Emergency Water Damage
Flooding and hardwood flooring don't mix. For anyone who lives in hurricane- and flood-prone areas that have historic homes, this is no surprise.
Read more: How To Save Your Water-Damaged Wood Floors
Installing Carpet Over Carpet: Advisable or a Bad Idea?
Carpet Installation
On the face of it, installing carpet over carpet does have many advantages. It saves on the cost and labor of pulling up and disposing of the existing carpet, keeping carpet waste materials out of the landfill. When the existing carpet is glued down, not tacked, this can be a huge time-saver, since glued carpet is expensive and time-consuming to pull up. Finally, leaving existing carpet provides one extra layer of insulation for cold floors.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Prefinished Hardwood Floors
Professional Floor Installation
Traditionally, hardwood flooring is installed as unfinished planks that are then stained and finished with a protective surface layer on-site. More recently, many manufacturers have begun to offer prefinished hardwood flooring products that arrive with finishing treatments already applied to hardwood materials in order to protect them against stains, discolorations and water penetration. There are certain advantages to purchasing and installing prefinished hardwood flooring, as well as several drawbacks.
18 Ideas For Contemporary Flooring
Professional Floor Installation
The most incredible innovation in tile flooring is its ability to realistically mimic countless natural and man-made materials. This is the most prominent tile flooring trend in 2018 and, likely, the years to come. Below, you’ll see new, contemporary tile looks that you may not even believe are tile. Get ready to see how tile has become the ultimate master of disguise.
The 4 best floors for your baby’s nursery
Custom Floors
When preparing a nursery for your baby, flooring is an important consideration. Your child will spend a lot of time on the floor—almost every day—while learning to crawl and walk, so you’ll want to make sure you choose the safest, most durable, and coziest option that matches your ideal style.
