How to smooth linoleum on the floor: topical advice before and after installation

How to smooth linoleum on the floor: topical advice before and after installation

To make the flooring look beautiful after stacking, it should fit snugly against the base. If this cannot be achieved in any way, it is worth figuring out how to smooth the linoleum on the floor so that there are no characteristic waves, bends or swellings on the surface. In this case, you can ac...

How and how to seal the gaps in the floor between the boards: materials, technology, step-by-step instructions

How and how to seal the gaps in the floor between the boards: materials, technology, step-by-step instructions

Despite the variety of materials floor covering on the shelves of Russian hardware stores, natural wood does not lose its popularity. No wonder. After all, an array is an environmentally friendly material that not only "breathes", but also looks great in the interior. However, several factors can...

To prevent the concrete floor from getting dusty: impregnations, paint, foam

To prevent the concrete floor from getting dusty: impregnations, paint, foam

Concrete is the most common material used for flooring in apartments and private houses, offices, commercial and industrial premises, as well as in garages. However, if in residential, public and office buildings a protective and decorative coating is laid on top of concrete floors, then in works...

How to make a chintz floor for an interior with a twist

How to make a chintz floor for an interior with a twist

For floor decoration now there are a lot of different materials for every taste. But in fact, finding something original is really not easy. Take, for example, linoleum: it is traditionally painted either under a tree or under a stone with different variations. Parquet or laminate - the same stor...

Eliminating the squeak of a wooden floor without tearing off the boards: simple methods, materials, tools

Eliminating the squeak of a wooden floor without tearing off the boards: simple methods, materials, tools

Floor creaking is a real problem for households, which can get on your nerves. It is especially unpleasant at night, when, for whatever reason, you need to get out of bed. Often people get used to this as inevitable, believing that in order to eliminate it, they will have to open the floors. And ...

Correct calculation of the distance between the floor lags: calculation on your own

Correct calculation of the distance between the floor lags: calculation on your own

In order for a wooden flooring to last long enough, it is necessary to competently approach its preparation and arrangement. The correct calculation of the distance between the floor joists will allow you to form a reliable structure. Attention is paid to both the structural elements themselves a...

Options for the budget design of the floor in the kitchen: when the price does not bite, advice, recommendations.

Options for the budget design of the floor in the kitchen: when the price does not bite, advice, recommendations.

By choosing flooring, pay attention to the main characteristics: durability, strength and ease of installation. In addition, choose a product based on its external characteristics - even budget models can look beautiful. In today's review, the House Chief editors will tell you what types of budge...

How to insulate the floor and ceiling in the house for free

How to insulate the floor and ceiling in the house for free

Is it really possible to build something for free? Any construction is costly. Building materials can now be found for every taste and for the most picky requirements. Everywhere you look - all high technologies and the same prices. So those who are forced to save money return to materials that h...

Skirting board selection: who would have thought it was so difficult

Skirting board selection: who would have thought it was so difficult

Many simply do not think about it and choose a plinth to match the floor covering. And in vain: after all, it is the competent choice of finishing materials that distinguishes professional design from home-grown repairs. So keep in mind: a skirting board is also a designer's tool, and it is impor...

Grandfather's secret: how to make sure that the floors in the bath do not rot

Grandfather's secret: how to make sure that the floors in the bath do not rot

A real bathhouse should be wooden from floor to ceiling, and in the absence of experience in construction, this can be a real problem. Floors are especially vulnerable because they come into direct contact with water. Boards rot very quickly at constant humidity. How to make the floors in the bat...