Of all the things that can damage your hardwood flooring, humidity is one of the sneakiest and biggest concerns. Humidity levels in the air change throughout the year, and each change brings new concerns. Understanding how those changing moisture levels in the air affect your floors can help you protect the flooring from damage. Here are two potential problems to watch out for with your new hardwood floors.
Cupping
Humidity levels are usually pretty high in the summer months, which will cause the planks of your wood floor to absorb more moisture from the air. Read More»
If you’re in the process of renovating your kitchen, then you should spend the time and decide what type of flooring you want. It’s a great time to tear up that old, tattered linoleum flooring and put down something more substantial. Below are a few flooring options you can choose from.
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring is beautiful and durable. However it is does have one major drawback. It is not very resistant to water. Read More»
If you are getting ready to install floor tiles in a room of your home, you may need some help getting the job done correctly. Consider these 3 tips that will help the installation process go smoothly.
Lay Diagonal Tiles With A Pyramid
Installing tiles flush with one of the room’s walls will make it easy for you to ensure the tiles are even as you are installing them. What about if you want to place the tiles in a diagonal layout? Read More»
So, you’re remodeling your kitchen and it’s time to pick a new flooring option. You know you want tile, but you’re trying to decide between stone and ceramic. The type of flooring you pick for your kitchen will depend on a variety of factors including the durability you need, the level of maintenance you’re looking for, the people who will be using the kitchen, and the appearance of your new kitchen. Read More»
Browsing through the showroom at your local flooring distributor can give you a good feel for things like the appearance of different types of wood floors, including species, grain patterns and finishes. While these things are certainly important, failing to pay attention to other wood flooring features can cause you to miss out on the extras, upgrades and options that help wood flooring work just right for your home. Keep these six features in mind as you shop to help you choose the perfect wood floor. Read More»
