Thursday, April 05, 2007

Bamboo Flooring - The Green Choice

If you are looking for a kind of flooring that you is environmentally friendly then you should look no further than having bamboo flooring installed in your home. Not only is it one of the most beautiful natural woods available to choose from but it will not damage the environment. For many centuries now bamboo has been used by us (mankind) in many different ways and certainly in the last few years its popularity has increased. Not only can it be used for practical purposes such as for flooring but it is great for decorative purposes as all (bamboo screens etc.).

Unfortunately when ever you mention bamboo flooring people automatically think of the canes or round poles that you see Panda's in the zoo chewing on. They think that it will be uncomfortable to walk on. Yet if the truth be told the bamboo flooring that is available today is as flat as any other kind of laminate or hardwood flooring that you can purchase. There have been great technological advances in the way in which bamboo stalks can now be turned into high quality very smooth flooring. These manufacturers are able to mass produce their bamboo flooring in order to meet the growing demand for this beautifully crafted and exceptionally hardwearing kind of floor covering.

As with all the other kinds of wooden flooring that is available the cane that makes up bamboo flooring is processed and machined so it comes in short laminate strips or planks or tiles. Once it has been produced it can be installed in a similar way to other similar types of flooring that you can buy. Plus should your bamboo flooring be properly installed then you will find that it lasts for many years to come because it is so tough and durable. However, as with any other type of hardwood or laminate flooring, bamboo flooring needs to be cared for in order for it to last.

There are many reasons as to why more people are looking at having bamboo flooring installed in to their homes not only is it environmentally friendly, it is strong and durable and what is unique about it is the color. Unlike hardwood bamboo flooring is resistant to moisture and so is less likely to expand or contract. Also unlike laminate flooring bamboo flooring does not need to be artificially colored and no dyes or finishes are made to the product so it is completely natural. So if you are looking for something just a little extra special for your home and which is environmentally friendly then why not consider having bamboo flooring installed.


Monday, April 02, 2007

Wall Panel Will Improve Your Home's Value

One of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home is by adding paneling. This is not as reliable as other materials that you can use in your home improvement projects, but you can use it to hide shoddy parts of your house. You need to have the right supplies before you begin and you should also have the right design before you start working on your project.

You might want to consider wall panel or panel tiles as tow possible options. Tiling your walls can be a lot less of a hassle than putting up dry wall. You will create a mess and it can be very dirty in your home. Wallpaper can also be a huge pin to put up. If you get the kind that sticks directly to the wall then you should be in for less of a hassle.

Paneling is a great inexpensive alternative and it can last a long time depending on what kind it is and how it was put up. There are many other home improvement chores that you need to do before you can put up paneling. This includes getting rid of any stains, mold, old paint, caulking, and any other problems.

If your walls are full of lumps or have a dent or to in them you will need to fix the problem using plaster, knives, spackle, a clean cloth, and some sandpaper. You might also need to repaint. If you have the right supplies with you then it will be much easier to fix any problems you have in your home such as holes in the wall. You can use some of the same material when you are installing paneling in the wall.

You can even use paneling to cover up problems in your walls like a hole, dent, or crack. You might even be able to panel the walls to hide peeling paint or rusty paint. You can do this, but it will just let the real issue slide and only provide a temporary fix.

Having paneling in your home can bring down it's value. If your house has a lower value this could hurt you. You may also want to try other ways to improve your home that will increase its equity instead of decrease it.

Some rooms are better than others for putting up paneling. When you put paneling in a bathroom it might not work so well. You should consider using tile instead. Tiles will stand up better and be better in wet area like a bathroom.

If you have a wall that has paneling on it and want to improve it in some way that instead of buying lots of stuff to fill up holes and cracks, then try to restore the whole wall. This doesn't take much effort and can make your room look great.

You can choose which material is best for you when it comes to your home and walls. You should choose what you think will work best for you and go for it from there!


This page is powered by Blogger. Isn't yours?