When renovating an existing area or defining the style of new premises, we all face the same doubts and fears: how to determine the colour, the right textures, the style, the ‘feel’ of the room and also if what we do now is going to add value to the property or it’s going to make it impossible to sell.
To help you go through this process, which should be enjoyable and exciting instead of an endless fight with decorators and headaches at the time to pay your credit card, here’s a short list of do’s and don’ts you will find useful:
-DO explore your personal liking and what brings pleasure to your life. Romantic? Creamy colours accentuated with deep variations (in small amounts) and rich textures will keep you in your favourite mood but forget about it if you are the party type: bold colours and funky lightning will suit you better. What if the floor finish could suit ANY style? Natural and modern at the same time, the Pandomo finish will look good in a showroom, a kitchen or a nursery.
-DON’T forget: the floor is your canvas. The right finish will highlight your choices without overpowering them. Walls are easy to paint over but to put a different type of floor could be extremely expensive and you could always end up with something you don’t like.
-DO consider the period and architectural style of the building as this could help to choose the colours and finishes. This doesn’t mean you have to go with the flow. You can always go against it if you have talent and some experience in the field. Timber or tiles? No, everyone’s got that. What about floating floors or carpet? Only if you think that fake timber is the look you want or if you want to spend your free time trying to remove those stains from the carpet.
-DON’T copy the look you saw in a magazine! That’s not who YOU are. Sure the room it’s going to look ‘lovely’ but that’s not enough to make you feel at home. Aim to exclusivity:
-DO consider that taste and needs change as time goes by. The eclectic look may suit to someone in their 20’s, but practicality and comfort would be just what parents in their 30’s and 40’s need. As for floor finish, you will always want something that looks unique, natural and is easy to maintain.
-DON’T spend beyond your resources. There are plenty of things you can do yourself. On the other hand, things like electrical, plumbing and flooring should be left to the professionals. Avoid expensive mistakes and cheap DIY kits.
-DON’T ignore your instincts. Deep inside you know exactly that you want. If you think that printed reproduction of your favourite painting it’s not going to look as glamorous as you thought it would, you are probably right. Experimenting sounds fun but you won’t always get what you were expecting. With over ten showrooms displaying Pandomo Floors in Sydney you can see it in real life.
Pandomo floor is the natural and modern finish that doesn’t need to be replaced. Easy to maintain and guaranteed for ten years. This overlay system can be installed over any substrate* in any colour you dream of.
By choosing Pandomo floors you’ll get the unique finish you want spending less than you think.
For more information, please visit our web site www.concreteartisans.com.au
*recommended substrate is porous and sound concrete. Other surfaces will need prelevelling. Inspection on site is essential to check suitability.
