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1. Price

The cheapest option is a low quality laminate floor. A thin, non water-resistant mounting board with no grooved edges is the cheapest to produce. It is an excellent option for those on the tightest of budgets, perhaps for a landlord refurbishing a rental property, or used as a quick and easy method to tidy up a shed or garage.

Moving up in price is where wood effect tiles have a distinct advantage. Engineered or solid timber flooring has a retail price corresponding to the manufacturing costs attendant to the species of wood in question. A rare species will command a much higher premium than common indigenous varieties. Walnut from Brazil or cypress from Australia will typically be at the higher end of the spectrum when compared to locally milled oak or birch.

A tile factory can replicate any of these woods, exotic or otherwise, without a movement in price. All the characteristics of real planks can be represented with incredible accuracy, but for a fraction of the cost of the genuine article. Add that to the fact that it costs no more to produce a wider plank in ceramic, compared to real wood, and the savings begin to mount up.

When it comes to cost, far more often than not, the best value can be found in floor tiles.

2. Style

Many choices exist for timber flooring, but that number is a hundredfold greater for ceramic and porcelain wood effect tiles. The ranges available are limited only by the imagination of the tile designers. A local stockist might have four, five or even ten oaks to choose from, and they may all look similar.

By comparison, a tile manufacturer could produce, for example:

• a slightly darker version of oak which is simply not available in real wood
• a distressed look
• a reclaimed appearance
• a paint effect oak
• a non-slip finish
• a style with less blemishes
• a rustic effect replete with knots
• a purple finish to mimic dyed wood
• an inlaid effect

Practically anything can be designed, and all in the same price bracket. And like timber, there are a multitude of different sizes and plank lengths available. When it comes to styles, the world of tiles covers everything offered by nature, in addition to anything within the bounds of the designers’ imagination.

It is a testament to the technology available in the modern era, now that inkjet printing has replaced the older screen printing, that no design or pattern is beyond the reach of a factory’s creative team. While the print is astonishingly lifelike, so too is the texture achieved on the surface of the tile. It is now very difficult, if not impossible, to tell the difference between wood and wood effect tiles with the naked eye.

3. Installation Costs

Laminates lead the way in terms of cost efficiency. Not too challenging for the average DIY person, they usually sit on a foam underlay and click together. Orientated correctly, trimmed neatly at the walls, and finished with a narrow beading if necessary – the job is straightforward.

If tiling, then doing so on a concrete or screed floor is the simplest option, and therefore the cheapest form of tile installation. If the floor needs some preparatory work, such as levelling out, this work will be needed for both ceramic and wooden floors. However, one would expect a tiler to be significantly quicker than a carpenter thereafter. The wooden planks need to be glued down, and to each other, as well as being cut to shape. Laying a natural wood floor is usually more expensive than floor tiles.

When tiling over joists or old floor boards, it is recommended that a backing board is installed first. This is because if tiling over sheets of ply or the floor boards themselves, the initial shrinkage of the sheets plus regular expansion and contraction with fluctuations in heat will cause movement. Floor tiles will be secured to these surfaces, and are not designed to tolerate such movement.

When installing timber over existing floorboards, the installer must ensure that they are solid, and that the new floor lines up perpendicularly to the old floor. If this is not possible, then the installer must sheet the floor out first. Alternatively, batons must be fixed to the floor first, and then sheeted.

Another consideration which must to be taken into account is the climate. Floor tiles can be laid the day they arrive. With timber, there are recommended moisture parameters for both the substrate and the new planks themselves, which must be adhered to. It is highly recommended that new wood be stored in the room in which it is to be installed for one week prior to fitting, so that it can acclimatise to the ambient temperature of its surroundings.

After all preparation work is carried out, the bill at that point is roughly the same for timber or wood effect tiles. However, the final installation cost will be cheaper if floor tiles are chosen.

4. Wear, Tear, and Maintenance

Natural wood is often finished with a lacquer or oil on the surface. This will wear over time through everyday use. The higher the level of traffic, the quicker this happens. Unfortunately, it only occurs on the part of the floor where walking occurs, which makes the deterioration all the more obvious.

Moving furniture, dragged toys, the toenails of large dogs, high heels etc. will all dent or scrape the surface of wood. It can fade too, more so in the areas that are subject to the most sunlight, something that will not happen with tiles.

Engineered and solid woods can be refinished at this point, but if left too long, they will need to be sanded down first, and that is a large, complex job.

Laminate floors cannot be sanded. Although they can be tougher than their natural counterparts, once they have worn through, that is the end of them, and they will need to be replaced.

Wood effect floor tiles, once fitted, require no maintenance other than a quick mop. Unless there has been a catastrophic spillage of something significant, such as tar or oil, even grout is not likely to tarnish. And even if it does, there are many cheap, easy to apply, restorative cleaners available on the market, which will bring grout up as good as new.

5. Water Damage

With wood, a lot of damage can be caused by a small flood from a domestic appliance, or even incorrect mopping and cleaning. As a natural product, moisture can be absorbed from the atmosphere or from standing water. This will cause planks to expand and buckle under the ensuing pressure, or warp out of shape. Splitting, discolouration, and rot can result.

To clean a wooden floor, it is not recommended to dump a bucket of water out into the centre, and then spread it around to get the job done. The water will seep between the joints, and the timbers can sustain irreparable damage.

Some laminates are mounted on water-resistant boards, which are ideal for bathroom or shower areas instead of natural wood.

All wall and floor tiles, by comparison, are manufactured to handle water.

Wood Effect Tiles

The reasons above explain the migration to ceramic or porcelain wood effect tiles from authentic woods. While there are lesser factors to consider, such as suitability to underfloor heating, the above are the five main driving forces.

Whether you’re building new, remodeling, or just looking for a big change, flooring is an important part of every room and can make a huge impact on your living space. In the world of floors, there are more choices than you may expect. Three of the most popular floor covering options these days are wood, tile, and carpet. Let’s explore the installation and removal of each of these to help you make the best decision for your space.

Wood flooring

Wood flooring is available in both solid and engineered varieties. Solid wood flooring planks are milled from a single piece of timber, while engineered planks are made by combining two or more pieces of timber in layers. These are available in many different woods including cherry, oak, or mahogany, as well as the very popular bamboo. With the exception of special situations such as unusual sub-flooring or an intricate parquet design, most wood flooring is installed by a tongue-and-groove method. The planks are specially designed to fit tightly together, and can be installed rather quickly and with minimum fuss. Both solid and engineered wood planks can be glued directly to the subfloor, but engineered planks can also be “floated.” In such cases, the flooring is not directly attached to the subfloor, which allows the floor some room to adapt, such as to increasing humidity. Wood flooring will typically require some kind of sealant such as oil or polyurethane.

Removal of a wood floor obviously depends on how it was installed. A very old wood floor may have been nailed down (not a common practice now) and all those nails will need to be removed. A glued-down floor will be particularly difficult since each piece of wood will need to be removed individually. If you’re removing a wood floor, a floating installation is your friend – they’re definitely the easiest to remove.

Tile

Tiles for flooring are available in a few options: ceramic and stone are popular, but there are also cheaper vinyl options for the budget-conscious. Tiles are available in a number of standardized sizes and shapes, and can be mixed and matched to create the style you’re envisioning, from an intricate mosaic to a checkerboard, to a simple traditional grid. They’re also available in a huge variety of colors. Vinyl tiles are available with a handy peel-and-stick option, making installation (on a scrupulously cleaned and leveled subfloor) quick and easy for a skilled worker. Traditional forms of tile need to be laid out carefully, using spacers to ensure an even layout, and when the design is complete, grout is applied between them to solidify the flooring. When the excess grout is removed and the entire floor allowed to set and harden, you have a lovely floor, ready to stand the test of time.

Wood Tiles can be a pain to remove, since they’re individually adhered in place. Industrial-grade removers and solvents will generally be required.

Carpet

Carpeting is a textile product, and there are infinite variations of it. From cut-pile to needle felted to berber to knotted-pile to tufted and from nylon to wool to acrylic to polyester to polypropylene, there’s a texture and material to suit even the most sensitive feet. Tufted nylon is the most common, though. A quick trip to a home improvement store will provide ample opportunity to see and feel a host of options of texture and material, as well as color. Generally, carpets are all installed by the same method. A special padding is laid over the subfloor and then the carpet is stretched tightly using special tools, and tacked down all around the room. No special care is needed except for an occasional vacuuming. Carpet shows age and wear and will need to be replaced in time.

Carpet removal is a relatively simple process of pulling up the tacks and rolling up the carpet and padding. It can be a filthy process though, due to the amount of dirt that can filter down through the fibers. Carpet tiles are becoming popular, especially for commercial spaces. They are affixed with glue and are designed to be easily removed.

Much has changed in the last few decades in almost every sector of life like with architectural designs and building materials, floor and wall surfaces and the fittings. Contemporary people want everything to be eye-catching as if part of a television show! In terms of colors, the bright and the lustrous are preferred. Some do opt for minimalist designs that contrast blacks and whites in a sterile setting.

Herringbone and chevron are quite similar and very popular. The difference is rectangles and angles. Besides architecture and tile designs, the herringbone pattern is found in jewelry, clothing, wallpaper and several others.

Floor and wall design options

Perhaps for hundreds of years since the Middle Ages, floors were restricted in terms of patterns. The usual flooring was made up of cement and of a few fixed shades. The only alternatives were marble or other forms of natural stone that only the privileged class could afford. Wood also served for excellent flooring, especially in areas where it was found in ample quantity like in forested areas. Wooden floors continue to be loved, but natural wood is costly and prone to decay amidst water.

In love with designer options, it is only natural that a variety of patterns are artistically sketched on the tiles through technology. A variety of surfaces may be printed through inkjet technology like copies of cement, cloth, greenery, oceans, wood, and stone on porcelains. Such surface textures appear very real indeed and it is hard to tell the difference!

Among squares and rectangles, triangles and basketweave patterns and so many others, the herringbone design or the skeleton of the fish is very popular. Complex abstract designs are also in vogue like the natural appearances found on marble surfaces. Imitations of ethnic symbols like the different Asian and African cultures and their dresses and headgear, lamp, temple and building designs are marketed too.

The basic herringbone pattern is replicated in a great variety of shapes and designs, proportions and colors. The crisscrossing design is found in many forms and colors, on various materials in aesthetic shapes. The interiors particularly need to be rather glossy and environments that use marble look rather lavish. The herringbone or the crisscrossing pattern may be used on a variety of materials is preferred. Choices of colors are endless, whether it is plain colors or a mosaic of shades and materials. Matte or glazed surface textures present another choice.

An abundance of flooring materials

Similar tile materials may be installed on floors and walls, though high traffic areas like business floors should go in for something durable like natural stone. Care needs to be taken to make sure that the sealing is done initially and repeated regularly if required. Wet and moisture-prone areas would avoid natural wood and any porous materials that would gradually lead to decay. Wood cannot be used in wet areas, though wood look porcelains would be fine.

What about blends of glass, metal, and stone to create exotic effects? Even glass tiles fill the interior with light and color! Natural stone mosaics too would harm the heart and amaze the vision with the play of colors and light and shade. The materials could be as light and breezy or dark and mysterious as desired.

Herringbone Tiles

The fishbone pattern created to perfection with sturdy wood like oak. The strips are fitted together to create that triangular effect. Genuine wood floors may be rather uncommon in view of the cost factor but some do swear by it in aristocratic homes. A few families always followed that noble heritage of wooden floors and will not give it up. Colors and shades could differ, depending upon the variety of wood being used, from almost whites to grays and browns, richly polished and insulating against heat and cold.

With a diversity of picturesque names and shades, the herringbone flooring tiles available online is mind-blowing! Choices would be infinitely complex indeed, but consensus must be reached by the family or office group. The trick is to select two or three designs and then set up borders or accents, blending or contrasting colors and designs for a rich effect.

It’s not that difficult to customize and install ceramic wall tile in your bathroom. A little patience and dedication will get you a long way when installing that dream ceramic tile bathroom wall you’ve always wanted to have.

Before you begin to install ceramic wall tile, get your tiling tools together. You will need the following tools for this project: A tape measure, a tile cutter and a pair of tile nippers and a pair of pliers, tile spacers, sandpaper, a trowel (preferably notched) and a rubber grout float. To install ceramic wall tile on your bathroom walls properly, you will also need a strong setting material like tiling thinset mortar, or any of a wide selection of tile adhesives. You will also need tiling grout for filling in the gaps between your tiles. Make sure to match your setting material color with your grout.

A bucket, rags and sponges will also be needed for cleaning your tiles of excess grout and other debris, after you’re all done. And don’t start to install ceramic wall tile without these essentials: You will also need a pair of safety glasses, heavy leather gloves, and long-sleeved work clothes (broken shards, and other debris can cause nasty cuts, if you are not careful). Ready to start on your dream ceramic bathroom wall? Follow the tiling instructions below and make your ceramic tiled bathroom wall and start tiling!

You can begin by finding the center of your wall. Use a carpenter’s level, or long pieces of plumb to mark intersecting vertical and horizontal lines. These will be your reference lines for your tiling work. Where both lines intersect is the starting point for your first row of ceramic tiles. From that point, you may then be able to working your way to both ends of your bathroom wall. Make regular checks when you install ceramic wall tile, so that your tiling work is consistent and does run up or down in a slanting direction.

There are two types of bathroom walls you may be working on. One is the common concrete wall, and the other is a special type of called a green drywall. A green drywall is specifically designed for use in bathrooms and showers because it is designed to resist moisture intrusion. Be sure that you clean your walls of dust and debris, as well as repair cracks and fill in gaps and holes. Roughen up or scarify your wall so that your tiling mortar has some grip for bonding. That way, when you begin to install ceramic wall tile on your walls, you won’t have a problem with your tiling mortar or bonding material.

You may now start installing ceramic wall tile once the walls are laid out. Start at your reference lines’ intersection point. Apply a coat of tiling thinset mortar. Place your tile over it and press the tile down firmly in place. Give it a twisting motion to set it in place. Stop pressing when you feel your tile has set and is no longer wobbly. Duplicate this procedure with the rest of your ceramic tiles. To get a consistent tiling, place tile spacers on all the spaces between your ceramic bathroom tiles. Don’t forget to check your work every now and then.

You may not need to use the entire tile as you finish up the end of the row. Use a tile cutter to get your tile under the right size. Then, smoothen the cut edge with sandpaper. Be careful: The edge of a cut ceramic bathroom tile is very sharp. For irregular, use your tile nippers. First draw an outline of the irregular and etch a line along it. Then, use your tile nipper to break off the unusable edges, until you have required shape. Do this a little at a time, so you can control your tile nipping. Don’t forget to sand the edges over.

Once you’re done tiling the bathroom wall, leave it to set, overnight, at the very least, or twenty-four hours, at the most. After this setting period, it’s time to lay in your grout. There are two main kinds of grout: Sanded or unsanded grout. Sanded grout is a mixture of cement, water and fine sand. Unsanded grout is any of a wide selection of polymer-based and epoxy resin adhesive grout used to install ceramic wall tile. If your tile spaces are more than an eighth of an inch wide, use sanded grout. For smaller tile spaces, use unsanded grout. Start by map out your bathroom wall and work one section at a time. To maximize your grout application, angle your rubber grout float and press down firmly as you spread it over the tile spaces. Check for pockets of air. Dab these spaces with more grout lining by using the edges of your grout float. Use a damp sponge to wipe off any excess grout. Rinse your sponge regularly so you can get a cleaner and better finish. Let your grout dry for a day and then take a dry piece of cloth and clean and buff your tiles.

Before you know it, you’re done! Follow these instruction on how install ceramic wall tiles, and don’t forget that ceramic tiling takes some dedication and patience. Take your time and don’t rush your work. When you install ceramic wall tile, the key is consistency and patience. Ceramic tiles that have been rushed will ruin your bathroom’s overall look. A bathroom wall with ceramic tiles that run in haphazard inconsistent zigzag lines is not a beautiful thing to look at. And worse, it would only mean that you lack enthusiasm for what you’re doing and that you haven’t given it your effort.

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The origin of online casinos dates back to 1990s when the first casino was launched live on the Internet. Now it has become very popular with all age-groups and backgrounds coming online to take part in casino games. It basically involves earning money by way of gambling. The gambling games or activities initially were played in Brick and mortar casinos, an outlet which hosts these games along with live entertainment. However, the internet has enabled game developers to devise online casino that can be enjoyed from home. The online games are user-friendly, accessible and practical.

It is regarded that the online gambling sector is a $6 billion industry which is regulated in 40 countries worldwide. For instance, there are more than 1500 gambling centers in the United States with many located in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Now the world wide web has launched several leading US casino sites like Slots Oasis, Cirrus, Rushmore, Royal Ace, Diceland, and more.

Types:

There are commonly two types of web-based casino’s in which visitors can directly log into the site and play a game without the need to download any software. The games can be played in browsers like Java, Macromedia flash and shockwave. Besides, it requires high bandwidth to run the graphics, animation and sound’s of the game. On the other hand, download-based internet casino’s requires players to download particular software to access the games. This is a better way as it provides all necessities to play the game without any browser support. These web-based casinos function similar to a traditional casino by incorporating the same type of rules and rewards. Furthermore, there are several security measures being levied on these casinos to ensure that they are safe and not fraudulent.

Additionally, many leading web casinos provide signup bonuses to players who make initial deposits. The bonus range is between 10-50% depending on the amount of the first deposit made. Furthermore, the player will need to wager the bonus amount around two to ten times before cashing out the earnings. The money earned can be transferred to one’s own bank account or through online payment accounts.

Popular casino games:

The online casino portals offer a wide range of casino games. There also offer casino guides and reviews available that gives users details on online casino basics and techniques to play a more profitable game. Some of the popular games include:

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Roulette – This is a board game which comprises of numbers in varying colors with a ball placed on the roulette wheel. When the roulette wheel is spun, the ball spins and the number at which it stops decides the winning bet.

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Online Casinos are a virtual reproduction of land established casinos, featuring identical types of games – blackjack, roulette, poker, slots etc. but with the advantages that a player could gain access to them from their own home through their computer.

Casino Roulette
In roulette, people could pick out to place gambling bets on either an one number or a range of numbers, the colours red or black, or if the number is odd or even. Ascertain the winning number and color, a casino dealer spins roulette wheel one way, then spins a ball in the alternative manner round a circular track running around the circumference of the wheel. The roulette ball lastly loses momentum and simply falls on to the wheel and into one of 37 (in European roulette) or 38 (in United states casino roulette) coloured and numbered pockets on the roulette wheel.

Online Blackjack
Original name of blackjack is twenty-one, which usually stands for the best numerical card combination that the casino player wishes to be dealt so as to succeed in blackjack betting. Particularly, most people wants to receive an ace, which will have the value of eleven, and also a card which have the value of 10.

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Traditional gambling was associated with limited number of land-based casinos and a few gamblers found at those establishments. The advent of online casino playing has not only raised the bar of gambling, but has also involved people from all sections of society. As a result, online casinos are growing in number, facing tough competition from one another. Online casino bonuses are the ways discovered by casinos on internet to attract more traffic of online gamblers that are simultaneously benefited by these bonuses. The following discussion highlights the most popular type of bonuses offered by online casinos.

Sign-up Welcome Bonuses

Upon joining an online casino, one can expect a warm welcome in the form of sign-up bonus. Also known as new player bonus, the amount is decided on the basis of amount deposited by the player and the bonus amount is paid as a fixed part every month.

Promotion Bonuses

Though most of the bonuses offered by online casinos are meant to publicize the gambling destination, the exact promotion bonus is sometimes offered in the form of free play casinos. The bonus is generally offered by a newly launched online casino for a limited period of time. By doing so, the casino can earn permanent registered members and also, make these members familiar with the useful aspects of the casino.

No Deposit Bonuses

Similar to the promotion bonuses no-deposit bonuses also allow the players to gamble free of cost. In fact, an additional advantage is offered in this category of bonuses, as the casino deposit a limited sum of money in the player’s account, enabling him or her to participate in some advanced casino games. This allows the players to test the proficiency of games offered by the casino online.

Referral Bonuses

After enjoying the sign-up bonus or promotion bonus with an online casino, you can have another type of bonus by referring the casino to your friends and other people interested in online gambling. If one of these people registers with the online casino, these gambling destinations are happy to provide you with referral bonuses.

Match Bonuses

One ca consider match bonuses to be the most attractive ones, as the player is provided with exact bonus amount as the money deposited by him or her in the gambling account. For instance, $200 will be the match bonus amount, if you deposit $200 in your gambling account on registering with an online casino.

Other Types of Online Casino Bonuses

o Reload bonuses are offered by online casinos retain its existing members by offering a new bonus in a particular month. So, the player is prevented from leaving the online casino before waiting for the bonus month.

o Sticky bonus is one in which the player is allowed to bet using the money deposited by the casino in his or her account, but the player is not allowed to withdraw the bonus money. The player can withdraw the money earned by him or her using that bonus money after which it is removed from the account.

o Loyalty bonuses are offered by an online casino to those players, who remain its members for long period of time.

o High roller status bonus is offered to the players, who attain this status by depositing an impressive money (preferably, more than $1000) in the gambling account.

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