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Waterproof Flooring: Best Types and Uses

From bathrooms to laundry rooms, any room that deals with excess moisture can be difficult to clean and can make your home prone to damage. Mold is the big ticket concern homeowners think about when water is in the picture. But other issues like wood rot and warping from excess moisture exposure can also come…

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Flooring

Are Laminate Floors Waterproof? Exploring Facts and Best Uses

Laminate flooring options are rising in popularity – and for good reason. So now, homeowners are wondering: is this material waterproof? In this blog, we’ll break down the ins and outs of waterproof laminate flooring, best uses, and installation.  What Are Laminate Floors?  Laminate floors are a synthetic floor product designed to mimic different materials.…

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Flooring

What Is Engineered Hardwood Flooring? Your Questions Answered

Durable, long-lasting, and resistant to moisture and warping, engineered hardwood flooring is a popular choice among homeowners. It offers the look of real wood with added stability and often a more affordable price point than traditional solid hardwood. But if you are not familiar with this flooring type, you may be wondering what engineered wood…

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7 Great, Cheaper Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

You love the look of hardwood floors, but the hefty price tag? Not so much. While the average price of a flooring project is $3,349, installing hardwood floors can be thousands of dollars more. So how about cheap hardwood flooring and some alternatives? If you are on a budget or desire more environmentally-conscious materials, hand-scraped…

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Flooring

Best Types of Tile for Your Bathroom Floor

There’s a reason that tile is almost universally found in bathrooms. As the wettest room in the home, it’s important to have flooring that can withstand water. Tile fits the bill, as it’s affordable, durable, and water resistant.  We’ll talk about the best tiles for your bathroom floor that will help with the longevity of…

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Maintaining and Cleaning Laminate Floors

Thank Scandinavian design trends for laminate flooring. Just like the way iconic Swiss brand Ikea revolutionized the way people furnish their homes, entrepreneurial Swedish engineers and manufacturers transformed the flooring industry by developing laminate flooring techniques in the 1920s and bringing high-pressure laminate flooring to market in 1979. Global laminate flooring sales are expected to…

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Flooring

What is the Best Flooring for Kitchens?

The kitchen is arguably the heart of the home. It’s where we start our mornings, make food for family meals, and invite friends and family to gather. Because the kitchen is such a high-traffic area, it makes sense to find the best kitchen flooring that not only looks good but can also withstand parties, spills,…

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Flooring

What Is the Best Flooring for Bedrooms?

The bedroom is where most people start and end their days, making it one of the most frequently used rooms in any home. That’s why it’s important that when you consider a bedroom remodel, you think carefully about the best types of flooring for bedrooms.  Modernize created this guide to help homeowners choose the best…