Saturday, February 23, 2008

To Get My Temporary License



offered among a multitude of types of finishing materials is not easy to decide what floor covering whether the wall has to be in the next house. Speaking of coats of natural cork, which is not a novelty in Poland, still feel the lack of information about these materials. There is also skeptical, although a soft material such as cork and conservative view on the traditional floor coverings such as parquet flooring, laminated boards, etc. But that is only matter of time. In the world of cork products are becoming increasingly popular. In the more advanced countries began to become increasingly attuned to the natural materials, either by installing thermal insulation and the lining walls and floors. Not without reason that in Germany more than all the European countries of cork products are sold. Approximately 60% of the cork falls on the American state. Rapidly increasing demand for cork production in Japan. Apparently for such popularity is influenced by a deep tradition of the Japanese walk around the house barefoot.

cork production is not cheap. This is understandable, since the cork - this is a unique material which is distinguished by its properties and a limited amount of land and its demand in the world is constantly increasing. Cork - it is the bark of cork oak, growing on the western shores of the Mediterranean. Without harming the bark of trees every 9 - 10 years obłupia the trunk. In this way a raw material for the manufacture of cork products. Stopper for bottles of wine are produced from the same material. Now, with the help of modern technology began to develop cork finishing materials for walls and floors, cork, technical, etc.

In Poland gained in popularity, cork wall finishing materials (plates, wallpapers, covers, roll). The most popular ones are the wall panels with dimensions of 600 × 300 and a thickness of 3 mm. It is produced from natural cork. Depending on the size of pieces of oak bark, and the direction of cutting is used for making plates of different designs (invoice). To avoid the monotony caused by a single color cork, the majority of designs colors or completely painted in different colors. Almost all the plates of the specimen covered with a protective wax layer, which protects on external factors, dirt and przeschnięcia.

cork wall panels suitable for residential and industrial premises. Depending on the style with their help create a decorative finishing elements, or cover the whole wall. No need to be remembered however, that cap its texture and color is "strong" material, which is why wall coverings should be used in moderation. A few years of operation disclosed all its practical features: durability, resistance to dirt to thermal insulation properties. Currently, these coatings are widely used in places which is znaszają or dirty. These are the halls, walls, staircases, stairs, children's rooms, the walls in the kitchen, etc. In such cases it is necessary to use a cork plate covered with a protective wax layer. For sale are treated with wax and niewoskowane variants. If after some time the walls are wybrudzą, they can be easily cleaned with soapy or dipped in a weak liquid with a damp sponge. Niewoskowane board is recommended to use where there is no direct contact with clothing, furniture, or hands, because they are more susceptible to dirt and are difficult to I clean. Wax also protects the cork from drying off, so after some time in the warmer areas between the plates niewoskowanymi gaps may occur.

cork coverings are not afraid to mechanical damage: scratches, cuts, stings pin.

cork has a wonderful property to hide the cuts, except that the general background they just can not see. Very damaged disc is not difficult to replace with new ones.

cork wall panels to the floor is sticky. Before the operation it is necessary to acclimate them, ie to extract and for 24 hours to leave the room, where they will be taped. Although gluing cork offers of various types of glue, do not use the long drying and imposed ząbkowatą spatula. During the acclimation can change the width of plate, which is the primary indicator of the quality of bonding. If you use these glues the edges of the plates are not on one line, making it difficult to continue working. Therefore, we recommend that you use adhesives on the type of contact. Cork boards can be a little stretch or download. Contact adhesive in the blink of an eye corrected stick the disc in the required position. In order to avoid gaps between the panels, plate while sticking to the press have already adhered. During the coverage of adhesive is in no way, you can soak the plates, because it can make the panels appear bulge, which can be difficult to remove. This is one of the fundamental mistakes made due to negligent performance of work or not instructed to gluing.

cork wall coverings equally sticky, dry and solid surfaces. If this is a plastered wall, it should be even wyszpachlować time to reduce quantity thus used glue. You can also stick to painted surfaces, it is just that they are strong, and the paint is not flaky. If the surface is covered with wallpaper, wallpaper should be removed. If the surface has a slight inequality, cork board hide it well. The sheets are flexible, so you can teach them round metal columns.

Although cork absorbs little moisture, but remember that it is not recommended it stick to wet walls. Moisture from the inner side of the room is not as harmful as the spreading of the wall. Cork does not attract mold and rot, it is also susceptible to fungus, but over time the adhesive, which is glued, it can not withstand. In this case, it is recommended to cover a wall or put a layer of insulating gypsum - cardboard, which then stick the cork. In very wet areas is not recommended to use a painted cork boards, because moisture may damage the paint.

cork - is a material naturally. Under the action of the sun is shining. When designing the finish is not recommended for planning to cover the cork in places that are under direct sunlight. If you can not change the project for sun protection should be provided for curtains or blinds.

So, using the above advice, you can create a cozy, comfortable and not aging finish.

most important species is the production of cork flooring.

Demand for wall coverings, cork is often dependent fashion, while increasing the popularity of cork floors and occupies a strong position among the various types of flooring. It is unbelievable that these covers are placed in airport lounges, hospitals, churches, etc., and they serve up over 20 years. They are cork cover utilities. They may be floating and bonded, with an invoice from natural cork and covered with various wood chips. Size of the whole production is covered with a friction-resistant, transparent layer of vinyl. Heels in this case acts as a layer of thermal insulation and amortization. It is a quiet, robust and longevity floor. Just like any other, but it also needs proper care. There are specific to the preservation measures, which must be processed on a regular basis. These measures increase the longevity of the floor and improve the overall appearance. Most state of the floor depends on the host, it should provide care taking into account the periodicity of the floor you know. This type of floor it is advisable to put on a leveling layer of concrete, paying particular attention to the insulating layer. The amount of moisture in the concrete should not exceed 2%. This is one of the main factors determining the operation of cork flooring. Most of these errors by ignoring the reputation suffers from the same material. Coverage of general interest are also arranged in a residential area, but to do so for a cheaper, warmer type of floor with natural cork, pressed, which, after laying coincides varnish. Price per 1 m 2 this type of floor is approximately equal to the price floor. It is exceptionally quiet, warm, laminated flooring. Its longevity depends on the initial investment, and that is good but the road paint, which of course increases the price of 1m 2 and best protect the new floor from znaszania. Tani, faint paint significantly reduces the time for the next painting. In this case, the worst is when pulled from the moment re-varnish, lacquer to know when a plug is dirty and destroyed. This is difficult to restore the floor and give it its original appearance. Covered with a good paint, properly operated and the time re-varnished cork floor really serve for many years. Even more so, that in comparison with the work of re-varnishing wooden floors are much simpler. On the floor is not to press the cork from furniture, shoe heels, etc., which are removed from the dance floor zeszlifowując layer of wood. Old paint should only remove the cork and put a new one. Heavily damaged cork boards should be replaced with new ones.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Chest Pains And Copper Tast

Natural yarn on the floor in the living rooms, wood floors


Marine animals have been the inspiration for the collection of carpets FLO Art Beskidzka. As a result, created a unique collection of carpets, referring to the coral reef.

carpets from the collection are manufactured by FLO handtaftingu (manual needling). The original effect was obtained entangling yarn of one color on the stem of another color, and then subjecting them to special machining processes. The high stakes of 4.5 cm braided yarn perfectly imitate the sea anemones.

different shapes of rugs Among the FLO (round, square, rectangular) and 30 color combinations, everyone can choose something for themselves. I enjoy the unusual softness of the natural rate of sheep's wool. People who value functionality household appliances will draw attention to the solid construction and non-slip carpet protection.

FLO is an original idea of \u200b\u200bthe Polish company Beskidzka Arts, specializing in the manufacture of blankets and carpets from natural yarns. The full range of Art Beskidzka can be found at www.sztuka-beskidzka.pl and Vestis showroom, located in Warsaw Domoteka.

Dimensions: 170 cm, 170 x 170 cm and 170 x 240 cm (on request manufacturer offers carpet in size and color different than the standard).
carpet pile height: 45 mm
Designer: Tadeusz Wieckowski
Manufacturer: Art Beskidzka


Monday, February 11, 2008

Engagement Card What To Write



Wood is still the most popular flooring material. Currently on the floor - in addition to boards, parquet and mosaic - are increasingly pavement is laid wooden floor panels or industrial.

mostly wooden flooring is laid in the living rooms and bedrooms. It may also be arranged in the hall, and a specially-finished flooring, moisture resistant, even in the kitchen. Wooden floors in addition to high strength are well suited to any decor, comfort, and easy to keep clean.

floor, which is the power of tradition
Parquet get along with strips called slats. They have a length of 25 to 50 cm, width 4-8 cm and a thickness of about 2 cm. Depending on their type can be arranged: a traditional parquet (flooring from one species of wood, combined with tongue and groove, arranged in different patterns such as herringbone, brick, or squares), decorative parquet (flooring from different species of wood of different colors and shapes ) or lamella parquet (wood flooring planks such have smooth edges, and arranged them into contact and, just like a normal floor, glued to the ground). Parquet can be installed on the mineral substrate (concrete, foundation, cement, gypsum), or on the boards or wood-based panels.

Mosaic, which is a simplified
floor is made of small slats (called sticks) adhered to the paper or mesh. Slats come in different sizes (120-160 mm in length, 22 mm and 8 mm thick). The whole CD is typically 640 mm in length and 320 mm in width. Mosaics can also be varied in color and arranged in various patterns. An interesting effect is a combination of a mosaic of several species of wood. The mosaic is laid mostly on concrete or cementitious plasters. Is secured with an adhesive for parquet. The individual elements are stuck to the ground, stacking them with paper or mesh top. After drying, this material breaks away, and the remains removed from the floor wet.

boards, or the simplicity and elegance
are produced mainly from solid wood, but they are also selling boards with wood laminate. The length of the boards is usually from 3 to 10 m, width from 9 to 18 cm and a thickness of from 14 to 30 mm. Their edges can be smooth or prepared to join with tongue and groove. Grooves and projections facilitate the connection and ensure the integrity of the floor. A novelty board with grooved bottoms. Those made from longitudinal incision improves the bottom floor ventilation arranged on a flat surface. Thanks to them, boards are less susceptible to deformation.
Battens are fixed mainly nails (it sticks up in the groove, the groove on the side) to the wooden joists spaced at 30-60 cm. They must be perfectly level. At the joists should also find a damp proof layer. Boards may also be placed directly on the concrete floor or on cement and gypsum plasters (you can then stick the adhesive). For small spaces manages to choose the boards of such length that they can be arranged without sztukowania. Will then extend from wall to wall. Sztukowanie When it becomes necessary, you need to buy a board of not more than the length or width of the third room. Must also be remembered that their connections in the rows do not form a single line. Ideally, when the boards in a row together in the middle of the length of the adjacent boards in a row. This method of linking is called "the turnout."

panels, three in one
Sandwich panels are made up mostly of three layers of wood glued together. Surface is a thin (2-4 mm) layer of fine wood. Middle layer are arranged perpendicular to the ridges run in a wood grain surface layer. It has a thickness of about 8 mm. The bottom layer, 1.5-3.5 mm thick, is made of wood of inferior quality (mostly with spruce veneer). Panel sizes vary. Their length can range from 40 to 250 cm and width from 13 to 21 cm. The thickness depends on the number and type of each layer. Panels are easy to install and usually do not require scraping and painting. Most of the wooden panels is pre-polished and coated with several coats of varnish. Sanded and painted panels can only be that the top layer is more than 4 mm thick. Panels does not stick, not nailed or screwed to the floor. It connects only to the edges, mostly using the glue. However, such panels are, and which is mounted bezklejowo - the latch. Both methods are good and give a stable and tight connection. Easier and faster method, however, is non-adhesive. In addition, the damaged panel with latch can be relatively easily replaced. Floor panels of this type can also be dismantled and moved elsewhere, such as moving house.

Bruk, a cube on the floor
The floor of this type get along with hardwood cubes (the elements of logs cut perpendicular to their length, making visible the transverse grain of wood). Best for this purpose are oak, beech and ash. Dice are usually 2,5-8 cm thick and sides of 4 cm. Are connected, like a mosaic, the plate (after 5-18 pieces) and stuck on the grid thermoplastic. It is fixed to the substrate with an adhesive for parquet, and after laying a grid to break. Wood grain are arranged perpendicular to the ground.

industrial floor, which goes
new floor is something between a mosaic pavement. It is performed with narrow slats width of 8-10 mm and a thickness of about 22 mm. So they are better than larger ones. Are connected at the plate with adhesive tape, which springs up after installation. Industrial parquet is fixed to the wall with adhesive.

Type Defects Advantages

Parquet flooring proper position requires professional knowledge and accuracy; easily here about bugs large selection of wood species and sizes of strips, available virtually anywhere, affordable price, a thick layer of homogeneous timber allows multiple scraping

Mosaic thin, it can not scrape too often quick and simple alignment

incompetent boards attached to the joists may creak under the feet, are often formed between the cracks arranged in a suitable direction can visually lengthen or widen the room

panels can not be renewed, and if it is, not as many times as the other floors do not have to be painted and sanded, because they are pre-finished, easy to style

Bruk niepolakierowany is very absorbent, while this feature makes it to finish the floors need to use more paint large thickness of the pavement provides the long-term durability, upright positioning provides high resistance to mechanical damage

industrial floor on large surfaces can be cast in the eyes of combining individual discs large thickness provides long-term durability, this floor is a cheap and fast in laying

Murator "

Text: Radoslaw Murat

Red Hands Red Soles Of Feet

material for walls and floors - for the design of the bathroom

ściny choosing material and floor in the bathroom, you want to follow more of the following advice ...
  • dark colors will reduce the interior, in a small bathroom can cause a gloomy impression;
  • clear shiny plates creates an aura of purity;
  • on a small floor space we should use no more large-size tiles. Lines of contact will be introduced very distinct divisions, which should not be accidental;
  • on large surfaces the use of too small tiles can cause an excess of feeling;
  • grout color and width must necessarily be chosen according to the type of tiles;
  • decors are separated plates with different model or animate too monotonous plane;
  • more elaborate tile pattern or the alignment's apply in places that we want to expose, make the former more attractive. The floor tiles can determine the direction of guiding, for example, door-to-sink;
  • tile with a clear pattern does not we should use as ornamental decor, collate them with neutral elements, does not introduce additional ornaments in the form of a complex figure formed by the merger of tiles;
  • plates do not necessarily have to be laid over the entire surface of the walls. Well may appear in conjunction with a smooth plaster or coarse, ornate;
  • if you choose the wood floor in a dark shade, it will blend in well with its tiled walls in bright colors (white, beige), with no clear picture, matt or polished. To this statement it is better not to introduce decors;
  • wood can be used not only on the floor, but on the wall, large and small planes. Well, if it also appears in the form of furniture, a reference to the material of the floor;
  • natural stone is better not to be combined with patterned tiles. Look good on the plane of the stone walls combined with mirrors, smooth or rough plaster.
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