Flooring
What to Expect During Your Floor Installation
New flooring is more than just a change underfoot; it’s an opportunity to redefine a space, enhance aesthetics, and invest in your home’s future. The journey to this transformation isn’t just about the final product. It encapsulates the choices you make along the way, each step as integral as the next. What can you expect…
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Hiring a Flooring Contractor: Contractor Checklist
Are you thinking of changing the look and feel of your home? Upgrading or replacing your flooring is a great opportunity to transform the way your home looks, as well as increase the functionality and efficiency of your floor and boost the overall value of your home. As with any home improvement project, in order…
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How to Paint Over Vinyl Floors
We tend to have a love-hate relationship with vinyl floors. It’s inexpensive, usually comes in convenient sheets or rolls, and is easy to install. Vinyl can also be found in a wide array of colors that can be matched to any style and room. However, once you’ve installed it, it can be a pain to…
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Eco-friendly carpet has become more popular than ever in the past few years. Why? In this article, we will cover why sustainable carpet options are becoming more and more popular among homeowners today. Why Are Homeowners Turning to Sustainable Carpet? Conventional carpeting is often made with synthetic petroleum-derived fibers, which are treated with so-called “stain…
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Non-Toxic Wood Floor Sealers and Finishes
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t appreciate the charm and warmth that a wooden floor adds to any home. Still, they require some upkeep if they’re going to last for years and years—which brings us to question that so many homeowners are asking. What is the least toxic, healthiest way to finish and…
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Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring: The 6 Most Sustainable Choices
Many homeowners today seek sustainable, eco-friendly hardwood flooring for their home. What is it that makes some wood flooring sustainable, and puts others on the “do not buy” list? What Counts as Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring? For starters, sustainable wood is legally sourced. In 2008, the U.S. banned the import of timber from illegal sources —…
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Vinyl and linoleum are similar flooring products. Both are easy to clean, fairly inexpensive, and easy to install or have installed. There are some differences in the material, maintenance, appearance, and installation that consumers should be aware of before committing to a purchase. Here is what you should know about linoleum vs vinyl. Materials: What…
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Picking the Best Sunroom Flooring for Your Home
Lucky you, you’re adding a sunroom to your home! But before you start thinking that everything is going to be golden from here on out, remember: you still have a little bit of work to do before you can soak up those rays. After all, before you can set up the chaise lounge, you’re going to…