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Wainscoting, guide on product installation

What is Wainscoting?

WainscotingWainscoting wooden paneling installations are not an easy task. But with the right planning and proper tools it can be done by almost anyone. There are many tools needed, and some carpentry skill too. I will get more into that in a little bit. First what is Wainscoting? Traditionally, wainscoting is a wood material that is attached to the bottom portion of a wall throughout a room, although, now one may find it any verity of materials from natural to synthetic. Wainscoting will add the decorative and protective quality you’re looking for when you finally decide it’s time to remodel your home or redecorate.

Coping Crown Molding


Coping Crown Molding “Tips form The Trade”


Coping Crown Molding - Crown Molding Installers of  South Florida

The hardest part of installing crown molding is cutting the corners. You can’t do it like any other trim pieces because the molding sits at an angle between the wall and the ceiling. Some say that coping crown molding is the easiest way to cut crown molding corners. I think that a mitered joint gives you the flexibility to adjust your cut. But coping crown molding is good for a crown molding installer that is beginning and has little experience. Any gap in a coped cut can be easily concealed with a little bit of caulk. A coping saw will be needed for this type of crown molding installation.

Crown Molding Installation Tips

Crown Molding Installation In South Florida One of the best ways to add sophistication and elegance to any room is to use crown molding. Crown Molding Installation is a very difficult project.  Many home owners shy away from doing it on their own and hire a Crown Molding Installer. However, with proper research and the right tools, you can install crown molding in your home. One of the basic things that you need to remember while selecting decorative crown molding, is that it should match your homes design. The wrong choice in decorative trim molding can take away from the beauty of the room. Also be sure to measure the dimensions of the room thoroughly where you are installing the molding.

Cabinet Hardware

Kitchen Cabinet, Door and Nook Knobs

Once you’ve decided on pulls versus hardware knobs, the next decision is the type of metal and it’s finish.

The cabinet hardware is easy to combine with their colors and styles like the pulls and the knobs. You can already see an enormous variety of designs you have to pick from a shop. Once you’ve decided on pulls versus hardware knobs, the next decision is the type of metal and it’s finish. This is an important decision when it comes to your budget as basic chrome hardware starts around $1.00 per piece while nickel and bronze will cost more with prices starting around $5.00 per piece. What seems like a simple decision can cost several hundred dollars given the number of pieces you have to buy for a kitchen or bathroom. At Alliance Woodworking, we can choose from a vast majority that we offer in house so you do not have to outsource, it’s all in the same place.

Walk-in Closets, Why are they so great?

walk in closet

Walk-In Closets: Benefits, Costs and Ideas

Large Walk in closets are high priority items for many renters and home buyer because they provide some important benefits at a low cost. Depending on the size of the closet, walk in provide substantially more storage room than a standard, hangar-depth closet and, more importantly, allow residents more space to organize clothes, shoes and accessories. Additionally, cedar lined closets repel cloth eating insects. Cedar planks are easy to install yourself or can be part of your closet redesign implemented by your carpenter. Consider asking your carpenter to add organizing shelves and racks to your hall closet or kitchen pantry. Foyer closets or entry way closets are anther great way to utilize space into a storage area. Foyer walk in closets are great for organizing sports equipment, gloves, mittens, boots, bike helmets, and more.

Here are a few inexpensive ideas to maximize the benefits of a large closet:

Closet organizer units are available in inexpensive, do- These units are made of plastic coated wire or veneered particle board. If the budget allows, skilled carpenters can build custom cherry, cedar, oak, or pine closet organizing systems. Before you go shopping, take an inventory of the items you store in your closet. Make a note of how many shoes and boots you have. Do you have mostly short, hanging items like shirts, blouses and jackets or do you have longer items like pants, jeans and dresses? How many folded things, like sweaters, jeans and sweatshirts would you like to organize? Do you want to store smaller items like scarves, accessories, underwear and socks? Once you inventory your items, you will be able to meet with your carpenter and come up with a closet design plan to meet your needs. Using a piece of grid lined paper, draw a layout of your closet to scale.

Include the actual measurements of your closet including height.

Consider installing a hangar unit that includes a shelf above for storage. If your closet is on the small side, use this area to store off-season items in clear plastic tubs. The clear plastic will allow you to see what is inside. Be sure to store like-items together, such as shorts in one tub, shirts in another and sandals in yet another one. Shelving units have adjustable shelves that are perfect for folded items like sweaters. Colorful open top bins can be used to store underwear, socks and accessories. Organize the bins from top to bottom in the same way you wear the items. For example, hats and scarves on the top shelf, sweaters and body garments in the middle, underwear and socks on the bottom row. Shoes and boots can be stored vertically in hangars with pockets or on low horizontal shelves.

With careful planning and the help of a skilled carpenter, walk-in closets offer many storage benefits and can be customized to your particular needs.

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257 E Palmetto Pk Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone / Fax: (561) 367-3652
bruno@alliancewoodworking.com

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