Pros and Cons of Vinyl Plank Flooring

PROS OF VINYL PLANK

• Many models of vinyl plank are backed with a felt product. When installed, this feature translates to a softer floor with more give. The top will look like hardwood and have that strong feel, but standing on vinyl for long periods of time is easier than standing on real wood. Additionally, objects are less likely to break when dropped on vinyl, which is good news for glasses and mugs.

How Moisture Affects Hardwood Flooring

Winter Time
In the winter time when homes are heated and the air is dry, wood flooring gives up some of its moisture and contracts as a result. When this happens, thin gaps can appear between planks. This is normal, and a homeowner should be prepared for it to occur. Once indoor heating is turned off in the spring and humidity levels rise again, most of the gaps will close up.

Steps to Clean Hardwood Floors

1. - Preventive Maintenance. - Cut hardwood-floor cleaning time with smart preventive maintenance. Position mats both outside and inside exterior doors to lessen tracked-in dirt. In snowy or rainy weather, include a boot removal area to avoid damage from water and de-icers.

How to Select the Perfect Carpet

Though numerous carpet options are available, there are basically only two styles of carpet -- loop pile and cut pile.

Pros and Cons of Porcelain Tile

1. - Porcelain Tile Makeup. - Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile, though it is made from finer, denser clay and is fired at higher temperatures. Additionally, porcelain tile is tougher, more scratch resistant than other varieties, and more durable and resistant to stains.

Tile Types for Your Kitchen

1. - Laser-cut tile. - These tiles are intricately cut with lasers to produce elaborate designs that are pieced together like a puzzle. Beware of the price tag on these tiles, as many of them are made of precious materials like quartz and marble, or handmade gold- or silver-backed glass.