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What’s the First Step to Install Laminate Flooring?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Many people choose laminate flooring for home or work. When it comes to installing laminate flooring, there are many steps that, if not done properly, can cause a lot of problems down the road for the client. Flooring contractors and installers need to make sure they know exactly what they are doing so the installation […]

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What Happens Before Laying Laminate Over Concrete?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Laminate flooring is extremely popular and it is because the durability and affordability are unmatched by almost any other flooring material. The range of looks and textures are endless, and laminate works well for businesses or in residential spaces. A proper installation will go a long way to ensuring that the flooring will hold up […]

Filed Under: Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: installing laminate, laminate and concrete, laminate flooring, laminate over ocncrete, moisture barrier, moisture barrier and concrete

Is it Safe to Clean Linoleum With Bleach?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff 2 Comments

Is it safe to clean linoleum with bleach? Many home owners and business owners wonder about that. Linoleum is a durable and versatile floor covering that is the choice of many residential home owners and business owners. It’s especially good for high traffic areas, because it requires little maintenance and will retain the patterns, colors […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Resilient Tagged With: bleach linoleum, caring for linoleum, clean linoleum with bleach, linoleum care

What Causes Ambering in Linoleum?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Linoleum is affordable, tough and comes in lots of color 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 […]

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What Causes Splintering and Cracking in Wood?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Wood flooring brings a warmth and beauty to any room, which is why it is such a popular building material. There’s definitely an advantage to using hardwood in an office or home setting, and the range of natural colors, textures and patterns are almost endless. Wood flooring is also very durable, but like all flooring […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Hardwood and Laminate

What Exactly is Overwood?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: hardwood, hardwood floor, lippage floor, overwood, overwood floor, uneven wood

What are Mineral Streaks in Wood?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: mineral streaks in wood, natural wood flooring, natural wood texture, wood coloring, wood mineral streaks

How is Ceramic Tile Made?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Ceramic tile is one of the most popular types of flooring material, because it is durable and versatile. Especially when it comes to kitchens and bathrooms, this popular tile is definitely preferable by business owners and home owners alike. The array of colors and patterns make ceramic tile a top choice when it comes to […]

Filed Under: Tile and Stone Tagged With: ceramic tile, create ceramic tile, how is ceramic tile made, how to make ceramic tile, manufacture ceramic tile

Why Should Installers Mix Ceramic Tile Boxes?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Installing flooring that comes in pieces, planks, tiles or other parts takes skill and precision. There is also a bit of an artistic touch that is needed to ensure the patterns and textures all blend well together and look natural and beautiful. When it comes to installing ceramic tile, most installers will use several different […]

Filed Under: Tile and Stone Tagged With: ceramic tile box mixing, ceramic tile boxes, ceramic tile install, ceramic tile installation, tile installation, tile installers

What Sub Floor is Best for Ceramic Tile?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

What kind of sub floor is best for ceramic tile? Installers know that the final flooring material is only as good as the sub flooring under it. Even the best and most expensive ceramic tile on top will have problems and issues if the sub floor is not properly prepared or is not suitable for […]

Filed Under: Tile and Stone Tagged With: best ceramic tile sub floor, ceramic tile sub floor, ceramic tile subfloor, sub floor, sub floor ceramic tile, subfloor

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