January 29, 2017
This time of year in Florida can really do a number on your floors. The grass starts to dry up and the leaves and berries start to fall from the trees. Depending on your flooring type, you could end up having to sweep everyday just to keep your floors looking clean! If you are selecting …
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January 28, 2016
Laminate flooring is a popular choice for flooring. It is typically inexpensive, mimics the beauty of hardwood flooring, is “softer” than tile or hardwood, and is relatively easy to install without the help of a professional. There are only a few tools that are needed and just watching a tutorial about how to cut the …
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December 9, 2014
Laminate Floors Pros & Cons Nowadays, more than ever, people are concerned not only with finding the right floor for their home but also finding one that is economical as well. The two most economical flooring choices today are carpet and laminate. Laminate floors are designed to be less expensive than most hardwoods and natural stones …
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December 9, 2014
Laminate floors have come a long way since they first appeared on the flooring scene. From the once drab almost wall paper looking patterns to what we have to choose from now is an unbelievable transformation. Piano finish, beveled edges, hand scraped, textured graining are just a few of the choices available to today’s consumer. …
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December 9, 2014
Wood flooring can enhance the beauty, value and warmth of any home and is one of the most sought-after home amenities. But it doesn’t always make sense to install wood in your home. So the question arises: should I go with hardwood floors, or laminate? Let’s explore. Cost Cost is usually a big factor in …
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June 12, 2012
This is the third and final blog in our 3-part series on laminate. We’ve helped guide you in How To Choose Laminate , and How To Choose Laminate Cushion . And now, we’ll help guide you through the installation process. Before you begin, check door clearances before installing laminate on top of an existing floor.
May 23, 2012
Last week, we told you How To Choose Laminate . This week, we’ll be discussing how to choose underlayment, or cushion, for your laminate flooring. Cushion has a variety of benefits, such as reducing noise transmission, making the laminate sound more like hardwood when it’s walked upon.
May 15, 2012
Laminate is sometimes considered an impostor floor, due to it’s incredible ability to replicate wood, stone, brick and tile. Laminate has it’s own set of benefits though. It’s easy to maintain, more cost effective than hardwood, easy to install, and can be quite durable depending on the quality you choose.