Метка: interior
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How to remove old paint from a battery
A peeling cast-iron battery will ruin the interior of any room — even if it has been redecorated. After re-painting, there is a risk of only exacerbating the problem, since fresh enamel will emphasize the relief of the battery. The only option is to remove the old paint from the battery, prime it and re-paint…
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Which hood is better to choose — inclined or domed
The hood is a reliable, simple, functional device that plays an equally important role in the kitchen as well-chosen furniture or working tools. After all, it is it that allows you to eliminate all unpleasant odors and impurities that can settle on furniture, walls and ceilings. Which of the hood options is more efficient and…
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Compare gypsum and cement plaster
We decided to ask the experts if there is a fundamental difference between gypsum and cement plaster, and whether they can be combined. The opinions of the builders turned out to be contradictory, but we were able to draw some conclusions for ourselves. In both cases, we are talking about solutions used to level walls…
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Compare flock and velor | What is best for sofa upholstery
When creating a unique home interior, upholstered furniture plays a significant role. A luxurious, eye-catching sofa can be a subtle finishing touch to a room’s design. And for this, its upholstery must be well chosen. Among the most commonly used materials for sofa upholstery are flock and velor. But which one is better? Our experts…
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How to wash a gel pen from various surfaces
Gorgeous roses on the wallpaper as a birthday present for mom! Why not? Great idea. How to solve an unusual problem without offending the little donor? Glue a frame around the picture and get a picture for memory. But what if the strokes of a gel pen spoil the look of a white shirt, a…
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How to remove glue from tinting
There are many reasons for removing tint from car windows. Everyone has their own, and the consequences of withdrawal are the same. This is a fresh or dried glue with the remnants of a tinted coating. Let’s get straight to the point. At the same time, we will consider the accompanying points: what mistakes and…
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Which TV screen is better — curved or flat?
Starting around 2014-2015, more and more video equipment manufacturers are releasing curved TVs. And this is not just a way to slightly increase the price of equipment. Curved screens — slightly concave, as opposed to convex «Cinescopes» — provide a whole new visual experience. We will figure out whether it is worth overpaying for cinematography…
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Which option is better for wall decoration — wallpaper or painting
This question is perhaps most often heard in the implementation of repairs in residential premises. Each of the materials has its own characteristics and, of course, disadvantages. And, without having your own experience with such a finish, it is difficult to make a choice in favor of one of them. What, after all, is better…
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Compare dry screed and self-leveling floor
Dry screed and self-leveling floor are two similar technologies. The peculiarity of the first is that it is actually a dry version of the second. Under what conditions is a screed more optimal, and for what situations is a self-leveling floor suitable? To answer this question, it is necessary to have an understanding of the…
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Compare polystyrene and mineral wool
Builders often argue about which insulation is better to choose for certain conditions. Some say — polystyrene, others insist on the good old mineral wool. In general, both options are great for home insulation, since they have almost identical thermal conductivity coefficients. But other than that, they are radically different. Our experts understood the question:…