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What are the Benefits of a Hard Surface Finish on a Floor?

January 4, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Hard surface flooring is durable and beautiful and is the top choice for many commercial and residential spaces. From hardwood and tile to resilient and more, a hard surface finish is the best way to get long-lasting beauty and strength from flooring. When hard surface flooring is made, it is designed so that the inner […]

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Foods That Cause the Most Stubborn Floor Stains

January 4, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

One of the most frustrating things about hard surface flooring is when they get a stubborn stain. Stains can come from just about anything, from pet urine or wine to blood or tomato sauce. Many hard floor surfaces have specific procedures to get rid of stains, and it’s a good idea for business owners and […]

Filed Under: Carpet and Rugs, Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate, Resilient, Tile and Stone Tagged With: carpet stain, floor stain, food stain, hardwood floor stain, laminate stain, stubborn stain, tile stain

Ways That Hard Surface Flooring Could Be Abused

January 3, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Hard surface flooring is ideal for both business and residential buildings because it is durable and beautiful. With so many patterns, colors, styles and prices, hard surface flooring is often chosen for the workplace, especially over carpet. Hard surface flooring is an umbrella term for all different types of flooring, such as hardwood, tile, concrete […]

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Hard Surface Floors and the Expansion Perimeter

October 3, 2016 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Getting a hard surface floor installed in the workplace or home is a top priority for many customers. For any contractor or installer, doing a good job is important and so is learning all the steps for proper installation. One of the most important steps is to calculate for expansion space or the job won’t […]

Filed Under: Expert Witness, Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: expansion space, flooring expansion space, hard floor expansion, solid floor and expansion, solid floor installation

Solid Wood Can Be Installed On What Grade Levels?

October 1, 2016 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Installing a solid hardwood floor at the home or at the office can make the place feel warm and look beautiful. However, such flooring is not appropriate for every level of the home or office. Learning what grade level is best for hardwood flooring will help keep customers happy and allow installers and contractors to best […]

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Inspection Process For Flooring Discolorations

September 29, 2016 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

In both commercial and residential properties, it’s not unusual to see discolorations in the flooring that is located in a small area. No matter what the size and color of the area, it’s up to a flooring inspector to figure out the cause and come up with a solution to prevent it from happening again. […]

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Why are Ink Inhibitors Used in Sheet Floors?

September 28, 2016 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Manufacturers are constantly pushing the boundaries in discovering ways to make their flooring products more durable and more beautiful. The manufacturing process is refined and perfected so that customers get a long-lasting type of flooring that looks exactly how they want it for years to come. Ink in Flooring With certain types of flooring, like […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate, Resilient Tagged With: ink inhibitors, laminate flooring

How To Install a Sheet Vinyl Over an Existing Floor

September 27, 2016 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Putting one type of flooring material over another is pretty common, because most flooring can handle it when prepared properly and it is much less expensive to just go over the top rather than spend time and money tearing up old flooring. Putting vinyl over an existing floor is one of the more popular options. […]

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What Causes Hard Surface Floors to Turn Yellow

September 26, 2016 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

When business owners and home owners contact flooring experts, one of the most common questions they have is, “Why is my floor turning yellow?” Hard surface floors like tile, resilient, laminate and even hardwood are durable and beautiful, but there are certain situations where they can get discolored. Without knowing the cause, customers may think […]

Filed Under: Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate, Resilient Tagged With: causes of yellow floor, problems with yellowing, yellow floor, yellow hard surface, yellowing

What Problems Can Gypsum-based Patches Create?

September 25, 2016 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

When preparing a floor, the covering material is not going to look or perform its best when the substrate is not prepared adequately. With a range of patching products that can help prepare substrate on the market today, it’s important to know the pros and cons of each type. Gypsum-based patches are a common choice […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: gypsum patch, gypsum patching, gypsum-based patches, problems with patches, substrates

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