Basement Remodeling

Help the Environment by Choosing Cork Flooring

Cork flooring comes from the bark of the cork tree. It is considered sustainable flooring, because the floor material is derived from bark that grows back quickly. In addition to being eco-friendly, floors made out of cork bring a fresh, modern look to any room of your home. Unlike hardwood, cork does not take years to grow back so you can feel good about using this flooring in your home.
Cork comes in different shades as manufacturers of this flooring tint it with various stains and finishes. You’ll find that cork flooring is very durable not only because of its natural composition but also because the floor tiles or planks are coated with a high tech coating that imparts incredible durability and sometimes a shiny or glossy finish. You can also get untreated cork, and cork floors that have a low sheen clear coating for protection.
To find the best value, comparing different flooring choices can help you narrow down the vast selection. You want to get a floor that is easy to install, meets your needs for performance and durability, is good for the environment and that fits your sense of style. Also, your price range will need to be considered to ensure you don’t pay more than you can afford.
There are so many reasons to select cork as your floor material. As previously stated, this type of flooring is beautiful. It looks exotic in any room and gives a breezy look to the area. It is easy to care for, and can stand up under heavy foot traffic thanks to the protective coating. There are different shades to match different room color schemes including the natural shade, which is a textured medium brown shade that goes with everything.
Cork flooring can make all the difference in your home. It looks stylish and modern and does not have a negative effect on the environment. It is one of the most ideal flooring materials for any household who wants to go green while keeping their personal style intact. And, there are different price ranges so you don’t have to pay a fortune for these fantastic benefits.…

Remodeling Contractors

Deciding on Glass Kitchen Doors

It sounds simple enough, pick out a set of glass doors for the new kitchen, I mean, how many different kinds of glass kitchen doors can there possibly be. The answer, of course, is a lot. To the mind of many, an image of a set of wood framed doors set with clear glass will probably be the first thing though of, but the range is far, far wider.
There is a wide variety of tastes and styles catered to when it comes to glass. The traditional country style doors with or without a stained-glass look is only one option. You could change the clear look with a frosted glass appearance or go with tinted glass to really set the tone of the kitchen. Also, you don’t necessarily need frames in your doors with unframed glass doors really giving the kitchen an ultra-modern look.
Whatever style you choose you may want to give serious consideration to investing in tempered glass, particularly if you have young children in the house. Tempered glass is a safe option to go for because if it were to break the glass breaks into safe pieces that won’t leave jagged edges that can cut.
All of the choices available to you seems to be a real positive, but when you are starting off your kitchen renovation and are suddenly faced with the daunting range of choices, you may feel a little overwhelmed. Make sure you do your shopping around so that you can view each type of kitchen door in all of the various configurations available. Decide whether you’re after a traditional or contemporary look and you will find that your choices are narrowed down to a more manageable level.…