Kept is a reality television series that centered on Jerry Hall ( model and ex-wife to Mick Jagger ) searching for a kept man . The show premiered on the American cable network VH1 in late May 2005. When Hall narrowed the list down to twelve, she spirited them off to London and eliminated them one by one.
38-503: The final three consisted of Anwar, Austen and Seth. In the August 4 finale, Hall was torn between Austen and Seth but ultimately chose Seth as he knew how to have fun and she thought he had matured throughout the process. Seth claims that he got his $ 100,000 in prize money but after filming stopped he never saw Jerry, the penthouse apartment , or the Lamborghini again. The show, when aired in
76-400: A plywood subfloor. The choice of materials for floor covering is affected by factors such as cost, endurance, noise insulation , comfort, and cleaning effort. Some types of flooring must not be installed below grade, including laminate and hardwood due to potential damage from moisture. The sub-floor may be finished in a way that makes it usable without any extra work, see: Carpet is
114-408: A 10-pound density rating. Softer carpet pads feel better to walk on but sacrifice durability of the carpet that sits on top of it. The denser the carpet pad, the longer the carpet lasts. Many different species of wood are fabricated into wood flooring in two primary forms: plank and parquet . Hardwoods are typically much more durable than softwoods . Reclaimed lumber has a unique appearance and
152-412: A cement binder. Porcelain stoneware can be used instead of natural stone. It is a ceramic material like a tile; however, it is typically 20 mm (0.79 in) thick and often comes in squares of 60 cm (24 in). Concrete or cement finished floor is also used for its ability to be treated for different feel and its durability, such as polished concrete . Epoxy resurfacing of concrete flooring
190-907: A completely seamless floor covering. They find use in situations ranging from the simple protection of domestic garage floors to the restoration and protection of commercial and industrial flooring. They are also used to solve a vast array of problems in industry such as wet areas in laboratories or food processing plants where spillages of oils and fats tend to be easily absorbed and/or difficult to clean. Other reasons for covering concrete with synthetic resin flooring are to improve resistance to chemicals, enhancing resistance to impact and wear, and for aesthetic appearance purposes. Seamless polymer flooring can take many forms: They typically have granular or rubberized particles added to give better traction/ slip resistance on walkways and steps especially in areas subject to frequent washing, and for better traction/ skid resistance in traffic aisles. Sustainable flooring
228-687: A flexible grout and others have an integrated grout strip. The advantages include speed of installation, ease of use, reusability, and low cost relative to using traditional tile installation methods. Unlike ceramic and stone tiles, which are made of minerals, resilient flooring is made of materials that have some elasticity, giving the flooring a degree of flexibility called resilience . Performance surfaces used for dance or athletics are usually made of wood or resilient flooring. Resilient flooring includes many different manufactured products including linoleum , sheet vinyl , vinyl composition tile (VCT) , cork (sheet or tile), and rubber . Vinyl flooring
266-437: A separate smaller 'house' that was constructed on the roof of an apartment building. Architecturally it refers specifically to a structure on the roof of a building that is set back from its outer walls. These structures do not have to occupy the entire roof deck. Recently, luxury high rise apartment buildings have begun to designate multiple units on the entire top residential floor or multiple higher residential floors including
304-402: A single apartment may occupy an entire floor. Penthouses often have their own private access where access to any roof, terrace, and any adjacent setback is exclusively controlled. Penthouses can also differentiate themselves by luxurious amenities such as high-end appliances , finest materials fitting, luxurious flooring system, and more. Features not found in the majority of apartments in
342-442: A soft floor covering made of bound carpet fibers or stapled fibers. Carpeting refers to wall-to-wall coverage, whereas a rug is simply used to cover a space. This type of flooring is typically used indoors and can be used in both high and low-traffic areas. It typically lasts for 15–18 years before it needs to be replaced. The quality of a carpet is usually measured in face weight, or how many fibers there are per square inch. The higher
380-429: A solid wood floor. Bamboo flooring is a floor manufactured from the bamboo plant and is a type of hardwood flooring, though technically not a wood. Bamboo is known to be durable and environmentally friendly. It is available in many different patterns, colors, and textures. There are three types of bamboo flooring construction: horizontal cut, vertical cut, and strand woven. Strand woven is the hardest and most durable of
418-408: A transparent protective layer. Laminate may be more durable than hardwood, but cannot be refinished like hardwood. Laminate flooring is available in many different patterns which can resemble different woods or even ceramic tile. It usually locks or taps together. Underlayment is required for laminate flooring to provide moisture and noise control. The common installation method for laminate flooring
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#1732851419886456-493: A typical application. For example, certain tires will leave marks on PVC flooring but those marks will be less prevalent on polypropylene products. Adhesives also change based on application. Many different seamless flooring materials are available that vary from air-drying latex emulsion polymers to reactive thermoset resins such as waterborne, solvents or solvent-free urethanes , polyaspartics , and epoxies . Applied in liquid form, when allowed to dry and/or cure to provide
494-400: Is a floating installation, which means the floor connects to each other to form interlocked flooring system and is not attached to the sub-floor which means it is free to "float" over a variety of sub-floors. This includes existing flooring like ceramic tile and hardwood floors. It is the most versatile installation method because it can be put over any substrate that is flat. Hybrid combines
532-411: Is available in large sheets or pre-cut tiles ; the former is resilient. Some come with a pre-applied adhesive for peel-and-stick installation, others require adhesive to be spread onto the substrate. The two basic categories of vinyl floor tiles are solid vinyl (products with vinyl on binder content higher than 34%) and vinyl composition (products with a vinyl or binder content lower than 34%), and
570-453: Is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor , or for the work of installing such a floor covering. Floor covering is a term to generically describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface. Both terms are used interchangeably but floor covering refers more to loose-laid materials. Materials almost always classified as flooring include carpet , laminate , tile , and vinyl . The floor under
608-411: Is used in green (environmentally responsible) building . The thermal conductivity of the hardwood flooring is less as compared to laminate wood flooring. Engineered hardwood has a thin solid wood layer on top with a composite core, which is generally plywood, but can be high density fiberboard, stone polymer composite, or strips of a solid wood such as spruce or birch. The composite core increases
646-432: Is used to update or upgrade concrete floor surfaces in commercial and residential applications – see seamless polymer flooring section below. Floating tile flooring, also called modular tile flooring, includes a range of porcelain and ceramic tile products that can be installed without adhesive or mortar. Generally, the tile is rectified to precise dimensions, and fused to an interlocking base. Some products require use of
684-609: The Janka scale . The Janka scale is the force that it takes to embed a steel ball into the hardwood. The more force it takes to do so, the harder the wood. Hardwood floors can either be purchased as pre-finished planks or as planks that need to be sanded and finished in the home following installation. Manufacturers of pre-finished hardwood floors use varying materials for the finish, which usually include layers of polyurethane and aluminum oxide. The hardness of aluminum oxide can made these floors particularly difficult and costly to refinish, to
722-536: The United Kingdom on the channel VH1 UK , caused a small controversy when adverts were banned from London Underground stations. The posters in question depicted Jerry Hall holding a leash, surrounded by several young semi-dressed men, and this violated London Underground's policy of adverts featuring people as sex objects. However, the posters were on display in other locations including mainline railway stations. This article relating to reality television in
760-565: The United States in the following years. The popularity of penthouses stemmed from the setbacks allowing for significantly larger private outdoor terrace spaces than traditional cantilevered balconies . Due to the desirability of having outdoor space, buildings began to be designed with setbacks that could accommodate the development of apartments and terraces on their uppermost levels. Modern penthouses may or may not have terraces. Upper floor space may be divided among several apartments, or
798-401: The United States is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Penthouse apartment A penthouse is an apartment or unit traditionally on the highest floor of an apartment building , condominium , hotel , or tower . Penthouses are typically differentiated from other apartments by luxury features. The term 'penthouse' originally referred, and sometimes still does refer, to
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#1732851419886836-544: The best attributes of both laminate and vinyl to create a rigid floating floor that can be installed throughout the entire home. Hybrid is made of multiple layers of materials pressed together for an extremely hard wearing floor. Hard flooring (not to be confused with "hardwood") is a family of flooring materials that includes concrete or cement, ceramic tile , glass tiles, and natural stone products. Ceramic tiles are clay products that are formed into thin tiles and fired. Ceramic tiles are set in beds of mortar or mastic with
874-563: The building may include a private entrance or elevator , or higher/vaulted ceilings. In buildings consisting primarily of single level apartments, penthouse apartments may be distinguished by having two or more levels. They may also have such features as a terrace, fireplace , more floor area, oversized windows, multiple master suites, den/office space, hot-tubs, and more. They might be equipped with luxury kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops, breakfast bar/island, and more. Penthouse residents often have fine views of
912-405: The carpet backing. This type of carpeting is typically used in high-traffic areas as it is easy to clean. There are four common widths for carpeting goods: 6' wide, 12' wide, 13'6" wide, and 15' wide. Today, there are two primary forms of carpet installation: tackless installation and direct glue down. Tackless installation occurs when a tack strip is installed around the perimeter of a room and
950-413: The carpet is stretched over padding onto those tack strips to hold it in place. Before this installation method, the carpet was tacked down with staples throughout the installation which is why the new method is called tackless installation; as you no longer need nails in the middle of the floor. Direct glue down occurs when you spread special carpet adhesive over the substrate and then roll the carpet onto
988-425: The city skyline . Access to a penthouse apartment is usually provided by a separate elevator. Residents can also access a number of building services, such as pickup and delivery of everything from dry cleaning to dinner; reservations to restaurants and events made by building staffers; and other concierge services . Penthouse apartments can also be situated on the corner of a building, providing 90° or more views of
1026-483: The dimensional stability of the planks, which expand and contract less than those of solid wood flooring. As a result, engineered wood planks can be significantly larger than solid wood planks while retaining structural integrity. The thickness of the wood layer atop the core determines its ability to be sanded and refinished; engineered wood floors can generally be sanded and refinished 1-2 times, though some cannot be refinished while others can be refinished as many times as
1064-557: The drum mechanisms for an elevator . The name penthouse is derived from apentis , an Old French word meaning "attached building" or "appendage". The modern spelling is influenced by a 16th-century folk etymology that combines the Middle French word for "slope" ( pente ) with the English noun house (the meaning at that time was "attached building with a sloping roof or awning"). European designers and architects long recognized
1102-478: The extent that most engineered wood floors do not get refinished, even if they can be. Hardwood floors can be repaired by spot-sanding and refinishing, plank replacement, or a refinish of the full floor. Laminate is a floor covering that appears similar to hardwood but is made with a plywood or medium density fiberboard ("MDF") core with a plastic laminate top layer. HDF laminate consists of high density fiberboard topped by one or more layers of decorative paper and
1140-447: The face weight the more plush a carpet will feel. Carpets come in a variety of materials including wool, nylon, olefin, and polyester. There are different types of carpet like twists, which is commonly referred to as berber. Twist carpeting is composed of multiple twisted fibers set into the carpet backing. It is typically used in low-traffic areas. Another type of carpeting is looped carpets, which are composed of looped fibers set into
1178-440: The flooring is called the subfloor , which provides the support for the flooring. Special purpose subfloors like floating floors , raised floors or sprung floors may be laid upon another underlying subfloor which provides the structural strength. Subfloors that are below grade (underground) or ground level floors in buildings without basements typically have a concrete subfloor. Subfloors above grade (above ground) typically have
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1216-414: The glue to hold it in place. Padding can be placed underneath the carpet to add comfort and provide some noise insulation. The level of comfort is determined by the type of material used, which can include memory foam and rubber regrind. Carpet underlay is rated by density in pounds. For example, you could purchase a carpet pad with an 8-pound density rating, which would be softer than a carpet pad with
1254-546: The joints between tiles grouted . Varieties of ceramic tiles include quarry tile , porcelain , and terracotta . Many different natural stones are cut into a variety of sizes, shapes, and thicknesses for use as flooring. Stone flooring uses a similar installation method to ceramic tile. Slate and marble are popular types of stone flooring that requires polishing and sealing. Stone aggregates , like Terrazzo , can also be used instead of raw cut stone and are available as either preformed tiles or to be constructed in-place using
1292-573: The potential in creating living spaces that could make use of rooftops and such setbacks . Penthouses first appeared in US cities in the 1920s with the exploitation of roof spaces for upscale property. The first recognized development was atop the Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park in New York City in 1923. Its success caused a rapid development of similar luxury penthouse apartments in most major cities in
1330-412: The surrounding skyline. Penthouse apartments are considered to be at the top of their markets, and are generally the most expensive, with expansive views, large living spaces, and top-of-the-line amenities. Accordingly, they are often associated with a luxury lifestyle. Publisher Bob Guccione named his magazine Penthouse , with the trademark phrase "Life on top". Flooring Flooring
1368-551: The three basic categories of vinyl sheet flooring are homogeneous, inlaid, and layered composite. These types of vinyl flooring differ in manufacturing process and content, ranging in vinyl ( polyvinyl chloride ) content from 11% to 55%. Resilient flooring products, such as PVC and polypropylene are becoming more popular in specialty applications such as trailer flooring and garage flooring. New applications have also emerged for marine flooring. There are important factors to consider in specialty applications, that may not be present in
1406-420: The three types. Cork flooring is a flooring material manufactured from the by-product of the cork oak tree . Cork floors are considered to be eco-friendly since the cork oak tree bark is stripped every nine to ten years and doesn't damage the tree. Cork flooring comes in both tiles and planks, and can have glue or glues-less installation. Hardwood durability and hardness is determined by a ranking system called
1444-503: The top floor as penthouse apartments, and outfit them to include ultra-luxury fixtures, finishes, and designs which are different from all other residential floors of the building. These penthouse apartments are not typically set back from the building's outer walls, but are instead flush with the rest of the building and simply differ in size, luxury, and consequently price. High-rise buildings can also have structures known as mechanical penthouses that enclose machinery or equipment such as
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