A landmark sculpture project is at risk because of spiralling costs – including the budget for keeping it graffiti-free. How do you protect public artworks from vandals?

It was meant to be a towering monument – a 50m (164ft) white horse in the fields of Kent greeting Eurostar passengers to England. But now sculptor Mark Wallinger’s so-called “Angel of the South” project is at risk because of rising costs. (more…)

What do these companies have in common? The obvious answer is that each manufactures food and/or beverages. In addition, however, each of these successful, international firms also has very real concerns about the floor and wall surfaces throughout its plants. Why? Because food processing environments are the most demanding areas to maintain – including the need to withstand thermal shock, regular and frequent cleaning schedules, wet conditions, narrow repair time frames, etc. Because the FDA and USDA are rather particular about processing conditions, food processing companies cannot allow their floors or walls to deteriorate. And let’s not forget about worker safety with respect to slip hazards, an issue at virtually every company in this industry. (more…)

We all love making changes in our living space. Be it just change in the place of your furniture or your new lamp shade or also be it home painting, any new look is loved. The home needs as much as a revamp as your wardrobe does, in the true sense. If you have decided to ensure that you give your home an all new, fabulous look, then you have to plan quite in advance and make sure that what you have in mind, translates effectively. Home painting, is no small deal. (more…)

USA: Home owners living in Santa Clara County can count on local painting companies to take care of all their property painting needs. Hiring a professional to handle all their interior and exterior wall maintenance does not only remove the dreaded stress factor, it also has many other great advantages. (more…)

When you want to give your house a new look, a new coat of paint can do wonders to the exterior and the interiors. It is best to hire professionals for the job as it can be really tiring if you have a big house. It would not be as tiring if it was only one room to paint. However, there are several Scottsdale painters that you can choose from. Giving the job to a contractor keeps it hassle-free and you can also get the job done quickly. Moreover, with a Scottsdale AZ painter the job is going to be much more organized. (more…)

Whether your house is constructed out of wood, stone, concrete blocks or bricks, it has to be protected from external natural causes to ensure good living conditions. Apart from promoting mould growth and rotting, damp walls could reduce the air quality of the interior of the house and can create health problems to its inhabitants. (more…)

It is necessary to understand the value of every decorative article you purchase. By value, we do not mean only the monetary value; each article, in addition to its own intrinsic value has a value relative to every item used in furnishing a room. Whether it is an entire room, or just the fabrics and articles used on the dining room to make it stand out in the room, each item’s beauty and value must blend with all of the others. (more…)