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Steer Clear of These 3 Major Blunders When Installing Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Flooring

by AndrewInstallation September 11, 2023August 30, 2023No Comments

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring has become a popular choice for homeowners seeking a cost-effective and visually appealing alternative to traditional hardwood floors. While the installation process might appear relatively straightforward, there are common mistakes that can lead to unsightly results and decreased longevity of your LVP flooring. Let’s explore the three most significant errors …

The Right Width for Your Space

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring, Installation, Trends May 2, 2023No Comments

When it comes to installing wood flooring in your home, choosing the right width is an important consideration. The width of the flooring can have a significant impact on the appearance and functionality of the space, so it’s important to choose a width that is appropriate for the room in question. In this blog, we’ll …

Cabinets or Flooring, Which Comes First?

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring, Installation April 19, 2023October 11, 2024No Comments

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether to install your flooring before or after your kitchen cabinets. This decision can have a significant impact on the overall look and functionality of your kitchen, so it’s important to consider the pros and cons of each approach. In …

Calculating Your Square Footage

by Unique Wood FloorsInstallation March 27, 2023October 17, 2024No Comments

If you’re considering installing wood flooring in your home, one of the first steps is to determine how much flooring material you will need. This requires accurately measuring and calculating the square footage of the space. In this blog, we will discuss how to properly measure and calculate the square footage of your project and …

Proper Acclimation of Wood Flooring

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring, Installation, Other March 21, 2023October 17, 2024No Comments

Wood flooring is a popular choice for many homeowners due to its durability, warmth, and aesthetic appeal. However, before installing wood flooring, it is essential to acclimate the wood properly to ensure that it is adjusted to the environment in which it will be installed. Acclimation is a process of allowing the wood flooring to …

NWFA Intermediate Installation Training

by AndrewHardwood Flooring, Installation June 21, 2022October 17, 2024No Comments

I recently attended the intermediate installation course hosted by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) in Seattle, WA. The NWFA is the gold standard for everything wood flooring related in North America ranging from manufacturing, sales, and installation. The intermediate installation course is a 3-day event which covers step by step installation techniques for nail …

Types Of Subfloors For Your Wood Flooring

by Unique Wood FloorsInstallation February 18, 2021October 17, 2024Comments are Disabled

Before you dive into buying your wood flooring it’s important to know which wooden floor types can be fitted on your subfloor, what types of subfloors are available, and how each flooring type is installed. If you’re looking to upgrade your home and increase value, your flooring is possibly the best investment. The National Association …

3 Ways To Save On Your Flooring Project

by MaryInstallation, Other November 21, 2020May 19, 2023No Comments

One of the biggest and most long-term investments in your home is your flooring. Once you put it in, it’s here to stay. Hardwood flooring gives you the most flexibility to not only having a long-lasting material but also to make color changes with a little bit of sanding down the road. So, the big …

Effects of Automation on Flooring – Part 3: Installation

by AndrewHardwood Flooring, Installation, Trends February 19, 2020May 19, 2023No Comments

Traditionally wood floors were installed from raw unfinished wood. Afterward, the wood is then sanded, stained, and finished on site. This process, also known as site-finished flooring, requires a wider scope of experience from an installer and a longer timeline to complete. This ultimately resulted in far more money in the installer’s pocket. In 2017, …

The Basics about Hybrid Solid-Engineered Wood Floors

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring, Installation, Trends November 15, 2018May 19, 2023No Comments

Solid hardwood flooring for their new builds or flooring projects is an excellent option in new construction or remodeling projects. However, it is not always the practical option. It may require special tools, and it may not work for lower levels of your home. Moisture can be a killer. Sure, you could go with vinyl …

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