread the glue with a notched trowel over one small area at a time, starting at the bot- tom of the wall. Place the bricks, leaving an equal space between each of them and

ensuring that the joints are offset from one row to the next. Check frequently to ensure that the row of bricks is level. Use a miter saw fitted with a ceramic blade for cutting the bricks at the end of the rows. Recuperate the remnants to start a new row. Brick corners, used to cover the corners of three dimensional objects, such as those on a mantelpiece, are also available on the market. Now all that’s left to do is to fill the joints with mortar according to the manufac- turer’s instructions. Apart from the traditional red brick, many models and colors of decorative stones are available in stores. To find the best product for your project, as well as the appropriate installation technique, be sure to ask a pro- fessional for advice.

entrance should be pleasing to the eye, the mailbox and any light fixtures properly installed, and the yard well maintained. The inside of the home should look clean and uncluttered. To improve your chances of plea- sing themajority of prospective buyers, walls should be paint- ed in neutral colours, such as beige, pale grey, or ivory. Lots of welcoming light is also a must, so don’t hesitate to replace shabby looking light fixtures. This sort of inexpen- sive improvement can make a real difference in a potential buyer’s perception. Floor coverings also have an impact. Obviously, chang- ing the flooring is a more costly and time consuming improvement but it can make

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