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Factors to Consider While Buying Tiles for Wet Rooms

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Wet areas like bathroom, kitchen, and laundry are different from other areas of your home. They require additional care and attention right from the beginning. You will need to build them taking care of their very nature – the excess use of water. There should be proper ventilation and adequate draining in such areas. Apart from that, you will need to use tiles that can manage moisture to a greater extent. This blog talks about some of the factors to keep in mind while buying tiles for wet rooms in your home – The Type of Material – While natural stones do not receive much damage from water, they cannot also be called completely waterproof. You will need to seal and maintain your natural stone bathroom flooring timely to avoid staining and water damage. So, you will need to choose a material that is able to handle water and moisture and related conditions such as mold, bacteria, and odor. Safety – Glass and natural stone floors become dangerously slippery when wet. You s

3 Ways to Install Porcelain Tiles Outdoors

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Porcelain tiles are truly versatile; they are available in a wide range of colors and textures and they can be installed both indoors and outdoors. Plus, they are non-porous and easy-to-install and easy-to-clean. No other material gives you that much freedom. So, if you are considering porcelain tiles for your outdoor spaces, here are a few ways to do it like a pro – Patio Flooring – If you are planning to install patio flooring, you might want to consider this. You should prefer installing porcelain tiles for patio flooring on a solid base. This will provide the flooring a stability and strength for an extended duration. Plus, it will stop the tiles from moving and damages. When installing outdoor flooring on a solid subfloor, you should choose high-quality tile adhesive and grout to finish the project. Rooftop and Balcony Flooring – Porcelain tiles can also be installed on rooftops and balconies, where sunlight, heat, rain, snow, freeze, and storm are some of the common

Pros and Cons of Electric Under-floor Heating System

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Winter is coming. If you are considering under-flooring heating system, it can be a great way to keep your entire home/room warm. However, for that, you will need to reinstall your floor tiles, because this heating system stays beneath your flooring. This blog lists down some of the biggest perks and downsides of electric under-floor heating systems with an aim to help you decide if it would be the right solution for your needs – Pros of Electric Under-floor Heating System – These home heating appliances are an ideal choice for wet rooms like bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room. Apart from keeping your floor and area warm, the electronic home appliance helps vaporize the water and water-droplets on the floor. However, it can be used for living area and bedroom as well. Electronic under-floor heating systems can be installed on all levels of your house, no matter ground floor or fifth floor. Your floor feels comfortable to stand or walk upon even in harsh winter. No other heating