Posts Tagged ‘DIY’
Mosaic Tile Designs
Mosaic Tile Design Ideas We have insight into some trendy tips concerning mosaic tile designs in 2017. It has been the norm to use mosaic in the kitchen and bathroom as back splash areas or feature pieces. You may think you have exhausted the ways in which to use these distinctive tiles, but they are,…
Read MoreLaminate Flooring vs Floor Tiles
Laminate Flooring vs Floor Tiles We believe that flooring along with walls are the two main contributors to the ambiance in any home. Walls are slightly more simplistic as you choose paint colours that you fancy will compliment furniture. Floors are slightly more complex as there are so many options to choose from. These days we are less likely…
Read MoreOpen Plan Bedroom / Bathroom Tips
Open plan bedroom-bathrooms are undoubtedly becoming a trend that we should all consider in our homes. It not only opens the space visually, but it also creates a sense of splendour as it allows you to use luxuries simultaneously. Advantages of open plan bedroom / bathroom 1. Creates a social environment Open plan spaces in…
Read MoreKitchen Design Fatal Flaws
When it comes to designing a kitchen there are a few kitchen design fatal flaws that can be made. Do not stress, we are here to help you through your design issues and guide you in the right direction. 1. Cabinets that don’t go to the ceiling Most people get overhead cabinets which is undeniably…
Read MoreDesign Tips for Making a Small Bathroom Feel Bigger
Small bathrooms in the main room can be challenging when making sure everything fits without looking cluttered. Luckily, having a small bathroom is not the end of the world as there a few small bathroom design tips design that can easily open the space and create the illusion that the bathroom is larger than it…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 5 – Applying Grout Tips
We are coming close to completing your tiling project! Up to this point, your sub-floor has been prepared, your full tiles have been laid with adhesive, all your tiles have been cut and now the last step is applying grout to the tiles to finish the project. Step 9: Applying grout to your laid tiles When…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 4 – Cutting Tiles
Once you have placed all your full tiles you can move on to cutting tiles and placing the cut tiles. This process is the longest part to tiling and possibly the most complicated part. There are two tools for cutting tiles, a manual tile cutter for when you need to cut a straight line through…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 3 – Laying Tiles Correctly
Once you have prepared your subfloor(Part 1) and mixed your adhesive(Part 2) you can start laying tiles. We learnt in Part 2, how to mix the adhesive. Lets recap a few main points to get you back up to speed. Step 6: Applying your adhesive (Main points) Use your trowel to spread the adhesive Press adhesive…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 2 – Preparing Tile Adhesive
This is a DIY Tiling series to help you through your tiling project. In Part 1 we spoke about preparing your sub-floor and planning your tile layout. In Part 2 we are going to look at mixing and preparing tile adhesive for laying your tiles. Things to do before getting started with laying tiles Firstly,…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 1 – Floor Perperation For Porcelain Tiles
DIY tiling is easy if you follow the basic floor preparation steps and tick all the boxes before commencing your exciting project. You must ensure you have done your research before embarking on this challenge. You don’t want to waste countless hours tilling and have it turn out wrong. Over the next couple of weeks,…
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