Although your primary goal might be only to increase the comfort of your flooring, it is beneficial to install underlayment before putting down vinyl plank flooring- regardless of the condition of your base floor. But there are some serious drawbacks that you should be aware of before making a final decision. In this post, I’ll … Read more
Most carpet tapes will not damage your hardwood floors. In fact, it can actually help to protect your floors from wear and tear. However, with double-sided tapes on wood, plywood, or laminates, you will need to be cautious. While this type of tape is safe to use on other flooring materials (like stone or marble), … Read more
Cork is the natural material taken from the bark of cork oak trees and turned into a number of products like flooring and wine corks, to name a few. To make cork flooring, leftover material from the production of wine cork is ground up, mixed with resin, and then made into planks, sheets, and tiles. … Read more
One of the considerations for building a house, storage, or other structure with flooring is whether to include floor trusses as part of the build. While floor trusses are not always necessary, they can speed up installation time for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. In addition, the floor trusses help to minimize the recoil or … Read more
Of the many floor options available when building your garage, a wooden floor might not be the first that comes to mind. But if your current garage has a dirt floor, then digging it out to pour concrete can be expensive. Over time, even concrete can become compromised due to the weight of the vehicles. … Read more
Parquet is a unique style of wood flooring made by arranging “slats” or wood strips in distinct and interesting patterns. The geometrical patterns will often repeat, but any kind of design can be made. The original idea of Parquet came from 17th century France where artists would design and cut individual pieces of wood and … Read more
There are several different types of wood that are commonly used for flooring. And while each type has its advantages, there are a few that combine durability with easy maintenance and a beautiful appearance. Tigerwood is one such wood that is becoming more popular thanks to its remarkable properties. For those who are considering putting … Read more
Bamboo floors are tremendously popular these days among builders, renovators, and homeowners due to their eco-friendly nature. Not only in your bedroom and living areas, but you can also use bamboo material in your bathroom and kitchen to give these areas a fresh, unique appearance, just like hardwood. As long as you can finish and … Read more
Teak is a tropical hardwood tree species that are highly popular and much in demand because of its properties. Not only it’s one of the most elegant and durable woods out there but also resistant to pests, moisture, shrinkage, and rot. That’s the reason, it’s widely used for all kinds of furniture as well as … Read more
No matter what pet you have – cat or dog – their urine can cause damage to floors and subflooring even if the floor has been sealed. Although the urine won’t compromise the structural strength, it does leave behind stains that lead to black spots. It also generates a musty smell, which can be difficult … Read more