Expert Advice on Flooring

What are Carpet Tiles?

Carpet tiles are versatile, easy to install, and maintain, offering design flexibility for spaces like basements, porches, and cozy indoor areas. ...

Top 10 Composite Decking FAQs

Learn the essentials of composite decking, from its low-maintenance durability and eco-friendly materials to installation tips and available styles and colors. ...

Different Molding Styles and How to Use Them in Your Home

Different molding styles to transform your home, from ornate classical designs like dentil and egg-and-dart to sleek, contemporary American craftsman options. ...

What is Bubinga Hardwood Flooring?

Bubinga hardwood flooring offers rich reddish tones, high durability (Janka 2690), and unique grain patterns, ideal for elegant interiors with proper care. ...

Hardwood Moldings, Trims, & Accessories

Enhance hardwood flooring with trims, moldings, and underlayments for a polished look. Choose adhesives, underlays, and accessories based on installation needs. ...

How to Deal with Pet Urine and Pet Spills on Your Hardwood Floor

Protect hardwood floors from pet accidents and spills by acting quickly, using odor removers, placing mats under water dishes, and considering spill-proof bowls. ...

What is Red Oak Hardwood Flooring?

Red oak hardwood offers durability, workability, and a warm, rich tone. Ideal for low to medium-traffic areas, it’s easy to care for and maintain. ...

How to Test Your Hardwood Flooring Sample

Test hardwood flooring samples by considering their appearance in different lighting, feel underfoot, durability against wear, and variation in wood species and grade. ...

Laminate Flooring Dos and Don’ts

Ensure proper installation and care of laminate flooring by avoiding moisture, using protective pads, and maintaining subfloor and expansion gaps. ...

What is the Lacey Act?

The Lacey Act, amended in 2008, combats illegal logging by requiring importers to disclose product origin and hold all parties accountable for illegal wood. ...

How is Laminate Flooring Made?

Laminate flooring is made by fusing layers: stabilizing, core, decorative, and wear layers. HPL adds durability with a high-strength paper layer for heavy traffic. ...

How to Prepare a Concrete Sub-Floor

Prepare a concrete subfloor by ensuring structural integrity, leveling uneven areas, addressing moisture, and using underlayment for long-lasting wood floors. ...
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