Painting tips Material Wood

Painting tips Material Wood

If you have a wood ornaments, you should take care to prevent rapid deterioration. The easiest way to take care of the wood through the paint. Paint coating material is applied to the wood last. before applied with paint, wood needs to be treated in such a way through a series of preparatory process until it reaches a condition ready to be painted.

Usually the wood after painting sanded surface, you need to use wood as a primer married. If the condition of the wood that's already married plamir wood dries, the surface on the verge of sandpaper until smooth. Furthermore, the wood is ready to be painted as many as 2 layers to produce the sheen on the wood.

In addition, to get the perfect paint timber, preferably the surface to be painted should be flat and smooth. There are simple tips, to obtain the wood surface smoothness, try applying a single layer as much zincromate products. Zincromate itself an anti-corrosive primer for metal surfaces, but it has other benefits to adding wood surface smoothness.

Here's the right wood painting techniques:

1. Wood surface sanded prior to flat and smooth.
2. Stir until evenly priming.
3. Brush it base paint to the wood surface by 2 ply.
4. Once the wood surface dry, sanding back the surface so smooth.
5. After that you can sweep as much as 2 ply wood paint anymore.

You can choose the type of wood paint to your liking, for example using a transparent timber of paint strokes accentuate the wood surface.

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Exposed rock (Minimalist Style)

Exposed rock (Minimalist Style)

Minimalist style house, which was loved today, is a modern style adaptations including from abroad. But apparently, in Indonesia we often find minimalist style combined with elements of 'local', such as rock exposure.

The definition of rock exposure is the deliberate arrangement of rocks shown by appearance of the building, such as rocks are cut thin and arranged on the surface of the building wall. Rock exposure is generally used on the exterior of the building (outside), although there are many people who like rock element is present in the interior of the house. Many people love the idea of ​​using rock exposure because it makes the house feel more 'cold', cool and close to nature.

Rock looked like this, it reminds us of the natural impression of the true nature. No wonder, because the rocks are found in rivers, cliffs, mountains, around waterfalls, and other natural places. Apparently, the experience can also be combined with modern elements such as glass, plain walls and other natural materials, such as wood. It looks simple, and also have a strong character, also provide a unique look at the houses and other buildings.

Especially for minimalist home design, there are several options rocks are often used, such as andesite and stone temples. Both have a texture and appearance are almost the same, only more powerful and andesite rock solid than stone temple, but it better able to withstand the growth of moss.

Regarding the installation of rock exposure this way, continue reading this article.

How to install rock is usually chosen arrangement in line, to support a minimalist style that is used. Display striped form the composition like a brick arrangement. Sometimes the composition of rock exposure is quite innovative, such as the arrangement is irregular, intermittent, and so on.

To put this rock exposure on a minimalist style house, should we pay attention to the type of stone used. Since the 'minimalist' pretty much use neutral colors, the color of gray rock that black tends to quite fit with this style. Rocks such as sandstone and palimanan, quite appropriately used for the Mediterranean architectural style, classic or ethnic.

Do not forget to select an experienced handyman to install rock exposure, because this work requires skill and precision in installation. Once installed, these rocks can be given coatings, layers of rock in order to look better and easier to clean. Coating also makes it more resistant rock moss. Options available coatings are glossy (shiny), or a dove (opaque). The difference is visible sheen or blurred impression of rock surfaces that tend to reflect light or not.

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Tips for Durable Frame

Tips for Durable Frame

In order to remain durable, all items would need treatment.? No exception to the door frame and the window frame. Moreover, the location of upvc window sills are mostly in outdoor led upvc door frame is often hit by the sun's heat, dust, and rain tampias.

Ridwan Kamil, the architect said PT Urubane Bandung, upvc frames are aluminum door frame that does not require routine maintenance. Therefore, this type of window frames will not rust in a long time. In addition, aluminum window frame upvc also withstand sun and rain shower as well. Hence, this type upvc door frame need only minimal maintenance, simply wipe regularly. Andan Nadriasta architect of Eramuslim.com added to clean upvc aluminum frames simply use a damp cloth.

Three-quarter money, cast frame also does not require special treatment. The important thing is, doors or windows depending on when casting to be completely dry. Frames cast only takes care of coloring it. "If its paint faded, huh? paint live over again, "he said. Even so, Andan recommends that the cast frame was hit hard impact can cause damage. "For fixing frames cast is quite difficult," he said.

Muty Linggawaty, architects PT Karya Bumi Persada suggested, aluminum frame should not be affected so as not to damage any collision shape. Likewise with frames made of UPVC plastic alias. "Do not be an impact that is not broken," he said. This is different from the type of wood frame, Muty suggest, before being installed, the wood must be coated termite. In addition, the timber should also be given a coating alias mildew resistant coating. If the color of the wood began to dull, repainting the living do. But the paint used is not haphazard paint. Choose wood paints that are resistant to all weather.

According Muty, real wood frame treatment depends on the type of wood. There are two types of wood used in the house. For upscale, Samarinda camphor wood and teak wood could be an option. In the market the lower classes? There camphor wood Medan, Camphor Singkil, Meranti.

In order not to damage the wood core class, you should use a durable paint duco. Once the frame is attached, do not forget to put a layer of anti-termite. While treatments for wood frame is more difficult because of the lower classes requires minimal varnish. Routine checks should also be done to look for cracks that occur in wood. If cracked, you can patch it with putty.

So the household needs to be admitted to remembering important functions. Regarding other household items such as lights we need for engine generator, or a broken pipe in the house, we need a pipe distributor

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Changing the Frame Termite Eaten

Changing the Frame Termite Eaten

Door frame / window is porous due to termites be quickly replaced. But it must not do so, because it will affect the construction of the frame.

Frames and shutters / doors from wood that has been porous due to termites, must be quickly replaced, before the damage spreads to other parts. But to replace it, must not be separated and waste! How easy it seems it needs a lot of fund.

What if funds are limited, but the replacement must be done immediately? There are simple ways to save but temporary beams are porous. While raising funds to replace the whole frame, the other way can be applied.

Another story when funds are available to replace the jamb or door / window is porous, pretty much. Changing the frame or leaf doors / windows can be done by replacing the model without changing the size of the old frame. Also, it can also be done by changing the size of the old frame. By the first, the old bars still can be reused. Funds needed would not be too big, because they do not buy a new trellis.

To find a replacement as what to do, should be seen to what extent the damage. Damaged frames, or leaves, or even both? The beam parts are porous? How many wooden beams to be replaced?

Cut and Remove

Now, what corrective measures if only frame loss? It turns easily. Frames do not have to be removed from the wall, simply cut the rotten part and replaced with a block of wood the same size. New beam was then placed on a porous beam former earlier.
Cutting wood like this could be done if only a few blocks a porous frame. Part of the beam cut off and discarded. But remember, the wood is not cut exactly on the very porous, but exceeded approximately 5 cm. Instead, choose a good wood and cut as needed. Pieces are then placed on a wooden frame and nailed old. Furthermore, this section ready to be finishing.
Now, what if one of the beams of the frame stems are hollow? Means the beam is broken the frame needs to be replaced. Replacement of the beam to the frame stems not simply cut off part of the beam. To do this, the beams are rotten and need to be removed from the unit angkurnya frame it. After that, clean this part of the wood pieces are porous. Then put the new beams had been prepared, complete with angkurnya. Finally, trim back wall adjacent to the beam frame with mortar.
This method can be used if the number of blocks that need to be replaced not more than 25% of the frame. Suppose the beam to be replaced more than 25%, then it is better sills replaced in their entirety.

Only model Replaced

What if the condition of the frame is still good but the leaves are damaged? This can be overcome by replacing the leaves with the old model. The model should be replaced as long as the leaf size, same as the old one. But if the frame is damaged more than 25% and the leaves still in good condition, meaning their frames should be replaced. However, changing the model frame means also changing the model leaves (though not necessarily replace the existing railings).
For example, a glass window openings fitted with glass on it. First, railings installed in the hole and opening windows. Now, after the model is changed, the old railings can still be installed in its place. Although such openings in the top of the window is no longer open glass alias. Shutters that had been insulated with a rectangular pattern, for example, now used as shutters without insulation. This, too, can still utilize the old trellis. Size sills, shutters and railings do not need to be replaced; models are replaced.
In essence, the model replacement door frame / window, it can be done with a minimum seek replacement material already. Eventually, this will minimize the costs to be incurred.

Angkur Shall Remain Listed

Although the beam was cut and replaced, anchor doors / windows retained. It would be better if they are replacing an intact girder. Although the beam is broken only 20% of the overall length of the beam, the beam would be better if the frame is replaced one rod. In addition to ensuring that termites do not actually exist in the beam, as well as to ensure the strengthening of the frame remains intact and strong enough.

The beams are new and are ready to install given the anchor, and then mounted on the old frame, which is attached to the wall. Notches on new wood that has been given anchor should enter into a long wooden notch. Make sure the new timber is fitted with the proper and correct, and is not going to change the location again. Then, a new masonry installed on the original. Leave it for a few days, so pretty loud mortar masonry and beams frame the new one does not move anymore. Safety beams can be removed and finishing.

It's Okay Size Modified

It's OK to change the size of the frame, but the consequences of changing leaves and teralisnya. That is, the amount spent will be quite large. In planning a new frame again, need to consider the size of the wall that will be sills, function space, and the size of the space.
Hopefully, door / window new architectural elements that can be noticed aspects of the physics building. Aperture shape can be changed as you wish, such as a door opening to 180 º hinge can be replaced by a sliding door, or a window with hinges at the top can now use the hinge side or bottom. However, that still needs to be considered is the air circulation through it.
Frame changed size and shape can be more flexible in its planning. But, still must consider the size of the wall will be a place to put the doors / windows. Do not let the sills and shutters / doors has been ordered to a certain size, it can not be installed because the file size is too large. Make sure in advance the size of the existing wall before planning a door / window you want. The new frame size is also not too small compared to the existing space. This is because the space needed air and sufficient sunlight.

No need to panic if you see a frame loss. There are some solutions that can be used as funds are available. Can select a temporary with funds that are not expensive, or select the funds expended a little more expensive, but with a "bonus": models and sizes may change in accordance with the breadth and function space.

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Umbrella Tent Design

Umbrella Tent Design

Umbrellas used for relaxing in the park, restaurant, swimming pool and so forth that serve to hold the heat of the sun's heat and rain. The materials used are waterproof Polyester fabric for the canopy and poles made ​​of wood or aluminum.

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Unique Wood Modern cafe in Nara - Japan

Unique Wood Modern cafe in Nara - Japan

In Bandung Indonesia as a city of shopping and culinary tourism, the emergence of a cafe cafe itself will follow the growing number of tourists who increasingly bertambah.Dalam similar competition, building a cafe there needs to be unique and appealing design to attract visitors. Unique wooden cafe in Nara Japan this could perhaps be an inspiration for further development.

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Design of a floating wooden house

Design of a floating wooden house 

Floating wooden house is made with a combination of wood crafts and skills combine with a glass material. Curved shape gives the impression of building dynamic and minimalis.Rumah contains a living room, dining room and bedroom furniture with a modern interior and the addition of a sliding glass door to get out.

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Beautify Your Home With the Garden Fish Pond

Beautify Your Home With the Garden Fish Pond

Minimalist home. Park is located in front of the house which is part of the house who was first to welcome guests. The interface needs to be organized neatly in line with the character of the occupants.

Reforming the concept of a minimalist home park is not just only about the plants. There can express with other elements. Like water for example. You can add a garden pond in front of your house.

Swimming is not just simply add to the beauty of a garden pond, but also affect the comfort of air. The existence of the pool to raise the humidity around it so that the air tends to be cooler.

Customize the form of swimming with your building style. If the building is likely to Ruman minimalist, make a garden with a minimalist style, too. Pretty box with natural stone finishing. To better your life can add a water fountain there.

Which produces the sound of gurgling water brings comfortable and homey atmosphere in your home. Choose several koi fish with interesting colors to diketakkan in the pond. In addition we pamper with the colors, koi fish also provide an element of life in the pond.

The atmosphere of the park in front of the cozy house which is certainly not only appeal to guests who come, but it also makes you stand for long on the front porch of your own home. Put a pair of wicker chairs minimalist style.

Add bearing on the stand. And the front porch of your house can become a favorite place in the time relaxing reading the newspaper while enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning.

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Kind-kind Of Grass

Kind-kind Of Grass

Grass is the most ideal ground cover for the presence of grass on the rest of the land make building a house look more cool and beautiful. All types of grass into the family of plants called GRAMINAE.

There is a genus that comprises 600 ± 7500 species included in this family. In each type of grass varieties apparently have a still different. Even the grass has now been developed for futsal. There are two major groups, namely the hot grass and cold regions. Hot area of ​​grass grows best at temperatures of 27 ° to 35 ° C, to the best in the cold pertumbuha 15 ° C to 24 ° C.

The most popular areas of grass that is heat

a. bermuda grass (Cynodon Rich L.C.)

b. Zoysiagrass (Zoysia Willd)

c. carpetgrass (Axonopus Beauv).

BERMUDA GRASS

Bermuda grass actually grows wild in Indonesia and is better known as grinting grass. Bermuda grass has 10 species, there is Cynodon dactylon usual and there is Cynodon hybrid magennisii. Varieties are numerous and varied, such as the Everglades, Midway Pee Dee, Royal Cape, Texturf 10, Tifdwarf, Tiffine, Tiffgreen, Tiflawn, Tifway, and U-3.

Tifway, Tiffine, Tifgreen and Tifdwarf very popular in Indonesia. The fourth variety is a hybrid derivative of the first (F1) between C. dactylon with C transvaalensis. These four varieties are propagated vegetatively by stolon, not the seed. C. dactylon varieties that can be propagated by seed and commercially available in the market is Guymon, New Mex Sahara, Sonesta, Cheyene, Sundevil. and Arizona Common.

GRASS ZOYSIA

There are five species of Zoysia grass, but three are widely used for landscaping, especially for golf courses. Is the famous Japanese grass (Zoysia japonica) and Manila grass or grass howl (Zoysia matrella). This species is distinguished by the speed of growth, texture and tolerance grow at low temperatures. Japanese grass grows slowly, is textured and tolerant of low temperatures. The most widely grown varieties are Meyer. Emerald varieties are the result of matings between Z japonica with Z. Tenuifolia very tight, dark green and form a beautiful carpet.

GRASS CARPET

This grass has about 70 species, but only two are widely used Axonopus compressus and Axonopus affinis. This grass species such as elephant grass, elephant grass and elephant grass mini mini varigata. This grass is coarse textured, low growing, light green, and adapt to the tropical climate.

While the popular grass for cold regions such as

a. Fescuegrass (Festuca L),

b. bluegrass (Poa L.)

c. Bentgrass (Agrotis L).

FESCUEGRASS

This type of grass has about 100 species or species within the genus Festuca and there are six types of commonly used, especially for golf courses in cold climate countries.

BLUEGRASS

This grass species has more than 200 species. Commonly planted Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) and Canada Bluegrass (Poa compressus). Characteristic of this grass is the tip of the leaves are shaped like a boat and there are bright lines parallel to both sides of the central leaf veins. This variety of grass varieties such as Brunswick, A-34 and Baron. The difference in color, texture, density, tolerance to short pruning, resistance to pests and diseases, and other parameters. In the temperate regions / cold or in tropical highlands, is widely grown grass for athletic fields, parks and golf courses (except green), including for futsal grass.

GRASS BENTGRASS

These grasses possess more than 125 species spread in the countries of temperate and tropical highlands. Commonly used for golf courses such as creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris, A. stolonifera). This species is finely textured. American varieties are popular in Washington (C-50), Toronto (C-15) and Seaside. This grass is propagated vegetatively tend to be more uniform appearance.

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Models minimalist fence

Models minimalist fence

On most models minimalist fence lines and vertical lines horizontal.meskipun this game can still look sweet. The main consideration in making the home is the security fence. Often we find Fence Houses as high as it reflects a psychological condition in ojektif House is once again a sense of security. But the higher the fence the beauty of the crowd began dilupakan.Sebagian also wanted a house with no fence so that sunlight can enter the house a lot in terms of security but less.

Fence is very beautiful to the eye if matched to the shape of the house, if you have a large and terraced houses as well as further highlight the impression of an antique or a variable length do not use a minimalist fence because it does not conform to the shape of your home. As for tips on why we use a Fence minimalist, namely:

1. The selection of fencing material
2. Proportion, shape and color of the fence
3. The distance to the fence, the size of the land and buildings
4. The style and shape of the house

The following example of minimalist design of fences, you can use for your home.

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