Thinking about flooring and wondering about red body tile? Ceramic tiles create a beautiful look in homes and businesses. They also provide a durable surface. With proper installation and care, they can last for many years. But when it comes to knowing the details about quality, manufacturing processes, and more, sometimes customers, installers, and even […]
General Maintenance for Wood Floors
Properly maintaining hardwood floors is the best way to keep them beautiful and long-lasting. However, many business owners and homeowners are not sure of what to do to take care of their new floors. Learning the steps to general maintenance on wood floors is important for top performance and minimal problems. Here are the 3 […]
The Difference Between Marble and Stone Floors
Do you know the difference between marble and stone flooring? As business owners and homeowners look for ways to make their spaces more beautiful, yet want something durable and easy to care for, they are turning to solid surface flooring. Products like marble and stone floors are growing in popularity, and the installation business for […]
What Is Porcelain Tile?
People use porcelain tile for floors, walls, countertops, and more. It offers a beautiful and stylish way to enhance residential and commercial spaces. Porcelain tiles work well in many situations. They create a long-lasting surface covering. They resist moisture, wear and tear, and even temperature extremes. Many people might think that all tile is the […]
Deflection Causes Ceramic Tile to Loosen or Crack
Ceramic tile is durable and comes in a range of sizes, colors, and styles. There are a few places where ceramic tile is not ideal, because it works well on floors, walls, and counters. One of the biggest causes of why ceramic tile might crack is deflection, or bounciness, in the subfloor. Installers can place […]
Plasticizer Migration: What Is It?
The last thing people think of in flooring is plasticizer migration and the problems it can cause them. The patterns, colors, and styles in vinyl flooring make it a top choice. It works especially well in high-traffic areas. This includes both commercial spaces and homes. While it is very resistant to scratches and scuffs, vinyl […]
ANSI-What Exactly Does It Stand For?
ANSI, or the American National Standards Institute, is the non-profit group that coordinates standards and conformity assessments. It oversees the use of guidelines, standards, and measurements across several industries. It is helping to develop performance standards. ANSI was first formed in 1918. It has since grown to help ensure effective standards for more than 80 […]
Expansion Space and Laminate Floors?
Expansion is something that happens with flooring material that contains wood, as the material absorbs and releases moisture. Expansion and contraction can cause multiple problems if installers do not address them during the installation process. This important perimeter of space is the solution to preventing laminate flooring from squeaking, separating, lifting, buckling, gapping, and more. […]
Substrates for Ceramic Tile Installation
Every installer knows that the flooring surface material is only as good as the substrates. Ceramic tile can be placed in a number of different locations for many different uses. All types of tile need a good substrate or base on which to adhere. However, flooring installers need to know about the different types of […]
White Body Tile: What Is It?
White body tile describes a type of tile that is durable and beautiful. It is usually used for bathroom floors and interior walls. Learning more about white body tiles can help flooring installers and contractors inform their customers about whether it’s a good idea for their space, especially when compared to ceramic tile and porcelain […]
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