The search for the right interior decorator

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The search for the right interior decorator

Today there are a plethora of TV shows about interior decorators that swoop into normal American families’ homes, dash out several brilliant decorating ideas, and in a flash, have turned the house into a beautifully redecorated specimen ready for the pages of a design magazine. In the real world, it’s not quite as easy as that.

Make sure your styles match

First of all, finding a reliable decorator with the right credentials and a style to match your own can be tricky. Interior designer Phoebe Howard actually compares the relationship between a designer and a homeowner as a "marriage." Cathy Davin, president of Davin Interiors in Pittsburg said, "New clients are often referred to [me] by previous clients." Online is another great resource because experienced designers will often include pictures of previous projects for prospective clients to browse through.

Designers vs. Decorators

A typical interior designer will have a bachelor’s degree in interior design, though some states require additional certification. Of course, designers will have different amounts of experience and their styles will vary depending on personal taste and where they received their education. However, Davin said every designer "should have a full understanding of color, proportion, and other elements of design." One good resource for interior designers is the American Society of Interior Designers online database of certified members.

An interior decorator, on the other hand, "might be just someone who has a flair for decorating and wants to hang up a shingle," according to Davin. However, they won’t have the same training as a designer and may not be as familiar with the intricacies of dealing with engineers, contractors, and architects for more extensive renovations.

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Source: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130329/LIFE/303290059/Hiring-working-home-decorator

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Fin Tube Height | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Depth | Measure | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Cover

Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.

Step 3

HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH

Based on how your heater is configured,

choose an option below to expand and view

specific hot water baseboard heater measurement templates.

[+] Option 1: Straight Heater Configuration

[+] Option 2: L-Shape and U-Shape Configuration

[+] Option 3: 45 Degrees, Z-Shape Configuration

Congratulations!

Now that you’ve learned how to measure baseboard heaters,

you’re ready to order.

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