This is one of the most commonly asked questions from every person who has a certain decking design on their mind. You need make your own decking calculator and figure out the surface of your future decking and express is in square metres. Why is this important? First of all, it is what all your […]

There are two types of porcelain tiles: glazed and unglazed. The difference in their maintenance is slightly different, because the unglazed porcelain tiles are a bit more porous and sensitive to the harsh tile cleaning agents. The best way to clean porcelain tiles is to do it regularly to avoid dust and dirt buildup and […]

There are two types of decking oils: oil based and water based. The water based products are also called acrylic. Both of these two types of oils have their upsides and downsides. You should be aware of them before you start applying them. Here are some of the most recommended oiling product manufacturers: Sikkens Integrain […]

Yes. You can definitely lay tiles over tiles. However, this doesn’t mean that your already tiled wall doesn’t have to be prepared for the new tiling work. People decide on this step when their old tiles are outdated, worn out or they simply get bored by them and want some change. Since tile removal is […]

Your decking needs maintenance and regular treatment. The way you treat it depends on the type of decking you are using. Here are the most commonly used decking materials: Hardwood timber decking Treated pine decking Composite decking These materials have different properties and levels of resilience to different environmental conditions. You need to make sure […]

Just like any other type of decking timber, treated pine needs to be maintained. You cannot just build your decking and forget about it. Depending on its coating, preservatives used and state, it needs to be thoroughly washed and oiled at least once a year. If you want to stain it, you will have to […]

Among the works that can be done in your home, bathroom tiling is one of those that require precision and special skills. Of course, this, just like anything else, can be done as a DIY project, but even the most skilled DIY lovers often choose a professional to do their bathroom tile installation. The only […]

There is no treatment or preservative for the timber decking that is applied only once and then it lasts forever. Regardless of how you choose to clean and oil your timber decking, you have to be prepared that you will be doing it again and again around once a year. That is the only way […]

Composite decking can last well over 30 years. If you opt for timber decking of the finest sort, you will see that they estimate it for over 40 years above ground. However, this means that you need to maintain it regularly every year in case you want to save it from decay. Composite decking is […]

Composite decking requires occasional hosing and a gentle scrub with soap and hot water twice a year. Esthetically, composite decking resembles timber decking. Some of the composite decking materials and brands are so good at it, that you cannot tell the difference between their product and the real decking timber before you come really close […]