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What Might Cause Discoloration in Lower Levels of Vinyl Flooring?

January 23, 2017 by Flooristics staff 5 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Hardwood and Laminate, Resilient Tagged With: care of vinyl floor, causes of discoloration in vinyl, cleaning a vinyl floor, vinyl floor discoloration, yellow vinyl floor

Floating Wood Floors Over Existing Floors

January 22, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Floating wood floors are extremely popular because of the ease of installation, the low cost, the durability, and the variety of looks. This unique installation method doesn’t name the material itself; it describes how the planks are made and assembled. Many people wonder if their current flooring is a good candidate for floating wood floors. […]

Filed Under: Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: existing floor installation, floating wood floors, install floating floor, installation floating floors

The Most Common Problem with Floating Floor Installation

January 21, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

While floating floors are a fine way for homeowners and business owners to get a new look without a lot of money, there are a few common problems with the installation when not done properly. What Is a Floating Floor? Floating floors are those that don’t need to be nailed or glued to the subfloor. […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: floating floor installation, floating floor problems, install floating floor, problems with floating floor, what is a floating floor

Minimum Conditioning of Hard Surface Floors

January 21, 2017 by Flooristics staff 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Hardwood and Laminate, Resilient, Tile and Stone Tagged With: acclimate flooring material, condition flooring material, hard floor, hard surface floor, install hard floor, installation mistakes

How Residue from High Alkali Content Affects Sheet Vinyl Flooring

January 20, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Many people in the flooring industry, as well as customers looking at new vinyl flooring, may wonder if a residue from high alkali content is left on sheet vinyl flooring, and what will take place on the surface of that floor? Vinyl flooring is durable and highly resistant to scuffs, scratches, heat, stains, and many […]

Filed Under: Expert Witness, Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: care of vinyl flooring, cleaning a vinyl floor, floor residue, proper care of vinyl, vinyl flooring

What Might Cause Discoloration On Resilient Flooring?

January 20, 2017 by Flooristics staff 4 Comments

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, […]

Filed Under: Resilient Tagged With: asphalt tracking, cause of yellow floor, problems with yellow floor, resilient floor stain, resilient floor staining, tracking, yellow resilient floor

What Causes Vinly and Adhesive to Separate?

January 19, 2017 by Flooristics staff 2 Comments

Vinyl flooring is among the most popular materials for both homes and workplaces. Many people choose it because it is easy to clean, durable, and relatively inexpensive. It also comes in a wide range of styles and designs. However, several factors can affect how vinyl flooring performs over time. One of the most important factors […]

Filed Under: Expert Witness, Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: adhesive separate, vinyl adhesive, vinyl adhesive problems, vinyl floor problems, vinyl flooring issues, vinyl flooring tips

What Causes Shrinking in Resilient Flooring?

January 19, 2017 by Flooristics staff 12 Comments

Hardwood flooring is probably best known for shrinking and expanding, but resilient flooring can also suffer from shrinking when exposed to the right conditions. Resilient flooring is made of highly durable synthetic material, and it is a popular choice among customers for both business and commercial installations. The increase in technology surrounding the manufacture and […]

Filed Under: Expert Witness, Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: causes of resilient flooring shrinking, problems with resilient flooring, resilient flooring, resilient flooring shrink, resilient shrink

In Laminate Wood Floors, What is a Core Bond?

January 19, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

There are so many different kinds of wood laminate floors, and depending on the location, use, and cost, each customer can get the beautiful and durable wood floor they need. One thing that helps flooring installers advise customers properly about which kind of wood floor is best for them is to know about the construction […]

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How Can Nitrogen Oxide Harm Wear Layers?

January 18, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Can nitrogen oxide affect the wear layer in vinyl flooring? The wear layer is the part of the vinyl flooring that handles most of the daily wear and tear. This top layer protects the flooring from damage caused by foot traffic, scuffs, scratches, and general use. Vinyl floors are known for their durability. Many businesses […]

Filed Under: Expert Witness, Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: damage to wear layer, nitrogen oxide, nitrogen oxide vinyl, problems with vinyl, vinyl flooring, wear layer in vinyl, yellowed vinyl

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