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Home Contractors

How Laminate Flooring Can Transform Your Room

Laura

If you want to change the look of your room one of the best things you can do is take a look at laminate flooring. Although this style of flooring is not actually genuine wood, it is very strong and scratch resistant, and also in most cases is UV resistant, meaning it will not change color even though it is left in open sunlight for a long period of time. It can be a great choice when you are renovating your home because it is inexpensive in comparison to genuine wood flooring, and can be installed fairly quickly.
Laminate flooring is made from both synthetic and genuine wood materials, which are pressed together using high-pressure to make for a really hardwearing and durable flooring surface. In most cases the laminate is finished off with a polyurethane covering, which is a protective layer that will stop the wood surface from being scratched. This makes it ideal for places where it is possible for damage to occur, and is especially useful for people who have children. Due to the fact that it uses synthetic material, this kind of flooring also goes some way towards protecting the environment due to the fact that it does not use genuine hardwood.
This kind of flooring can be installed in most rooms, although you do need to make sure you do not install it in place where water can be present, such as the bathroom or in places that are near to sinks, perhaps in the kitchen. If water gets into laminate flooring it can damage the core of the wood, and then the planks will need to be replaced.
As mentioned above, this type of flooring is an excellent choice for people who have children, and it is an excellent choice for high traffic areas such as the hallway or the kitchen, since it is durable enough to stand up to a lot of wear. And now that modern technology has improved the look of this wooden flooring comes close to that of a genuine hardwood flooring at nowhere near the price.…

Bathroom Renovations

One Simple Renovation Can Transform Your Kitchen

Laura

Are you growing tired of the appearance of your kitchen and just want a little change without spending a lot of money? Have you ever considered simply redoing the cabinets in your kitchen to help spice things up a bit? It may sound expensive, but depending on which method you choose it can be quick and extremely affordable. This is a great project for those husbands who want to show their wife how special she is.
There are several different ways to give your kitchen cabinets a makeover. If you don’t have any problems with the layout or design of your kitchen cabinets, you can make them a bit more modern by changing their surface appearance. Simply replace the cabinet doors and drawer fronts and cover the frames with a matching veneer.
Finishes
There are three types of finishes to pick from; plastic laminate, wood veneer and RTF. This will save you money because you can resurface kitchen cabinets for a third of what it costs to replace them. To make the room look better, replace a few of your cabinet doors with stained, etched or leaded glass. This will give your kitchen a fresh, modern look and take away the outdated appearance you may feel your kitchen has.
Paint and save a ton of money
If you don’t have the money to buy new kitchen cabinet doors, or you like the design but just want a small change, think paint. A little paint can dramatically change the look, not only of your cabinets, but your entire kitchen! Make sure you choose paint that can withstand the temperature fluctuations in the kitchen. Oil based paints are the best; they grip better, and they offer a longer lasting, more durable finish than acrylic paints.
Consider removing the cabinet doors completely
The most cost-effective way to renovate the look of your cabinets is to remove the doors altogether. If you are someone who loves order and has no clutter inside your cabinets, this is a perfect solution. Open-faced cabinets offer a country appeal as long as you keep your items well organized. Should you choose to go this route, just clean up the outside framework and add a fresh coat of paint to the framework as well as inside the cabinets. You may want to use a shade of paint that complements the rest of the decor in your kitchen.
Making the room look brand new is easily accomplished by simply changing the knobs, pulls and hinges on the cabinets. Pick from several different finishes, like wrought iron, nickel, brass, or even stainless steel. Whatever you choose for your cabinets, this is a very affordable way to renovate your kitchen without spending more than your budget allows.
Whichever ideas you try, little changes can make a huge difference. If you’re a little bored with the way your kitchen looks, give it a little “face-lift” using some of the tips above! Your kitchen will take on an entirely different feel, and you won’t …