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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Carpet Roll and Pole Crush Marks
August 24, 2011 by ·
Roll or pole crush marks is a common condition seen in newly installed carpet. Roll or Pole crush marks develop as a result of weight of the carpet on top of itself during storage, or from the weight of other carpet rolls during transport. This causes a bending and compression of the pile yarns that … [Read more...]
