Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 1

By: Johan Nickson

Everyone knows how to wallpaper, so it would seem. It is easy to do a bad job, but there’s more to getting the perfect finish than most people think.

The first, and often the most difficult, wallpapering problem are choosing the paper. Nevertheless, before you do anything else, estimate the number of rolls you will need. If anything it is better to over estimate – retailers will usually accept back an unused roll providing it is in good condition. However, cost in relation to quantity is often the overriding factor when it comes to making a choice.

Apart from cost, colour, texture and pattern are the main considerations. The wrong wallpaper can ruin a room; the right one can produce dramatic improvements in its appearance.

Colour:

Very bright, cheerful colours are best for kitchens and workrooms where you are unlikely to spend time sitting back and relaxing, but where it is nice to have a lively atmosphere. Warm and soft tones are good in living rooms where they act more as a backdrop to furnishings. Similarly, bedroom décor should be conducive to sleep. If you have a small or dark room, try a light colour to make the room feel more spacious. The same principle applies for a large room – dark colours will make it look smaller.

Texture:

Textured wallpapers have again become very popular. Some are plain and designed to be painted with emulsion, others are already tinted. They are useful for hanging on walls in poor condition as their texture often covers up imperfections. Naturally textured wall hangings like Hessian and cork tend to be expensive buy are anyway best used in moderation – such as on a feature wall. They make a particularly effective background for houseplants.

Pattern:

Patterned papers usually have a dominant colour with one or perhaps two sympathetic colours or tones included to make up the pattern. Pick out one colour that is already in the room – the carpet for instance – and match it to the colour in the wallpaper. To give an illusion of height is a low room, use vertical stripes. To give the illusion of length, use horizontal stripes. However, if the doors or walls are at all out of true, use a small dense pattern to disguise this.

Types of paper

Not all papers are suitable for all rooms or surfaces. Consider the following points before making your decision.

Uneven surfaces: Hang a lining paper first in horizontal strips (at right angles to the wallpaper). Lining paper comes in various weights but you may as well get the thicker 600 and 800 grades, which are easier to hang.

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Heat-reflective papers: These are designed to cut down heat loss through the walls – and hence save energy. They may also reduce condensation. Hang as conventional papers.

Painting: Hang a lining paper vertically before painting a wall. For a textured surface, there are any amount of woodchip or embossed papers which are designed to be painted.

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Pool Slide - Find the Right One
By Ben E. Anderson

There are literally hundreds of accessories for any swimming pool, from basketball hoops and floating chairs, to beach balls and snorkels. But without question the single most popular accessory for any pool is the slide. And why shouldn t they be? Since you yourself were a child, going down the slide has always been a source of fun for children everywhere. Making the fun ride down the slide at a swimming pool seems like a natural choice. However, what kind of slide should you look for, and how should it be used? These are important questions to consider when looking for the perfect slide for your pool.

The first thing you should know is that there are many different kinds of slides. Some are designed for in-ground pools, others for above-ground. Be sure you re buying the right kind of slide.

In-ground pools come in two general makes: mobile and stationary. Mobile slides are those that you assemble and can set-up in about fifteen to twenty minutes. You can set them anywhere around the pool, and they are easily movable. When you re done with the pool, you can just as easily disassemble the slide and put it away in your shed until the next time you want to use it. A stationary slide, on the other hand, is a slide that is permanently fixed to the ground, most likely bolted down. Each type has their advantages and disadvantages. For instance, while mobile slides can easily be moved around the pool area, they are more flimsy than bolted slides. On an especially windy day, your mobile slide may blow over while the stationary is almost guaranteed to stay standing. Stationary slides on the other hand cannot move, and can get in the way when you re doing yard cleaning.

Above-ground pools, on the other hand, are almost exclusively mobile due to the nature of an above-ground pool, and how they are often times taken down at the end of the summer.

There are also many different styles of slides to choose from. While a straight, downward slope is all good and fun, a few twists and turns can add an extra bit of excitement to the slide down. Some slides can have you doing up to three rotations before splashdown, and almost all pool slides are water slides.

Safety on these slides should be first and foremost in both the construction of your slide, and the use of your slide. Many slides nowadays include enclosed tubes and deep, curved bed ways to ensure that there are no accidents. Tell your kids not to goof around while either climbing the latter or going down the slide, and unless the slide is at the absolute deepest end of the pool don t allow your child to slide down head first. Sliding head first into the pool is always a risk, as the child could hit his head either off the pool floor or a wall, or could sustain other neck injuries from hitting the water awkwardly. Making sure everyone follows the safety guidelines is always a wise decision.

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