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Buckled Laminate Flooring: How to Prevent Laminate Floors from Buckling

February 21, 2023

What Is Laminate Floor Buckling? Laminate floor buckling is an uneven appearance caused by planks lifting and splitting. This can be a very unsightly problem, resulting in raised ridges on affected laminate floors. A variety of factors, including moisture, temperature changes, and improper installation can cause it. Moisture and water damage are the most common causes of buckling, as they can cause the planks to swell and lift up from the subfloor. Temperature changes can also cause buckling due to the expansion and contraction of the laminate planks. An improper installation such as not allowing for proper acclimation or not

How to Select the Right Type of Subfloor Material

February 14, 2023

One must not confuse the subfloor with the underlayment, which is utilized as the base for the completed flooring. The subfloor is an integral part of any floor construction. It serves as a continuous structural level, covering either joists or a cement slab, thereby furnishing the essential base to the finished floor. Wood-frame flooring is fitted over an unbroken subfloor that covers the floor joists. In homes built on a slab-on-grade foundation, the subfloor is often simply the concrete slab. No matter what type of subfloor material you choose, it is important to ensure that it is properly installed and

Cleaning Engineered Hardwood Floors Is as Easy as 1-2-3: What You Should Know About It

January 31, 2023

Engineered hardwood is an extremely popular flooring choice, and for good reason. While having the same appearance as regular hardwood, engineered wood products are cheaper, have better resistance to moisture and can even have superior acoustics. An engineered hardwood installation is usually much easier than a solid hardwood installation of the same size. If you have engineered hardwood floors in your home, you might be wondering about the best way to keep them clean and looking their best. If so, read on as we walk you through some engineered hardwood homecare tips. When It’s Time To Clean Engineered Hardwood It’s

How to Choose the Best Underlayment for Vinyl Flooring

January 24, 2023

Vinyl flooring, especially Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) is one of the most popular products on the market today. Not only does it give a good imitation for hardwood planks, but it’s affordable, resistant to moisture, and with a click-lock product easy to install even as a DIY product. However, there’s one important detail many homeowners overlook in their vinyl floor installations – underlayment. While some resources claim it as “optional”, most experts agree that underlay for vinyl is a vital part of a good installation. In this post, we’ll discuss why you shouldn’t skip the underlayment for vinyl plank flooring,

How to Clean Carpet on Stairs: The Secret to Making Your Carpet Look New Again

January 10, 2023

Wall to wall carpeting is one of the most popular flooring choices for many homes. Not only does it look great, but a fully carpeted floor absorbs noise, softens footfalls and also insulates your home from the cold – many carpets are great at retaining heat. This goes double for carpet on stairs. Especially in a busy home, carpet for your stairs will muffle the sound of traffic up and down the stairs, and will provide padding in the event of a fall – great for children and the elderly. Many carpets are a fantastic choice for those with allergy

I’m Thinking About Refinishing: What Is the Cost of Refinishing Hardwood Floors?

December 13, 2022

Hardwood is a timeless choice for your floors, combining a great appearance, durability and longevity. However, over the years wear and tear will begin to take its toll on the surface of your floor. If you’re beginning to notice the shine on your floor beginning to dull, or you can see scratches, scuffs, or other marks, it’s time to consider refinishing. As a basic rule of thumb, you should probably be refinishing once every 3–5 years. Wood floor refinishing will leave your floors looking as good as new. However, the caveat is that it can only be done a limited

How to Remove Stains From Vinyl Flooring

November 28, 2022

Vinyl continues to be a popular choice among synthetic flooring materials, combining durability, and moisture-resistance at a low cost. Like with any other material, however, your vinyl flooring is bound to pick up some stains and marks over the years, even with regular light cleaning. Have no fear, however, because it isn’t challenging to clean vinyl floors. This guide will give you some top tips on floor cleaners, cleaning solutions, strategies to remove stains and everything you need to do to maintain your vinyl floors in top condition. How to Clean Vinyl Floors? Cleaning vinyl floors is easy. To start

Design a Cozy, Welcoming Space: Hardwood Floors in Kitchen

November 21, 2022

Hardwood is probably one of the oldest flooring materials around (after stone). Not only does hardwood bring a warm, classy look to any space, but it’s also incredibly durable, with longevity that lets it last decades or even longer. The ability to recoat and refinish your damaged hardwood floors also gives you flexibility and the ability to remove many forms of damage such as scratches and scuffs. When designing a cozy, welcoming space, hardwood would seem to be a great choice for flooring in the kitchen. Not only does it lend the room a classic charm, but it should also

Wooden Flooring for Properties With Integrated Living Room and Kitchen – How to Choose the Best Option?

June 22, 2022

Where is wooden flooring suitable for? Well, for wherever you want. Currently, with the various treatments that wood can receive, we can have this type of flooring installed in any space. Ceramics, porcelain, cement and resins continue to be great options for high humidity areas, such as the kitchen, but there is no problem in choosing wood as long as some care is taken. And in the case of properties with an integrated living room and kitchen, many people want to keep the unity of the space with a single choice of flooring – and wood ends up being the

Vancouver Hardwood Floors: How to Choose the Ideal Wood Color for My Home?

June 8, 2022

One of the most striking features of hardwood floors is the variety of shades available. In addition to the enormous diversity in types of wood, this versatile material also allows us to change the colors, texture and shine through varnishes, oils and types of brushing. Faced with so many possibilities, it is normal to have doubts when choosing the tone and finish of your wooden floor, so we have separated some tips that will certainly guide you in this choice and make it easier. It is also important to emphasize the importance of having professional help when choosing your floor.

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