SPACES Sept issue 2017

More documents

Recommendations

Info

YOUR HOUSE’S FLOORING IS THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR DESIGN AND THE FIRST THING PEOPLE SEE WHEN THEY WALK IN. IT ALSO GETS THE MOST TOLLS OUT OF YOUR EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES AND THUS REFLECTS FIRST OF ALL THE WEAR AND TEAR. SO IT’S ESSENTIAL TO INVEST IN QUALITY FLOORING THAT ALSO ADDS ON TO STYLE AND CLASS OF YOUR HOME. AT RIGHT MOVES- SMART CHOICE, WE TAKE CARE OF ALL THE MUMBLE JUMBLE RESEARCH TO HELP YOU MAKE A SMART CHOICE. RIGHT MOVES SMART CHOICE FOR Flooring EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE THE LAST THINGS TO BE INSTALLED, THERE SHOULD BE SELECTION AREA FOR ANY REMODELING OR NEW CONSTRUCTION PLANNING. REPLACING FLOORING CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE. THE REST OF THE DESIGN SHOULD GO WITH YOUR FLOORING AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. HARDWOOD FLOORS Hardwood floors come as parquets, wooden planks, or prefinished boards. They could be installed by nailing or stapled down. While they look and feel the classy, and are extremely durable and warm, they are expensive and require high maintenance. Another reason why people are moving on to other options is because of the fear of termite attacks. Nonetheless, FEW COMMON TYPES AND CHOICES they have a great resale value and have been a very popular choice in staircases in the past as well for the fancy touch. LAMINATE FLOORING They are composed of wood based materials and come in all shades of wood. Made of High Density Fibreboard, they come in thickness of 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. It’s important to understand that higher density boards make the best choices. Their surface is usually printed with different shades of wood and can be chosen as per preference. While the Chinese brand of these kinds of flooring cost from NRs. 80 to NRs. 150 per sq ft, the Swiss brands will cost you anywhere between NRs. 120 to NRs. 170 per sq ft. They can last anywhere from 5-15 years on average. Engineered floorings are basically Laminated Flooring where the wooden texture doesn’t reflect from print but rather a layer of wood on top. They cost around NRs. 600 per sq ft. 72 / SPACES SEPTEMBER 2017
VINYL PLANKS They are PVC planks that are much thicker and are found in width of 6 to 8 inches and length of 3 ft. While they are waterproof, their installation is glue based and thus shouldn’t be used for places that use water - like the kitchen or the bathroom. They can be 2-3 mms in height and cost about NRs. 130 to NRs. 150 per sq ft. You can also choose from the various wooden textures they come in for style. They last you around 10 years on average. LUXURY VINYL TILES These are PVC planks that are installed with a lock in system and are thicker than Vinyl planks (4.2 to 4.5mms). Their installation system makes them easy to install, suitable for places that use water, and easy to dismantle and reuse at another place. They also come in all wooden textures to choose from. They cost around NRs. 250 per sq ft and can last up to 10 years. MARBLES Marbles are usually preferred for their waterproof nature, easy to clean and elegant look. It’s however easy to scratch, reacts with acidic substances in your food or cleaner, and can chip off creating possibility of need for replacement. Still, they’re a popular choice not just for bathrooms and kitchen but also hallways and even living and bedrooms. They’re available in different styles and textures giving you different decorative schemes. Especially because it’s natural produce, your marble floor will stand out from others easily. Light color marbles also reflect light, making the space brighter. They can be Indian or Italian and cost around NRs. 120-200 per sq ft. and will last you anywhere from 10 to 30 years. TILES Tiles available in the market are usually Vinyl, Ceramic, or Vitrified. Hospitals use Vinyl tiles for a more serious purpose of maintenance as they don’t have edge depressions that are difficult to clean and might carry germs. They are also the quieter of the tiles. Ceramic tiles are made of clay and have a glazed material on the surface making it waterproof. They are fairly easy to wipe and clean and thus a popular choice for bathrooms. Most tiles come in various designs and patterns to choose from and a glossy finish. They come in various sizes and shapes and cost around NRs. 100-NRs. 200 per sq ft. Without Physical damage, they’ll easy last from 10 to 25 years. Vitrified tiles are made with a process that keep them colored throughout their body making it an increasingly preferred choice. This means even if your tiles chip off, they look the same color as the tile rather than clay. They are scratch and stain resistant and easier to maintain. They are also stronger than their counterparts making it a better choice for high traffic areas and also commercial buildings. They cost from NRs. 150 to NRs. 350 per sq ft and last from 10 to 25 years. PVC FLOOR SHEETS They are the cheapest form of flooring and come in rolls of Printed Sheet, similar to carpets. Easy to wipe clean or sweep, they are ideal for bedrooms and living rooms. A wide range of selection of designs and quality are available in the market and can be purchased from as low as NRs. 150 per meter to NRs. 1500 per meter. However, the cheaper sheets have life of as low as 3-4 months as they are susceptible to tearing and wearing off. Good quality sheets can however, last you from 4-5 years. CARPETS Going back to basics, Carpets are cozy, and are pleasant to step on. They’re also easy to sit on and is easy to blend with the curtains in the room. There are wide ranges of price, quality, and design you can choose from as per your comfort. They’re also quieter, save energy and keep the room warmer. Slip accidents are much rarer in carpeted floors and act as sound barriers. However, they need more time and vacuums to clean. If you’re using carpets in high traffic areas, use darker colors to save yourself from needing to wash them too often. Nepali Carpets (Galaicha) have their own charm and are popular in Nepali household as well as in the international market. To maintain them better, don’t place them at floors that receive direct sunlight. Futsal grounds, cafes, and stores also use grass carpets as flooring for preferred business brands. Sprinkling salt on the carpet is an effective way to get rid of mud prints. Keep it on for an hour and then vacuum it up. SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES / 73
Page 1 and 2:
Vol 13 N o. 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 ART A
Page 3 and 4:
SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES / 3
Page 5:
STILL STRUGGLING WITH WOODEN / ALLU
Page 9 and 10:
and floating 3:1 right shares of th
Page 11 and 12:
Page 13 and 14:
Page 15 and 16:
NEWS MONSOON PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP 2
Page 17 and 18:
NEWS SAMAAHIT The second solo exhib
Page 19 and 20:
Page 21 and 22: SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES / 21
Page 23 and 24: ALL NEPAL ASIAN PAINTS DESIGN COMPE
Page 25 and 26: REVIEWS were announced. The winner
Page 29 and 30: ARCHITECTURE SOME GUIDING PHILOSOPH
Page 31 and 32: ARCHITECTURE SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES
Page 33 and 34: ARCHITECTURE “OUR HERITAGE AND CU
Page 35 and 36: BASU BABU TIWARI, CONSULTING ENGINE
Page 37 and 38: URBAN PLANNING TEXT : Kirti Kusum J
Page 39 and 40: URBAN PLANNING SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACE
Page 41 and 42: URBAN PLANNING RECLAIMING STREETS T
Page 45 and 46: ARCHITECTURE El Museo del Prado en
Page 47 and 48: ARCHITECTURE and creates a module a
Page 49 and 50: ARCHITECTURE SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES
Page 51 and 52: INTERIOR SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES / 51
Page 53 and 54: INTERIOR are together after a day
Page 55 and 56: INTERIOR Majority of us are familia
Page 57 and 58: INTERIOR When it comes for home imp
Page 59 and 60: INTERIOR SAPPHIRE BLUE GRANITE Sapp
Page 63 and 64: ARCHITECTURE paradigm shift in the
Page 65 and 66: ART When in 2005 I first beheld the
Page 67 and 68: ART SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES / 67
Page 71: SEPTEMBER 2017 SPACES / 71
Page 75 and 76: ARCHITECTURAL ART DIGEST SEPTEMBER
show all

SPACES Sept issue 2017

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?