Types of Hard Flooring
Cement Resin
This comprises of cement polyester resin and an aggregate (crushed stone or sand). It can be laid over concrete or a timber base. It provides a hardwearing non-slip surface, which has a slight texture.
Terrazzo
This is a composite material made up of cement and marble aggregate, it is then mixed and poured in situ onto a concrete base. It is then ground waxed and polished. It has a mosaic look. It can also be premade and is available in slabs or tiles. It is very hard wearing, …

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 …

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

It is most important that the fabric will drape or hang well. In general the heavier the fabric, the tighter the weave should be to ensure that the fabric will hang well.
The looser the weave the more prone it is to environmental factors like heat and moisture which will mean that you can physically see your drapes rise and fall.
The most common types of fabrics that are used for drapery are as follows: sheers and nets, most commonly synthetic, used for privacy.
Casements, which are made from loosely woven textured yarns …

There are only a few simple rules to follow here; the length of the hung curtain should be to the floor or the windowsill. Anything in between looks rather odd.
There is a trend today of puddling curtains, this is where they are made longer than the height required and “puddle” on the floor, this requires a skill in fabric selection, so that they sit well. It is used commonly in living rooms and bedrooms.
With puddle curtains on a hand drawn track, make sure that the width of the curtain is …