Sunday, October 11, 2009

How to Choose the Right Stone Flooring

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There are some issues that are taken into account when you require the installation of stone flooring in a home. I have tried to highlight the main issues under:

1 - Longevity Of course it is important that all flooring is durable. Therefore it is important to choose the right product. Stone varies in density to a significant degree. Obviously, higher density of stone is more durable and should be used for flooring. Lower density materials are softer and therefore are suitable for items such as fireplaces, skirtings, since it easier to carve and form into shapes. There are a wide range of flooring material that is suitable, it is important to check this with your dealer. Generally, material from Turkey, Spain and Portugal tends to be lower density and thus it is harder to clean and maintain. Travertine is very cheap but not suitable for areas with high density. Travertine is a material that naturally has holes in the surface. Quarries will fill the holes with resin (the soft to the 'swirly pattern in travertine contributes), however, small holes develop in the rock over time, requiring immediate repair to avoid TRAPPING DIRT.

2 - Finish

The development of stone in the last few years, the wide range of antiques options that are now available was. It is therefore important to consider what kind of room you are working in. kinds of stone grinding suit is depending on ground tiles that have straight edges and flat surfaces and are generally suitable for more contemporary projects, to age and embedded in rocks or Antiqued generally better for more rustic properties.

3 - Style and Color

It is now possible for domestic customers, a wide variety of colors of materials ranging from light to dark. It is also possible to control the target. Therefore, it is important to find out how the tile will fit with other elements in the room. For example, in the kitchen must be the bottom of the color of the kitchen, the countertops and the color in the room compliment. The only way to be satisfied on this point is to obtain samples from the tile retailer and take it to the property and they look in combination with other elements. Then you can use the stone in the nature of light are seen, and it should then be easy to come to a decision

4 - Sizes

It is also important to think what size tile is for the property is appropriate. For an old look, it is better for a tile that is in a fixed width (say 40cm), but will randomly lengths. This will replicate the style of an old stone floor. It is possible to repeat random pattern as a Roman exploitation opus but it is always possible, choose to repeat the pattern in these floors. This limits the size of the plate, does not fit the larger floor areas.

For more modern accommodation, it is better to stick to a large square tiles (ie 60 x 60) or a rectangle (60 x 40cm).

5 - Installation

Stone is a specialist in products and thus the best possible ground, it is important to use a stone fixer, rather than reach a general builder and ceramic tile. A stone fixer will ensure the seal is properly executed, filled the holes in the travertine marble and the soil is properly terminated. He will leave you with a soil that is suitable and low maintenance.

How to Stop Water Leaks in a Brick Home

The tiles on the exterior of a house is porous by nature to water. When it rains, the stones to absorb large amounts of water. The brick acts like a sponge and draws water through evaporation and then they are again the rains have stopped. However, if there is a very large amount of rain, is the ability to absorb water, brick, and it can be overwhelmed in a home leak. A brick can not stop rain water to the brick-and stop leaks in a home.

Where leaks occur

The public areas are for water in a home, you are giving around windows and doors. This can be caused by faulty flashing or improper installation. Water flows through the interior of the stone and then displays on the inside around windows and doors.

It is also possible to see water-holes, where the house meets the foundation. Also a wrong or defective flashing may cause water leak over the edge of the foundation. A less common area to watch is water on the inside of a house in the middle of the wall. There is probably not a sufficient air gap between the brick and the inside wall and the water simply by moisture.

Silane / siloxane Brick Water Repellent

It is not economically feasible to remove the brick from a house to flashing repairs. The best way is to use a silane / siloxane water repellent, not to stop the water in the bricks in the first place. These penetrate into the stone work and the coating of the edges of the microscopic pores in the brick. Liquid water will not be able to get into it. However, the pores are still open to, naturally occurring water vapor out. This reduces the effect of efflorescence and discoloration, can pass through the stones.

Natural look Water Repellent

Silane / siloxane water repellent have the added advantage of being a natural appearance. This means that the bricks will not change the color, have a glossy surface sheen or film. In fact, because silane / siloxane penetrating actually below the surface of the stone, they are extremely durable. The natural texture of the brick and traction is maintained.

Silane / siloxane water repellent Benefits

* Natural look
* No surface film
* Breathable
* Reduces efflorescence
* Traction and structure remains the same