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Merawat Lantai Kayu: Penting Untuk Bagian Terpenting

Faktor utama yang membuat pemilik rumah memilih untuk menggunakan lantai kayu adalah karakter spesial dan sifat elegan yang dihasilkan lantai kayu. Saat pemilik rumah mulai tertarik untuk menggunakan lantai kayu sebagai pengganti keramik yang membosankan dan yang biayanya lebih mahal dari lantai kayu WoodPro, maka muncul beberapa pertanyaan yang dikarenakan sifat kayu yang berbeda dengan sifat keramik.

Satu hal yang terpenting ketika pemilik rumah memutuskan untuk menggunakan lantai kayu sebagai bagian dari kehidupan sehari-harinya, adalah cara memperlakukan lantai kayu tersebut.

Kayu adalah salah satu elemen yang memiliki sifat alami, cantik dan design tekstur yang abadi. Dengan merawatnya secara konsisten dan benar, maka sifat-sifat positif tersebut bisa terus dipertahankan.

Dengan mengikuti beberapa cara merawat lantai kayu dibawah ini, anda harus siap mendapatkan lirikan dan pujian dari keluarga dan teman saat mereka mampir ke rumah anda, hingga bertahun-tahun kemudian.
  • Letakkan keset kaki/sepatu/sandal di setiap jalan masuk ruangan yang berlantai kayu untuk menahan penyebaran pasir atau kerikil yang terbawa oleh alas kaki. Partikel-partikel mungil ini bersifat abrasif dan perlahan menggores finishing lantai kayu. Hindari keset yang alasnya terbuat dari karet atau keset yang tidak berventilasi. Gunakan keset khusus untuk lantai kayu, dan bersihkan secara rutin.
  • Gunakanlah penyapu dan pengepel yang berkualitas baik secara rutin untuk mengusir debu, pasir dan partikel lain.
  • Vaccum cleaner juga baik untuk digunakan untuk menghisap partikel yang tersembunyi.
  • Gunakan produk khusus pembersih lantai kayu untuk membersihkan noda atau tumpahan cairan lain tanpa membuat lantai kayu menjadi kusam.
  • Lantai kayu yang finishing-nya menggunakan poly-urethane, membutuhkan pembersih yang tidak meninggalkan residu dan tidak mengandung bahan wax (lilin).
  • Untuk titik yang terkena noda lengket, bersihkan dengan kain berbahan handuk atau sponge basah.
  • Jangan gunakan pembersih dengan amonia atau sabun berminyak, karena akan mengakibatkan permukaan lantai kayu menjadi kusam.
  • Karena sifat kayu yang mengembang ketika terlalu lembab, maka hindari penggunaan pel kain yang terlalu basah. Bila terlalu basah, lantai kayu dapat menggembung hingga timbul keretakan atau perubahan bentuk.
Kesimpulannya, merawat lantai kayu adalah sama halnya dengan merawat lantai dari material lainnya. Hanya saja bahan pembersihnya berbeda dan perlakuannya membutuhkan perhatian yang lebih. Lantai kayu bukan lagi sekedar alas untuk rumah anda, tetapi merupakan dekorasi yang mewah dan eksotik yang menjadi bagian utama dari rumah itu sendiri.
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DIY Specials: Mini Deck Tile with Plastic or Wooden Base

To answer many of our great DIYers' requests for smaller deck tiles, we created few more models of 30 x 30 cm made to order outdoor/indoor deck tiles.
Plastic base has interlocking connectors on sides, therefore it is also suitable for indoor and bathrooms, while wooden base deck tiles are perfect for terrace or walkways. Both are providing true DIY's attitude: install instantly and enjoy.

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Outdoor Sand Fun: Sand Box with Roof

"Imagine the feeling of dry sand pouring through your fingers, or packing wet, hard sand into a bucket, or wet sand dripping from your fingertips. Sand play delights the senses, but sand play is far more than simply pleasurable for young children. This type of sensory play is very important for the development of young children. Sand play gives children a chance to explore science concepts like wet and dry, volume, pouring, and sifting in a hands-on way. Sand play helps children develop in three areas: physical, cognitive, and social-emotional" Better Kid Care Program - Pennsylvania State University

Infact, young children can learn a great deal through play with sand.
WoodPro comes with great solution with very easy sand box for adult to install. There are two models, square and hexagonal sand box, and the options of roof or without roof.
The sand box is made of durable bangkirai hardwood with lead-free colorful painted finish or option of natural wood color smooth sanded finish to match your beautiful existing backyard deck.

With affordable price starting from Rp. 249.000, the sand box can be a very smart gift for your children.

SandBox Size
Square: 120cm x 120cm x 25cm
Hexagonal: Ø 150cm x 25cm
Roof Height: 150cm

Accessories: SandBox Cover, Side Bench

Call us now at: 62-31-7002-4772 for special offer and free shipping within Java and Bali.
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Building Decks: A Step-by-Step Overview

Dare to build your own deck and skip our expertise?
You can do it! Follow these simple steps from
Black&Decker Project Center.

Review the design plan before beginning deck construction. Build the deck in several stages, and gather tools and materials for each stage before beginning. Arrange to have a helper for the more difficult stages.

The time it takes to build a deck depends on the size and complexity of the design. A rectangular deck, about 3m × 4.5m, can be completed in two or three weekends.

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1. Install a ledger to anchor the deck to the house and to serve as reference for laying out footings. Use batterboards and mason's strings to locate footings, and check for square by measuring diagonals.

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2. Pour concrete post footings, and install metal post anchors. Set and brace the posts, attach them to the post anchors, and mark posts to show where beam will be attached.

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3. Fasten the beam to the posts. Install the outside joists and header joist, using galvanized nails.

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4. Install metal joist hangers on the ledger and header joist, then hang the remaining joists. Most decking patterns require joists that are spaced 16" on center.

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5. Lay decking boards, and trim them with a circular saw. If desired for appearance, cover pressure-treated header and outside joists with redwood or cedar facing boards.

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6. Build deck stairs. Stairs provide access to the deck and establish traffic patterns.

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7. Install a railing around the deck and stairway. A railing adds a decorative touch and may be required on any deck that is more than 24" above the ground.

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Creating a low level deck - TDA Guide

Timber Decking Association in the UK has developed a detailed guide on how to construct a low level deck and which materials are of DeckMark quality. We, at the WoodPro, have been using this guide as our quality standard on building decks, and now you can use it as your own reference, if you decided to do it yourself.
The document is "Creating a low level deck - TDA Instructions", it contains instructions on how to build a low level deck using DeckMark quality materials.
You can download the pdf file here and start your safe and quality project.

About TDA,
is a technical and advisory organisation in the UK that provides guidance on the materials and practices required to create high quality decks and associated structures. The association is also the voice of authority on decking in the UK and is recognised as setting the standard for all that's best in design, construction practices.

About DeckMark(tm)
is a quality assurance scheme created for the Timber Decking Association by BM TRADA Certification. The scheme is based on existing quality assurance standards - ISO 9000, EN45011/12, ISO Guide 62/65 and is intended to help all those engaged in the specification, design, installation or purchasing of decking ensure that the products they buy or the contractor they commission from a TDA registered firm will be of the highest quality.
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