Faux leather is one of the several names that could be given to artificial leather. It is designed to look like real leather, but the surface is synthetic. Faux leather feels cold and unnatural. Because of its production, faux leather usually smells like plastic. Vinyl, scientifically known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is a tough and …
Linoleum and vinyl flooring made a big splash in the architectural scene when they debuted. These manmade floors remain popular to this day. Some people lean in to the history, choosing retro color palettes for their linoleum floors or getting vinyl that mimics iconic movies like The Shining’s psychedelic geometric carpet. Other homeowners opt for …
What is Vinyl Flooring? Vinyl flooring is one of the best flooring materials in the market. It is more affordable than stone or granite, and nearly as durable. It is not to be confused with other flooring materials, such as linoleum or laminate flooring. It can really look like either wood planks or stone …
Our house had 1970’s faux-brick sheet vinyl flooring in the kitchen when we bought it. It had cracked and peeled where the old subfloor was uneven. Updating it with a basic cream tile sheet vinyl in the ’90s resulted in the same issue and duct tape to keep the edges flat. Right now we have …
Quicklist: House Siding Board and Batten Log Wood Wood Shingle Horizontal Wood Vertical Wood Vinyl Metal Brick Stone Fiber cement Stucco Imitation stone/brick Engineered wood Insulated vinyl with EPS layer Concrete Glass Half-timbering on stucco Steel log Exterior siding for homes and buildings has multiple purposes. Considering each of these will help you find the …
Lots of houses have vinyl siding. There are many good reasons to opt for vinyl siding instead of other home exterior options. Like pretty much every home improvement option, material and item, there are pros and cons to it. Because it’s not cheap to put up vinyl siding on your house, choosing to do so …
You know it’s time to replace your home’s old siding when you notice that the exterior painting starts to peel off or when you need to dress up some problem walls. One of the best options to consider for your new home siding is vinyl. It’s tough, durable, maintenance-free, and can quickly enhance the look …
Do you like yellow as an exterior color for houses? As stated above, I sure do. Currently our house is dark green, which is okay, but I’d prefer it yellow. Our friends just painted their home bright yellow and it’s fabulous. It becomes a happy showpiece in the neighborhood. As you’ll see below, yellow works …
Vinyl flooring is the second most popular choice of flooring in the U.S., next only to carpet. It made its first debut in 1933 during the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. But it was only after the World War II that production of vinyl took off, making it a strong alternative to other well-known resilient …
Vinyl is a popular, attractive and an affordable flooring option for many rooms of your home, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Because of the availability of numerous vinyl flooring options, the decision on the best tiles for your project could be confusing and time consuming. You might be drawn to it because of its appearance, price …
Welcome to our guide to finding the best vinyl fence for your home! Vinyl was first introduced into the agricultural industry in the 1980s as a low-cost, durable alternative to wooden fences for long lasting horse fencing. While sturdy, vinyl fences are much less likely to cause injury to horses who break through the fence. …