There is also 4x gigabit Ethernet ports in the left cupboard which terminate back at my network cabinet under the stairs. The room has hard wired 5.1 speaker terminals run under the floor and buried in the walls, all terminated at a 5.1 speaker wall plate in the left alcove. It also allows the TV bracket, mounted to the real chimney, to be recessed to get the TV right up to the wall. A few other details.the living room chimney has a false stud frame around it which conceals the wiring down to the left cupboard which contains all the AV gear. We bought a set of their DIY shutters from their sister company California Shutters which I fitted myself in the bedroom. They supplied, measured and fitted and were a very reasonable £1200. The shutters are from a company called Shutterly Fabulous who are on Houzz I think. We found a very good local fitter who also fit all of our new skirting board and architraves. The floor is QuickStep Impressive in Soft Oak Natural and continues into the hall. I also replaced the gold coloured handles for chrome ones. The wood grain effect on the frames makes it look very realistic. The black rubber gaskets were removed for painting and the frames had two coats of Zinsser BIN, a coat of acrylic primer undercoat (I used Leyland) and a topcoat. You'll notice I did successfully paint the brown uPVC window frames and have had quite a few compliments. All woodwork, including the shelves which I had made by a local carpenter and the alcove cabinets, which I made myself, are painted in Loft White Intelligent Emulsion by Little Greene. It wouldn't be so bad if it touched up nicely and the lighter colours in the living room and bedroom do touch up well but the purple touches up terribly unfortunately. It will take a brush against the wall but any liquid splashes ruin it (except for pure water which just evaporates out as its so breathable). In hindsight it was a poor choice for the dining room because it has almost no durability. We also used Earthborn in our bedroom (Cupboard Love). Sometimes it's more purple sometimes it's very soft and warm, almost aubergine. I love how this changes colour through the day. I love having the ceiling light dimmed low with the table lamp on. It can look very grey in the north facing daylight but not too cold and warms up beautifully in the evening. The living room is Feather Pillow (a very warm neutral grey which reminds me a bit of Skimming Stone). Paint wise we have used Earthborn clay paint. Open plan so a feeling of space but feels like two distinct rooms in their own right. We love the distinct feel it gives both the living and dining room. She was worried the dining room would feel very dark but it really doesn't. In the end I managed to convince my wife to go for a light/dark theme. Here's some photos - nothing like the amazing professional photos on Houzz I'm afraid, just taken on my iPhone with the room lights on as its very dull today. A pressure washer is a very effective and easy way to clean the tiles. Fila satin wax is great for this (apply the first coat in one direction, then the second coat in a perpendicular direction) and can be used on top of the penetrating sealer.įinally, you can use a product called Lithofin Algex to keep the tiles clean from algea and moss, which can grow on tiles when they are outside. Do not use anything with bleach or harsh chemical in, as this can strip the sealer and damage the stone.Ī lot of customers like to enhance their slate to make it appear darker and glossier. You can then use natural stone cleaners, eco cleaners or just soap and water to clean the tiles. We would recommend a impregnating sealer (we sell a product call SEALAStone) this then protects the tiles and makes them much easier to clean. This makes it much easier to clean any grout residue off so there isn't a haze left over the tiles. Hi Nicky, we would always recommend to seal natural stone - once before grouting and once after.
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