Abella Home Staging & Redesign » bathroom http://abellahomestaging.com Serving Long Island New York Wed, 09 May 2012 17:08:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Alternative to stainless steel appliances! http://abellahomestaging.com/alternative-to-stainless-steel-appliances/ http://abellahomestaging.com/alternative-to-stainless-steel-appliances/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 19:12:04 +0000 admin http://abellahomestaging.com/?p=637 Recently I found an alternative to stainless steel appliances. It’s a peel & stick film from a company called Soft Metal Film. You simply peel and stick it to just about any surface. As a home stager in New York, stainless steel  appliances is highly desirable when selling your home. But not every homeowners has these high end appliances. It isn’t alway cost effective to replace appliances. But now there is another way to achieve the look without spending a lot of money. This product will turn an outdated appliance into a desirable stainless steel appliance that buyers are looking for.

 

Use on Dishwasher

Use on countertops!

Even on Garbage pails!

Comes in a roll!

There are endless possibilities with this product. As you can see, you can use on countertops, backsplash, ceilings, workbench and much, much more!! Its scratch-resistance, durable and easy to use. You can order  a sample to see the product before you use it. I ordered the sample and was very impressed with it. You can even use it on stoves, it’s temperature resistant from 50 F to +122 F. Great for kitchens, bathroom and any room you want to use stainless steel. And it’s easy to remove. I will definitely recommend this product to my clients the next time I do a staging consultation. Especially if they have outdated appliances. A great alternative to stainless steel!!

]]> http://abellahomestaging.com/alternative-to-stainless-steel-appliances/feed/ 0 Laminated floors, what are the Pros & Cons? http://abellahomestaging.com/laminated-floors-what-are-the-pros-cons/ http://abellahomestaging.com/laminated-floors-what-are-the-pros-cons/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:02 +0000 admin http://abellahomestaging.com/?p=349 Laminated floors, what are the pros & cons? Laminated floors have exploded into the general public and with good reason. They are much more affordable then natural stone or wood and most homeowners can tackle the job themselves if they wish too.

So what are the pros?

  1. Installation. Many have a “click-lock” design. It comes with glue already on it. You simply activated with water and wipe off excess. The new laminated stone tiles can be applied by using glue. You can even grout them so they look like natural stone.
  2. Moisture resistance. They’re great for basement and even bathroom. Solid wood would expand and warp with moisture. Although neither solid wood or laminated floors can withstand pools of water.
  3. No Defects. Unlike solid wood or natural stone which may come with defects, laminated wood or tiles do not.
  4. Easy to clean. Laminated wood floors don’t need waxing or refinishing. Laminated tiles don’t chip like natural stone. They don’t need to be sealed either. Use damp mop and you’re good to go.
  5. Durability. Unlike wood which will wear out and scratch, laminated floors don’t. Laminated tiles don’t crack or chip like natural stones.
  6. Resist Staining. Laminated floors resist stains. If you have pets, that is a huge benefit. Imagine what pet urine can do to your wood floors!
  7. Easy to replace.Tired of your natural stone look?  Unlike laminated tiles, removing natural stone is a huge undertaking!!

So what are the cons?

  1. Not real wood or natural stone. Lets face it nothing looks richer then real wood or the beauty of natural stone floors.
  2. Resale value is not the same as real wood or natural stone.
  3. Not Refinish-able. Unlike wood where you can sand the finish down and literally change the look by changing the color of the stain. With laminated floors you can’t.

When it’s all said and done, I think laminated floors are a great options to homeowners who want that look without the expense. Years ago if you couldn’t afford natural stone there wasn’t much choice.Today are so many options out there and the price is very reasonable.

Laminated Wood Floor

Laminated Stone Tiles

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