Slate flooring has a lot of character and texture. But installing slate flooring requires some initial planning so that all pieces interlock and the spacing between pieces remains consistent. A cement-based thinset will adhere the slate floor to the wood subfloor.
A whole house fan needs plenty of exhaust area to work properly. Turbines or pot vents will help remove hot air as the whole house exhaust fan pulls it through the house.
Hardwood flooring can expand and shrink and move depending on its moisture content. If hardwood flooring expands just after it is installed, the top edges of the wood flooring can get compressed.
Whole house fans are great for moving hot, stale air from your home. Home ventilation will work if you size the fan correctly and provide intake and exhaust areas.
Any vinyl flooring such as vinyl floor tiles, sheet vinyl or linoleum, are durable, attractive and have a slight "bounce" quality. These floors can be walked on right after they are installed.
Some of the great things about solid surface countertops are their resistance to stains and their ability to inhibit the growth of germs or bacteria. They are also extremely durable and repairable and they carry their color and design straight through their thickness. Consider solid surface countertop installation.
Cork floor tile is very resilient, offers a unique look and is easily installed with adhesive. Maintenance is similar to wood flooring - simple vacuuming and moping. Heavy furniture or objects can hurt cork floors, so pads should be used underneath furniture legs.
Granite tile and marble flooring are excellent floor materials. They are natural stone products, very durable and stain resistant. Other options for floors include slate and terrazzo. All except for terrazzo are installed like ceramic tile.
Replacing cabinets is exciting. The hardest part is deciding between custom kitchen cabinets, semi-custom cabinets or stock kitchen cabinets. Each has their own special quality. Try to find cabinets that have the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association certification seal.
Buying carpet can be tough because there are many variables to consider. Most residential carpet is made from one or more of four fibers: nylon, polyester, olefin, and wool. These carpets are chemically treated to resist stains, but they aren't 100 percent stain-resistant. Consider different carpet padding for your carpet's best performance.
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