Archived posts...
Hester
May 30, 2009 12:05 pm
Concrete screed floors in bedrooms
Hi there,
I have carpets in my bedrooms and would like to replace them with “cement/screet/epoxy” floors. I can not find out what you call it, but the floors with that smooth cement finished look…
Could you please advise if this is something that I can do myself? Or if not, can you reccomend where I can find someone to do it for me?
And then, what do you call the wall paint that give that rough cement textured look? Thank You for your advice!!!!
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Hi Hester,
Concrete screed floors are where a layer of concrete is applied over the existing floor, levelled to a smooth finish, and to this can be added compounds to add colour. Finally, the floor is then polished for a satin smooth finish. You will need to find a company that specialises in concrete screed flooring and polishing.
An epoxy floor is a 2-part flooring kit that can be applied over a stable, smooth existing floor. Rust-Oleum provide a DIY Epoxy Floor Kit (www.tilecare.co.za) and Tile & Floor Care themselves offer a service where they do it for you.
As concerns textured paint, there are several options that you could consider:
For more information you can visit: http://www.coprox.com, http://www.cemcrete.co.za, and http://www.prominentpaints.co.za offers Ripple and Texture Crete.
Janice
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Carol
May 28, 2009 6:28 am
Sealing bricks around swimming pool
Hi Janice
Please can you give me advice. I painted the bricks around my pool with Supa Seal and now it is all peeling off - after 6 months. Is there another product that I could you to give it a shiny look andthat wont peel.
Thanks
Carol
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Hi Carol,
Haven’t heard of Supa Seal but there are a few articles on the website that say the same thing. It looks good for a few months and then wears off. This sound more like a non-absorbent sealer that sits on top of the tile rather than being absorbed into the tile, which is what you actually need. Tile and Floor Care (TFC) products (www.tilecare.co.za) have some excellent products that I have used myself with very good results. You will need to use a high pressure washer to remove the old finish before reapplying the TFC product. You can buy TFC products at almost any Mica or hardware store.
Janice
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Martie
May 26, 2009 5:03 pm
Wrought iron furniture
Hi Janice,
I’ve checked out the website and I am so excited. Will you have any courses for making wrought iron or steel furniture in the near future? Or do you know where I can learn to do this?
Thanks
Martie
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Hi Martie,
This is a course that I want to be able to offer, and I am in the process of trying to find a company willing to sponsor the equipment. Once this has been finalised we’re ready to go. I don’t know of anyone else so please keep an eye on the http://www.DIY-Divas.co.za website.
Janice
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Lara Evans
May 25, 2009 11:14 am
Floating shelves
Hi Janice
I know this is probably a stupid question, but in most of your magazines you usually display shelves that have no support underneath them. I think they’re stunning shelves – but how do they stay in the wall securely? I would like to put them up in my house as I really don’t like the big support beams that usually come with shelves.
I’m also about to attempt to make a bathroom cabinet to fit around my bathroom basin. Do you have any suggestions? I was thinking about buying a cabinet with a basin to sit on top of it – but how hard is it to take out an existing basin and reconnect a new one?
Thanks
Lara Evans
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Hi Lara,
We never receive stupid questions - only unusual queries!!
If you see shelves that are magically supported chances are they are floating shelves. These are very easy to make and do look stunning on the wall. If you look in the Sept 2008 issue 2 of http://www.Home-Dzine-Online I show you exactly how to make your own floating shelves.
It isn’t difficult to remove an old basin and refit a new one on top of a vanity cabinet- but some experience with power tools (jigsaw) and plumbing is required. You will need to turn off the water at the main stopcock, remove the sink and fittings, and then reinstall on top of the vanity. I know it sounds too easy, but if you give it a bit of thought and carefully planning, it actually is easy!
Janice
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Andra-Lee:
May 25, 2009 11:08 am
How to repair damaged walls
Hi Janice
I am moving out of my flat and last night we took down some photo frames that were on the wall. I had attached them with super strength tape and we needed to use wire to get them off the wall.
Unfortunately, as careful as we were, I now have a few chunks missing from my wall. The holes go all the way to the plaster. I read that I can use Alcolin Light Fill and then paint over it. However, my walls are textured, is there any way I can re-create the look so that it’s not too noticeable?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Many thanks,
Andra-Lee
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Hi Andra-Lee,
Once you have applied the Alcolin Lite Fill to the wall, use a sponge or something similar to achieve the affect that you want. I know I have done this project before, either on the website or in the Home-Dzine Online magazine- just can remember where it is! You can also wet the surface of the Lite Fill a bit to play around with the texture until it is right.
Janice
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Leigh-Anne
May 20, 2009 12:06 PM
Glass or crystal drops
Hi Janice,
I am trying to find out where in SA I can buy the glass/crystal drops and garlands used for chandeliers. Im getting married next year and would love to have chandeliers in the marquee, but they are far too expensive for me!
So I thought I would clean up some dusty secondhand frames and add the sparkles myself.
Do you know of any places or south african online stores that would be of help to me?
Thanks!
Leigh-Anne
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Hi Leigh-Anne
There are quite a few bead shops around that have beautiful tear drops beads, etc., that you can use. I have made a couple of chandeliers with absolutely stunning plastic, cut glass and crystal decorations. You don’t mention where you are located by I know quite a few bead shops in Gauteng. Trying searching for bead suppliers online.
Janice
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Bryony
May 18, 2009 10:18 am
Bosch cordless power tools
Hi Janice,
I have a 5 in 1 Pentagon Power Tool (cordless). I am not happy with it because the battery always seems to be flat and even when its not it doesn’t seem to have as much power as the electric power tools. It also says that I have to drain the battery after I have used it. How do you do this? Then I have to power up again for 16 hours before I use it again - a pain.
I am looking to buy another one - obviously I would like a cordless one but not if I am sacrificing on power. I know that you recommend Bosch. Should I get a cordless or electric? Should I get a multifunctioning one.
Thanks
Bryony
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Hi Bryony,
I must admit that I haven’t heard of Pentagon! We use the Bosch PSR 12 & 18 Cordless Drill/Drivers for all our projects. Bosch cordless tools use Lithium Ion batteries, which is what makes them much better than any other make. Lithium Ion batteries do not have a memory - as do other makes - and you can charge them for short or long periods without affecting the battery.
To drain (discharge) the battery you need to use it until it is completely flat (dead) and then recharge for the full recommended time - not something you need to do with Bosch tools.
If you want to drill into walls - cement/concrete - you won’t be able to use the Bosch PSR, but will need a corded Bosch Hammer Drill - these retail around R350 and I normally suggest that you get a drill/driver and a hammer drill, as the hammer drill is heavy, whilst the PSR is very light.
Janice
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Nikki Malan
May 17, 2009 8:54 pm
How to recover lampshades
Hi Janice
Can you please advise how to re-cover a lampshade.
If you can give step by step instructions and what products to use this would be really great. I would like to do material and add crystal beads etc.
Thanks
Nikki
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Hi Nikki,
You definitely need to visit the http://www.Home-Dzine.co.za website! There are quite a few articles on recovering and decorating lampshades. Look in the Craft and Decor sections, as well as the Archives for each section.
Enjoy!
Janice
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Jay
May 17, 2009 8:30 am
Silicone sealer around windows
Dear Janice
Please can you advise on following.
Can I use a clear silicone on the inside of a 8 pane meranti window to seal against draughts ?
Thank you
Jay
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Hi Jay,
Yes, you can use clear silicone sealer around the inside edges of the frame. This is a good idea that you have come up with, especially as the wooden trim that holds the pane in position normally comes loose and the glass rattles, or the putty cracks and breaks off.
Janice
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Chantal
May 14, 2009 12:04 pm
Filling cracks in walls
Hi Janice
Once again great site. Could you please tell me how should I go about fixing the cracks in my lounge wall. The cracks are not deep but thay are about 50cm long.
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Hi Chantal,
Apologies. It seemed that I missed answering your query. Before I suggest how to go about fixing the crack - is this a structural crack or just a hairline crack? If the former you will need to get it checked out.
Janice
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Vuyo
May 14, 2009 7:19 am
Installing downlights
Hi Janice
I need help with my ceiling. I live in a fairly old complex and the ceilings appear to be made of precast concrete - you can see grooves every metre or so.
Is there any way to get this smooth and seamless? also, can I install downlights into this? how much clearance would there need to be?
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Hi Vuyo,
A project of this nature would depend on whether or not you own your unit. If you do, improving the ceiling can be done. There are two options that you could consider:
1. Have a plasterer redo the entire ceiling so that the joins between the concrete ceiling slabs are entirely covered up. This method would not reduce the height of the ceiling.
2. The second method would involve the installation of a floating or false ceiling. A ceiling would be installed directly below the existing ceiling. This option would also allow for the fitting of downlights, as the space between the floating and existing ceiling can be designed in such as way as to allow for fitting of lights. However, depending upon the space required for the downlights, this option would lower the ceiling slightly.
Janice
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Donna
May 13, 2009 11:41 am
Design for a 13-year old's bedroom
Please let me know where I can get a girls bed or someone to help me design my 13 year old’s bedroom.
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Hi Donna,
It would all depend upon where you are located. We can design and manufacture beds for little girls. Some of our designs include flower beds, princess beds, etc. We can also offer you some advice on decorating the room and where to source accessories. Please email me on home-dzine@iburst.co.za for more information.
Janice
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Lister
May 13, 2009 10:44 am
DIY for guys
Hi Janice
Do your courses only cater for ladies? What about us guys? Or do you perphaps know anyone else who offers this for guys.
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Hi Lister,
Of course we have guys attending our courses! We have husbands, boyfriends, friends and DIY Guys who regularly attend - you are more than welcome to join in the fun!
Visit http://www.diy-divas.co.za for details.
Janice
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Nothi
May 11, 2009 10:01 am
Portable home and office
Hi Janice,
I hope u can assist me, my boss is looking for a cabin made out of hard boards if available, i just don’t know the name of the board used. I have been trying to get it but with no luck as yet all i seem to find are wooden wendy houses made out of Pine. He does not like them. so please help me find something stronger.
He is looking for something like the ones that are placed at schools for extra classrooms.
Thanks,
Nothile
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Hi Nothile,
I think that you are possibly looking for something similar to: http://www.mobilehomesa.co.za who manufacture and supply mobile offices and the like.
Janice
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Anna
May 9, 2009 4:39 pm
Bosch drill/driver
Hi Janice,
I’ve just been to your brilliant course this morning, and I want to go shopping. Would you recommend an impact drill that can also Drill/Driver? Which Hammer Drill would you recommend?
Thanks.
Anna
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Hi Anna,
At least you can now go DIY shopping with confidence! I am so glad that you enjoyed the course.
As you know I only work with Bosch tools (for good reason) and can definitely recommend the Bosch PSR12 Drill/Driver. This is the one that I personally prefer as it is light and has more than enough power for everything we do.
The Bosch PSB 500 RE or PSB 700 RE are fantastic drills. Both are extremely easy to handle and are supplied with an extra grip for easy holding in difficult situations, and are powerful enough to drill into almost anything.
This morning I was talking about the new fischer compound that can be used in place of wall plugs - it is called fischer Fill & Fix. I have just been researching the product and will definitely be recommending as a “must buy” for the Divas!
Hope to see you again soon!
Janice
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Bryony
May 7, 2009 9:59 am
Woodoc wood reviver to restore wood
Hi Janice,
I heard you on 702 a few weeks ago and was so impressed. I am now on your website all the time. I heard you talking about using wood restorer to to treat wood. I use wood sealer - is this the same thing? If not which should I use and why.
So appreciate your help.
Bryony
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Hi Bryony,
Woodoc Wood Restorer is for where varnish was previously used and the wood underneath has gone black. This product restores the wood. I always recommend that wood sealer be used on almost all timber, especially on exterior surfaces. It’s not only eco-friendly, it’s much easier to maintain and keep wood looking beautiful.
Keep on reading the magazine!
Janice
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Margaret Middleton
April 28, 2009 1:18 pm
Musty smell in cupboards
Hi, Janice,
About 2 years ago I had a damp wall fixed in my kitchen. The dampproofing was successful but the corner cupboard still has a musty smell. Is there anything I could use to get rid of that smell. Being a corner cupboard with a party susan type of moving shelf it is hard to gain access. Thank you so much for all the good advice.
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Hi Margaret,
I am sure that you have already tried washing the cupboard with a solution of bleach and water. It could be that some of the damp has been absorbed into the wood itself and you are going to find it difficult to get rid of the smell without actually replacing the cabinet. Try putting a glass jar in the back filled with vinegar to see if this helps. Home remedy that does sometimes actually work!
Janice
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Urania
April 25, 2009 10:56 am
Painting wood
Hi Janice, just heard you on the radio, didn’t get a chance to ask you my questions, your vast knowledge is very helpful and much appreciated.
1. Got paint bubbles on a wooden surface which faces the sun, this wooden panel is part of the patio cover, so how do I remove them and also how do I avoid them when I repaint the surface in the future.
2. Our pool is fiberglass and fitted with a salt chlorinator, have black spots on the steps something that we never had before, how de we remove them? Used a product black algae I think it was but hasn’t worked, any ideas?
3. I need to repaint our window frames as they have become dry and dusty, also from all the rains the bottom part on a few frames is rotting and need to replace, it looks like this long and narrow wood panel holds the glass in place, so I heard you talk about woodoc, is there a step by step instruction on your website that I can follow to replace a few panels and repaint all window frames?
Your advice will be much appreciated.
Regards, Urania
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Hi Urania,
Hopefully I can answer all your questions…
1. Remove the paint from the wood and let the wood completely dry out for a couple of days. The bubbles in the paint are probably caused by moisture gaining access to the wood and when the wood swells it lifts the paint from the surface. Paint and wood don’t really go together on outdoor surfaces, at least not for long periods of time. Use an oil based primer on the wood and paint with oil based/enamel paint for a finish that will last longer, or alternatively, stain the wood and seal with Woodoc (www.woodoc.com).
2. The stains in your fibreglass pool could be what is left of the black algae, which can sometimes leave a mark behind. I would normally recommend a shock treatment in the pool to try and remove the stains, but this is obviously not an option in a salt-chlorinated pool. You may have to empty the pool to the marked area and apply a paint suitable for use in the pool, or try bleaching manually with Thick Jik to see if you can remove.
3. I have removed all the wooden strips from the panes and replaced with putty. Over time these strips rot anyway and you are left with rattling windows and draughty rooms. Where the wood is rotting or black you can use Woodoc Wood Reviver. I have an article coming out in the May issue of http://www.Home-Dzine-Online.co.za that explains how to use Woodoc Wood Reviver on a garage door, that would apply to any timber product. Seal with Woodoc 50 or Woodoc 55. If you use Woodoc 50 you can add a stain concentrate to tint the sealer to a wide range of colours. Do follow the instructions on the tin as it’s essential to apply one liberal coat - wipe down with Woodoc SteelWool - before applying the next coat, and many people tend to leave out this step and end up with window frames with too much sealer on, or it remains sticky.
Janice
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Felicia
April 24, 2009 3:05 pm
Cleaning a colourbond roof
Hi
I have just finished project managing my own house being built…. however when the painters were painting the exterior walls they spilt paint on my colourbond ( like chromodek) corrugated roof… How do I go about cleaning this off without damaging the roof?
Your help would be greatly appreciated. Someone suggested Mineral Turps but I fear that may ruin the roof?
Thanks
Felicia
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Hi Felicia,
The information that I have obtained from http://www.bluescopesteel.com warns that you should never used solvent-based products on your roof - including turps. The only cleaning method they recommend is to wash regularly with mild detergent and water. I would rather suggest you try using hot water to loosen the paint and then remove as much as possible with a sponge to avoid damaging the roof.
Janice
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Chereé
April 23, 2009 10:49 am
Can I respray my fridge
Hi, Janice
Just wanted to find out is there a spray that you can use to respray your fridge or microwave to a metalic colour and that really works on those surfaces. I have heard people talking about it but dont know where to get it and what the name brand is coz i would like to change the way my white appliances looks like at the moment.
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Hi Chereé,
Rust-Oleum have an extensive range of products that you could use to respray appliances. You will find details on the TFC website: http://www.tilecare.co.za. Contact them directly regarding stock and your closest retail outlet.
Janice
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Mthethi
April 23, 2009 9:46 am
Renovating a swimming pool
Hi
Just need some advice on a pool renovation project that I want to do. My pool is currently a marbelite finish and I want to apply fiberglass. Do you know how it is done?
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Hi Mthethi,
I did my own pool two years ago with help from the guys at http://www.line-a-pool.com. They provide all the products that you need to do-it-yourself, and are always on hand if you need advice. See the project: http://www.home-dzine.co.za/garden/garden-poolrevamp.htm
Janice
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Di Franks
April 21, 2009 7:26 pm
Gaps between ceiling and walls
Hi Janice
I am hoping you can help me with a problem we have lived with for 18 years. Some of the walls in our house are facebrick and there are gaps between the ceiling cornice and the facebrick. I am always fighting the dust that falls through these gaps.Is there any product that’s quick and easy to apply to fill the gaps between the cornice and the wall? Thanks.
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Hi Di,
I would normally suggest a silicone sealer for this type of project, such as fischer BAU Building Silicone (www.fischerfixings.co.za). This type of product is flexible and will not cracks later on, plus it will be the easiest to use as the nozzle will allow you to fill into the gaps and not just over the top. Use an applicator gun (cost around R30 at your local hardware store).
Janice
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Sherri
April 19, 2009 2:00 pm
Restoring antique furniture
Hi Janice
It is wonderful to know that there are people like you out there who we can turn to for help!
My mum is moving to America and I have inherited a lot of beautiful antique furniture. The problem is that it is not in such great condition. I was hoping that you could recommend one or two good antique restorers in the Johannesburg area. I also need the name of someone who could restore two leather Chesterfields (about 25 years old and in need of alot of TLC) and reupholster chairs.
As you can imagine, this furniture has a lot of sentimental value for me and I am nervous about it being damaged by someone who doesn’t know what they are doing.
You help and advice would be very much appreciated!!
Many thanks
Sherri
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Hi Sherri,
There are quite a few companies that offer ‘Furniture Restoration’. Before you settle on any particular company, ask to see some of their previous projects - or references for work done - so that you know your antique furniture is in good hands. There are a couple of companies in Joburg that you can contact: http://www.decorworld.co.za/crismaree.htm - http://www.g2furniture.co.za.
Good luck!
Janice
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Suburban Princess
April 15, 2009 2:37 pm
How can I dress up ugly windows
Janice - thanks so much! Have taken your advice and re-worked the fireplace into an angular square finish and am positioning the chairs as you mentioned. This way we can have the “best of both worlds”!
My next question is how to cover those old, ugly windows in the main bedroom? They are positioned in the middle of the wall and therefore don’t allow for a curtain as that would cut the room in half and blinds mights just highlight them further?
I had an idea of hanging full length curtains (floor to ceiling) that would cover the side walls and then to have white blinds which may hide them but still allow for light and privacy?
Thanks again for an ABSOLUTELY fabulous site!
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Hi Suburban Princess,
The easiest and most effective way to create the illusion of a larger window is to install a longer rail and hang floor-to-ceiling curtains down either side of the window against the wall. Now you can mount privacy blinds to fit the window. Try not to use a very dark fabric for the curtains as this will tend to draw too much attention to the window, keep colours light and fabric fairly lightweight.
Janice
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Chantel
April 15, 2009 1:47 pm
Want to make tug-along-toybox
Hi there Janice,
I want to make the Tug-Along-Toybox you have on your website.
But I want it much longer, about 1m. Can I still use the same size sides (they will actually be great)? And I want to make a hinged lid.
Can you please help me with the sizes, because I have them cut at Timbercity.
Thanks a million,
Regards,
chantel
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Hi Chantel,
Increase the length of the sides to 500 x 1000mm. For the lid you will need a piece of supawood cut to 524 x 1024. The lid will sit flush on the top of the box and can easily be mounted with hinges.
Janice
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Suburban Princess
April 3, 2009 2:46 pm
Need to arrange layout of my open-plan lounge
Hi Janice,
You seem to have arrived like an angel out of heaven I have been desperately searching for some interior design ideas and literally stumbled across your fantastic site (which, needless to say, has been bookmarked, RSS’s, subscribed to and added to my favourites!)
Janice I have a few questions, but will ask one at a time for fear of boring you…
We are busy renovating. It’s almost done, BUT we’ve now realised that we haven’t been that smart in planning our open-plan lounge / dining room. In the lounge we have a window and door onto a patio at the back of the house, with a fireplace on one wall and a blank facing wall…(can you picture it?)
Now the problem is how to layout the lounge furniture that will service both the fireplace on one side and the TV on the opposite side?
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Hi Suburban Princess,
It’s a bit hard to visualise. You are welcome to send me photos on home-dzine@iburst.co.za for me to have a look at. But going by what you have mentioned above there are two walls on opposite sides of the room. My solution would be to alternate your room scheme according to the season, but essentially to have your lounge suite arranged so horizontally between these to walls - facing and back to the window and door. Alternatively, if you spend most of the time watching TV, then you can have the fireplace in the background and make the TV wall the feature wall by decorating in a bold colour, pattern, wallpaper or by hanging large mirror or artwork that catches the eye.
Janice
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Chereé
March 25, 2009 10:34 am
How to decorate open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen
Hi Janice, My husband and I are buying a house and it needs some work on it but we prepared for that. My question is that the lounge, dinning room and kitchen are going to be open plan and I’m looking for ideas how to decorate it. The thing is, my kitchen colour is Lime (and I dont want to change that). What can I combine with the lime to get the lounge and dinning room area to work nicely together with the kitchen(with colour, furniture most of all everything) and not look disorganise when I put them all together.
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Hi Chereé,
Yummy - I would just love a lime kitchen! Your choice of colours will depend entirely upon whether you want subdued and neutral, are adjacent colours (such as lime and yellow), or in your face with bold, colourful and complementary such as lime and orange. If you want to tone down the lime and not take it into the other rooms, you can still add small accents here and there to tie the colour together as an open plan scheme. Alternatively, if you want other colours in the dining room and lounge, take just a small amount of those colours into the kitchen for a cohesive look. As an example: Perhaps you want to do the lounge and dining room in shades of cream and brown - add orange as an accent colour - add small splashes of orange to the kitchen. Or take the lime green and add it to your decorating scheme for the lounge and dining room.
Janice
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Cindy
March 24, 2009 2:14 pm
Recycle old towels
Good day
In your issue where you show how to make a bathroom rug out of you old towels, I just want to know where can I buy plastic/rubber mesh - I have looked everywhere, please!!!
thanks
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Hi Cindy,
You should be able to buy plastic mesh from craft and hobby shops. This type of mesh is used for making your own rugs, etc. You could try larger stores such as Herbert Evans (www.herbertevans.co.za), Showbiz and Brasch (www.brasch.co.za).
Janice
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Beve
March 23, 2009 2:59 pm
Make own mosaic tiles
What a brilliant idea! And about time too.
I need to make a paving tile - specifically the same as the ones I already have in my garden.
I thought I could make a mould of the existing tile, place the mosaic in upside down in the mould, pour the concrete and then when it is done, I would have the paver with the mosaic embedded. My gut tells me that to mosaic the tile, then grout etc - it just is not going to bond well for outdoor use.
Hardware store gentlemen have told me to make the mould out of fibreglass, that it can’t be done oops :)) but after extensive googling, I see that the moulds are all rubber.
How do I make a good rubber mould? I will only need to use it about 12 times.
The reason behind all this - my new dog has dug up my small patch of grass. I want to make the circular ‘herb-like’ paving pattern in the centre. Instead of herbs etc I will plant the ground cover mint, and have colourful bits of mosaic in the tiles so dog can still run about etc and there will be a bit of colour. I have no problem with mosaic.
Can you help with how to make the rubber mould and to cast/pour the concrete etc?
Many thanks and power to you.
Beve
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Hi Beve,
You can use almost anything as a form to make your paving stones. I have previously used the bottom trays of flower pots - the plastic type - to make log shaped paving stones for the garden. Line the trays with clingwrap to prevent the cement from sticking to the tray. Start by working backwards - put the mosaic in first (faced down), add the cement mix, and then leave to dry. You don’t need to grout as the cement will fill in between the mosaic and the mosaic bits will be firmly bedded in the cement. What is nice about doing it this way is that you can make all different sizes for added interest. Leave to dry for a minimum of 3-4 days and then gently tap the mould to release the cement and voila - you have a mosaic stepping stone.
Janice
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Es
March 20, 2009 5:30 pm
Black and white tiles in bathroom
Hi Janice,
Thanks for your generous advice. We have bought a fixer upper and I cannot find everything I’m looking for.
1. I wanted a old-look and cannot find black and white tiles for the bathroom.
2. How do we colour cement floors for patio and bathroom, as I cannot find the DIY option on your website.
3. We also thought of making the mould on the walls around the taps in the garden. Do you have to buy the mould or can it be done with cement only.
Thanks so much
ES
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Hi Es,
I have also previously tried to find black and white tiles, without success. However, if you get a matt white, or very low gloss, tile, you could use Rust-Oleum (www.Rust-Oleum.com) spray paint to paint some of the tiles black. Why not buy a couple of tiles and try this out, but you will only be able to use Rust-Oleum, as most other spray paints will only run, scratch easily or flake off. You can buy Rust-Oleum American Accents or Painter’s Touch (high gloss) at Mica, Jack’s Paint, King’s Hardware or Home Depot. If you battle to find any Rust-Oleum product get in touch with Jennifer (sales@tfc.co.za or marketing@tfc.co.za) at TFC (www.tilecare.co.za), who are the local agents.
Rust-Oleum have also launched a range of cement colours. I haven’t yet tried these but I am sure they will be good. I have yet to use a Rust-Oleum product that isn’t great. Again, visit their website for more info and use the contact details above if you battle to find what you are looking for. TFC - Tile & Floor Care - also have their own range of cement colours.
As regards the moulds, you will have to explain a bit more as I can’t quite understand what you mean.
Janice
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Es
March 20, 2009 5:25 pm
What paint can I use on bathroom tiles
Hi Janice,
Could you advice me on the use of paint only on bathroom and shower walls. I’m not too keen on tiling and wondered if one could rather seal the painted walls to make it last in a shower/bathroom.
Thanks
Es
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Hi Es,
You can easily use paint on the bathroom walls, but not in the shower. Most of today’s paints are acrylic-based, which means that you can use them in areas such as the bathroom and kitchen. You can also now purchased water-based paints - such as Prominent Ultragloss - that have the same properties as enamel paints. However, because the shower is constantly wet, these paints will simply peel off the walls.
Janice
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