If you have been scouting for laminate flooring by looking at other houses, you might have seen one of the products made by the Armstrong company. While Armstrong Flooring Company has been in existence for 150 years, Armstrong Laminate Flooring is a relatively new company. The birth of this product is brought about by the quick surge in the popularity of laminate flooring in the United States. While it has been used for decades in many a European home, it has only been popular in the United States in the past 20 years. The advantages in terms of durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness have been a factor in choosing it over real ceramic, stone, or hardwood floors.
Armstrong manufactures products in 3 basic types. The first is wood laminate, which has the most colors and varieties. It is the most popular among all the products. There is also stone, which looks like ceramic or natural polished stone floors. Finally, there is also the textured kind, which comes in a few colors and has only one variety.
Installing Armstrong laminate floors is quite easy.
There are only 3 basic ways to install the purchased laminate. One type requires a strong glue or other adhesive to attach it to the floors. This can be better done by a professional, rather than by oneself. There is also a type of laminate that already has industrial-strength glue, but it should be moistened before installation. Among those who prefer to install it by themselves, the most popular is the glueless laminate. Through Armstrong’s patented technology, it can be done even by amateurs. The patented interlocking system by Armstrong Laminate Technology is applied to laminates that are primarily marketed to those who prefer installing floors by themselves.
As in most other products, how much you invest is also how much you can take from it. The most inexpensive floor also has the lowest durability and quality. For additional durability, features like an aluminum oxide coating are applied, and this would cost more. Additionally, thicker planks lead to longer usability. In setting aside the budget for laminate flooring, keep in mind the other things you might need, like a moisture barrier and the underlayment.
Armstrong’s Laminate Flooring is available in many retailers that carry other flooring manufacturers. It can also be found in discount flooring stores that are nearest to you. If you want more convenience, you can shop for it on the internet.
Shower Stalls
How can shower stalls provide more worth and comfort to your home? And why a shower instead of a bathtub? Let me enumerate some of the reasons behind this preference.
First, they are less spacious. They provide more room to maneuver in the bathroom itself. It is very good if you have a small bathroom.
Second, it is more convenient to use than a bathtub. Since most of us are in a hurry nowadays, we prefer taking a shower to a long wait for water to fill the tub.
You don’t need an engineer to set up a shower stall. They are usually multi-sided, large enclosures. You can have them custom-made to your preference, like triangular, pentagonal, and hexagonal. You can design your own so that you are actually incorporating your personality in your work.
While the shower stall is expanding, you can actually add more components of accessories t as well. For example, you may install a shower enclosure with a bathtub integrated into your bathroom. You may also consider a steam shower by introducing a steam source overhead. However, be cautious of the steam shower since it is impermeable to water when enclosed. A Jacuzzi set by the bathtub wall may also be an option.
Don’t forget about the accessories, such as showerheads, which come in different designs. There is a standard ‘out of the wall’ showerhead, an overhead (built in the ceiling) showerhead, a sidebar (slender bars running down the shower stall sides) showerhead, and even sliding (allows you to change the position of the showerhead to any vertical position depending on the height of the user) showerheads.
If you want your bathroom to have a bit of elegance, you can always have a modern shower with exquisite colors and a part of etched glass.
Always remember that there are certain areas that you have to check if you want to install a shower stall or remodel your bathroom. For instance, your water drainage and water supply systems should be checked first if you want to remodel your floor area. Check for what is needed or what needs to be added and arranged for that. If you want to install a new shower system, you have to design the hot and cold water supply and drainage lines for that. Make sure that your bathtub is enclosed. Make sure that there is proper ventilation in a steam shower. If you want a shower stall with a door, make extra heating arrangements.
So if you want a more comfortable and more charming bathroom, then go crazy remodeling and installing a new shower.
