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...]
The Floor Covering Institute Blog: Beaulieu International enters LVT market with SuperClick
September 18, 2011 by ·
The most exciting product at Domotex 2011 (both Germany and Shanghai) was a unique LVT called SuperClick - the fastest, easiest click system ever developed which effortlessly joins tiles while eliminating the performance issues experienced by existing LVT click systems. This morning SuperClick and … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to buy Laminate Flooring
September 18, 2011 by ·
If you’re weighing the pros and cons of a laminate floor, we’ve got the “pros” all laid out for you here. Looks Like the Real Thing: Laminate floors can look like real hardwood. Many homeowners prefer the wood look because it creates a feeling of warmth and comfort. But you can also find laminate … [Read more...]
Hardwood & Bamboo Flooring Color Change (Colorfastness)
September 12, 2011 by ·
The color fastness of hardwood flooring is the expected change in color over time as the wood ages, either from exposure to light or as it naturally oxidizes over time. Certain species show very little color change, while others show an extreme degree of color change. Wood flooring, furniture, … [Read more...]
Tarkett Floor in a Box
September 11, 2011 by ·
Perfect for the Do-It-Yourself-er Tile and Plank Flooring- Wood, Metallic, Natural Patterns Features & benefits Easy to choose from a wide range of design decors Easy to carry small boxes Easy to plan design - 2m² per box for rapid calculation of room requirements Easy to install – … [Read more...]
Carpet- Matting, Crushing and Wear
September 11, 2011 by ·
One of the most frequent complaints, and misunderstood conditions with carpet is wear, matting and crushing. The carpet industry defines “wear” as a measurable abrasive loss of face fiber. Conditions such as tears, cuts, pilling, shedding, pulls, and matting and crushing are excluded from warranty. … [Read more...]
Electric Radiant Heated Floor Heating
September 11, 2011 by ·
Most people don’t realize that heated floors are an affordable luxury that is easy to install for the do-it-yourselfers. Every ceramic tile floor should have in floor heating for comfort and cost savings. You’ll surely agree if you’ve ever stepped out of a nice hot shower onto a freezing cold … [Read more...]
Ceramic Tile Problems
September 11, 2011 by ·
Ceramic Tile Problems: Lippage is how level the tiles are in relationship to the neighboring tiles. If the tiles are not level it could mean the sub-floor is not level or there is debris under the tile, the tile was not set properly in the mortar, or the tiles were manufactured at varying … [Read more...]
Olefin Carpet Fiber
August 30, 2011 by ·
Spin finish is a detergent that serves as a lubricant, placed on yarns to facilitate passage through various phases of the carpet manufacturing process. If not completely removed during scouring, spin finish may contribute oil lines or rapid soiling of the carpet. Because Olefin has the lowest … [Read more...]
