There’s no doubt that a hardwood floor brings beauty and durability to any room in the house. A proper installation job will ensure that there are no issues with placement or patterns. However, it’s almost impossible to install hardwood flooring without slight lippage or overwood between each plank. As long as the overwood meets the […]
What are Mineral Streaks in Wood?
Wood flooring is highly regarded as a natural and durable choice for homes and businesses. Besides bringing a natural quality to the indoors, hardwood flooring is easy to care for and will last for many years without losing its appeal. One of the things that people really like about hardwood flooring is that no two […]
What Causes Stress Cracks in Wood Floors?
While hardwood floor is some of the most durable material on the market, there are times when stress cracks might appear. Learning what they are and how they form can help flooring installers and inspectors identify the problems and work to fix it. Stress cracks appear in wood floors when there are excessive contractions and […]
Plasticizer Migration Causes What Problems in Sheet Vinyl?
Plasticizer migration out of sheet vinyl is something that is all too common in the flooring industry. The consequence of plasticizer migration is a range of floor compatibility issues and that can lead to both short-term and long-term problems. Flooring installers need to know about the causes and solutions for this probem so they can make […]
What Will Solvents Do To Vinyl Floors?
Vinyl flooring is known for being one of the most durable types on the market today, and it is finding its way into homes, schools businesses and more. Because it comes in a range of colors and patterns, it is versatile and the ease of cleaning and maintaining it makes it attractive for everyone. However, […]
What is a Lack of Core Bond?
When it comes to certain types of flooring, customers may not understand all the different jargon that installers and inspectors use. One of the sayings that may seem confusing is when someone says there is a “lack of core bond.” Before customers can understand what that phrase refers to they need to know a little […]
What Happens When Installers Find a Piece of Defective Wood Flooring?
Many business owners and residents are choosing wood flooring because of the beauty, durability and range of options. For those who are flooring installation experts, there’s a lot more to creating a lovely floor than just pushing wood planks together. Among other things, the installer has to be on the lookout for defective wood planks […]
What Are the Two Most Recognized Kinds of Moisture Testing?
Moisture is one of the biggest factors in the performance of flooring, whether it’s hardwood, engineered wood, laminate or something else. Flooring installers and inspectors know that concrete is a key contributor to introducing moisture to homes, offices and other buildings. Moisture testing is an important part of installing any floor. The good news is […]
What is the Number One Claim on Wood Floors?
While hardwood floors and engineered wood floors are some of the most beautiful and durable options for floor coverings on the market, there are still problems that customers encounter. The surprising news is that a large number claims and problems submitted by customers are often the result of problematic installation procedures and practices. Manufacturers who […]
How Does Alkali Reach the Surface of a Concrete Floor?
Concrete is an ideal sub floor material, but its porous nature can also lead to problems. Anyone who has worked with flooring and dealt with floor coverings on concrete can relate to any number of issues where moisture and what comes along with it has affected a job negatively. Concrete is made up of a […]
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