INTERIORS LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL FINISHES


to you to determine which space in your home would benefit the most rom the cosy ambience created by a beautiul ame display


Since the inception o electric fires, they have come a really long way and there are so many dierent models on the maret now, so youll want to thin about which style best suits your interior design choices Ranging rom inset, wall mounted, built in, to oor standing suites that fit simply to a at wall, you can also have a modern cylindrical electric stove eaturing three sided glass or an optimum view o the log uel bed ou might even want to consider a


modern bespoe media wall installation  these create a stunning ocal point in any living space, while neatly boing o any messy cabling or a slee finish I this is your installation o choice, do tae into account the sie o your  he perect media wall will consist o a fire that is either the same width or a little wider than the  screen i your fire is smaller than your , you ris creating a topheavy eect and your fire looing disproportionate, or even being dwared by the screen Electric fires and the technology used have come a long way since they were first invented, but there is still a big


variation in ame eect uality, and things lie icer speed and ame height have a big impact on how realistic the fire loos or authenticity, choose a model which comes with cracling fire audio, as this really gives you the loo and eel o a real fire


CUSTOMISATION


Many people want to be able to tailor their fire to suit their interior design style and individual taste, and having a customisable element to your fire is a big benefit ith most electric fires


nowadays, you can alter the ame colour, and with more advanced models, you even have the option o customising your uel bed, downlights and scene lighting to suit your mood Or, you might want to turn the ames o entirely in summer, and thus create interesting lighting eects ou dont have to stic with your classic log uel bed either  some electric fires come with a range o options such as classic orest logs, or a beautiul silver birch uel bed


Something else to loo out or is a model which allows you to remove the glass ront  this is really delving into the details, but this means you can style your fire to suit the season Accessorise your uel bed with baubles or hristmas, or perhaps pumpins or Halloween


USABILITY


sability is crucial, and due to technological advances, electric fires can now be controlled not ust with a remote handset, but also through most smartphones, tablets, and watches using app control his means that you can set your desired ambience rom the comort o your armchair, or even in advance o your return home


Andy Hitchman is managing director of Solution Fires


Norcros Adhesives new Rock-Tite ‘How to’ video


N


orcros Adhesives has introduced a new ‘How to’ video to support its Rock-Tite product.


Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System is a three-part product or fi ing 0mm eternal porcelain and stone tiles, which are currently growing in popularity he Rocite


system comprises a Primer, a Mortar and a Brush-In Grout. The system is designed or use by landscapers and garden designers, as well as tile fi ers and selbuilders, and capitalises on a ey trend in the tiling maret currently. This is where internal tiled space is being etended to terrace or patio areas outside a building, as a lifestyle trend.


he video uses both animations and ootage shot on location to demonstrate clearly how straightor ward the product is to use. It takes the viewer through the three simple steps to achieve a great result using Norcros Rock-Tite – Prime It, Bed It and Grout It.


One o the main benefi ts o the


Norcros system is that it is easy to use by a I enthusiast, landscaper or general builder, who may not have specialist tile fi ing eperience


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The video is part of the company’s commitment to provide ongoing support or all its customers, increasing their product nowledge and encouraging correct usage Along with orcros Adhesives other


How To Videos, Animated Videos, Top ips and  ideos, this latest one is available to watch on the companys ouube channel at wwwyoutube comwatchvuMEil


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