Hard surface flooring is an ideal choice for clients who want durability, easy maintenance, and beauty at work or in the home. One of the best parts of this type of flooring is that it lasts a long time. However, don’t confuse easy maintenance with no maintenance, or the hard surface flooring won’t look its […]
Is it Safe to Clean Linoleum With Bleach?
Is it safe to clean linoleum with bleach? Many homeowners and business owners wonder about that. Linoleum is a durable and versatile floor covering that is the choice of many residential homeowners and business owners. It works especially well in high-traffic areas and requires little maintenance. It also retains its patterns, colors, and textures for […]
What Causes Ambering in Linoleum?
Linoleum is affordable, tough, and comes in lots of colors and texture choices. There are plenty of reasons why clients choose linoleum, and one of them is its ability to resist stains. However, no flooring material is completely immune to discoloration, and there are occasions when linoleum may acquire a yellowish cast. This discoloration is […]
What is a Lack of Core Bond?
Customers may not understand all the jargon that installers and inspectors use. This is especially true with certain types of flooring. One of the sayings that may seem confusing is when someone says there is a “lack of core bond.” Customers must understand how manufacturers produce certain types of flooring before they can understand what […]
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 […]
How Does Alkali Reach the Surface of a Concrete Floor?
Concrete is an ideal subfloor 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 several pores […]
Common Causes of Stair Tread Failures
Installing flooring on stairs can present unique challenges for the installer, but when done properly, it can lead to a beautiful and durable option for the customer. Stair treads provide additional support for foot traffic as it ascends and descends, hopefully preventing slip-and-fall accidents. While stair tread failure doesn’t happen very often, there are some […]
What Might Cause Discoloration in Lower Levels of Vinyl Flooring?
When working with vinyl floors, it’s not unheard of to have to deal with discoloration. Ideally, this kind of hard surface floor will last for many years without any kind of problem. Sometimes discoloration pops up, and it’s up to a flooring contractor or inspector to figure out what’s going on with the vinyl. While […]
Minimum Conditioning of Hard Surface Floors
How long should installers condition hard surface floors before and after installation? While there’s no maximum time for this important step, experts agree that acclimation and conditioning of the material at its final destination should be at least 3 days. There are many reasons for conditioning the flooring material before installation. Hard-surface floors are among […]
What Might Cause Discoloration On Resilient Flooring?
Discoloration on resilient flooring can be frustrating for business owners and cause the workplace to look poorly kept. Identifying the causes of persistent staining may be one of the biggest challenges for flooring inspectors because there are many different causes. When it’s time to be a detective and figure out what’s happening with vinyl flooring, […]
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