Floortrendz: October 2011

Monday, October 24, 2011

Choosing the best industrial tiles for commercial space




Designing a commercial space is lot different from designing a residential space. A commercial space has many requirements and they all need to be considered when the space is being done. A residential space inhabits a few people so importance can be given to luxury rather than comfort and durability. However, a commercial space is where there will be a lot of people working at the same time, sometimes in extreme conditions. Hence, when choosing accessories for a commercial establishment, importance should be given to quality and durability.
Colours for a commercial space 
When doing up a commercial space, the colours to be used need to be well chosen. Colours are an important functional design element in any commercial establishment. Perceptions for any commercial space are based on the tones, pastels and choices of colours that are used.  Customers as well as staff form an opinion about the commercial space seeing the colours and shades. Apart from the colours used, what attracts attention is the flooring. The flooring is an important aspect when it comes to making an overall impression on clients and staff. It has been observed that most commercial space owners seem to be frustrated with their office flooring. This especially applies to the tired old coloured flooring which looks dull and inspiring to say the least. If you are looking for some modern and futuristic designs in industrial tiles, then Endura tiles is where you should be looking for.
Endura tiles 
Endura tiles are known for their innumerable properties like high load bearing capacity, anti-skid surface, anti-abrasion and also high compression strength. Apart from these, Endura tiles come in different patterns, colours, textures and designs. So, as a commercial space owner, you can choose your industrial tiles as per the office surroundings and environment. Industrial tiles from Endura are resistant to most acids and alkaline substances. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Want to make your home look spacious? Read on…




Though you may not be a lucky one to own a spacious penthouse or a 3BHK apartment, you should not lose heart. For, there are many options available when it comes to designing a small apartment. Below are some simple ideas to execute to make your small room spacious enough. 
Get rid of the trash from your room
There may be too many small things in your drawing room eating up a lot of floor space. What you can do is dump all the old antique pieces and other small things in a big box to dump them forever. Keeping them in the room will only make your room look cluttered. You need to sit down and decide what is absolutely essential that occupies a good amount of space in your room. Be specific about what you want in your room and get rid of all unwanted things. 
Avoid window treatments 
You may find those heavy window treatments as a pleasure to the eye but you have no idea how much space they end up occupying in your small room. Apart from the space that they occupy, they also block the outside light to an extent from entering your room. Instead of those bulky window treatments, you can opt for window shutters, blinds or shades. Blinds are a great option as they occupy little space and can give your room the desired look. One visit at the interior décor store and you will be amazed to see the different types of blinds available. If you are flexible with your budgets, then you can also opt for custom designed blinds that complement your home interiors. 
Wall paint
Though painting walls with bright and bold colours is an in thing, remember that bold colours only make your room small and cramped. Opt for lighter shades and hues and as far as possible, paint all the walls in the room in a single colour. If you wish to break the monotony, then opt for similar shades and hues. Lighter shades create a feeling of openness and an illusion of a spacious room. 

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Find the right tiles for your bedroom flooring



The bedroom is a place where you want the best of everything, be it the walls, the flooring or the furnishings. Most people stick to the conventional choices when it comes to decorating their bedroom. When it comes to doing up the bedroom floors, many of use tend to stick to laying out elaborate carpets on the floor. They will try every design and pattern of a carpet for their bedroom floor. Though there is nothing wrong in purchasing aesthetic looking carpets for your bedroom floor, you should also sometimes give a thought to get the best of bedroom tiles for your bedroom flooring. Bedroom tiles not just make the flooring look beautiful but if you purchase the right type of tiles, then they also help to keep the bacteria and germs away.



What are the different choices? 
When it comes to choosing the right material for your bedroom tiles, there are many options you have. Most people opt for marble tiles as they find it most appealing and durable. However, some people may not be too happy as marble for their bedroom tiles. Marble tiles cannot effectively keep all types of bacteria at bay. Some people may be allergic to some bacteria. So, it makes sense to find a good alternative to marble tiles. The best thing is to go for something different yet similar. The idea of having stone floors or travertine for your bedroom tiles seems perfect. Once you have a look at travertine and natural stone tiles, you will be convinced that these are the bedroom tiles that you had been looking for all this while. These bedroom tiles come with a lot of advantages. Travertine bedroom tiles are durable so you do not have to worry about replacing them frequently. They are low on maintenance and also easy to clean so you do not have to waste hours cleaning your bedroom tiles. Due to the inconsistencies in texture and colouring, no two travertine tiles will look the same. This is sure to give your bedroom flooring a unique look. 

Monday, October 3, 2011

Choosing right flooring design




The floor design that you select for your bathroom floors plays a major role in determining the overall look and feel of your bathroom. When it comes to choosing the flooring design, you have different options to choose from. When selecting the right floor design for your bathroom, you should not just concentrate on the looks but also on the longevity as you surely do not want to go through the headache of changing the floor design every year. The life span of the floor material plays a crucial role in deciding what type of floor you opt for your bathroom or any other area in the home.

Ideal flooring design 
When it comes to choosing the ideal flooring design, it always helps to have basic knowledge about different floor designs that are available in the market. You need to have sound knowledge of the various floor designs available in the market. This will help you make a right choice of flooring design suiting the theme and the design of the area. Some flooring materials will only be suitable for specific bathrooms while they may not be perfect choice for another type of bathrooms. So it becomes very important to select flooring material that complements the bathroom décor and theme.One of the popular and attractive options for bathroom flooring is hardwood flooring. If you wish to install hardwood flooring, then you need to be flexible with your budget as hardwood flooring is considered to be expensive compared to other types of flooring. When installing hardwood flooring, it is always recommended that that you fix it using a sealant. The sealant helps to make the hardwood flooring resistant and durable.