LVT installation advice in south facing kitchen/diner
Paul
5 years ago
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Comments (3)Use the correct recommended "High Temperature" adhesive from the LVT manufacturer and lifting won't be a problem. UV rays is a potential issue for fading, though. The more expensive, higher quality LVT brands, such as Amtico will come with some form of UV test pass. Stick to a major LVT brand, make a few design choices as potentials and then ask your supplier (that could be us!) if the ones you have selected have passed a UV test. Ask for the manufacturer's specification/data sheet to make sure you are not being hood-winked. Reputable LVT manufacturers, in no particular order, are: Amtico Polyflor Natural Solutions If you see anything you like the look of Paul, use our contact form and ask for samples. We can supply you up to 4 FOC. We're cute, we're cuddly… we're the Flooring Gurus! Due diligence Always check out your potential suppliers before commissioning their work. Take a look at our TrustPilot reviews here. We currently score 9.3/10....See MoreAdvice on layout for 1930s kitchen/diner/snug extension.
Comments (5)Hi, If i may I would like to ask about the extension first: Why are you not building over the boundary with your neighbour. This would allow you to build the extension in line with the existing party wall. As you are building within 3M of the neighbours property you still need a party wall agreement. Judging by the single roof light can I assume the roof is pitched from existing rear wall to new rear extension wall. If the side wall moved over then it would help to make the shape of the room more uniformed. The return nib could also be removed with the inclusion of a post of approx size 90mm x 90mm. Will the extension roof be vaulted or will the existing ceiling run through into the extension? Will the new support beams be inserted into the ceiling void or will they sit down under the ceiling? It looks to me as though the brushes steel cooker hood does not suit either of the kitchen styles. The separation of the hood also breaks up the flow of the wall units which I find a bit distracting. The island seating seems to be facing the wrong direction especially as you have removed the posts now. If I was designing the kitchen I would want the space to work for me. Currently there seems to be a lot of circulation space which could be better managed with a smarter kitchen layout. I would look at the island and write down what I want it to bring to the kitchen. Is is a focal point, where will my guests be looking from the stools, will I be cooking or prepping food on the island, how does the kitchen triangle rule work with this layout. It may be worth considering removing all of the kitchen units on the wall adjacent to the lounge and moving the island up by 600mm. Then I would looking at the position of the kitchen units on the other wall and consider only having only wall and floor units to stylise the design. The american fridge would need to be found a space. Not much help but something to chew on....See MoreBroken plan kitchen/diner and living room colour advice
Comments (2)Dear Fearn, I believe you are doing the right thing by opening up the dining room and living room. This will allow the double aspect to maximise on the natural daylight and give you more options to play with colour. I am a big fan of green and believe it has been very underestimated in the past, however it is coming back into fashion! Calke Green is beautiful, I believe it would work very well for a dining room, making it inviting and cosy. Do bear in mind though that colours come out darker once they are on the wall than originally anticipated. Before you make your final decision, I would try samples of the colour on each wall so you see the colour in different lights and throughout the day and evening. I would also try at least a couple of other colours such as Cooking Apple Green, Vert de Terre or Lichen. For the woodwork, it depends what effect you want to achieve, for instance if you want to close the room in to make it more cosy, I would paint it all the same colour, otherwise I find Wimborne White is always a winner and I use it a lot, it has a very warm creamy hue and is very versatile, it could be an alternative to Slipper Satin which could perhaps be a bit stark, however it is difficult to judge without being in the space. Good luck, Delphine...See MoreHow to stop heat in South facing room with bifolds
Comments (21)Aren't they inset into the glass though? It's too late for us 😔 We are getting an air con unit though. It's about £1200 and although it won't be used a huge amount (it's a heater as well) it will be half the price of getting proper blinds in and will be instant cooling as I think the room will still feel warm even with blinds. (we have two roof lights as well!) For living purposes it's never an issue - we just open the door but much harder to deal with with guests in....See MorePaul
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