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There are multiple methods of installing hardwood. Your budget, pre-exstinging flooring and sub-floor can all play into the decision of which method to choose. If you have decided that glue down hardwood flooring is right for your home, we’ve provided everything you need to know before and during the installation . . . Read more
For a professional, finished look to your floor, you’ll need to consider molding, trims, and transitional pieces. And you’ll also need to know how install molding and trim, so we’ve put together this guide to assist you. The purpose of molding is to cover edges, camouflage expansion spaces, and bridge . . . Read more
Before You Get Started Engineered glueless-click wood flooring can be installed directly over most existing floor coverings except carpet. Any wood flooring or subflooring glued to concrete must be removed before installation. Here’s what to know before you start a glueless click installation. Acclimation Products must be acclimated in climate . . . Read more
Considerstions Before You Install Floating Hardwood Installer/Owner Responsibility It is important that you read and understand the following information and instructions in their entirety before you install floating hardwood. When flooring is ordered, 5%-10% must be added to the actual square footage needed for cutting and grading allowance. Do not . . . Read more
Choosing to install hardwood flooring yourself can save you a lot of money – if you know what you’re doing. Improper preparation and installation can lead to warping and buckling, which will ruin flooring that might otherwise remain beautiful and durable enough for your grandchildren’s grandchildren to grow up on. . . . Read more
Hardwood floors are an investment in your home that will last for decades and bring warmth and beauty to any décor. Hardwood buying guide helps to make the right interior design choices that will actually raise the value of your home, wood makes a timeless statement of impeccable taste and . . . Read more
The Janka Hardness Scale determines the hardness of a particular type of wood over another. The scale was invented in 1906 by Gabriel Janka, an Austrian wood researcher, and standardized in 1927 by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Depending on the room where the flooring will be . . . Read more
Formaldehyde in Your Home Formaldehyde is a compound chemical made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is found literally everywhere, since it occurs naturally and is synthesized for industrial use in everyday products. The list of household and personal care products that contain small amounts of formaldehyde is endless, . . . Read more
We hear a lot of buzz about sustainability and eco-friendly products, but what does it really mean? To take an in-depth look at “green”, there are a lot of factors to consider, from impact on the global environment to the potential effect on you and your family. We also have . . . Read more
These days, our homes are full of allergens that can cause stuffy noses and sneezing. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) more than half of the population of the United States suffers from some form of allergies, and many of the most common allergens are . . . Read more
