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[29 Apr 2008 | One Comment | 49,006 views]
Interior Design and Decorating Floor Finishes – Types of Timber Flooring

Different Types of Timber Flooring:
1. Timber Blocks
These are usually made of a hardwood species laid on a screed of concrete. They are laid in a herringbone or brick bond and basket pattern. They require a dry and stable atmosphere. The blocks are jointed with tongue and grove edges and fixed with an adhesive.
2. Floor Boards
These make up part of the construction of some houses; timber tongue and groove floorboards are fixed with nails to the floor joists. With the increased use of concrete substrate floors, a timber floorboard finish can …

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[28 Apr 2008 | 2 Comments | 48,940 views]
Tile Installation – DIY, Clay Based Flooring Finishes for Interior Design and Decorating

Brick and Brick Paviours (Tile Installations & Laying)

Bricks are made from clay, which is formed into shapes and dried in a kiln.

Paviours are made in a similar fashion but they are thinner and often have special finishes on the surface.

They are both hard wearing and chemical resistant.

They are laid on a bed of mortar.

Ceramic Tiles (About & Installation Tips)