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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Laminate flooring is a beautiful, low maintenance, long-lasting flooring. There are several simple steps that you can take to keep your laminate flooring clean and to ensure that you get many years of service from it. Simply dust mop or vacuum with a soft brush or wood floor accessory to keep your laminate floor...
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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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Yes, laminate flooring can be installed on steps but with this exceptional installation, the planks should be glued down with regular wood glue. The moldings and transitions need to be nailed down.
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A floating floor is a floor built with all its parts attached to each other but with none of these component parts fixed to the supporting floor. Virtually all laminate floors install as floating floors.
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Both laminate flooring and hardwood flooring can beautify a home. While hardwood is often thought to be a superior choice, there are several advantages to laminate flooring. Distinct differences between the two types of flooring often make laminate a more attractive alternative. Solid hardwood of any thickness (most is 3/8” to 3/4”) should be...
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Laminate flooring is a versatile, durable, attractive flooring with the appearance of a hardwood floor. Although laminate flooring looks like wood flooring, there is actually no solid wood used in its construction. Laminate floors are made up of several materials bonded together under high pressure.
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Stephens Floor Covering is Santa Cruz County’s expert floor installation company. Established in 1968 to provide families with beautiful flooring options, our focus has always been on skilled installations and customer satisfaction. By focusing on the installation we ensure that your flooring project is completed by a professional, in a timely manner and most...
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