So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, March 22, 2013

Tips for Decorating with Carpet Tiles

By Francis Timetab


Carpet tiles are trending as designers make efforts to support homeowner's Eco-friendly ideas. Originally designed for commercial offices, modern materials crafted from bio-products make carpet tiles the perfect green element in family homes.

Because of the many varieties to choose from with patterns, themes as well as colors, carpet tiles are fast becoming great choice for the minimalist at heart. You will be creating a home environment that lets your personality come through tiles that reflect how you see the world.

There are many benefits you will find from using carpet tiles when you compare them with traditional carpet. One of those is that you will not be required to purchase padding that adds to the expense because tiles lay right on the sub-flooring. They are rudded and durable and will not war, shift or move if they are installed properly.

Another benefit is that with carpet tiles are that when one gets damaged you can replace it yourself. There are two types of tiles made by manufacturers and they include adhesive and dry-backed style. With the adhesive kind, all you have to do is peel the paper off and stick it to the floor. However, with the dry-backed tiles you must use a special adhesive or carpet tape that is two-sided.

In addition to ease of installation and simple maintenance, there is minimal waste of materials during installation. Most tiles are laboratory tested for durability and antistatic properties.

One good way to test out your DIY skills is to install some tiles to the bathroom. This is a good choice since there are numerous shapes to be cut around and you will get the experience you need to know if you want to save money or hire a professional with your decorating budget.

Since carpet tiles are not as dense of regular carpet, this high-traffic area is a great place to test them out. With most falls taking place in the bathroom of the home, carpet tiles reduce the risk of falling. Experts advice refraining from installing carpet tiles in bathrooms in basements unless you are sure they have been treated to resist mold and mildew.

Kitchens are a great place to add some sophistication with some bold color. This is where warmth and style are important right along with durability and the ability to be cleaned easily. With carpet tiles you are also placing a bit of accident proofing in this much used room.

Running the vacuum will take care of ordinary dust and dirt. But, in the kitchen, stubborn stains might occur. In this event, just lift the stained tile(s) and rinse in the kitchen sink. Dry and put it back. Nothing could be easier!

Kid's bedrooms are another great place to add some interest and dimension to the floors. You can find patterns that please the unique interests of your child with bright colors that any child will love.

Do you have a media room in your home? If so, would it shock you to know that carpet tiles absorb sound? They are the perfect medium to install for acoustic flooring that needs to reduce potential echoes or reverberation. Just think of the option to crank up the tunes or your favorite movie without disturbing other family members (or neighbors). Actually, why not tile the walls too?

There are numerous benefits to musicians when using carpet tiles to insulate the home studio. They help optimize the acoustic environment. They will help hold the sound from your music within the walls of studio even if you are a drummer!

When your decision is to use carpet tiles to improve your home dcor, bear in mind that you should choose products that are friendly to the environment. It will not take long for you to check for the CRI Indoor Air Quality label to find the right products. If you can find them look for mill overruns and keep these from going to a landfill.




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