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Interior Design
Planning the furniture placement and layout of the inside of a building is what Interior Design is all about. It is the branch of architecture that deals with the selection and organization of furnishings for an architectural interior.
5,109 Questions
How do you make chalkboard paint?
Chalkboard paint is fairly easy to make. It takes 1 part non sanded grout to 8 parts paint. Non sanded grout is available at any home improvement store.
How high do you hang a clock on the wall?
Unless it's a cuckoo clock, eye level. If it is a small clock as part of a vignette, wherever it "fits". If it's a cuckoo clock, as high as is needed to allow the weights to reach the floor. Eye level to the top, middle or bottom? Don
What are the uses of flat tip screw driver?
a flat head screwdriver is used to drive or to screw screws.
Is there a free website for virtual home design?
A free virtual room designer may be downloaded from any of the following websites: "freevirtualrooms" , "virtuosity" , "virtuous-virtualisms" and "virtualdaddy". All the websites are straight forward to use, and one simply follows the information and download links to start the download.
What is the standard width of a drywall?
Stretch drywall is 54" wide, the width between the outer side beveled edges.
Drywall hammer, tape measure, drywall rasp, metal cutters (straight cut), pencil (never use a pen), razor knife, pipehole knocker (preferably copper pipe), chalkline, T-square, router (optional), screwgun, drywall horse, kicker bar (for jacking up bottom sheets on the walls), and a good partner than can pull his own weight.
What is better for bedroom furniture oak cherry or maple wood?
oak is better
I quite agree with above. Oak will blend better with other furniture of mixed woods ... Cherry seems (at least to me) to be a very dark wood that blends better with darker finishes. Got an antique oak chair that still looks great and pleasant to sit in.
How do you add a second story addition?
form_title=Building An Addition To An Existing Structure form_header=6403 What sort of addition did you want?*= () Ground level addition () Second story addition () Remodel existing space () Detached addition What are the rooms you would like to include in this project?*= [] Bathroom [] Kitchen [] Bedroom(s) [] Garage/Workshop [] Living/Family room [] Laundry/Mud room [] Deck/Porch [] Basement [] Office(s) [] Common area(s) Would you like to know more about the project's green alternatives ?*= () Yes () No How would you best describe this project?*= () Design and build () Build - Use existing architectural drawings () Design - Create architectural drawings
What is the difference between hollow metal doors and wood doors?
A hollow metal door is constructed of two face sheets of cold rolled steel sandwiching a core material. Typical core materials are polystyrene, cardboard honeycomb, fiberboard or urethane. A wood door can be solid wood stiles, rails and panels or two laminate sheets on a mdf core. Hollow metal doors are usually cheaper, but also usually only available in flush (a smooth slab). It was want a typical stile and rail door you should opt for wood.
Re-bar (reinforced bar) is the metal strengthening used inside pre-stressed (pre-made) or other concrete products.
It is the brown spikes poking up through the concrete columns of concrete framed buildings or road bridges that you can see mid-construction.
How much fabric do you need to recover a barrel chair?
To recover a barrel chair, you typically need about 2 to 3 yards of fabric, depending on the chair's size and the pattern of the fabric. It's important to consider the width of the fabric, as wider materials may require less yardage. Additionally, if the chair has a more complex design or if you plan to add padding, you might need extra fabric. Always check the specific chair dimensions and consult a professional if unsure.
What is the size of a gold brick?
I don't know where you are, but in England it's 225mm x 75mm x 112.5mm
Where on the Janka Wood Hardness Scale is Mango Wood?
The Janka Hardness Scale rates the hardness of hardwood flooring and bamboo as well. You can read more about the Janka Scale and see a list of the Janka Hardness Ratings from FindAnyFloor here http://www.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/JankaHardnessRatings.xhtml
What are the measurements of a full size comforter?
To purchase fabric for a comforter, the amount you need depends on the width you choose. You will find the information you need on the back of the pattern you purchase at the fabric store. You can get some excellent advice from the store clerk to help you choose your fabric.
How much fabric is needed to recover parson chair?
How much fabric do I need to recover a parson chair? 41H 18W seat D20
Can you install ceramic tile on a paint wall?
You can in areas like a kitchen back splash. Just use a mastic glue. Don't tile over drywall in areas prone to high moisture, such as a shower, tub or floors.
What color furniture goes well with cyan or yellow walls?
Black works great as a contrast to the orange, but it depends on how bright the color is.
What is the minimum size for an attic access?
Approx. 21". If there is space for it, consider the size of a drop down ladder unit, which is more useful than an opening that requires a ladder.
What are some really cool room ideas for a teenage girl that don't cost much or nothing at all?
Your favorite team if you like football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hocky, or your favorite tv show like pokemon, avatar, avatar: the last airbender, spongebob, total drama world tour, icarly, big time rush, ect. You can also do your favorite color, or pattern. My sister did her room in light blue and a cloud pattern, to create the cloud pattern use a sponge and make the shape of a cloud. :)
Can you put full size mattress on futon frame?
I had a futon bed frame (one that does not fold up). The futon mattress wore out and I wanted something better for my back. I bought a queen size mattress (no box spring) and have been using it like that for two years. It works great and no one knows the difference.
Can you mix brushed and satin nickel in a bathroom for decorating?
No, the texture of the metal finishes should all match if you want the bathroom to look the part.
What are hand scraped wood floors?
When answering the question, "what is a hand scraped wood floor," the answer could be vague but I prefer to provide a few specific answers.
Hand Scraped Wood Floors could refer to a prefinished wood floor with a distressed texture and finish or to a solid wood floor finished on site with an actual hand-scraping technique followed by stain and sealer.
If you think that Hand-Scraped Wood Floors are a fad and they're going to fade away into the annuls of interior design history next to shag carpet and lime appliances, think again. Hand Scraped Wood Floors are a hand-made tradition in the United States that point back to a time when all homes had solid wood floors. I'm talking the 1800's. Back then, there were no engineered, prefinished wood floors. Only solid materials from solid trees, milled into tongue and groove lengths. These floors were installed the old-fashioned way, by hand using a hammer and nails. With these plank wood floors, a craftsman would level the planks with a planing technique and/or sanding. Then the craftsman would stain the floors by hand and protect the floors with a paste wax.
What will I see today if I ask for Hand-Scraped Wood Floors? If you were to walk into a flooring showroom today and ask to see hand scraped wood floors, the salesman may walk you over to a very nicely appointed display and show you a brand name, prefinished, engineered wood flooring product which has a "distressed" or simulated hand-scraped finish. Are these floors true hand-scraped floors? No. These are made in a high tech factory somewhere most likely in the far east and a machine provides the distressing texture to the wear layer of wood, followed by a stain and finished with multiple coats of aluminum oxide finish. While most of these engineered hand scraped wood floors are attractive, they fail to provide a true distressed finish. After all, the purpose of a distressed finish was to have something that doesn't look bad if it gets a little beat up.
Solid wood floors are still being installed today in the United States but they don't benefit from the kind of marketing support that the engineered products enjoy. Solid wood floor materials are typically sourced locally through a wood flooring broker or supplier, they are installed by a highly experienced crew of technicians, then are finished with either a "sanded finish," "hand-scraped across the grain," or "hand-scraped with the grain" texture. Just like the good old days, these floors are stained by hand with whatever the customer selects, and then the floors are protected with multiple coats of sealing and finishing polyurethane. There are two main varieties of polyurethane and if you want to read more about them, take a look at this article: http://www.http://www.squidoo.com/handscrapedwoodfloors.
What technique is used to produce the hand-scraped look?The actual technique involved in developing the hand-scraped texture certainly differs among technicians but I'll describe what I've personally seen and done. The tool is as important as the technician. I use a heavy duty (preferably steel body) paint scraper with a 4-sided 2-inch wide steel blade and a 16" long steel handle. The craftsman will sharpen the blade with a fine file until the blade is very very sharp, usually rounding the edges to prevent gouging the wood. The blade can take a flat shape or a more aggressive convex shape, depending on what the finish is to look like. The target floor (in most cases Red Oak) is worked in 4 foot by 4 foot sections. First, the area is dampened with water using a towel or sponge. Starting at the left side of the section, the technician will place the blade down on the floor, holding the handle in the right hand and putting significant downward pressure on the blade with the left hand. The tool is pulled and scraped along the surface of the wood (either across or with the grain) in a very straight line with as much or as little pressure as is needed to create the desired affect. The scrape runs are done parallel to one another, creating a distressed texture all the way across the target work area. The dampened surface will tell the technician which areas he might have missed. After the floor has been completely scraped, the scrapings will be swept up and the floor will be smoothed out with an 80-grit sanding screen on a floor maintainer. This will help to remove any splinters or unusually rough areas. The floors are then swept, vacuumed, tacked, and stained. As far as staining and sealing, the technique is the same as a sanded finish wood floor.
Why would anyone want to take a paint scraper to the surface of their solid wood floors? Well, if you haven't seen it in person you may not understand. It's really beautiful. The depth, character, rustic features, and hand-made appeal are difficult to completely replicate in a prefinished product. A big reason why hand-scraped wood floors are so appealing is that dents and scratches don't show up as easily when compared to the smoother sanded finish. But this is only the case for site finished floors and not the prefinished variety. Prefinished wood floors tend to show any signs of scratches and dents and surface repairs are impossible. This is not the case with site finished floors. The real site finished floors can be touched up easily by the homeowner or a technician. Even a simple touch up stain and light coat of sealer can make a bad scratch virtually disappear.
Does the value add up? Keep in mind that solid wood floors hold their value better than some engineered products. Usually because the solid floors can be fully sanded and refinished multiple times in their life, providing 50 or 100 or more years of service in a well-maintained environment. They're easy to repair and will probably be the last floor you will ever need to buy. The downside is they are a little messy and inconvenient when compared to the prefinished variety. This makes the prefinished product a more appropriate fit when the cost of inconvenience is just too high.
What types of Interior Design styles will hand-scraped wood floor accommodate? Just about any traditional American home, Rustic Western, French Country, American Colonial, Spanish, or Old World European. When a homeowner is going for a design which incorporates the look of handmade craftsmanship and warm ruggedness, the hand-scraped finish plays well.
If you're looking for a lightly rustic or moderately rustic finish in wood floors, authentic hand-scraped wood floors may be a good choice for you. Installed and finished prices start around $10.00 per square foot and may vary depending on what part of the country you live in and what options you select. Wood species, plank size and polyurethane type are all important factors to consider when looking at a solid, site finished wood floor and will contribute to the overall price of your flooring project.
When you're looking at wood floors, consider the real thing. Real, hand-scraped wood floors.
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How many yards of fabric do I need for 9 panels 72 inches wide by 64 inches high?
You need to provide more information about the fabric, specifically the width of the goods and the direction of the pattern. That's the short and unsatisfying answer. The long answer: IF the pattern on your fabric is able to be run horizontally, and IF the fabric width is at least 69" (most upholstery fabric is 54" wide, and apparel fabric is only 48" wide), your panels will be fairly simple to figure. You can use a full width, turned sideways, and simply count the number of finished panels (9) times the finished panel width (72 inches=6 feet=2 yards). This simple arrangement would therefore require 18 yards of fabric. Also, professional designers always order at least 15% "overage", especially on custom or hard-to-find fabrics, to allow for matching patterns and to insure against coming up short. Fabric colors vary depending on the days they are manufactured, and even the slightest difference in dyes will show up glaringly if you have to go back for more fabric. Unfortunately, I doubt your chosen fabric is made that wide. You will have to make a diagram, showing the direction of the pattern and the number of pieces you'll have to stitch together to make the panel size (don't forget your seam allowances and hem/pocket depths). Fabric can be expensive, and it is not very forgiving of cutting mistakes. Another thought: the vendor of the fabric should provide a measuring and estimating service. This may or may not be completely reliable (they are trying to sell as much fabric as they can), but it can confirm your own estimations. A few tips: never place a seam down the center of a panel; instead, split one piece and sew to both sides of a full width centered on the panel. If your panels are to be used as window dressings, the daylight will almost always show every seam you sew. Never use silk in window dressings without protecting it from sunlight, which will deteriorate all your hard work. Use blackout lining or a UV-protecting coating. Silk will also deteriorate in saltwater atmospheres. Don't forget to check out your local library for some of the wonderful how-to books on crafting beautiful window fashions. Good luck!
How much would it cost to build a three bedroom house?
about 1000 dollars
why would you even want to build one just buy one it's much better anyway
How high should a bedside lamp be?
Depends how high your bed already is and how even your nightstand is to it.
