And yet, what kind of varnish for parquet to buy? Fortunately, if the neighbor was not mistaken in his choice, then the "herd feeling" will help out. But what if not? Then you have to read on … So, presented at the domestic
Drying oil is a film-forming composition made on the basis of natural vegetable oil - linseed, sunflower, soybean. In addition, drying oil contains a desiccant - a substance that accelerates drying
Modern man lives in the world of sounds. In city houses and offices, radio broadcasts relentlessly, televisions break down, music plays, phones and pagers ring continuously, and also buzzes, buzzes, beeps and ticks
It seems what is simpler: they measured the length and width of the room, bought a piece of the right size and laid it on the floor. Moreover, for some reason we often perceive the carpet not as an independent floor covering, but as a kind
You can protect your sleeves and hands from getting paint if you use plastic bags without a bottom as oversleeves, and put rubber gloves on your hands. To make it easier to put on or take off gloves
Approaching the usual wall painting with a certain imagination, using unconventional painting techniques and tools, you can transform the interior of the room. A feature of various techniques is that, varying
Here is the answer: what most often lies on our floor? Parquet? Laminate? Carpet? That's right, linoleum. For example, at my home lay at first a simple domestic, light green, which was then replaced on a combat
Resistance to washing and abrasion is characterized by the number of strokes with a brush of a certain hardness in a wet or dry state before the paint layer is broken. This indicator is decisive when choosing a paint
When working with wooden surfaces, you must first install the waterproofing material. After installing the waterproofing, a plaster mesh is attached to the surface, which must necessarily be protected from
It turns out that externally, the self-leveling floor is really very similar to linoleum, but to the touch it resembles a smooth tile: monolithic, even, without seams and gaps. It comes in different colors, among the shades prevail
With a great deal of conventionality, a type of block parquet can be called a floorboard, except for its size, it does not differ in any way from ordinary parquet. It is also made from an array of various types of wood
Is it possible to restore the former shine and beauty of an old parquet floor and what is needed for this? Of course you can. It is necessary to invite craftsmen and recycle and varnish the floors that have worn out over time. But before
The design of the floor must be carried out taking into account the degree of influence of external factors on the future overlap. There are many of them. We will not list everything on the pages of our publication, however, we note that in addition to
In order for you to be able to navigate correctly when choosing wallpaper, we suggest you study the list of international symbols, armed with which you will feel like a professional in any store
If you are using linseed oil as an impregnating primer before applying topcoats, be sure to make sure that the linseed oil is dry, otherwise the top coat will not dry out either. When working with tinted varnishes
Glue is applied to ceiling wallpaper in the same way as to wallpaper glued to the walls. The canvases are cut to the required length and stacked on the table with the wrong side up. The paste is applied thickly with a wide brush
As you know, the quality and reliability of a flooring called laminate are determined by two main points. First, the panels (in fact, they are the laminate) are a thin but very durable layered cake, on
The quality of carpet laying affects not only the appearance of the room, but also how long the carpet will last, and whether its qualities will be maintained throughout the entire period of operation
But, as it turned out, particleboard and fiberboard are not the only materials from which wall panels are made. This time we decided to subject the panels made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), or, in other words, plastic panels to a serious analysis. AND
When painting with oil paint, you can get a matte surface by adding a 40% solution of laundry soap to the paint at the rate of 1 piece per 3 liters of paint. The soap is planed with shavings, poured with water (so that it slightly
Installation of the skirting board is carried out after the completion of the laying of the floor covering. You can replace the skirting board at any time without replacing the existing flooring. Depending on the type of used floor
Later, special mastics appeared, first based on turpentine, and then on a water basis. Of course, this kind of care is good, but it takes a lot of time and effort. And finally, a revolution in caring
Usually, special primers are used for precoating - they contain cheaper pigments and are cheaper than quality paints. Their external difference is in comparison with paints that are thinner and usually
Using an electric drill with a small diameter drill and a hardened steel tip, drill a series of holes in the cement around the broken block. In order not to damage the cemented bond
Modern wallpaper collections cover all styles and offer an almost limitless range of decors, textures, textures and color combinations. Find your way in this endless ocean completely
So you've decided it's time to update your ceiling. Great idea! However, keep in mind: the choice of materials for its implementation will depend not only on your artistic taste, but also on the engineering state of your
The choice of glue is carried out simultaneously with the choice of the material to be glued. It is often possible to purchase glue of the same brand as the finishing material (for example, some wallpaper manufacturers produce adhesives
Water-dispersion compositions do not contain organic solvents, so they are practically odorless and environmentally friendly. They can be applied by brush, roller or spray. The resulting coating
Direct a jet of hot air towards the surface to soften the paint. When the paint starts to bubble, remove it with a spatula. Use a triangular rather than flat trowel to remove paint from grooves
Make your choice depending on the mood you would like to give your room: light and airy, cozy and warm, playful and energetic, elegantly formal, etc. If you find it difficult, then
Another simple effect, a combination of two colors - rolling with a rag roller. The surface turns out to be unusual, somewhat similar to "Venetian plaster", or a pattern of frost on winter glass
When calculating the number of ceiling tiles required to repair the ceiling in a room, you need to follow a few simple rules. It is best to mark and count tiles first on
I will not recommend the cheapest way to finish - wall cladding with plastic panels. The construction markets are full of them, and the color can be matched to any granite-malachite-marble. That's just your bathroom look
Natural linoleum is a material that has received well-deserved recognition from specialists all over the world. Environmental friendliness, bright colors, variety of collections - indisputable advantages when choosing
To make it clearer what makes a "adjustable floor" different, let's take a quick look at the traditional installation. Usually, a concrete screed is made first, then, since it requires additional leveling
The choice is great: linoleum of all types, quartz vinyl tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, carpet, mats, laminate and even "gold" tiles. In addition, a combination of all these materials is possible. But
Many of our readers ask us this question. In addition, people are interested in: how to properly care for the carpet? We consulted with specialists, and we were interested not only in special
For the production of building bricks, fusible clays are usually used, containing 50 - 75% silicon dioxide, and loams with or without emaciation and burnout additives. Volumetric weight of clay
So, a plinth is a strip that covers the gap between the wall and the floor. However, any bar today can be made from different materials and have different performance characteristics. Contemporary skirting board
Choosing the right color for your building is a very responsible and difficult task. From the point of view of aesthetics, it is difficult to give any ready-made advice, as they say, there is no friend for taste and color. Technology and