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		<title>Wonderful Wood Finishes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
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		<description>As Nature Intended Modern bathrooms can sometimes feel clinical and detached. What is more natural than the lumber that comes from trees? Wood finishes have a natural warmth and texture that can be just the antidote you are looking for to once again make your bathing space sincere and inviting. Now conventional wisdom will tell [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/Tyn_XjdPRR4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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As Nature Intended


Modern bathrooms can sometimes feel clinical and detached. What is more natural than the lumber that comes from trees? Wood finishes have a natural warmth and texture that can be just the antidote you are looking for to once ag[...]</itunes:subtitle>
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As Nature Intended


Modern bathrooms can sometimes feel clinical and detached. What is more natural than the lumber that comes from trees? Wood finishes have a natural warmth and texture that can be just the antidote you are looking for to once again make your bathing space sincere and inviting. 
Now conventional wisdom will tell you that wood and excessive moisture in your washroom is not a good mix because once the lumber is wet, it will begin to decay but fortunately there are ways to make this work.
From simple paints and sealants to modern innovative building materials such as hardwood tongue-and-groove planks you can readily overcome this former predicament.

Absorbing and Releasing Moisture
Of course some types of timber resist moisture better than others, notably cedar, redwood and teak and each variety has its own unique characteristics and colors. Beautiful grain patterns can be used to highlight walls and floors, however in order to retain a rich finish, counters, walls and floors must be properly sealed and maintained.

Highlighting Grain Patterns
When styling your home, colors dictate the mood of a room and most woods can be enriched with stain to enhance the characteristics and grain of the material for interior design treatments.
For example, dark vintage planks not only add a welcomed optical texture to the bathing space but it’s also a beautiful counterpoint to sparkling chrome fixtures. Light-toned woods tend to emanate a contemporary flavor while the darker varieties works well in a more traditional styled washroom.

Making a Stunning Statement

For walls, tongue-and-groove paneling is a trendy addition to any lavatory. These 3-5 inch wide slats are a snap to fit together no matter whether your washroom is a luxury suite or a high-traffic family grooming space.
Beaded hemlock wainscoting with a simple chair rail and baseboard adds beautiful and stylish trim work to add classical or country charm to any washroom. A Wooden fir countertop and antique furniture not only enriches the space but also invites you to linger in a more familiar setting.
Underfoot, timber as compared to tile and stone is warmer and welcoming. Oak, maple and cherry are excellent choices given proper preparation and installation. Engineered wood products can also be used for floors and walls but be diligent in your search for the best brands because cheaper version can delaminate if exposed to excessive water.
As a design element, thinner floorboards approximately two-and-a-quarter inch wide seem to work better in the smaller space of a bathroom than do wider slats. Another benefit of the narrower boards is that they have a tendency of absorbing less moisture when the humidity swings and will thereby swell and shrink less than wider planks.
Preserving Surfaces
So how do you safeguard your investment? For walls, paint helps any wood stand up to the conditions of a bathroom. The most durable type to use is the exterior brands manufactured for porch floors. 
One way to protect your bath floor from the damaging effects of water and humidity is to apply a number of coats of a clear polyurethane sealer or epoxy finish. Please note, while there are also watershed protectors which repel water much better than oiled or wax type finishes, for best results, a polyurethane coating applied several times over the surface and seams will make it almost impossible for water to penetrate. 

Debunking Wet Zones

Applying a marine grade finish makes sense but remember while this barrier is designed to protect the surface, any water that gets through the seams or sides of your floor planks will invariable do damage so make sure all planes are properly sealed.
It’s also a good idea to mop up any standing water just in case it finds a crack and penetrates down to the timber. A bath mat is a simple way to absorb any excess water as you step from the shower or tub. 
Making Smart Choices
Are there any areas that you should not put wood in your b[...]</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Traditional Taps Takeoff</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[classical faucets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[historical style spouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old style hardware and fittings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[traditional taps]]></category>

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		<description>Make a Splash with Fanciful Fittings and Finishes When updating your bath, sometimes it&amp;#8217;s the smallest detail that gives your bathing space the most authenticity. Even still if you don&amp;#8217;t want to engage in a full blown bathroom makeover and your primary focus is on redecorating in a historical style, a good place to start [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/QFT60dDzPHE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>5 Inexpensive Ideas for Renovating Your Bath on a Budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Remodel Bathroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budgeting your renovation project]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap bath upgrades]]></category>
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		<description>Forego the Overhaul but add Flair to the Room Thinking of doing some bathroom renovations? If you&amp;#8217;re concerned about the time and forthcoming expense of a home improvement project, you can take some comfort in the fact that most residential upgrades will grow the resale value to your home if you are thinking of selling [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/SE6eNzw3EXc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>6 Ways to Increasing the User Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[make bath better]]></category>
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		<description>A Pleasure to Use How important is overall user experience? For example if you go to a restaurant and the menu is confusing, the lighting poor and the table rocks; do you think this would be a good place to recommend to a friend? Would you ever go back there again; probably not? What about [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/rrDaruZFnH8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Get Stylish with Trim Work and Paneling</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
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		<description>Final Beautifying Touches Beautiful and stylish trim is the hallmark of classical interior design. They say that attention to detail can make or break a room. Some of you I know will say, so what, I mean after all it&amp;#8217;s just a changing area, isn&amp;#8217;t it? And while this is true, there are those discerning [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/IlzXhUFmZZA" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Sumptuous Synthetics Pave the way to Fabulous Finishes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 04:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
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		<description>High Style on a Limited Budget Have you ever walked into a friends or neighbour&amp;#8217;s bathroom and said to them in awe, this is incredible! How can you possibly afford such materials? And then to your amazement they let you in on their little secret and told you everything was a synthetic imitation of the [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/oGP5cWNQC00" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Tub Technology Makes it Happen</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tubs / Whirlpools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Advances in Tub Technology]]></category>
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		<description>A Pleasurable Bathing Experience Most people don&amp;#8217;t realize how tub technology has changed the way we use our bathing space. When you get home from work do you throw off your shoes, slump down on the couch and put on the &amp;#8220;boob tube&amp;#8221; in hopes it will take your mind off the trepidations of the [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/7dCXWl9Ldts" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Decorative Lighting Solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bathroom Lighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ambient light]]></category>
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		<description>Fixtures With a Touch of Radiance Who likes entering a gloomy looking room? No one does, but how do you add brilliance to your home d&amp;#233;cor? When someone thinks of illuminating a bathroom they usually think of overhead or wall lamps, yet there are really no limitations as to what you can apply decorative lights [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/AuhNM9BOxJw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Tile – The Ideal Finish</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tile Trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bath surfacing materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bathroom-tile]]></category>
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		<description>Customize to Your Personal Taste Custom tilework offers the homeowner the opportunity to add some personality to their home with this ideal finish. Creating a color coordinated grooming area is pleasant and personal. Pick an item and build your bath around it such as artwork, a postcard or precious keepsakes. Coordinate your tile patterns to [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/vPzaGTekun0" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Add Glimmer With Metals</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:52:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Mclean</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Add Glimmer With Metals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[metal walls and doors]]></category>
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		<description>Industrial Chic Today&amp;#8217;s washrooms are boring! If you&amp;#8217;re like me, you&amp;#8217;re tired of your clinical white bathroom? Metals no matter which kind, add dynamisms to any bath scheme. When we think of alloys, the color silver usually comes to mind but there is a lot more to this shimmering surfacing material than the typical culprits. [...]&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/ieO_aIz5bSY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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