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Find a Interior Design Course That Matches Your Personality

First of all let’s make it clear that an interior decorator is not the same as an interior designer, even when bot work in the design field.

The knowledge that an Interior Designer possesses and the hours of study he has had to invest in front of a computer in order to be able to call himself and be recognized as a designer; in truth they are very different to the hours of training that a decorator requires.

If you want to learn a little more about that complex world that, once you master it perfectly, it pays so well; then stay and I will show you.

Interior design

How to Become an Interior Decorator

One of the most important facets of interior design is interior decorating. As it is becoming more and more popular to different clients of all walks of life, the population of those who are gaining interest on this kind of job has also exhibited a significant growth.

Learning how to become an interior decorator starts on knowing what exactly it is like to be one. As skilled professionals, an interior decorator improves the overall appearance of a certain place with the consideration of a set of art principles generally known as aesthetics.

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Have a degree related to interior decorating

Just like with any other jobs, it is very ideal to earn a degree in interior decorating or any other related areas of art. Looking for the perfect school to study at is not a hard thing to do now that numerous colleges and interior decorating schools offer courses related to interior decorating. Consider the importance of being honed in a scholastic environment before gaining experiences from other sources.

Gain experiences through trainings

Once you have completed a degree in interior decorating, it is time to gain experiences through trainings. Hands-on activities in interior decorating will surely let you gain experiences. There are schools that let you apply for internships in various companies where your skills can be honed.

Part-time jobs also work on letting you be trained. After undergoing rigorous trainings, it is best to finish an apprenticeship program where you have to serve as an apprentice to somebody who already has an established position in the world of interior decorating. Take note of the essential lessons you have learned through trainings and apprenticeship so that you can employ them later on.

Get a license

Although not necessary for some locations, there are instances when it is required by your city or state that you get a license before being a certified interior decorator. Besides work experiences and completion of a certain number of formal apprenticeship or internship hours, passing a few practical and written tests are required by some places. Do not fret if certification is required within your vicinity because obtaining certification makes you more eligible to work for larger companies. With a certification around your belt, you truly have an edge over other applicants whenever you have to apply for a job.

Simply let different bodies gauge your competitiveness in the field of interior decorating and you will be rewarded accordingly. With adequate knowledge and practical skills on decorating, getting through the process on how to become an interior decorator is not a daunting task to work on.

Interior Designers & Decorators Challenge Licences

What is interior design? It is an all around profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment. These solutions enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants, and are aesthetically attractive as well as functional. Designs are created in response to and synchronized with code and regulatory requirements, and encourage the ideology of environmental sustainability.

Interior designers are responsible for organizing a space to suit its function, making sure that designs match, are in compliance with structure and safety codes. They work in managing the construction and installation of a design, and even designing for appropriate sound transmission. An interior designer is also responsible in selecting and specifying equipments, furnishings, products, resources and colors.

Interior decorators, on the other side, are principally concerned with exterior decoration — paint, fabric, furnishings, lighting and other materials. Decoration is often characterized as the furnishing or beautification of a space with suitable (often fashionable or trendy) items. But hey, it`s not that easy to become an interior designer and decorator. As you begin your interior design career, all of your education, job experience and testing lead up to one last difficulty: the state licensing requirements for interior designers and decorators. Many US states and jurisdictions (including Puerto Rico) and seven Canadian provinces presently have some kind of legislation modifying the interior design profession.

Every governing body has a unique set of criteria a designer must meet in order to practice their profession. It is vital to know the requirements early in the process of becoming an interior designer, so that there will be no surprises when you submit an application for licensure. The following are the state licensing requirements:

First you must know the US States and jurisdictions of the licensing program, which include the following: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Interior design legislation is also done in the following states: Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington.

To become an interior designer and decorator, you must have a 4 year college or university degree. You may also need to get a license because more than 25 states require one to practice. Licensing rules can be very harsh, requiring prior work experience and passing an examination given by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification.

When you’re learning how to become an interior designer, it may sound like becoming an interior decorator. However, there is dissimilarity. Interior design involves more knowledge and skills. The work can be very technical because it involves health and safety matters. An interior decorator on the other hand is more limited in their work. A decorator works to make a space pleasant and comfortable, but does not solve the technical aspects of places.

Bathroom

Bathroom Plumbing: Your Most Burning Questions Answered

Bathroom plumbing is one of those “dirty job, but someone has to do it”. Many people prefer to pay a lot of money before having to get involved with all the pipe work that the bathroom entails. We at Decorating Visita Casas, as decorators, have had to learn many things about that office.

Sometimes, in order to be able to decorate properly, we must take into consideration which pipes are under us and in what position. That has made us learn a lot about the plumbing business, and the fact that it is a lot of work we could do it ourselves at home; why do not you put aside prejudices for a moment and learn a little from us?

Maybe this way, you can save a good amount of money in such a case that it will spoil a pipe and you are facing a leak.

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First of all, we recognize that the work of a plumber can not only become a job that requires getting dirty; it is also very complex, delicate and you need knowledge in reading very specific instruments. Usually, I prefer to do things myself in my house. I am one of the pioneers in the philosophy of DIY; but I must admit that the spectrum of tasks that a plumber should cover simply surpassed me.

So the tips you’ll find below may seem very basic, however; everyone of them can help you save a lot of money. It is also good that you acquire this knowledge so that you are 100% aware of what the plumber is doing in your house, if you called one.

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Decoration

Find Antique Picture Frames That Matches The Decoration of Your Home

Although many today go unnoticed in our homes despite being part of a very important moment captured in photography. The old frames of the works of art, specifically the paintings; have an extremely interesting history.

The most important works of art made in oil are not only what exists on the canvas; also takes into account the framework in which they were settled. It may seem an irrelevant detail to many people, but in decoration; the frame of a painting can add just what it lacked to a decorative scene to be complete.

[one_half_first]If you want to learn more about its history and how to use them today within the different decorative styles; then accompany us on this tour through the history of antique picture frames.

Framing works of art is something that can be appreciated in both Egyptian and Greco-Roman architecture. However, these decorative edgings were made to enhance mosaics; so they were very intrinsically linked to the work itself. The Byzantine architecture was the one that gave origin to the frames of the pictures as we know them today.

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Garden, Lighting

New Solar Garden Lights For Your Home Available, Act Fast

Solar garden lights illuminate and give life to the outdoors of our homes. They are wonderful articles to use in beautifying lawns, patios, driveways and sidewalks. You can use them to accomplish the schemes in your imagination as you decorate trees, doorways, gutters and any other function that you can think of. The means on how you can use them is actually limitless.

Although for the same reason we can not cover the full range of solar lights you can implement in your yard; here are the most important points to keep in mind and many ideas for inspiration.

Bedroom

How To Quick Clean your Rooms and your House

How many times has it been that when you are in the office, you receive a call of unexpected visits for dinner? It is definitely a reason for panic, especially when we have no idea if our house is able to receive strangers; so here at Decorating Visita Casas we bring you these tips to quickly clean the house.

And no, do not get too comfortable, because this has to be done practically flying, yes; with the right approach to be as efficient as possible, come on, come on; they will soon arrive!

Styles

5 tips for amazing Asian style home decorating

Many people when decorating their homes choose the amazing asian style; we can’t deny that it is one of the most versatile decorative styles that allows us to take full advantage of the full potential of our space.

However, most people make the mistake of buying everything that looks Asian to add to their decor. That kind of mistake is so typical today, and worst of all, is that people do not realize what they are failing. For that reason, they end up with a space they do not like.

If you want to learn the 5 basic steps to have a true Asian-Japanese decoration, then you came to the right article.

Curtains

Innovative and Exclusive Curtains and Window Coverings

After decorating the room do you still find something missing? Then adding new colourful curtains and window coverings will do the trick. You will find the entire change in the appearance of the room with fresh and cool curtains adorning the windows.

These are actually the most economical way to spruce up your room; and make it look more appealing and elegant. Let your creative instincts take over and come up with new distinctive ideas to make the room look enchanting; and matchless by adding new curtains and window drapes.

[one_half_first]Designer curtain rods and accompanying clips are used by and large to get the classic and chic look. The clips help to hang the fabric in hemmed form or without the hem. Rods made of iron and styled after gothic patterns are the trend nowadays. The rods and the clips with the fabric in the form of hemmed or without hem give the place a complete exquisite look. If you are the romantic type; then try one of the long white sheets available in the local stores which give an enchanting and alluring look without costing much.[/one_half_first][one_half_last][/one_half_last]

You can give added touches to it like tying red ribbons or pullbacks which further enhances the dreamy look. Even with the regular fabrics the ribbons or ties will give a total stunning and gorgeous appearance.

Curtains and window coverings

Curtains and window coverings also come with loops in them which can be slid through the rods without the clips and this is easier to handle. You can add buttons or ribbons to it to make it more appealing.

Speciality papers are also used in making the curtains and window coverings. There are many types of paper which include hand made ones and also rice papers. These form blinds which are semi transparent and add beauty to your existing décor. Though these are very costly they are worth the money and also save you lot of time you spend making up your own curtains. Some come with added features like threads, leaves or glitter attached to them. You can take the required size and string it to a wire and hang them.

Venetian blinds with hand painting done on them are another popular option which lightens up the entire room. These hand- painted ones are very high priced and the alternative is to do some painting yourself by spraying some colors on them to give a natural look. You can even make your own designs and paint them. The curtains and coverings on the window change the entire look of the room and the more time you spend on decorating them the more beautiful the room will appear.

Add Elegance and Style with Beaded Curtains

If you want a drastic and colourful change to your décor then try using beaded curtains for your windows. These change the entire backdrop into an exotic setting. Beaded curtains originate from Asia where they have been in use for many years. The West started to use these beaded curtains only in the 1960s. The curtains basically were made of strings of beads attached to a rod. Adding different colors to the same string or choosing curtains of a single color or in any pattern these beaded curtains look enchanting.

You can use them on both doors and windows as they suit any setting. Commercial places like restaurants or shops use these curtains as dividers to hide the kitchen or the storage area from view. In houses too these can be used as dividers in your drawing room or as a cover for your closets. These come in handy in decorating small areas which require a lot of partitions. With Feng Shui being in vogue the beaded curtains have risen up in the popularity charts. In Feng Shui if you go through a beaded curtain you will feel relaxed and calm with all the stress of the workday leaving you. The beads are supposed to give a positive energy when air comes in contact with these beads.

Bead used for curtains

The beads used for these curtains are made of various types of material. You can get beads made of glass, plastic and wood. Beads are also available in crystal, gemstone and acrylic forms. You can choose from these various collections, blending one or two or choosing one particular make. These beads are very affordable and if you want to make one on your own then you can do this very easily at your home. Moreover you can use your creativity and produce a lot of eye-catching curtains giving your room style and class.

Another advantage of using these curtains is that you can maintain them easily. These are washable and you can repair them easily when torn. Also you can replace your old one with a new one if you get bored with the same look or if the curtain is damaged. This is possible because these are quite economical and easy on your purse. So go ahead and splurge on these beaded curtains giving your home an elegant and chic look.

Pocket Curtains is one of the most stylish trends for draping

Nowadays, the tab top pocket curtains is one of the newest, neatest, and most stylish trends for draping. It is also being featured in almost each and every home décor mail order catalog; this is the kind of window treatment that offers us a casual elegance that already exists in some modern homes. We should change out our old dusty drapes with some crisp linen which is such a great way to create some makeover in our rooms. And if we already have new window coverings in our home, we’ll then find the advantages of adding the pocket curtains, for us to go far beyond the interior decoration.

Adding some curtains is a very practical way to help our home stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

And if we would want our curtains to accomplish these goals of adding some style and efficiency in our home; we could have a heavy dense fabric or even purchase a light- blocking fabric from our local yardage store.

But then, before we ever rush off to the fabric store; we should first measure the height and width of our windows.

We will need these measurements to calculate how much fabric we should buy.

It is also a must to double the measure of the width of our window and then add six inches with our windows height; and lastly add some allowances for our seams.

When we already have the dimensions for the body of our drapes, we could now start by simply cutting our panels to fit our windows. We should not also forget to add the seam allowances to avoid ending up our project that won’t fit our window.

The tab top should be cut 9” long and 3” wide. This measurement should also include a half-inch seam allowance on each of its sides. We will need to cut two pieces for each tab -from it front and back-; and at the same time we will also need a tab with at least six inches.

Sewing the curtain pockets

And once that we already have all our panels hemmed up, we can now begin sewing the pockets on. We should now hem the top edge of our pocket; and press the seam allowances on its remaining four sides. We could use an L or even a T-square just to make sure that our pockets are plumb as we are positioning them on the drapes.

And now, we can now use straight pins to hold it in place until we get it at the sewing machine; or we can also use a hem tape which is an iron-on product that helps us eliminate sewing altogether.

This is a great set of tips for a very easy and convenient way in doing our own tab top pocket curtains to decorate our home. Now, we don’t have to expend too much money just to achieve a very elegantly looking house that will surely attract a lot of people.

Rods and Finials for your Hanging Curtains

Most often we do not give the same care and effort in choosing the rods and finials as we do on the curtains. In fact, these two components of window treatments often go unnoticed or ignored.

This is because when the curtain rods get concealed by the particular type curtains we choose; most of us do not go to the trouble of choosing or spending more than what is absolutely necessary on the curtain rods that are not going to be visible anyway.

But later on when your taste changes and you want to put up a different curtain style as bamboo curtains; say a button tabbed curtain, the cheap and ugly curtain rods will be revealed in all its glory.

To avoid this mishap, it is better to choose curtain rods with finials that match your curtains in style and quality. The right curtains and finials will enhance the curtains; as well as your windows and display them to their best advantage.

Rods and finials are available in a wide range of colors, materials and styles. While some curtain rods are made to be concealed; others are designed to enhance the décor with elaborate or elegant decorations and eye-catching colors.

If you choose a curtain rod that is decorative and meant to be displayed; then it is best to hang the curtains from the rods with the help of decorative curtain rings.

The best way is to choose your curtains, rods and finials at the same time to avoid any mismatches.

By choosing them together you can find curtains and rods that complement each other perfectly.

If you have no idea what a finial is; then you will be surprised to know that they are nothing but the official name of the decorative end pieces of a curtain rod. These finials are available in numerous varieties; ranging from simple and elegant to highly decorative.

They are also available in a wide range of materials including wrought-iron, wood, glass and plastic. There are different types of finials like the hook, the swirl, the dagger and the ball or onion.

Their price also varies widely from very cheap plastic models to very expensive pieces that are fancy and highly decorative. Though the final choice depends on your budget; you should also make sure to choose the curtain rods and finials to blend well with your curtains and the décor of your home.

References

30 Living Room Curtains Ideas – Window Drapes for Living Rooms

Best Decorating With Curtains Design Ideas & Remodel Pictures

50 Window Treatment Ideas – Best Curtains and Window Coverings

Your Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments

Curtains

Add Cool Bamboo Curtains to Deck up Your Living Space

Many times, especially in houses decorated with a minimalist style, the environment feels very monotonous or lacking in life; so much white color may remind more of a hospital room than a cozy room. Therefore, a great alternative to deal with it and create a radical change, are the bamboo curtains.

Its ability to add that organic touch and at the same time cozy to a stay is astonishing; there are several types of bamboo curtains and it is good to take into consideration some aspects before buying one.

So take a seat and read this article before you go looking for yours, it is better to be prepared before making such an important decision.

Boys

Decorating your Kids Rooms with Bright Hues

Decorating your kids rooms is a more complex task than it seems, especially if you are one of the people who have given up their inner child. But even for expert decorators it is difficult, so you should not feel bad if you realize that the whole thing seems to be overcoming your abilities.

The problem arises because sometimes we want to decorate so that we like ourselves, however; we forget that this is not our room, but that of a completely different person.

If you are having trouble decorating your kids rooms, then pay close attention to the following article; we, the team Decorating Visita Casas, we bring you the solution to your problem.

accesories

A Guide to Buying Fireplace Mantels | Decorating Visita Casas

Fireplace Mantels are one of the most important decorative factors of our house, but not for the visitors who come to admire our decoration; but for the members of our family who observe it day by day.

The fireplaces are by themselves one of the places in the home that most lends itself to share a moment of intimacy and reflection. All together around the heat of the fire, or just one staring at the flames; that kind of moment can not be had in another part of the house in such an intimate way.

Today we show you how to decorate that beautiful place in your home.

Floors

Deep scratches in your hardwood floors? Lets Repair them All!

Our hardwood floors are more delicate than we think despite their hard name. The deep scratches caused to them by the furniture that we daily slip; can make the whole floor virtually unusable.

It is true that we can continue walking on them without problems; but the true problem is aesthetically, they will become almost a cancer for our eyes.

Repairing them is simpler than you think, as long as you do it right; so here at Decorating Visita Casas, we will tell you the techniques to follow, and great advice to avoid these scratches.

Home security

4 Deadly Sins Related to Home Seclusion and Protection Commited Every Day

Solitude is something we want at certain times and we usually find it in home seclusion. It is where we can find safety and security. Doors and windows are closed but we are not totally safe from harm if there is an electric light on in the room; especially at night. It can throw silhouettes on the shade and because of that, outsiders are free to observe your every move. We may be caught unaware that strangers are watching everything we do; and we have to be carefully since not everyone who is watching us has innocent intentions.

[one_half_first]One way to guarantee our safety and privacy is to use curtains, blinds and shades as the covering of our windows. We just have to be sure that the materials they are made of are substantial enough to prevent the silhouette effect happening. This window security method is not just for safety purposes but also for home decoration. It is seen as a major feature of living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and dining rooms. [/one_half_first][one_half_last][/one_half_last]

Curtains for protecting home

There are plenty of wonderful selections of window treatments you might consider choosing. Various designs fit certain areas better than others and blinds act exceptionally in the group. Curtains may also contrast or coordinate with the overall decor in the room. With no silhouettes on the shade, window security is assured! Plus the fact that it is a home décor that can make your room cozy, impressive, elegant and welcoming makes these methods versatile décor items.

Automated security lighting systems

Even if you are using an automated security lighting system (although they do give an illusion of tenancy to a property); it has boundaries especially if someone is intentionally watching your window. Many blinds and curtains providing absolute privacy can be automated; and connected to a security system so that they are already drawn for you on your come back from work or give a look of occupancy when the family is out.

Window blinds will not allow any stray silhouettes to announce to the darkness outside what you are doing in the house if treated with a blackout finish. Blinds come in a substance that is integrally thick; such as Venetian blinds in wood, leather or aluminum and Roman blinds in bamboo. All would work evenly well at obscuring silhouettes.

There are choices in fabric selection that offer synthetic or natural materials, so that you can maintain a theme all over the room or even your home; thus creating an illusion of bigger space through the continuity of color or appearance.

Wireless or Wired alarm systems for your home?

Which home security system must you select? Wireless or wired? This relies on the costs. Commonly, wireless systems are costly compared to wired home security systems. The benefit is you do not have to cut or drill holes in your walls when you install these alarm systems.

In addition, when you think of implementing your installation, wireless home security alarm is easier to install. This will assist you in saving for installation costs. Nonetheless, it is better to leave alarm installation with professionals who have adequate knowledge in best placement of sensors in preventing false alarms. When your house is under renovation or construction, you should consider having wired alarm system. It is easier and cheaper to maintain as compared to wireless alarm system needing constant updating if there are new features present.

What Security Devices must you Consider?

1. Motion Detector – this is an electronic equipment that picks up certain movements in invisible areas especially in a huge house.
2. Closed-Circuit Television – CCTV systems consist in the utilization of small computer cameras integrated to televisions sets to observe movements in your compound.
3. Glass Break Detectors – these sensors are common for large windows made of glass and even areas or sunrooms where you have acquired a large expense of glass walls.
4. “Protected By” – this is home security alarm that warns owners of probable intruders.
5. Emergency Button – all you have to do is press the button when there is an emergency and you need assistance from the observation center.
6. Window/Door Alarm – this starts the alarm when someone tries to open the window or door of your house. This depends on the kind of neighborhood you have where you can install them close to shrubs or trees.

CCTV systems for a safety home seclusion

CCTV systems undergo a transmission process wherein the captured and recorded images by the different cameras are relayed. The signal is then received by coaxial cables as it travels. The signals may vary from scramble to unscramble but both will later form unscrambled radio waves before it hits the receiver. Comparing the closed circuit televisions from broadcast TVs; there is no direct sent out but there is a point to point links in CCTVs.

There are different levels and different designs of closed circuit televisions in order to suit a specific need in surveillance. Examples of CCTV models are as follow. The In-Line type uses a traditional system wherein the monitor is mounted above the camera. Opposite the In-Line type is the Out-of-Line.

This utilizes full sized cameras placed beside the monitor or anywhere.

Examples of CCTV models

There is also a model that uses computer monitors which enables the users to access computer applications like split screen applications and material printing.

Another model is Hand-held CCTV which is not a portable type for it still requires TV or monitors. Lastly, there are portable CCTV units that records without using separate monitors allowing an immediately viewing for receivers.

Each CCTV set up can accommodate recordings from nine or more cameras. These records will transmitted in the closed circuit television system through the hooked up televisions and/or monitors. This kind of process allows the users to store the captured videos for future viewing.

Cameras, receivers, cables and monitors for home security

Cameras, receivers, cables and monitors/televisions are what comprise a whole package of a circuit television system. A CCTV system may be deemed as simple or complex depending on the purpose of surveillance.

Those in the government like NASA make use of complex monitoring system which may or may not include audio recording for surveillance. Closed circuit television system may seem expensive; but the security of crime detection and prevention it brings to your family and business is something that you cannot take for granted.

How to Choose Home Security Systems

Have you ever thought of installing a home security system for the safety of your home, your loved ones, and your properties? When you are not sure of which security choices to select; here are some pieces of advice in clearing your doubts for choosing security systems and closed circuit television systems.

Electronic Home Security Alarms

Check and see if your home consists of an equipped alarm and camera system. When it does, call an alarm business to have it worked. Prepare yourself to purchase a service charge for activating the alarm.

Also, always remember that you cannot acquire the home security system with you if you make a decision of moving to another location. Certain alarm companies are able to install a home security system at your new home with no extra cost.

Check if this service is available prior to installing the security system at your new home.

Next, ask your home security provider or CCTV provider if your alarm becomes inoperable when there is a power failure. Most of the home security systems come along with a backup battery power that lasts for eight hours.

Check this feature with your home security provider on the duration and availability of battery life during power shut-offs. Finally, ask your home security provider if your house will still have monitoring even if telephone lines become dead for a certain reason.

This would still be possible if your home security alarm comes with a system communicating with the center by radio waves. Check with the home security provider if this feature is available.

References

Home Security Alarm System – Wholesale Suppliers Online

Buy Cheap home security systems – From Banggood

5 Best Home Security & Alarm System Reviews of 2017

Bathroom

Ceramic Tiles: Is it a Do or a Don’t in Your Bathroom?

If you are considering remodeling your bathroom and you are undecided whether or not to place ceramic tiles in the bathroom then you should know what advantages and disadvantages ceramic tiles poses. These are things that you need to consider even before starting to remodel the bathroom. What are the advantages of ceramic tiles placed on the bathroom? Ceramic tiles placed on the bathroom floor and the walls would often increase the value of the house. This is one reason why owners choose ceramic tiles.

[one_half_first]This is because of the look that ceramic tiles can give to your bathroom walls and floors and the work that is involved upon its installation. Ceramic tiles give your bathroom that beautiful look especially if you designed it with different colors. Other than increasing the value of your house, ceramic tiles gives your bathroom that better look.[/one_half_first][one_half_last][/one_half_last]

Although, ceramic tiles when placed in the walls have beautifies the bathroom and increases the value of the house, there are disadvantages that ceramic tiles poses when placed in bathroom walls and floors. For one, the cost and the labor may just be more expensive compared to what you will just spend for paint or for wall paper. Installation of ceramic tiles is more complicated compared to the do it yourself paint or wallpaper.

Installing ceramic tiles

Another disadvantage that ceramic tiles pose is its safety. Ceramic tiles are mostly highly glossed and it is also very slick, its texture would compromise one’s safety in the bathroom especially for children and the elderly because they have the tendency to slip. Thus textured ceramic tiles are used more in bathroom floors.

Another thing to consider before deciding whether or not to use ceramic tiles on bathroom is its maintenance. This may be another disadvantage that you might meet in the long run. It is the maintenance. As ceramic tiles need more time and more effort to be placed on bathroom floors and bathroom walls, it is also more costly in terms of maintenance. It needs to be cleaned regularly with a meticulous attention given to the grout. The grout part may collect more dirt and it even collects more dirt compared to wall papers or vinyl or even fiber glass. At the grout area, mildews would sooner develop thus it needs regular tiles grout cleaning compared to any other wall or floor options. It is also harder to change especially if you want to give your bathroom a new look in the future.

These are some of the pros and cons of having a ceramic tile used in your bathroom. As ceramic tiles may be an expensive option for you to have, you need to think a lot of times and decide wisely. Weigh the pros and the cons first and see which suits your needs best.

Ceramic Tiles for Bathroom Walls

A bathroom is the most important part of the house. As it is the only room in your house known as rest room. A bathroom is the most important part of the house. As it is the only room in your house known as rest room or comfort room. Thus, bathroom should comfort anyone who uses. It starts from the wall that has running tiles around all wall surfaces as it plays a major role on how the bathroom looks.
Ceramic tiles are good but sooner or later, it has a tendency to turn yellow or fade. To give an entire look, they can be decorated through different methods.

• You need to prepare few supplies like tile cleaner, gloves, stencils, oil based paint and tape. Meticulously, using tile cleaner, clean the tiles and grout as well. After cleaning, scuff them up whit somewhat 220’ sand paper to get primer to adhere to the tiles. After sanding, remove the sand paper dust and rinse it well. Be sure to use primer made because it was made for ceramic tile work. Let the primer gets dry for overnight. Set your desired stencils using tape. Choose your oil based paint and dab it inside the stencils using your sponge. If you use a large pattern, it is better to choose random pattern to stencil than draw on each tile.

• If you are a good artist, you can also try hand-painting designs directly onto the tiles. You can choose freely if which design enhances the look of your bathroom. You can use seashells, flowers or even vines.

• You can also use your whiskbroom to make a design on your bathroom. This is the easiest and quickest way to make a decorating pattern. Simply dip your whiskbroom into the paint and make an arch pattern across the tiles. Be sure to protect your ceiling and other parts that are not included.

• Your next option is to use stickers for decorating the tiles, but is not appropriate for shower stalls. You can use a small floral bouquet on an occasional tile or an assortment of clamshells, starfish, and seahorses as pattern.

• You can also use wallpaper or cutouts from magazines that can easily be decoupage onto the tiles by spreading some of the decoupage on the backside of the picture, then affixing it to the desired area, and dabbing more of the decoupage over the top of the picture. Let it dry and use a fine grade steel wool pad to buff slightly.

Either you choose, some overall tips are to take care not to smear paint when working in tight spaces, to select a pattern which isn’t too large for the working area, and to allow ample drying time between each step.

5 Sins on Bathroom Tile Patterns

A lot of people put so much attention on decorating your bedroom, living room or kitchen. However, some people are really particular on the look of their bathrooms. For them, bathroom says a lot about one’s personality. Others believe that doing some intimate things inside this room entails a lot of care in making sure that their bathroom is not only clean but presentable as well. Your house as a whole may look nice, expensive and well designed but once a visitor sees how badly your bathroom looks, chances are you will have a negative impression on the. Furthermore, all of us use a bathroom. That’s how important a bathroom tile pattern is.

Let’s examine your bathroom. The first thing you will notice is the bathroom tile pattern. This tile pattern will define how your bathroom will look.

So before you engage on major renovation of your tiles, here are the 5 common sins that are committed regarding bathroom tile patterns to avoid.

1. Using patterns that are do not suit your styles. Trust me, when choosing the right pattern for your bathroom; make sure that they are your preferred style. Do you like complicated patterns or simple ones? Are you fond of patterns consisting of figures? These are some of the things that you should consider in using bathroom tile patterns.

2. Using patterns that are so complicated that you end up getting dizzy just by looking at it. There are really bathroom tile patterns that you should avoid because it causes dizziness to some people. These are the complicated and elaborate ones that scientifically proven to be not advisable in the bathroom.

3. Using no pattern at all may not really be dull. Deciding not to use a pattern especially if you are a minimalist may be taken into consideration. You can also just make your chosen tile design to fill all the places for the tiles. There may be no seeming pattern but if your bathroom is well designed, chances are this may actually work for you.

4. Letting someone decide for you on what tile pattern to use. Your bathroom will be used by you; hence, you should be the one deciding on what pattern to use. Avoid patterns that are simply chosen by someone else. Make sure that you consider your own taste on having these bathroom tile patterns.

5. Just because you saw a bathroom pattern in one house means it would suit your bathroom. Sometimes, patterns need to blend in with the structure and space of your of your bathroom. Select a pattern that would complement what you have. A pattern that would make you feel that your bathroom is larger is the one you should use.

Decorating your Bathroom Shower Tiles

Decorating your bathroom may not be easy for you especially if you do not know the basics in bathroom decoration. We often find ourselves coordinating the colors from wall paints, to colors of the towels, to the colors of the shower curtain. But since this is a place where we all spend time each day, we can give the bathroom a decorative touch that would make it more welcoming.

One decorative thing that you can do to add to update your bathroom and give it an elegant look is giving attention to the shower tiles. Be more creative when designing the shower tile that you have. This can give your bathroom an elegant yet comforting look. Shower tiles are now available in the market with different decorations and colors. However these tiles are expensive and the work that needs to be done in changing tiles is really big. However you can actually redesign your tiles giving it a new look less the time and is really budget friendly.

Clean the tiles well before starting any treatment

Here is a treatment that you can use. Clean the tiles well before starting any treatment. Remove all traces of soap scum or chemicals left on the tiles as this may make redecorating harder. Then choose the tiles randomly whcih you will be painting using another color. This may be just be a bathroom to have. Choose the shower tiles randomly, you can choose any tiles that is along the shower lines as this has no wormg or right tiles when it comes to choosing. With the use of the sandpaper, dull each tile that you choose so that the paint will stick.

Apply the paint of the color of your choice

The next step is to apply the paint of the color of your choice. Paint it the way you wanted it to look. Use one or more paints to give it the artistic touch. You can ask for help with the paint technician for you to have the colors that would match the paint that you currently have in your bathroom and to choose the rigt paint that would work well with the tiles. Then read the instructions on how to apply the paint that you bought. This will help you apply the paint the right way.

You can also create tile decoration by using a stencil whether hand made or the one that you can purchase on craft stores. You can choose designs that would fit the theme of your bathroom. These are just some of the ways that you can give your bathroom a new look less the cost. You can now give your bathroom a new look wihtout having to change all the shower tiles in your bathroom and less the effort that you need. This is really a cost effective way of redesigning your bathroom.

Paint, Swimming pool

How to apply swimming pool paint

Applying color to our Swimming pool produces a rejuvenated and revitalized ambiance that is very infectious to the users as well. Regular repainting of pools is necessary to maintain its pleasant and attractive look. Before starting to do the painting job, there are several things to consider. Is is similar to paint wood furniture.

First of all you have to start by preparing all the basic materials needed for painting such as the following:
• Muriatic Acid.
• Rubber gloves.
• Epoxy Paints.
• Paintbrushes.
• Safety goggles.
• Paint Rollers with Extension pole.
• Paint Roller Pans.
• Sandblasters.
• Utility knives.
• Respirator Mask.

1. Identify the type of paint that is presently applied in your pool. Remember last swimming pool maintenance. Chlorinated rubber paint and epoxy paint are the most common types because of their long life span of up to two to three years and five years respectively. However you have to make sure by taking a fragment of the paint to your dealer to have it examined. It is always recommended to use the same kind of paint that is already used by your pool.

2. Find out the number of coats of paint that are on the walls of your pool and clean your swimming pool. This is done by peeling off and counting the layers in a part that is shedding or coming off using a pocketknife. It is advisable that you apply more layers of new paint in relation to the old ones. Having thicker old paint causes problems with adhesion. If you have multiple layers of old paint, consider having the exterior sandblasted to uncover concrete. All previously used paint and sand should be removed before the application of new paint. If you decide to paint over the old paint used, first scrub thoroughly trisodium phosphate to cleanse the walls before repainting.

3. Rinse with water and then subsequently with a coat of muriatic acid. Let it soak according to the direction of the manufacturer. Do not forget to provide protection to your eyes, lungs and skin when using this harmful chemical.

4. To counterbalance any acid still present on the surface, rinse with more water and utilize another application of trisodium phosphate.

5. Rinse again then remove all water to allow your pool to entirely dry up.

6. Before painting, check the pool for cracks and repair any that can be found.

7. On the surface, apply the kind of paint that you need to use. Chlorinated rubber paints generally are self – priming. A coat primer is needed when using epoxy paints, especially sandblasted concretes.

8. Use a roller to spread out paint on large open areas evenly and quickly. Use a brush for corners and constricted spots surrounding drains and inlet and outlet valves.

9. Directions for drying and curing are indicated by the manufacturer. This should be carefully carried taking in important consideration on temperature especially when using epoxy paint. Discoloration and bad adhesion may result from low temperatures.

How to Install a Pool Liner?

The function of a pool liner that is above the ground level is to keep the water in the pool and to avoid leaking. It does not serve a support purpose that is why it is important to install the pool liner properly. Great care must be taken to maintain the chemical levels in order to get its maximum life expectancy. But what might happen if the time when the pool liner has to be replaced before it leaks and ruin your property? Reading this article will let you know how to install a pool liner properly.

Prepare the pool for installation. The process involves the draining of water out of the pool and removing the old liner. The drainage may depend on the pool’s situation. It may require you to rent a submersible pump and discharge the water to the nearest storm drain. For the said procedure, be sure to check all the local codes. To remove the old liner, disassemble the top cap of the pool wall which secures in place the liner. Inspect the pool wall if there are rusts or damages for it could also damage the new liner. If necessary, make repairs to ensure that the installation will be successful. Take note of the pool’s depth and diameter when buying a pool liner. Thicker pool liners will provide longer service compared to others but it will cost much.

Once you have prepared the pool for installation, the first thing for you to do is to place around the bottom of the pool an earth mound to ensure that the metal pool frame will not be touched by the pool liner. An earth mound is a smooth layer of sand at the base of the pool. Smooth the area as mush as possible by removing any pebbles or rocks. The next step is to lay out the pool liner touching the pool walls, the ground and the earth mound. Do not pull it too tightly to avoid creating air between the earth mound and the liner. You are most likely to have extra length and width of liner. Leave this draped over the sides of the pool’s edges.

Leave any small wrinkles in the liner that will allow for extra space whenever the liner shrinks. After that, fill the pool with water. Check the liner ensuring that it isn’t moved or being stretched during the filling. Last thing to do is to clamp the liner to the pool’s edges. It is done after the pool has been completely filled with water to secure the liner to the sides of the pool. With all these information at hand, no wonder you already know how to install a pool liner.

Swimming pool

Tips on swimming pool equipment and maintenance

Swimming pool equipment runs the ploy from the most expensive machines to the accessories such as the colored lights that helps make the pool unique from the others. While having a pool can be a lot of fun and creates for a natural assemblage extent during parties and functions, it can also be very expensive. Maintaining a pool with the proper equipment takes a lot of patience and bucks. The most popular place to find this equipment is at a swimming pool supply store. These stores have everything down from the chemicals used to make pool water safe and non toxic to the latest toys and games that make the swimming pool fun. The stores also have a wide variety of pool pumps and filters or at the smallest have a supplier where they can be obtained moderately quickly. Some even offer pool cleaning and maintenance services.

The types of pool equipment can be discussed into three major areas: the large components, the components necessary for everyday use, like the heating pumps for swimming pools, and the accessories, like pool safety fence. Each has its own role, although the first two may be well though to be more essential than the third. While it may seem that some prices are low and some are high, that can be somewhat deceiving.

The large components composing up the primary area of equipment includes the pool pump, pool filter systems and the pool safety cover. The pump is utilized to power the pool’s circulation system as well as bring water to the filter for cleaning. Primarily, these two pieces are going to be the greatest expense you have to pay, other than the pool construction itself. Both are capable of running into thousands of pesos.

However, the components of swimming pool equipment that are essential for daily use are usually expenses that are in progress. These involve chemicals that must be replaced at least once a week, if not more frequently. Chlorine is one of the most prominent chemicals for most swimming pools. Others include acid and chemicals designed especially to kill sturdy algae that usually builds up on the swimming pool floor.

Accessories are, probably, the most optional type of swimming pool equipment. One does not really require a light to illuminate the pool during night swimming. Deck furniture is also not necessary, though it may be desirable to some. Toys, usually a hit among kids, are another accessory that many can do without. However, probably due to their optional nature, these accessories often end up being some of the cheapest pieces of equipment available in swimming pool supplies shop.

Swimming pool cleaners and options

Before we want to take a dive on our swimming pools we always want to make sure it’s clean and maintain it chemical water balance. Whether it is a public pool or just your own you have to clean it everyday because it is exposed to a lot of bacteria, or any dirt from people who get in the pool or just from anywhere like falling leaves or debris especially because most swimming pools are not covered. There are a lot of swimming pool cleaners that are best for your swimming pools depending on where it is located or what it is like. There are two types of swimming pool which are in ground pools and the above ground pools which is actually based on where the swimming pool is built whether in the ground or above it. Each type has different kinds of pool cleaners but they also have common cleaners. These are the basic swimming pool cleaners no matter what the type is:

• Leaf rake – this is used to remove the falling leaves or dried leaves, or any dirt like plastic wrappers of candies or any debris on the pool.
• Pool/ Tile brush – this is used to clean the tile floor of the pool or the tiles above the ground of the pool.
• Vacuum hose – this is used to connect your manual vacuum head to your skimmer to keep your pool sparkling clean.
• Vacuum head- This is used as an air pump that creates a vacuum to suck up dirt and sediments on the pool or on the ground. The debris and other sediments that are collected by the filtering system found in the vacuum. This is usually used for your in ground plaster or fiberglass pool.

• Automated pool cleaner – this has been a best friend of swimming pools. It is a vacuum cleaner which collects debris and sediment from swimming pools with out the aid of any human or manual cleaner. Swimming pools that use this cleaner regularly make the pool not only visually cleaner but it also means that fewer chemicals are used which lessens the operating or maintenance costs.

These are only a few of the swimming pool cleaners in the market today. These are just actually the most basic tools that you need to clean your swimming pools. Public pools or huge pools also need bigger cleaners like vacuums. We also have some trusted brands of swimming pool cleaners like Hayward Pool Cleaners, Pentair Pool Cleaners, Polaris Pool Cleaners, Sta-Rite Pool Cleaners, and Zodiac Baracuda Pool Cleaners. These manufacturers doesn’t just offer swimming pool cleaners but other pool products as well like pool covers, different pool cleaner parts and accessories and everything you need for your swimming pools.

Safety, Swimming pool

Safety from drowning in pools with swimming pool safety covers

Drowning in swimming pools is the second most leading cause of fatality for the children aging 1 to 14 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a wide range learning carried out by the Consumer Product Safety Commission brought into being that 75 percent of children are caught up in the swimming pool drowning disasters were in between 1 and 3 years of age.

Protecting the children from drowning or being drowned in the backyard with a swimming pool requiring more than just a solo safety fence piece of equipment or barrier, there are a lot of different pool safety equipments and barriers. One of the most critical security equipments any owner of a swimming pool ought to have, despite the fact that swimming pool safety cover. Please always remember that a solar pool covers and winter pool covers are not safety covers for the pool at all. The society standard has a need that a pool cover be capable to have a minimum of 485 pounds per five square feet in order to meet the criteria as a swimming pool safety cover.

Swimming pool cover more than often not comes in two selections as mesh and solid. Some are similar to outdoor furniture covers. These two kinds of safety covers are fastened to a deck with the straps that pulls the cover stretched tight over the whole pool; the safety straps are more often than not attached to a stainless steel of springs and are secured to recessed bands in a deck exterior. As soon as the cover is taken out, deck brackets which are not by now flushed with the deck can be attached down to put a stop to tripping or toe stubbing. Since the safety straps required to be attached down, mesh covers up in general requiring at the least 2 to 3 fee of decks all around the swimming pool. There are selections of deck anchors for each and every type of decking substance including, however not limitedly to concrete, brick, asphalt, earth and wood.

Besides this, you must monitor the water chemistry and chemical balance of the pool. Mesh safety pool covers are created for long term use, like when closing the swimming pool for the winter. It needs a bit of continuance of guarding because debris that falls on them blows off the top, and the rain and snow drains all throughout the mesh panels; but with the screen like object of mesh, several silt and dirt may get through the webbing. On the other hand, since puddles cannot mount up on the top, having a mesh kind of style safety swimming pool cover get rids of the risk for toddlers and pets out of the blue coming in contact with the not deep part of the water. So always guard your children and lock up your pets inside their cages or inside the house for safety.

Choosing the Proper Location for your “Home” side Pool

Swimming pools are the grand reservoirs of entertainment during summer. In fact, summer escapades are not just complete without taking a dip in a body of water, and having it right at your very home adds more to the fun and convenience. Having a home pool is good and all, but how do exactly determine the right location to place your “home”-side pool? Here are a few suggestions and tips to help you decide:
Assess first the general structure of your entire property. Is it spacious enough to accommodate a swimming pool of its own? It is important that you don’t squeeze in the space that it can take up. Having a large and spacious pool is important if you want to spend large barbeque parties, but you can also settle for a small, spa like pool if you just feel like taking a dip to relax after a busy long week from work.

As for the actual location, there is actually no limit on where you can place your home pool based on the facts that we have deducted earlier, but if we are speaking of a standard sized pool, the either the lawn or the backyard would be the perfect area to fit a standard size swimming pool (you still of course confirm that a standard sized pool can actually fit in, otherwise go for the custom sized ones).

For the smaller sized pools however, you might want to limit yourself to the backyard, or even somewhere inside you house, like an extended bathroom of some sort. Private dipping can be well, a little more intimate than usual, and you certainly don’t want taking a dip right in front of your former lawn at night alone would you?

Always locate your swimming pool to somewhere near the entrance of the house, preferably the entrance nearest to the bathroom. This is quite self-explanatory, as people would of course need to use a shower for a quick “rinsing” before and after taking a dip in the pool. But with the length of a standard sized swimming pool, this requirement would most probably be met already without you ever realizing it.

Better yet, if you’re not that low on cash and would want to spend a few more bucks, try creating a custom swimming pool that is neither on any regular area where you place a swimming pool. Yes, you heard me correctly, that means you don’t place the swimming pool either your lawn or your backyard, but somewhere else. Depending on the structure of your house, you may place your swimming pool right inside your home! You can even place a swimming pool at the rooftop, if your house’s structure matches the requirements needed to hold that large mass of water above ground efficiently.

Well, I can’t say that you can’t use your imagination if that’s what you really want, but if you’re asking for an average place where you can place your home pool, it’s none other than the backyard, period.

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