There’s no one best choice when it comes to flooring. The ultimate selection will depend on a variety of factors encompassing budgetary concerns and the amount of foot traffic received to the ease of care, cleaning and maintenance. Depending on the specific needs of the environment where it...
You have a wealth of options from which to choose for beautifying your home. Some are easier to accomplish and are also cost effective. Much will depend on variables such as your budget and how much time you want to invest. You could paint, update your...
Concrete is extremely strong and durable, but it’s also a porous material meaning that liquids on the surface can enter. Garage floors are subject to multiple hazards ranging from water, chemicals and staining to chipping from dropped tools. An epoxy coating is an excellent way...
Flooring is an investment in the comfort and appearance of a home or business. Individuals expect their flooring to last. What many people don’t realize is that the thickness of their flooring will have an impact on its overall performance. There are minimum thickness standards...
Baseboards are installed partly for aesthetic reasons, but they also perform an important function. They hide unsightly joints where flooring joins the walls and they also help in protecting wallboard from being damaged by foot traffic and vacuums. Baseboards are an integral part of any...
Everyone knows that there are some areas of their home that receives more foot traffic than others. Even though hardwood is the top flooring choice in U.S. homes, it’s not the best option for high traffic areas encompassing kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, mudrooms and entryways. It...
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...
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...
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...