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...
A great number of people install their own flooring and one of the biggest questions they have is which comes first – baseboards or flooring. There’s no iron-clad rule that’s applicable in all situations. Much depends on the type of flooring that’s being installed. Baseboards are...
Luxury vinyl flooring is one of the hottest trends in flooring for residences and commercial spaces. Once viewed as a thin and cheap floor covering, today’s luxury vinyl flooring is nothing like the versions of the past. It’s available in multiple colors and patterns, along...
One of the great benefits of placing carpeting in a bedroom is that individuals aren’t shocked by the cold when their feet hit the floor. Carpeting provides a soft surface, aids in creating a cozy environment, and is the preeminent choice for bedrooms. Colors Tan, gray or...
Just as small rooms can be a problem when choosing a floor covering, larger rooms come with their own set of difficulties. Some individuals want their large rooms to look cozier or even bigger in some instances. Whether individuals want to update or create a...