? 5 WAYS TO PAINT LIKE A PRO ? 1. Prep your area: Checked for any cracked, flaking, or peeling areas. These need to be lightly sanded or scraped (and then thoroughly rinsed) before applying new primer and paint, because the weight of the new coat will pull the old paint loose. 2. Use high-quality paint: Better-quality paint simply covers better, which will require fewer coats, less time, and fewer supplies, which equates to less money spent. 3. Use a plastic bag to keep your paint fresh: Wrapping a brush or roller in plastic wrap gives a better seal and will keep your paint brushes fresh. 4. Don't leave tape on the walls for too long: By leaving the tape on for too long you might get some residue from the adhesive left behind, or possibly pull up some paint. 5. Use an extension pole to paint faster: With an extension, you are able to roll out walls significantly faster than without a pole. Since you can reach high an low without too much movement of your body or ladder work, you can work faster. Save these tips for later! Send them to a friend that is in the middle of a home DIY project and can use this advice. #paintcontractor #paint #painting #exteriorpainting #interiordesign #residentialpainting #commercialpainting #paintlife #interiorpainting #painter #paintingcontractor #paintersofinstagram #professionalpainter #contractors #homedecor #grayson #ATL #atlanta #Georgia #GA #gapainter

M-S Pro Architects announce the completion of an indoor swimming pool in a state-of-the-art, single storey family home set in a picturesque location on the outskirts of Bratislava - one of Europe’s youngest capital cities. Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, was chosen to craft the ceiling of the swimming pool, which is designed to emulate rippling waves as well as for the terrace deck and structural beams. Sustainability and a desire to recreate the close proximity often seen between wood and water in the natural environment were primary focuses in the design of this project. This led a requirement for a low maintenance wood, compatible humidity and with advanced durability, for the swimming pool ceiling. In addition, a high level of precision when cutting the wood was required in order to achieve the desired appearance of waves. Supplied by Leading Market, Kebony was carefully selected for the pool ceiling, which consists of 490 lamellae of timber, due to its versatility, durability and environmental credentials. Kebony was also installed throughout the exterior of this property, both for the spacious outdoor terrace and the exterior and interior beams. One of the reasons to choose Kebony was the unified look of wood in all these different applications. Developed in Norway, the patented Kebony technology uses an environmentally friendly process, which permanently enhances the properties of sustainable softwood with a bio-based liquid derived from agricultural crop waste. By polymerising the wood’s cell wall with furfuryl alcohol, the wood gains greatly improved durability and dimensional stability, giving it characteristics similar to those of tropical hardwood. In creating a wood with comparable properties to tropical hardwood that can be grown in a FSC certified, sustainably managed forest, the demand for tropical woods is reduced, allowing timber to once again be an important part of sustainable construction. Tomáš Hubinský, Lead Architect at M-S Pro, commented: “From conception through to completion, the creation of this ceiling has been a real feat. Despite the challenges faced by such an intricate design, Kebony was the perfect material to convey our desired effect of waves rippling along the ceiling. We will continue to incorporate Kebony into our interior and exterior designs, with wood fast becoming the first choice material for all architects.” Mette Valen, Sales Manager Norway at Kebony, explained: “The distinctive nature of this design cleverly portrays the capability of Kebony, demonstrating both the aesthetic and performance qualities of the product. We would be honoured to work with M-S Pro in the future and look forward to seeing how they utilise Kebony in their future projects.”

Photo of a transitional landscaping in Miami.

Patio - mid-sized country backyard stone patio idea in Boston with no cover

Supplied customer with 2 frameless 3/8" glass shower doors for the french door design they requested. They provided pictures of there easy and beautiful installation.

This Poolside Kitchen & Entertaining Area includes an outdoor kitchen, unilock paver flooring in the kitchen and dining area, walk to fence gate and conservatory stoop, natural stone step from the sunroom, stone veneer from the conservatory egress window to the the back of the home from kitchen to the sunroom and wrapping around the sunroom, stone veneer on the kitchen cabinets facing outward and stucco on the back side around the egress window, 36″ grill in stainless steel, single side burner, wine caddy, two double access and one single stainless steel doors under the cabinets, and low voltage lighting to down light the counter tops from the pergola structure. This project also includes supply and installation of a pergola over the kitchen island constructed of oiled douglas fir.

Stable Works will provide labor, material and equipment for the completion of the scope of work outlined below. -Current (22'x8') New (22'x20' with 5'x'5 landing for stairs) -Supply and install deck extension as pictured in rendering - Remove current facia, soffet and header - Temporarily support roof while work is being performed - Move center support beam to against the house (Needed to carry the load of new LVL) - Install new 5 1/2" x 11 7/8" x 22' LVL header - Replace all facia and soffet -All footings will use 4000psi concrete -6"x6" pressure treated supports -Decking will be Fiberon Good Life (Cottage) $2.49 per linear foot) -Railing will be White vinyl "Safe-T-Rail" -Gate at top of steps to be made same as railing. -Fascia and risers will be PVC board to color match -Fix all missing fasteners on current deck -Relocate electrical under new stairs -Add LED low voltage lighting to post caps and stair treads -All trash and debris will be removed from site -Deck area will be power washed after completion

Architect: Andre Tchelistcheff Architects New York. NY Builder: Xhema of Greenwich CT Installer: TRM Enterprises Bridgehampton NY Back story. Northern has worked with both Xhema and TRM many tiles. We have worked with Andre before he branched out on his own. Originally Xhema’s contact was to replace the roof and repair the garage, which as some point had been made into an indoor swimming pool without adequate ventilation. The budget was about $8m and there were 20 drawings. By the time the job was 6 months old the scope of work has expanded to over $30m and over 200 drawings had been produced. Northern was contacted to visit the site and evaluate the existing roof. Although the house had been added to over the years the same tile was used but due to the location of the house the color of the tile varied considerably from the front to the back. Northern identified a large number of custom details which would require us to: 1) Match the existing Field tile in size, thickness (it was actually thicker at the butt and reduced to ½” where the tile is overlapped) , surface texture and the color. 2) Make tiles that are curved in their length to suit the curved rafter on the gabled dormers. 3) Make the curved tiles to suit the low slope octagonal tower. 4) Make the curved tiles and Arris style hips to suit the hipped dormers with the curved rafters. 5) Make the segmented tiles to suit the round turret. 6) Make the custom arris style hip tiles for the octagonal tower. 7) Make the custom Arris style hip to suit the different roof pitches as well as the varying splays at the eaves. 8) Make the custom pieces to suit the swept valleys Simon broke down each section of the roof. He indented all items for each section and agreed the measure etc with the installers. This ‘Project Bible’ became an invaluable tool for the installer, our tile makers and us. We shipped some samples from the original roof to Sahtas who replicated tall the details. I was visiting factory and delayed my return to the Saturday so that the tiles coming out of the kiln late Friday night could be wrapped and packed into newly purchase suit cases. I arrived home late Saturday evening and Simon picked me up Sunday afternoon and drove us down to Greenwich for an 8 am meeting with the clients. When we unpacked the tiles they were still warm and Hilfiger signed off on the color, although his wife suggested we make them a bit darker a ‘as he has a dreadful sense of color!’ We took Vincent Liot, owner of TRM to the factory twice so that he could oversee the prototyping of all the myriad custom pieces. This was an invaluable move as he pre-approved all the pieces before they were shipped. The installation was completed and everyone was very pleased with the final outcome. The Hilfiger’s estate manager told me that a group of friends who were staying the weekend after all the work was completed were heard to ask Mr. Hilfiger ‘I thought you were having a new roof’…to which he responded ‘we did but you can’t tell, which as the plan” …perfect! In refection this is probably the most complicated roof Northern has ever had the pleasure to supply. We learned a lot of very valuable lessons but in future when we are asked how did we do it we will answer ‘that is for us to know and for you to pay for!’

Timber Mart supplies durable WPC wall panels in UAE, Oman & across the GCC. Perfect for residential & commercial spaces, offering stylish, low-maintenance, weather-resistant composite panels.

Traditional exterior home idea in New York

Design ideas for a mediterranean landscaping in Orange County.

Qlocktwo wall clock makes you pause and allows a different view of time. The typographic front combines the moment with the written word and makes it a statement. Square shaped clocks mounts to a wall. A matrix with symmetrically arranged characters lights up to form words. The front panel of Qlocktwo is supported by eight magnets. Clock comes with wall assembly and solid acrylic glass stand for the standing version. Magnetic front panel is interchangable and is made of stainless steel or polished acrylic glass in lime juice, cherry cake, vanilla sugar, frozen blackberry, dark chocolate or black ice tea. Power cord extensions with colored textile cover are also available, sold separately. Color front panel also available in different languages. 110V low energy consumption power supply with LED technology. 17.72" width x 17.72" height x 0.78" depth.

Tall wall supplies a little separation from the livingroom in an otherwise open plan. It also blocks the kitchen from the front door.
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized rustic u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Tampa with a peninsula, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Boston.

This Poolside Kitchen & Entertaining Area includes an outdoor kitchen, unilock paver flooring in the kitchen and dining area, walk to fence gate and conservatory stoop, natural stone step from the sunroom, stone veneer from the conservatory egress window to the the back of the home from kitchen to the sunroom and wrapping around the sunroom, stone veneer on the kitchen cabinets facing outward and stucco on the back side around the egress window, 36″ grill in stainless steel, single side burner, wine caddy, two double access and one single stainless steel doors under the cabinets, and low voltage lighting to down light the counter tops from the pergola structure. This project also includes supply and installation of a pergola over the kitchen island constructed of oiled douglas fir.

The 2007 Mountain Living Magazine Natural Dream Home Warmboard joined with Ken Piper and Associates and numerous other eco-friendly suppliers to showcase green building trends. This 8,200-square-foot, five-bedroom home has been designed and constructed to surpass Built Green standards, using natural, reclaimed, and organic materials wherever possible. Energy efficient, low maintenance, fire resistant and luxurious.

Inspiration for a timeless white two-story vinyl exterior home remodel in Boston

Design ideas for a traditional full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Boston.

Example of a trendy exterior home design in Portland