Glass tile installations have become very popular and are a growing market share. Glass tiles are ecologically sound (many glass tile are made from recycled glass) and offer a wide range of colors. The key to achieving a good installation is substrate preparation. Substrate preparation is the #1 … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Is Installing a Hardwood Floor Really That Easy? – The Floor Board Blog The Floor Board Blog
September 20, 2011 by ·
The answer is “yes” if the hardwood floor is a Bruce Lock & Fold hardwood floor. There are several key factors that separate the Bruce Lock & Fold hardwood installation method from others. The ease of installation, fewer costs associated with the installation, and a stunning visual are all … [Read more...]
Shaw Develops New Scuff Resistant Wood Finish
September 18, 2011 by ·
Shaw has rolled out a new high performance hardwood finish that is initially being used on its Epic engineered products. Branded ScufResist Platinum, Shaw said the finish increases the product’s durability while keeping aesthetics intact and resists scuffs up to six times better than the … [Read more...]
Mohawk Rolls Out Strand Bamboo | from the floors up
September 18, 2011 by ·
Bamboo has generated plenty of interest in flooring because of its green attributes, but traditional bamboo floors have shortcomings. Because it’s a grass, not a wood, traditional bamboo is relatively soft. Mohawk has addressed this problem with new bamboo flooring that’s harder than oak—and uses … [Read more...]
Shaw Floors Chosen by House Beautiful: Kitchen of the Year | from the floors up
September 18, 2011 by ·
[adsenseyu3] Shaw Floors has been chosen by House Beautiful magazine for its fourth annual “Kitchen of the Year.” As the flooring sponsor, the kitchen will feature Shaw’s Grand Canyon, a hardwood style made from 100% post-industrial wood byproducts. The design reflects Tyler Florence’s … [Read more...]
Wood Flooring Care
September 18, 2011 by ·
No one wants flooring that is dull, scratched, stained, mottled, scarred, pitted and ruined. But these are common problems. How can they be avoided? Follow the simple rules here to steer clear of most of the things that damage flooring. On the positive side, always clean floors according to the … [Read more...]
The Carpet And Rug Institute Blog
September 18, 2011 by ·
Carpet and Rug Institute members help spread the word about carpet and allergies: Shaw Industries Hats off to CRI member manufacturer Shaw Industries for helping to promote the good news about carpet, specifically, that people who suffer from allergies do not have to remove their carpets. In … [Read more...]
Wax On… Wax Done
September 18, 2011 by ·
Take a look at the photos of the wax job, the before and after are just nice. This is what floors need to look like! Here’s the “before:” And here’s the “after”: I spent 2 1/2 days working with the floors, doing my best to bring life back into them. The steel wool 2/0 pads are just … [Read more...]
Pets and Hardwood Floors, You Can Have Both! – Lumber Liquidators
September 18, 2011 by ·
Pets and Hardwood Floors, You Can Have Both! Over 60% of Americans have pets. If you're like me, they are part of the family. Sometimes, our four-legged friends make us consider what is best for our home, including our flooring. I was talking to our Tech & Install guys asking them about their … [Read more...]
Tool Tips for Installing a Laminate Floor
September 18, 2011 by ·
[adsenseyu3] When you start any DIY project, you go through several stages. The first stage is deciding on your project. Then you move on to research. Next, you make a plan, get the materials and gather the tools. My husband and I recently went through these stages when we installed a laminate … [Read more...]
