This term is used to describe a group of flooring materials which are composed of linoleum, cork and rubber. These materials are also subject to extreme heat in order to manufacture tiles or sheets. A prime example of resilient flooring is Vinyl. Resilient floors are resistant to moisture making it the best option to...
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Vinyl flooring is not recommended to be used in areas like commercial kitchens, automobile showrooms and outside applications. Commercial kitchens are usually a high activity area and Vinyl cannot handle the toll of rolling carts. Automobile showrooms are also not recommended for Vinyl flooring because of the load of the cars. As for outdoor...
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Bamboo flooring is an extremely versatile flooring product. It can be installed in virtually any room of your home, above or below ground, over wood, OSB, or existing vinyl flooring. There are several locations that are not recommended for bamboo flooring. Because bamboo flooring is a natural flooring product it is not recommended that...
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In order to maximize the durability and beauty of your bamboo flooring, we recommend the following practices as part of your floor’s normal care and maintenance.
· Place doormats or rugs at entrances to collect moister, sand, grit and other potentially damaging substances from being tracked onto your bamboo floor.
· Dust mop or vacuum with...
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Cork flooring is very accommodating and installation over concrete, wooden subfloors and tile are commonplace. The surface upon which you install your cork flooring must be level, dry, and clean.
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A natural substance found in cork called suberin, a waxy material that is a key component in the makeup of the cells in found in cork, is responsible for the moisture-resistant nature of cork and cork flooring. Suberin is also insect-resistant as well as adding a level of fire resistance. Although cork flooring is...
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While laminate floors are highly resistant to stains and abrasions, they are not indestructible. In order to maximize the durability and beauty of your laminate flooring, we recommend the following practices as part of your floor’s normal care and maintenance.
· Place a doormat outside the exterior entrances to collect excess moisture, sand, grit and...
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You will not be able to install laminate over carpet because it needs to be against a flat, level and hard surface. All carpet and padding should be removed completely prior to installation.
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Unfortunately you can't install laminate flooring outside. Moisture will cause it to expand and damage the floor therefore it must be installed in a climate-controlled area.
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Concrete floors below ground are capable of storing a vast amount of water. It is crucial to avoid all direct contact between the laminate flooring and the concrete floor because the soil beneath the concrete can transmit humidity into the floor. Installing a moisture barrier over all concrete surfaces is mandatory for a successful...
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