A newly installed hardwood floor has a shine that simply cannot be beat. It looks fresh and new, and you can almost see your reflection. Being a hardwood, you can bet that your floor will last for years to come. However, while the floor might last, that shine might not. Keeping your floor looking clean …
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Heat rises and that’s one of the reasons many homes have their duct vents in the floors. While this can be great for keeping your house warm on a cold winter day, the coated metal drop-in vent registers installed by most HVAC companies don’t do much for your interior decor — especially when placed in …
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As you have read in Part 1 & Part 2 there are multiple methods of installing hardwood flooring, both engineered and solid. In Part 3 we will examine the pros and cons of choosing the glue-down method of installation.
When purchasing new flooring, one of the biggest determining factors for which type you choose is cost. A great way to reduce the cost of your new laminate flooring is by installing the Floor Muffler Ultraseal Underlayment yourself. Using Floor Muffler ultra seal underlayment will help protect your flooring from moisture and make your floor …
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Last week we examined the many uses of the floating floor installation in Part 1 of this series. But today let us see the benefits of another install type.
When a homeowner walks into a big box store or a carpet floor store, they oftentimes are introduced to a floating engineered wood floor or a laminate floor at the beginning of their wood floor search.
When doing a kitchen project the first question that comes up is should the hardwood floors be installed before or after the cabinets. The correct answer is not as simple as it might seem. First, we must consider how your hardwood flooring will be installed. Floating, nail down, or glue down? If installing a floating …
Want more room in your home for the kids to play in or your private area for movies? Your basement doesn’t have to be a creepy place filled with spider webs over cold hard concrete. Contrary to popular belief, many great wood floors are suitable for below-grade installation. These products are fully warrantied and backed up …
If you live in a two-level home, the interior stairway can often be used to create a dramatic accent for your interior decor and serve as an engaging focal point for anyone who happens to enter the front door. Whether you have a simple straight set of stairs, a 90-degree run with an intermediate landing, …
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Solid hardwood flooring, the traditional form of making wood floors, will provide years of value to your home if you take good care of it. Unfortunately, the lifespan can be cut short if a few precautionary measures are not taken. Here are some maintenance tips: