Whether it’s for the home or for the office, no flooring material can provide the same look that carpet can. Today’s carpeting is durable, resilient and beautiful, giving clients plenty of choices when it comes to getting exactly what they want. Many carpets are put in place with carpet adhesive instead of carpet tacks, but […]
Commercial Grade Laminate Components
Laminate flooring is the ideal way to bring style and durability to the home or work space without spending a fortune. Laminate is designed to look like tile, wood, stone, vinyl and more. However, the way that laminate is made allows it to have the look of more expensive material without sacrificing strength and resiliency. […]
What are J-Cuts in Carpeting?
Carpeting is a wonderful choice for flooring in both residential spaces and commercial areas. Many carpets are manufactured to be durable, beautiful and stain resistant. However, one of the most eye-catching problems with carpeting happens during the manufacturing process when J-cuts are made. But how do J-cuts in carpeting occur? During manufacturing, a tufting machine […]
Correcting Excessive Moisture Problems Within a Concrete Substrate
A well-prepared substrate is one of the most important steps in creating beautiful and durable floors. Moisture is a flooring installer’s biggest enemy because it can wreak havoc on the flooring material above it. Moisture can cause adhesive to break down, absorption, warping and even contribute to mold and mildew. There must be every opportunity […]
What is Hydrostatic Pressure?
When working with concrete, hydrostatic pressure plays a big role. But what is it and why is it so important to factor in? Hydrostatic pressure (water=hydro, static=resting) is the level of pressure that standing water creates. This pressure can press onto the walls of its container, whatever that may be. Concrete, although it seems very […]
Testing Vinyl Wear Layer vs. Polyurethane
Wondering about how to test the difference between a vinyl wear layer and polyurethane? Vinyl flooring is among the most durable and affordable options when it comes to floor coverings. Many businesses and residential homes alike are choosing vinyl flooring. One of the reasons why vinyl flooring is so strong and stain resistant is because […]
The Difference Between Concave and Convex Bowing on Laminates
Laminate flooring is quickly becoming the material of choice for many residential and business owners that wan the high end look of hardwood or tile but want options that are more affordable. Thanks to top technology in manufacturing flooring material, laminate flooring gives the appearance and feel of more expensive material without the big price […]
What are Pin Worm Holes in Hardwood Floors?
One of the things people like about hardwood floors is the natural beauty that comes from the wood itself. As a living tree, the material is subject to a number of unique environmental circumstances, growth habits and influences by nature. From knotholes and tree rings to pin worm holes and more, hardwood’s imperfections only add […]
Defining Screeds and Sleepers
When installing hardwood flooring, it’s important to know all the terminology that is applied to this specialized process. Some of the more unusual terms to know are screeds and sleepers. As installers, inspectors and customers start to speak the same language when it comes to wood flooring, there will be fewer communication errors and a […]
What is Red Body Tile?
Thinking about flooring and wondering about red body tile? There’s no doubt that ceramic tiles in home and business construction leads to a beautiful and durable look that can last for many years. But when it comes to knowing the details about quality, manufacturing processes and more, sometimes customers, installers and even contractors may not know […]
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