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Construction Mauritius: Choose the right paint for your house!

It is not always easy to opt for the right kind of color when you want to give a fresh touch in his home. We will give you some tips to help you make the right choice.

The different types of paint to use in your home

Example of types of paint to choose for the interior of your home. There are basically two big kinds of color for your home, which you can buy in the paint department and hardware store of a materials store:

Water paints

These colors are very easy to apply and offer excellent results. Among them, you will find:

Acrylic paint: it is applied in all rooms of the house, and on all kinds of coating. It has the advantage of having a high covering power and is compatible with damp rooms such as your bathroom. This painting is also ideal for outdoors;

The alkyd color: it is very tough. Its use therefore mainly concerns the coloring of interior floors.

The colors in oil: They are more complex to apply than water-based paints, but they are particularly intense and resistant:

Glycerol paint: it is ideal for wet rooms in your home. This paint is especially leachable by means of drugstore products and lasts in time. It also has the particularity of having a high covering power, which allows you to repaint on wallpaper as well as on your dark walls;

Epoxy paint: it is the most resistant of all types of paint. It is therefore perfect to repaint all the supports and elements of interior carpentry. It has other assets such as extreme resistance and an aesthetic appearance. Its drying time is, however, long and requires the application of two layers at least.

Besides the type, you will also have to opt for a particular painting aspect. You will have the choice between:

Matt colors

They offer sober colors and make it possible to hide the defects of ceiling of a wall. They do not reflect light, which gives an even rendering of the color on all the coating. They are ideal for ceilings as well as for bedroom walls. They are, on the other hand, hardly washable.

Satin paints

They adapt to all rooms. But, they are mostly very common in bathrooms and kitchens. They offer a discreet reflection and make it easy to erase the defects of a wall. They are also washable and washable.

Bright colors

They reflect light and give an impression of grandeur to your interior rooms. They are especially recommended for wet rooms. They give vivid colors to the walls, but are difficult to apply, even with good manual painting tools. They must be affixed only on a support in perfect condition.

What to consider when buying a plot of Land in Mauritius?

The question of the Surface Area:

In the urbanized areas most of the grounds measure around 300 m2, but a plot of 500 m2 will allow you for example to keep your distance with the neighbors, and to enjoy a spacious garden). On the other hand, a bigger ground supposes expenses and time for its maintenance, integrated in your search criteria.

The price is very variable from one region to another. The demarcation of the land is very important to know the exact boundaries of your land and prevent any future litigation. Request a demarcation plan from the vendor and a survey done by a surveyor before purchasing.

Field conditions to check:

In any case, prefer a simple form, as close as possible to the square, to ensure optimal construction conditions.

It will always be better to buy flat land, to facilitate construction and to leave as many possibilities as possible. But a sloping terrain can offer other potentialities: greater surface area, better integration with the site, more unobstructed view, original landscaping. However, the construction will be more complex, and may require earthworks, foundation, water recovery, accessibility.

Beware of the pitches, or near a watercourse, they can present risks of flooding.

The nature of the subsoil is crucial:

All soils are generally heterogeneous, but one still distinguishes the good soils of the bad ones. The basement of your property must be stable and fluid to provide the foundation for your future home. Rocky or sand or gravel soils are considered good soils, the bad ones being those composed of clay, silt, embankments (risk of settlement, flooding, landslides). Attention also to the presence of a water table, old pipes, galleries or quarries buried (make a survey in case of doubt).

Subjective criteria but nevertheless very useful:

The opinion of the neighborhood, and the repeated visit to the place, is essential. Do not hesitate to discuss with neighbors about the environment, constraints, methods and construction choices, etc. And most importantly, visit the site several times, at different times of the day and week, to realize the advantages and disadvantages of the place and the environment.

Mauritius: Trends In The Interior Design

If the choice of a floor or wall covering is difficult for you, a good solution is to follow the current trends to inspire yourself. So, you will find some ideas that will make the country’s homes a thing of the past.

Colored tiles, basin, Italian shower, … A very trendy bathroom!

For tiles, the motto is originality. The tiling offer is quite impressive. If you have no idea what type of tile you want in your home, the choice can be tedious. Here are some original ideas for this fall:

-The wood imitation tiles are the perfect compromise between the qualities of ceramics and the appearance of parquet. A woody hue is given to them during the manufacture.

-This dummrt also marks the return of tiny, patterned or colored tiles, such as the 1950s kitchens and bathrooms.

-Parquet and wooden floors: our suggestions for this season

Two variants of wooden flooring will become more and more common in homes this year.

Laminated floors with V-chamfer. It is therefore of parquet floor nestable with the difference that it does not overlap perfectly. They are designed to leave grooves between the blades for a more traditional look.

To give volume to your room, turn to the use of large wood blades. Their sizes will bring an impression of greatness to your interior.

Vinyl is back among popular flooring

Lately, vinyl is not as successful as it may have been a few years ago. Yet it is coming back in force, but in another form. Finish the rollers, instead of the blades. Indeed, today vinyl is also available in the form of laminated flooring.

The bathroom comes back to simplicity

In terms of bathroom, Italian showers with concrete imitation walls are found more and more frequently in the bathrooms of our country. This concrete aspect is obtained by the application of a special coating. The trend is lightness and clean lines. The basins are very popular, especially on wooden furniture.

Construction Mauritius: Choose the perfect door for your Future house!

How to choose your front door? When one builds one’s house, one chooses most often its door of entry according to criteria of aesthetics and security. The idea of the performance comes after. It is true that your gateway will be the first impression you give to your visitors. Classic or contemporary, you need to find your style without forgetting that it will protect you from the heat, cold and ensure your safety. Do not forget that it participates in the thermal and sound insulation of buildings particularly for the calculation of thermal bridges.

What material for your door?

The choices of materials for your door are varied. They each have their advantages in terms of thermal insulation but some are more efficient than others. It’s up to you to make your choice according to your preferences and budget knowing that you can opt for a solid door, a semi-glazed door, or a glass door for more brightness.

Wood

For an authentic and robust entrance door, wood is a good option. Several species exist: oak, larch, pine that are treated insecticide and fungicide or exotic woods, which themselves are naturally rot-proof. Wood is a noble and sturdy material that resists well in time but will require regular maintenance even if it is treated. Its last advantage will be the ease to change the color of your door.

Aluminum

For a very resistant door at an affordable price, aluminum is a good alternative with a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Be careful though because aluminum is cold conductor. It will be necessary to provide insulating panels to ensure good thermal performance. Some manufacturers offer monobloc doors adapted to cold weather.

PVC

A PVC door has huge advantages with very good insulating performance, a great choice of styles and colors, no maintenance and, most importantly, a very reasonable price. Its major disadvantage will be security.

Steel

Cheaper than wood and aluminum, the steel door is the best solution to prevent break-ins. For good thermal performance, steel should be combined with other materials. Its disadvantages remain its weight, its aesthetic appearance and its sensitivity to corrosion. (To be avoided by the sea). Hörmann, for example, with its range “ThermoPro” focuses on safety, thermal insulation and design at very attractive prices.

Glass

If you want a lot of light, opt for a glazed entrance door. With the increasing number of break-ins, today manufacturers offer double or triple glazing. You can also add 1 burglar proof film or security bars.

The composite

Made from molded fiberglass, the composite is the latest addition to the doorway ranges. Thanks to its density, it will guarantee you an excellent acoustic and thermal insulation and its resistance will protect you from possible burglars. With many decorative finishes, this is the ideal entryway if your budget allows it.