FLOORS & FLOORING
A HILLTOP RETREAT - THE WINDERMERE HOUSE PROJECT WITH HAVWOODS
Nestled in the hilly landscapes of Cumbria is the charming Windermere House project . Originally a characterful Lake District property , the building underwent an extensive refurbishment using Havwoods ’ warm and natural Venture Plank Cachira wood flooring . Exuding contemporary character with rustic elements , the property was transformed into a bespoke and on-trend family home .
The original house had small dark rooms , which have now been completely updated to create an open-plan bright , light and minimalist home that flows seamlessly from one room to the next .
Used across all of the areas of the building , Cachira was chosen for its light and smooth finish that is also compatible with underfloor heating . The board features a durable surface that is sanded and varnished with a strong Valour UV oiled coating for extra durability , delivering the perfect surface for any lived-in home .
Sitting beautifully within this property , the soothing surface offsets exquisitely against soft furnishings and architectural structures . Dark contrasting accessories have been used throughout to add depth alongside textural finishes to reflect the surrounding scenic countryside location .
With the help of Havwoods , this interior has been beautifully enhanced to help maximise the sense of lightness in the home whilst providing the perfect canvas for contemporary furnishings .
Prices : Cachira , Venture Plank Collection : £ 55.95 per m 2
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Architect & Designer : Ben Cunliffe Architects Builder : WG Brownlie Ltd Photographer : Calvert Studios
TERRAZZO TREND FOR MASTIC ASPHALT FLOORING AND PAVING
Some perceive mastic asphalt terrazzo as having a distinctly ‘ retro ’ look and no two installations are ever the same , as the aggregate is exposed as part of the finishing process . Other finishes can also be created - such as matt or smooth - as opposed to the highly polished effect normally associated with terrazzo . Different visual effects can be created depending on the size and type of aggregate added at the mixing point to create a bespoke finish .
Mastic asphalt is ideal for construction projects where a seamless , waterproof , durable surface is required . Commonly associated with roofing , tanking , flooring , paving and screeding projects due to its ability to offer total waterproof protection , the Mastic Asphalt Council ( MAC ) has recently seen a trend emerging of the use of mastic asphalt flooring incorporating terrazzo .
The long and rich history of terrazzo , with archaeologists discovering terrazzo as far back as 8000 years ago , is testament to its status as a construction material that stands the test of time . Modern interpretations of terrazzo have been created by combining decorative stone chippings with mastic asphalt , which is then polished to create infinite possibilities in any design situation .
Mastic asphalt terrazzo offers the durability and distinctive features of terrazzo and consists of a traditional mastic asphalt base with a modern finish . Slip and skid resistance can also be incorporated into the wearing course of the mastic asphalt . In addition , mastic asphalt terrazzo is suited for both internal and external applications .
Web : www . masticasphaltcouncil . co . uk | Email : info @ masticasphaltcouncil . co . uk | Tel : 01273 242778
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