HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE

Finishing stage: everything you need to know about installing fixtures and fittings, floor finishes and decorating

PART 15 MARK STEVENSON Has worked in construction for 30 years and following a long career in housebuilding he was managing director of Potton, designers and manufacturers of bespoke self-build homes. Building your own house is a monumental task and the finishing stages are where it finally starts to feel like a home. The finishing includes the decorations and flooring as well as the fitting out of expensive fixtures and fittings such as kitchens and staircases, all of which I’ll explain what you need to know in this month’s article. DECORATION The interior decoration of a home personalises the spaces we live in and, depending on your choices, can cost a small fortune. The options are endless, from bespoke wallpaper to modern cladding as well as simple painted surfaces, which…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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