BATHROOM MAKEOVER

Bathrooms are usually one of the smallest rooms in the house. They are also a place used daily to get freshness and relaxation from the daily stress and strains of life a good shower after a hard days work is priceless-sometime you do not want to step out of the shower-you just want to enjoy the warm invigorating burst of hot massaging water on your skin..

Consider these factors and ideas when transforming your bathroom:

1.Tiles-if these are worn and tired looking the try stenciling the tiles to create a new and fresher looking room remember the tiles need to be sealed to stop the stencil falling off with excessive heat and to make them waterproof.

2.add a stylish mixer tap to create a look of elegance

3.wash and wipe down shower screens,taps and walls with a 50/50 mix of water and white vinegar.

4.add storage to reduce the clutter and create a spacious look to the bathroom

5.a colourful mat will enhance the beauty of any bathroom

6.if you want to create a trully wonderful look the add a vitorian rolltop or free standing bath-the ultimate in luxury.

7.consider a slimline heated towel rail or radiator,these can add a look of "diffenence" to the entire room.

8.lighting can also transform the look and feel of the room-a shower spotlight can be a start with different coloured spotlights adding a finished look to the small but otherwise transformed room.



9.If you have a combined bath toilet then look into installing a "cloakroom" toilet if you are short ofspace-this type of WC fits neatly in the corner of your room giving you more space than the conventional toilet.You can also fit a "cloakroom" sink at the same time helping to make your space go that little bit further.

10.A nice bath mat with a colour co-ordinated toilet seat cover will add a splsh of warmth to the cold looking room.


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Vinyl Flooring from and Handyman

Vinyl Flooring is made of various amounts of vinyl and these can either be solid or composite. The solid vinyl flooringis made up of vinyl pieces which are then set into a vinyl base while in the composite version the pieces are embedded into a non-vinyl filler. The most expensive type of vinyl flooring you can buy today is the solid version while often you can get composite discount vinyl flooring relatively easily.

The good quality vinyl flooring that you see produced by such companies as Armstrong Vinyl Flooring and Tarkett Vinyl Flooring have a protective top coat which is made with urethane. If you do not have a high budget then there are plenty of places where you can purchase discount vinyl flooring either online or through your local flooring supplier.

The great thing about vinyl flooring is that it is extremely resistant to being scratched or stained and so is ideal for such rooms in the house as the kitchen, bathroom or even a child's play room.

But if it does not have a urethane covering then it is likely to lose the gloss and shine it had when it was first laid.

As well as being resilient and durable, the other advantage that this type of floor covering has over other kinds is that installing vinyl flooring is very easy and normally can be done in a matter of a few hours for each room.

If you wish your flooring to remain in the same condition as when you purchased it you should regularly clean it and apply a wax polish to it.

Every type of vinyl flooring now available including the latest innovation known as vinyl plank flooringcomes with a cushion backing. The thickness of the backing that comes with your vinyl flooring will all be dependent on the type you buy. You will find that the much more expensive versions of this kind of flooring will have a much thicker backing than the discounted ones.

The benefit of having a vinyl flooring with a much thicker backing to it is that it is much more comfortable to walk on. However, it is more prone to dents if heavy objects are either dropped or placed on it without any protection.

When installing vinyl flooring you will notice that most come with an adhesive backing, and all you will need to do is peel off the backing that covers the adhesive and then stick it on to the floor. So if you are looking to lay new flooring in your home without all the hassles associated with laying other kinds of flooring such as laminate, real wood or tiles, vinyl is your best bet. However, before your begin laying any type of vinyl flooring you should ensure that the base flooring is completely clean and dry or else the adhesive will not affix to it properly.

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