Category : Internal Finishes

This section of the site covers basic finishes to your project. This is one of the nation’s great passions and there are endless publications which cover the subject in great detail. What we aim to do here is provide information on the choice of available products and where to look.

Sanitaryware

This category covers the selection of bathroom “furniture”. We discuss considerations for the bathroom layout and some guidance on product selection.

Floor & Wall Tiling

This category deals with the vast choice between modern ceramic and porcelain tiles, to cut stone. We look at considerations when selecting a tile finish, the effect that the tile finishes can have on the wall structure, adhesive choices and grouting, sealing and mastic.

Kitchens

This category discusses how to source a kitchen from off the shelf high street kitchens to bespoke designed kitchens from specialist suppliers. We touch on choice of worktops from Corian to Wood Block to Granite.

Floor Finishes

This category covers flooring and discusses available coverings such as carpet, vinyl, laminate and traditional wood, and gives guidance on what to look for and allow in your choice.

Decoration

This category is a vast subject, but we offer here some basic advice on paper hanging, painting and modern styles.

Doors and Ironmongery

This category explains the use of doors as a fire barrier and gives an insight into the various types of door available from hollow core veneer doors right up to traditional solid core panelled hardwood. We then take a brief look at ironmongery.

Architectural Metalwork

This category looks at the use of architectural metalwork such as balustrade, balconies, gates and mezzanine floors.