There are flooring options to fit every décor and budget, and it can be extremely difficult for individuals to make a choice with so many available options. Laminate is slightly more expensive than luxury vinyl and both are usually more expensive than carpeting. All three...
A sinking floor is disturbing and dangerous. Before embarking on a course of action to rectify the problem, it’s essential to ascertain the reason for the sagging and its severity. While it’s possible for individuals to fix the problem themselves, it’s really best to hire...
The terms linoleum and vinyl are often confused and erroneously used interchangeably to describe any type of flooring that’s not hardwood, ceramic or stone. The flooring has a variety of similarities thanks to advances in manufacturing techniques. The primary difference is that vinyl is made...
Flooring trends change and evolve every few years and 2022 is no different. It doesn’t matter whether you’re choosing hardwood flooring or luxury vinyl, the winds of change are blowing in the new year and it’s evident in trending flooring options with prints, patterns, colors...
Many individuals plan on the installation of new flooring one room at a time, particularly if the same flooring won’t be used throughout the entire home. However, after a fire, flood, to update the appearance or for a new construction project where a full home...
The term parquet flooring is often mistaken for a type of material, when it’s actually a type of patterned wood flooring. Rather than laying wood planks in a traditional strip pattern, at one time, parquet flooring was created by arranging small wooden slats in repeating...
Terrazzo flooring is a material that the average person doesn’t hear much about nowadays. A composite material that can include chips of marble, quartz, granite, shells or glass, it’s typically used for custom and high-end products. Highly decorative works of art, it’s installed in sections....
Flooring represents a significant investment in your home and you want it to last for many years. Unfortunately, there are a number of cleaning mistakes that can ruin your new flooring and result in considerable expense to replace. Each type of flooring has its own...
Noise from outdoors, or even from other apartments, can easily penetrate homes to disrupt entertainment and a restful night’s slumber. What many don’t realize is there are multiple ways to reduce the noise in any home. Even though many of today’s construction materials are designed...
It can be extremely frustrating when choosing flooring for a baby’s nursery. Parents want flooring that’s going to be durable and easy to clean and maintain. However, equally important can be floors that minimize sound or those that don’t retain allergens. The following have been...