I need general floor plan advice. And what about that foyer? Thanks!
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Comments (3)Find out what solvent works on the adhesive you used. Easy way is to look at the cleanup directions. Might read something like "clean up with acetone" or "mineral spirits", etc. Then find out if that solvent will damage your tiles. If all is well, try a little test by dampening the corner of a rag with a little solvent and lightly scrub away in a spot, maybe behind a door or in a closet. Make sure the tile doesn't soften or swell, and that there is no changes to the sheen on the tile. You may even find an adhesive versus solvent versus tile compatibility/incompatibility list in the tile instructions. Use adequate ventilation. Or even a mask with organic cartridges. As to sealing, the tile instructions should tell you all you need to know regarding maintenance....See MoreNeed opinions/advice on (very) early stages of floor plan
Comments (9)It's good that you've worked on some ideas. The next step is definitely a design professional. As far as a few quick notes go, we agree with farmer. In addition it would help to know what type of lot you have. The views from your kitchen are now very limited. The closet in the dining room is awkward; is that meant to just be a built-in cabinet? Your upstairs linen blocks the only way to get a window in your hallway. A laundry in the foyer completely detached from the mud room isn't very functional. Is the space in front of the back patio door just circulation space? typically that could be flexible as a dinette, but you have no room for any kind of banquette or small table. Hopefully that helps, and good luck with your project!...See MoreNeed advice about replacing kitchen hardwood with tile, open plan
Comments (8)A friend of mine had ceramic tile installed in her kitchen and has regretted it ever since. She's in her early 40's, physically fit, does a lot of walking, works full time, etc. She said it is very hard on the legs, knees, feet. Walking on hard surfaces is one thing, but standing is another. It is very different. Try standing in place on a cement surface for an hour and you will have a good idea. Ask anyone in an occupation that requires a lot of standing. It depends on how much time you spend in the kitchen, cooking, cleaning up, on whether a hard surface is a good idea....See MoreFloor Plan Design Dilemma for New Build (Need Architect Advice)
Comments (158)In Ontario any homeowner can submit their own drawings, however, they will be reviewed by the planning department to ensure the drawings meet code. However, a professional I,e, draftsman, designer, architectural technologist etc must complete and pass exams and thus obtain a (Building code identification no) BCIN. An architect does not require a BCIN, however, they must be licensed in the province in order to have construction drawings approved. Some further explanations http://www.andythomson.ca/2016/11/15/why-a-bcin-is-not-an-architect/...See Moreroafwilliams
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