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Home Improvements Whether we are carrying out a home makeover or a complete renovation, here are a few ideas that might help.
For many of us, our home is one of our main assets so how can we make the most of it, keeping up with the times, increasing our own comfort levels and improving its value? A new kitchen or bathroom is often the starting point, or perhaps the garden needs landscaping, you want to extend or even demolish and start again? Perhaps the stone or wood has been ravaged by time and needs a spruce up, or the floors are old-fashioned? Or maybe you just don’t know where to start?
suit a specific purpose. For this reason, experience and expertise in choosing the right medium and grade for your project is imperative. One of the major benefits of sandblasting is its simplicity. Carried out by professionals it is not strenuous as long
as the correct equipment is used, and cleaning up is straightforward if the right procedures are followed. It is versatile too and can be used for heavy duty tasks such as stripping pavements through to more delicate operations. As the images highlight, the right equipment and knowhow will ensure an ideal outcome and perfect results. www.sandandblast.com
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As Bobby Knight of Sand and Blast highlights, one look at these pictures will show the difference that sandblasting can make. Also known as abrasive blasting or shotblasting, sandblasting involves spraying a surface with small abrasive particles. The interaction with the surface occurs at a very high speed and can have dramatic results. The technique can be used for a wide range of applications but is most popular in the preparation of surfaces before painting them, in the removal of smoke damage, or to remove paint and/or grime build up on stone, wood and metal. The abrasives that are used have different textures and density and must be selected carefully to ensure they
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Jon Prince of Jon The Carpetman is often asked about the latest trends and the best floor covering for the style of house and footfall. He tells us that the fastest growing sector of the flooring market right now is for luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), a product that replicates the appearance of real wood or stone and which has specific benefits. Firstly, LVT is extremely versatile; you can create your own design using decorative borders, feature strips, or even have your own design specially
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