Vinyl flooring installed in hospital lounges, common areas, patient rooms and other environments seamlessly blends aesthetics with necessary functional characteristics. Flooring contractors depend on products and practices to achieve quality installations and to meet the quality needs of building planners, ...
Luxury vinyl plank flooringisa waterproof surface, but it’s also a floating floor. This means it needs expansion cracks along the walls which are then covered up by trim. In a room without a water source, that’s not a big deal but in a bathroom it’s a major factor to consider. ...
Installing laminate flooring on stairs will require much more stability than provided by a floating floor system, so don't use underlayment. On such installations, you should instead always glue the laminates down to the treads and risers with a good grade construction adhesive. Moving your way...
Cleaning rubber flooring is pretty simple, but it’s always a good idea to prepare yourself before you start to deep clean. Here are some helpful tools and materials to ensure your success. Tools: Broom or vacuum Mop (nylon, microfiber, or sponge) ...
How to Install Carpet over Existing Flooring Many people like to install carpet over their existing flooring. As long as you have a hard surface floor already, this should not be a problem. For example, if you have laminate, hardwood, tile, or even vinyl, you should be able to install ...
There are pros and cons to both, but we didn’t really consider gluing it down. Floating floor is easier to install, so it can be more cost effective. It’s much easier to remove when the time comes to do so someday, and you can even float it over some types of existing flooring...
Invest in some subfloor heating if your gaming room ends up in the basement – think about how nice that heated tile or vinyl will be on your wintertime toes, Satas says. Oliver Rogers, a golf blogger, agrees. “Depending on the games you play, consider installing durable flooring like...
How to Repair Parquet Flooring Remove the needed piece of wood from a parquet unit; if necessary, cut the wire spline that holds it. Wood parquet is beautiful, but damaged blocks can be a problem. For invisible repairs, replace the damaged wood with matching parquet tile. ...
The first tip is simple: Start with a plan. The last thing you want to do is install beautiful new counters and then realize that you have to remove them in order to install a farmhouse sink. It’s okay to space out your projects, especially if you’re doing some of them on your ...
Laminate flooring is designed to be a floating floor product, which means you'll need to leave enough space to allow for movement. Stack a scrap piece of laminate flooring on a strip of underlayment and use that to gauge how much you'll need to cut from your doorjambs and casings (doo...