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Posts Tagged ‘Flooring’
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7 March 2010
Electrical In-Floor Heat
Self-leveling cement was poured over the wiring of the in-floor heat system to level the floor. Then Schluter-DITRA was layed down in preparation for the tile.
Usually under tile, two layers of 5/8″ plywood subfloor is necessary for the proper rigidity to prevent cracking. Yet this would have made the bathroom floor much higher than the hallway floor. The Schluter-DITRA grid system is only 3/16″ thick and replaces one of the layers of plywood.
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3 March 2010
Electrical In-Floor Heat Wiring
For a bathroom reno, putting an electrical in-floor heat system under the tile adds an extra luxurious touch. The only trick is making sure you have the sensor and thermostat installed correctly.
This house used to be a bed & breakfast, and this bathroom is the ensuite to the master bedroom. The owners wanted to update the look and add a few features to make their home bathroom have a bit of the spa experience. A bidet is to be put in beside the sink, and the in-floor heat makes coming out of the shower much more enjoyable.
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20 April 2009
Basement in Edmonton – Paint & Carpet
Once the paint is done and the flooring is installed, the renovated rooms begin to look more like the vision of the homeowner. Attention to detail when cutting and laying the carpet makes a huge difference in making the room look professionally finished.
The owner chose an eco-friendly zero VOC underlay to reduce the amount of off gassing and improve air quality in the basement.
