The pristine finish of hardwood floors can make any room pop. Regardless of whether you have a maple, oak, mahogany or bamboo hardwood floor, it will need recoating every 10 years or so. Some parquet and solid wood floors are very old. This will affect how many coats of polyurethane are required to bring the wood … Read more
Do termites eat laminate flooring or just wood? Not many homeowners know the answer to this question. If you’re one of them you might be having a hard time determining what sort of damage your laminate flooring has.The answer may surprise you. Termites are far more resourceful than we give them credit for. They can … Read more
It’s time to make some upgrades to your home. You’ve decided to install vinyl plank flooring, since it seems so quick and easy. But you’re wondering, “what’s the best way to cut vinyl plank flooring?” Once you know where and how to cut vinyl plank flooring, you will save yourself a lot of trouble. This … Read more
Report this ad What Are The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Plank Flooring? You’re shopping around for new flooring for your new home, but nothing seems to satisfy, and of course, your budget isn’t limitless.You need something that will look good, that will not look cheap, that will be easy to install, and will be … Read more
Report this ad There’s a difference between wood hardness and resistance and not many people know this.Of course, not many people know that there’s only one measuring test which determines a wood’s hardness on an international level – known as the Janka hardness test.Explaining the test should give you an understanding of what wood hardness … Read more
Whether you have decided to buy online, from a flooring wholesalers or a private manufacturer, once you have found the perfect place to buy flooring, it is important that you understand the questions you need to ask to make sure you are getting the best deal. Below is a guide to 7 questions you should … Read more
Table of Contents Asbestos RemovalPrecautionsSafetyRefinishing and SealingBrands and ProdcutsIs It Asbestos?Laying & RefinishingClean UpVinyl InstallationSealerCleaning/ GlueAdhesivePrep & FixBrands and Types Asbestos RemovalPrecautionsQWe bought our house in September 1980. Shortly thereafter, we had Armstrong Solarian vinyl installed in the kitchen and dining room. Many years later, I had it tested and they confirmed asbestos content. If … Read more
Brick can be a beautiful but tricky flooring choice. I’ve received so many questions concerning the maintenance, sealing and cleaning of brick floors so I thought it would be helpful to share those Q&A’s with you! I am confident that this article will be beneficial both for you and your lovely brick floor. Table of … Read more
Home improvement projects and new construction always raise questions about the products you are considering. If you’ve never had experience with hardwood flooring, you may wonder what the difference is between solid and engineered hardwood. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) aren’t always easy to get answers to, but we’ve tried. Here are a few engineered hardwood flooring FAQ with answers.