Entries by Thais Sousa

Best Ways to Create Beautiful Stairways

If you are old enough, you may recall the way stairs were used in homes in the past. They were simply a functional thing to get to the upper level or to the basement. Builders made them to take up as little floor space as possible. Hence, they were dangerously steep, almost like a ladder. […]

Porcelain Floors – The New Tile

In the modern era, porcelain was produced as far back as 1843. (About.com) There were even more ancient versions all the way back to the late Greek and early Roman periods. However, it has only become affordable in recent years. Today mass production and technologies have made it an option for homes and businesses. Porcelain is […]

Best Matches for Grout, Color and Texture

As mundane as it sounds, the workman’s terms for beautiful flooring needs to be considered. Grout, color, texture and other terms, if understood, will help you pick the best over-all flooring. Let’s examine the basics to better understand how they all work together. Let’s think about GROUT. Here is a basic definition for this weird sounding material: […]

Top Carpet Choices in a Business

The top carpet choices in a business may not be the driving force of your organization, but you do want to create a more attractive and healthier environment in the workplace. When it comes to carpeting, there are actually more things to consider than you might think. Let’s think about a few of those right […]

Hardwood Floor History

Having a hardwood floor means different things to different people. Most of us would think that a hardwood floor is very classy and expensive. Many home buyers today prefer hardwood floors. But there was a time when flooring in a home was simply cut boards or planks. It was not particularly considered special, even though […]

Backsplash for the Bathroom

Backsplash your bathrooms can be important because water tends to cause damage when it is allowed to sit or soak into materials. The purpose of a backsplash is to avoid water damage to materials on walls or cabinets.

Baby Room Floor: Safe and Practical Ideas

The flooring in a baby room is very important. At the start the baby will never be on the floor, but as she grows into toddlerhood that will change. A hardwood or laminate floor is easier to keep clean and maintain, but a carpet is a safer place for a little one to fall on.