May I see your black/gray/brown laminate countertops?
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Comments (10)This isn't my bathroom, but it is my absolute favorite with beadboard, and the one we're going to model our master bath on if I can convince my dh: http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Bathrooms/French-Country-Bathroom/detail.esi?oid=6619469 It's hard to tell because it's so small but they used a medium floor (travertine), a dark vanity, and a medium granite, also a soft tan on the walls. If you go to the rate my space website, I think it's actually roomzaar.com, and do a search for beadboard in bathrooms you'll find a lot of different combinations. Amanda...See MoreMay I see more flooring pics please!
Comments (10)Called lots of different things depending on the manufacturer CushionStep (Armstrong), Airstep (Congoleum), FibreFloor (Tarkett) are all part of what they call "Resilient" flooring. I stole ths definition off of a website: "Resilient flooring refers to flooring materials which have a relatively firm surface, yet characteristically have "give" and "bounce back" to their original surface profile from the weight of objects that compress its surface. It has long been the most popular hard surface flooring in the United States. Resilient flooring materials are made in various shapes and sizes including both tile and roll form. Common types of resilient flooring include: Vinyl composition tile Vinyl tile and sheet flooring Linoleum tile and sheet flooring Rubber tile and sheet flooring Cork tile and sheet flooring Because of its durability, comfort under foot, aesthetic appeal, long lasting beauty, and cost effectiveness, resilient flooring is used in a wide range of commercial and residential applications. The ease of cleaning and removing spills as well as the overall moisture resistance are important reasons why so many homeowners and commercial building owners select resilient flooring. In residences, resilient flooring is commonly used in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, family rooms and increasingly in other areas of a house or apartment where rugs are used in conjunction with resilient flooring. In residences occupied by hypersensitive persons, resilient flooring is commonly used because these floors can be easily cleaned and do not tend to trap dust, which when combined with moisture, can produce microbial contamination." Tarkett's are Floorscore certified (similar to GreenGuard but for flooring - Armstong's are as well I think). It's sheet flooring but some have the option of being loose laid without glue which is where it gets tricky (not really but some flooring places sell a full line from a manufacturer without knowing a lot about some of the products). Once we figured out how it is supposed to be laid it went really smoothly - the installer was very good. Essentially it is like a thick vinyl sheet flooring, because of the layers it is pliant and can be given much richer and complicated finishes than sheet vinyl. You don't sink into it but it has some give - my Mom's is installed over concrete and it so much nicer to walk on than the vinyl tile she had before. Here's a better shot of just the floor. Before: After:...See MoreMay I see your decorated kitchen corner? Picture
Comments (64)Hey Steph, Ya as far as laminates go I think it is pretty nice - I have actually seen them use it on Design Inc. Here are more pics but it doesn't show the counters too well and it looks extra shiney from the window but it is actually more on the matte side. It is not a straight edge and the seaming looks great. I actually bought it and had it installed by my brother in law's kitchen design company. I have heard mixed reviews on HD installers but that would be different in each area. Personally I change things up all the time and buying laminate gave me the option on new counters on a more regular basis and with 4 young kids we don't worry about them too much. Granite for me at this point was a big financial committment and also a design committment I was not ready to make just yet....See MoreMay I see pictures of your undermount sinks with negative reveal
Comments (29)A negative reveal might be better for hiding imperfections in a handmade sink, like the Shaw's farm sink. If your top lip is especially wavy, or slanted (as mine is), then a negative reveal will hide that better. (But lots of people have Shaw's with postivie reveals. Mine is too wonky.) Regarding negative vs zero reveal, with a zero reveal, one will see the caulk, right? So that may or may not be an issue for someone. I prefer not to see the caulk, so I prefer even a tiny negative reveal (like 1/16th-1/8th). Regarding the question about why an undermount sink has to sit lower than the counter. The easiest answer is because that is the definition of "undermount." :-) There is also an "upmount" style where it sits above the counter. And there is a "flushmount" where the counter and sink are on the same level. But some of these styles can probably only be done with a farm style sink that sits on a base, and needs no support from above. Francy...See Moresaskgal
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