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Approved Underlayment and Subfloor Materials for Vinyl

January 13, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Vinyl is emerging as one of the most popular choices for flooring material in the home and in the workplace. What was once viewed as cheap and low-budget now brings amazing textures, styles, and patterns to the marketplace. Customers can get the appearance of tile, wood, and even stone with high-quality vinyl flooring. Vinyl provides […]

Filed Under: Expert Witness, Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Resilient Tagged With: preparing for vinyl, vinyl floor, vinyl flooring tips, vinyl floors, vinyl sub-floor, vinyl subfloor, vinyl underlayment

What Does Ultra-dynamic Pressure Do To Floors?

January 13, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Most business owners and homeowners focus on the appearance of flooring materials. They also pay close attention to ease of cleaning and maintenance. However, many people do not think about how different flooring materials will perform under daily use and stress over time. However, flooring materials are subject to different standards and conditions, especially when […]

Filed Under: Expert Witness, Floor Safety, Flooring Help Tagged With: concrete, concrete pressure, dynamic pressure, floor damage, floor weight, ultra dynamic pressure, weight loads

How Does Heat Affect Vinyl Floors?

January 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff 31 Comments

Vinyl floors are among the most popular types of flooring material for both commercial and residential properties. Vinyl flooring is durable and resistant to stains and scuffs. It performs well in both residential and commercial environments. Vinyl flooring also comes in a wide range of colors, styles, and textures. Customers can choose from designs that […]

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Underlayment and Subfloor Material for Wood Floors

January 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff 1 Comment

Hardwood flooring is one z of the most versatile and beautiful options out there for both businesses and private homes. However, even the highest quality of wood is not going to hold up well or look its best if the underlayment or the subfloor is subpar. Flooring contractors must use certain types of material for […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: install wood floors, installation for wood floors, prepping for wood floors, sub-floor and wood floors, subfloor wood floors, underlayment wood floors

Best Subfloors and Underlayment for Ceramic Tile

January 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff 3 Comments

Many people consider ceramic tile flooring to be elegant, timeless, and durable. It’s also popular because it is easy to clean and comes in an array of colors, textures, and sizes. Of course, the key to an amazing-looking tile floor is a quality sub-floor and underlayment. When flooring contractors use the best material for the […]

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Reasons Why Vinyl Floors Discolor From Underneath

January 11, 2017 by Flooristics staff 11 Comments

When most people think of vinyl floor stains, they imagine stains from dropped food or many years of dirt and grime, despite the protective finish over the flooring. However, it is possible for vinyl flooring to become discolored from underneath or the bottom up. Flooring inspectors and customers alike will be able to assess how […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: discolored floor, discolored vinyl, vinyl discoloration, vinyl flooring, vinyl flooring problems

How To Correct Cracks in a Concrete Sub-floor

January 11, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

While it is not desirable, it is not uncommon for cracks to form in a concrete subfloor. It’s the responsibility of a flooring contractor to make sure that the cracks don’t allow excess moisture to affect the flooring and cause the crack to grow. A flooring inspector or floor repair contractor has several different options […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: concrete subfloor, sub floor crack repair, sub floor cracks, sub floor installation, subfloor, subfloor cracks

5 Typical Manufacturing Defects for Wood Flooring

January 10, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Wood flooring is among the most popular choices for businesses and homeowners alike. The warmth and beauty of natural wood are appealing, but even hardwood floors can suffer from manufacturing defects that can compromise the integrity of the product. When manufacturing defects manifest in wood flooring, weeks, months, or even years after installation, it can […]

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What is Hydrostatic Pressure?

January 9, 2017 by Flooristics staff 1 Comment

When working with concrete, hydrostatic pressure plays a big role. But what is hydrostatic pressure? Hydrostatic pressure (water=hydro, static=resting) is the level of pressure that standing water creates. This pressure can press onto the walls of its container, whatever that may be. Concrete, although it seems very solid when dry, is susceptible to moisture and […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate, Resilient, Tile and Stone, Tools Tagged With: concrete hydrostatic, hydrostatic, hydrostatic pressure, hydrostatic pressure concrete

Flooring Installation Mistakes That Make Customers Complain

January 6, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

When a business owner or homeowner is making arrangements for hard surface flooring, it’s an exciting time for them. Hard surface flooring—like tile, stone, resilient, laminate, or hardwood—can turn an average space into something extraordinary. Customers trust their hard surface flooring installers to do the best job they can in order to provide many years […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Hardwood and Laminate, Resilient, Tile and Stone Tagged With: customer complaints, flooring installation, flooring installationproblems, installation errors, installation mistakes

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