Internal Finish:
Floor finish
Modern conservatories are a room for all seasons and
as such are very stylish rooms as well, with many home owners wanting
to create the same look inside there conservatory as other rooms
as the house.
Popular floor finishes are:
Ceramic floor tiles
Wood Laminate Flooring
Solid Oak Flooring
Cushion Flooring
Carpet
A popular reason for using floor tiles is that they
can be fitted straight after the conservatory has been erected,
the moisture within the concrete floor will dry out through the
grout lines in the tiles. Other floor finished such as wood laminate
flooring and carpet need to be fitted on to a dry concrete floor
to prevent damp problems in the conservatory.
Solid oak floors should be fitted on a suspended timber
conservatory floor.
Why Choose tiles:
Ceramic tiles have been valued for their beauty and
durability for centuries. In the ancient civilisations of Egypt,
Greece and Rome tiles were used as a functional material and as
decoration in the houses of the most important citizens as well
as in public buildings such as baths and temples. The fact that
often when these buildings are excavated the tiled floors are still
intact is a testament to the durability of ceramic tiles.
Ceramic tiles, particularly floor tiles, are once
again at the very height of fashion. People are choosing ceramic
tiles for many reasons. To start with hard flooring is now more
popular than carpet and ceramic is the most durable of domestic
hard flooring. A tiled floor should last a lifetime.
Ceramic tiles are very safe, they are non flammable and do not conduct
electricity. They are hygienic; they don't attract or absorb dirt
and they are very easy to clean. They are also healthy and ideal
for those with asthma or allergies as they don't harbour dust, pollen,
dust mites or cancer causing benzene from car fumes
Ceramic tiles are very comfortable under foot. They
have thermal insulation and soundproofing qualities. They are not
cold; they actually absorb and retain heat like mini storage heaters.
They are also odour free and unlike fabrics and carpets they do
not absorb odours.
But above all ceramic tiles are attractive. There is nothing that
quite transforms a room like tiles; and tiles will also add value
to your home.
Don't worry about the cost. Tiles are no more expensive than many
other wall and floor coverings. As tiles last for such a long time,
looking almost exactly as they did when new, taken over their design
life they are far cheaper than wallpaper, wood or carpet
Internal and External wall finishes:
Traditionally conservatories have been built mainly with brick finished
walls. However conservatories have moved on from what they were
10 years ago. They are not just sunrooms they are a valuable and
practical additional to your home, and a room which is usable all
year round.
We are all different and have different views on how a conservatory
should be finished off, this is often influenced by its intended
use.
Brick still remains the most popular internal finish; it gives the
feel of a garden room, which is what many people feel a conservatory
should feel like.
Plastering has become a popular alternative internal wall finish.
More people want their conservatory to feel more like a room, and
decoration from the house can be carried on into the conservatory.
We always try to match the brick on the conservatory for the brick
on the house, although this is sometimes easier said than done.
Sometimes a brick is no longer made or has changes colour depending
on its date of manufacture. You will have final approval of the
choice of brick prior to construction.
(If your property is relatively new then it may be possible to locate
the brick type from house builder)
We have also rendered the external finish on many conservatories
helping them blend in with the house
Internal Window Boards
Window boards add style and elegance to complement any window or
conservatory, once installed all that is required to keep pristine
condition is a simple clean with a damp cloth and none abrasive
cleaner.
Our range of window boards are manufactured to the highest standards
using only top quality materials. A high pressure laminate gives
a surface which will last for years and is scratch, heat and moisture
resistant, this is bonded onto P3 MR chipboard which is compensated
with laminate E backing, the back edge and the underside joint is
sealed with a water resistant film.
All window boards are 23.2mm in thickness with a bull-nose profile,
to facilitate for cut ends, a plastic end cap to match the colour
of the window boards are used to finish off.
A full range of skirting boards is also available to match the laminated
window boards to complete the look of your conservatory.
Five colours compliment the range, white, light oak, Sherwood oak,
mahogany and rosewood.
The window board carries a ten year guarantee against any manufacturing
defects
Decorative glass
There any many different ways to complement your windows, doors
or conservatory with decorative glass, and there are many different
types available.
• Diamond / Rectangular lead
• Georgian bar inserts with mitred joints– 18mm or 25mm
• Coloured glass
• Bevelled glass
• Sandblasted glass
• Transfers
The type of glass you choose could be one to complement your home
or add a touch of individual flare. In several instances we have
even created new unique designs to meet the customers' requirements.
Modern advances in the type of lead available has given us the option
of using an “Antique” finished lead. This lead is coated
so it won’t oxidise which gives a much more consistent finish
on the lead than standard lead when it has oxidised.
We have been recommending a different size of lead for diamond and
rectangular leaded designed glazing since 1997. The standard size
of lead used is 9mm, by using 6mm you achieve the same effect but
in a much more subtler way.
Conservatory Blinds:
Our recommended roof glazing is either Opal or Bronze on Opal polycarbonate,
which is a cost effective way of making your conservatory usable
all year round. However, for the side-walls blinds are a solution
to make the conservatory more comfortable.
Shipley Blinds Ltd are our recommended installer of conservatory
blinds. Like Lifestyle Shipley Blinds is an established local family
owned and operated business with a passion for a quality product
professionally installed.
Shipley Blinds have a comprehensive product range from roller, Venetian,
Velux and wood Venetian blinds all at extremely competitive prices.
In fact our experience has show that Shipley Blinds are often the
cheapest quotation but with a much higher quality of fabric.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A QUOTATION CONTACT
HEAD OFFICE: 0115 943 99 00
TONY @ 07759 308 446
PRICE EXAMPLES:
THE FOLLOWING PRICES ARE FOR VERTICAL BLINDS ON A CONSERVATORY HAVING
A 600MM DWARF WALL AND A FRENCH DOOR
ALL PRICES INCLUDING V.A.T AND FITTING
2500 * 2500 £320.00
3000 * 3000 £360.00
3500 * 3500 £400.00
4000 * 4000 £440.00
4500 * 4500 £480.00
5000 * 5000 £520.00
|
