One of the most essential details that determine the appearance of any room is the ceiling. High-quality ceiling finishes give the rooms extra comfort and elegance. Of the many types of ceiling coverings
Without accessories, any floor, even laid with the most expensive parquet, will look lonely and sloppy. Moreover, parquet accessories have not only aesthetic, but also a direct functional purpose
Everyone knows that oil paint is almost a building archaism. She should not paint walls in living quarters. She does not recommend painting windows and doors. They don't work on ceilings. But. But at the same time
Fiberglass wallpaper (or fiberglass wallpaper) is a decorative wall covering similar in structure to fiberglass fabric. The starting material is special glass, from which at a temperature of 1200 C
More recently, the very idea of painting metal surfaces with water-based paints seemed utopian. The most common of the metals - iron oxidizes very quickly in the presence of water, and
A very effective way to radically change everything in an apartment in a short time and without dirt is decorative finishing panels. They are more commonly referred to as wall panels, although they are excellent for
Bamboo shoots, placed in vases, began to appear on desks in offices and in hotel foyers. But few people have the idea that from this seemingly fragile material it is possible to make a floor
Facing panels made of natural wood are made from solid wood of valuable species - oak, cedar, maple, alder. They can be used in living quarters, hallways, offices, as well as, with the correct
At all times, varnish has had a direct impact on the final quality, performance and shelf life of the product or material it covers. For example, he has been protecting ancient violins for several centuries
The base to be covered with self-adhesive tape must be clean, smooth, free of grease and dust. The ideal base is lacquered boards, free of dust. Boards without varnish
In this article we will focus on fiberglass wallpaper, a material that until recently was considered an exclusively commercial covering. And not without reason - after all, this kind of paintable wallpaper has a lot
The simplest and cleanest way to attach the carpet to the floor is to glue it around the room with double-sided tape at least 50 mm wide. The traditional way of gluing carpet all over
What types of floor coverings have been invented recently - linoleum, carpet, corrugated board, raised floors, etc. etc. And yet the most attractive for apartment owners
When starting to renovate an apartment, keep in mind that even in modern panel houses, the walls are quite uneven. Often, concrete slabs and panels have a wavy surface, and waviness
Warm floors are of two types: electric and water. On the primary screed is laid over the entire area of the room, respectively, a special electrical cable or pipeline connected to the supply system
Ceiling repair, like any repair, is always associated with a long and laborious process. This is familiar to every Russian who has ever started a traditional whitewash
Rubble masonry is a masonry of irregularly shaped natural stones with two approximately parallel surfaces (beds). Natural stones suitable for masonry include limestone, sandstone
During the construction of buildings in Russia, the slabs that serve as the basis for the floors in serial houses are made smooth only on one side - the one that will become the ceiling of the apartment below
During the construction of summer cottages and cottages, the following materials are most often used for walls: brick, lightweight concrete (foam concrete, expanded clay concrete, etc.), wood (timber, log) and wood with insulation
During painting, you often have to remove excess paint from the brush. A piece of wire, bent at both ends and tightly put on the edges of the paint bucket, can be both a brush stand and
Polystyrene concrete is concrete, the lightweight aggregate of which is expanded polystyrene. According to its properties, polystyrene concrete belongs to lightweight concrete (cellular concrete), however, it has a number of essential
Mineral fiber ceiling panels are composed of: mineral fiber, perlite, clay, binding additives - starch, latex, waste paper and gypsum. It should be noted that mineral fiber
Parquet is sanded and re-varnished on average once every five years (the frequency depends on the intensity of use). Do not wait for the varnish to rub off to the wood, as the exposed areas of the wood darken
The most common mistakes in plastering work, or rather it will be said, the saddest result of plastering work: peeling, cracking of the plaster and changing the geometry of the premises, due to a thick layer
A skirting board is a strip that covers the gap between the wall and the floor. Skirting boards can either match or contrast with the walls and floors. Therefore, you should pay close
Exclusive panels do not compete with the existing range of economy class wall panels, they occupy a special place in the market. Therefore, Exclusive is of great interest for trading organizations
Before installation, laminate flooring must be allowed to rest in the middle of the room for 48 hours at a stable temperature (minimum 180) and a relative humidity of over 70%. Please note: all packs of laminate
Before starting work, the painter must assess the quality of the substrate. For this, visual inspection is primarily used. In this case, the type and condition of the base material is determined, visible damage is identified
Before deciding to install parquet, it is important to remember that wood is a "living" natural material that is affected by such parameters as room humidity and temperature
The choice of the laying method depends on the plasticity of the mortar, the state of the brick (dry or wet), the season and the requirements for the cleanliness of the front side of the masonry
Warming of apartments is a topical issue for many citizens of Russia. The reason is not only in the harsh climate, but also in the quality of Russian housing
For the decoration of facades, in addition to ordinary plaster, decorative plaster is used. This makes it possible to diversify the color scheme of the house and imitate more expensive types of finishes
Dry construction mixtures are a group of dissimilar materials with specialized characteristics that are used for construction and repair work
After its application, a glossy film forms on the painted surface after drying. Before use, the enamel must be diluted
So, we have chosen a masonry of 2.5 bricks. In this case, the laying of 2 bricks will be made of double ordinary bricks and one row (in half a brick) - from a single front
Man lives in a world of sounds and noise. We are exposed to sound waves of different frequencies every day. Sometimes we do not feel the intensity of the sound, but it causes irreparable harm to our health
The masonry joints of the walls of a brick house must be embroidered immediately after laying the wall. However, there are situations when the house was built long ago, but the masonry is not embroidered. Such a house is not very nice to look at
Previously, the ability to paint metal surfaces with water-based paint seemed unrealistic. After all, iron - the most popular metal - was oxidized in the presence of water in a fairly short time, but here
Foam glass has excellent thermal insulation. Hermetically sealed cells with zero air permeability completely eliminate the possibility of heat blowing out of the glass. Airtightness of foam glass
Many people think that paper wallpapers are a thing of the past. But nevertheless, they remain the most popular and most widespread. This can be explained very simply. Such wallpapers are relatively cheap and easy to stick