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Tips for Finding the Best Flooring Contractor

December 13, 2012 by

When you are looking for a professional flooring contractor, it is important to proceed with caution. Even though the internet and yellow pages are filled with thousands of available contractors, it does not mean that they are all created equal. Anyone can build a site, claiming to be a reputable installer. But without the proper credentials, you may be taking on a lot of risk. Look for the following qualifications in any contractor before hiring them.

Referrals

It is always best to start with referrals. Typically, you can trust those that you know to be brutally honest with you regarding the work that someone performed on their home. If you do not know anyone that has had a new floor installed recently, take the time to read the reviews online, both on the contractor’s website and on third-party websites, to see what the consensus is regarding the company you are thinking about using.

Contracts

Once you have narrowed your choices down, get written estimates from those companies. Once you have the estimate in writing you can compare all of the estimates and determine which one is the best price and value. With the contract in writing, it also gives you a form of insurance regarding the work that will be done, as well as the prices that will be charged. Remember, price isn’t everything. The guarantee of how someone will work with you throughout the process can be worth its weight in gold. [Read more…]

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Environmentally Friendly Choices for your New Flooring

November 30, 2012 by

The floors in your homes are used for a wide variety of purposes. No longer just to walk on, your floors are used to sit on, play on and even sleep on by overnight guests. You want to make sure that the surface that you spend so much time on is not toxic or harmful to the environment. Today, there is a wide variety of environmentally friendly choices for your new flooring.

Bamboo

Many alternatives to wood flooring are friendlier to the environment. Bamboo has become a very popular choice due to its natural durability and ease of installation. Bamboo is a renewable resource, growing back around every 5 years as opposed to the thirty or more years that it takes a tree to grow. Bamboo is very easy to take care of and can be installed directly over other floors or over existing sub-flooring.

Cork

For an all-natural alternative to your flooring, look at the benefits of cork. This type of flooring is created from the bark of a cork oak tree. Another renewable resource, cork bark is typically available every 8 years. Cork offers anti-bacterial properties and is very comfortable to stand on for long periods of time. It is easy to install and is popular among do-it-yourself homeowners.

Linoleum

Not your grandmother’s linoleum flooring, today you can find a wide variety of beautiful options that are also eco-friendly created from linoleum. This surface is sturdy enough to be used in high traffic areas and yet, beautiful enough to use in any room. Made from a combination of linseed oil and wood powder, linoleum is bound together and sold in solid sheets.

If you have decided to eliminate any toxic or harmful carpeting in your home and replace it with environmentally friendly choices for your flooring, you have many options. If you desire the look of wood, bamboo or cork is a natural, beautiful choice. If you are looking for a more traditional look and love design, linoleum flooring is the perfect choice for your home.

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Preparing your Floors for Holiday Guests

November 16, 2012 by

The holidays bring with it plenty of hard work and stress. Keeping your house looking beautiful among all of the entertaining and visitors can seem overwhelming at times, especially if you have hardwood floors. Rather than leaving your floors at risk for serious damage, you should cover them with synthetic rugs to provide protection and avoid the risk of further damage.

Inexpensive Solution

Synthetic area rugs are inexpensive, yet invaluable to your wood floors. Rather than having your increased traffic trudge along on your beautiful floors, putting them at risk for dings, scratches and other damage, the rug will take the beating from the traffic, leaving your floor untouched.

Placement of Rugs

Strategically placing the rugs throughout your home will ensure that they provide the level of help that you need. One of the most popular areas to place them is in front of the door. When guests enter your home with their dirty shoes, a majority of the dirt will be trapped in the rug rather than on your floor. This will eliminate some of the headaches of constantly washing your floors to retain their beauty. You should also place them in areas that receive the largest amount of traffic to reduce the wear and tear on your floor. [Read more…]

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Why Entrance Matting Will Protect your Commercial Flooring

November 15, 2012 by

Dirt. Water. Snow. Slush. If you run a business, you know no matter what is happening outside, at least a portion of it will end up inside as your customers and employees head in and out all day long.

In order to provide a safe, healthy commercial environment, the best choice that your commercial operation can make is to use appropriate entrance matting. The right mat can help you control the level of sanitation within your environment, as well as keep it safe for everyone involved.

Contrary to popular belief, not all mats are created equal. Understanding the benefits to finding the right mats will allow you to better protect your commercial flooring.

Slips and Falls

A commercial building owner’s worst nightmare is for someone to slip and fall on the flooring. More often than not the owner is responsible, which is why the appropriate matting is essential to the safety of everyone. Look for mats that remove dirt and debris from shoes, as well as moisture, to reduce the risk of slipping and falling. Shoes that are wet and dirty create the perfect recipe for falling and getting seriously hurt on your property. [Read more…]

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What Makes The Best Choices For Commercial Flooring?

October 26, 2012 by

Commercial locations, such as office buildings, retail stores and warehouses, require flooring, just like any residential setting. An important thing to keep in mind is that the flooring you choose for a commercial setting must be able to withstand the environment.

Commercial flooring should be durable, easy to maintain, affordable, and attractive. The same holds true for residential flooring, but these factors are on a much larger scale in a commercial setting. The foot traffic of your commercial location is likely to be much higher than that within your personal home – so, you have to purchase your commercial flooring accordingly and keep the environment in mind.

Some of the most common choices for commercial include stone, laminate, vinyl, concrete, and carpet. Each type of flooring has pros and cons, so evaluate your flooring needs and choose the best flooring for your commercial setting.

Stone – Stone floors are often more expensive than other types of flooring. However, this type of flooring is known for its durability and longevity. While the  initial cost may be on the high side, stone flooring is made to last for a long time, saving you money in the future. [Read more…]

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What To Expect From Your Flooring Contractor

October 25, 2012 by

Vacuum, sweep, mop, sanitize, deep clean… our floors are constantly being used, so they constantly need a little bit of love from us.  But what happens when your floor needs a bit more love than you can handle?  When your floor needs expert attention, what exactly should you be prepared for from a flooring contractor?

Know your needs – Before we can talk about what to expect from a flooring contractor, we need to figure out what type of flooring contractor you need.  As with every field, the field of flooring has different specialty areas.  For the best experience for you (and your floors) you need to figure out what type of contractor you need.  Is your floor in need of refurbishing or replacing?

Ask for credentials – Once you have determined what exactly you need, you may begin the process of looking for a flooring contractor.  Be sure to ask each potential contractor what there specialty is and what credentials they have.  You want someone who will do the job right the first time. [Read more…]

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What Is Flooring Underlayment?

October 18, 2012 by

When you walk around your home, chances are that you don’t give the flooring a second thought. As long as it is solid and serving its purpose, you hardly notice it. You clean it and maintain it. You repair it, when necessary. As long as you can walk across it to get from room to room, you are not concerned with its construction.

Your flooring consists of the materials you see – hardwood, tile or carpeting. And it consists of the materials you don’t see – the underlayment. While most people focus in on the looks and feel, spending extra money as necessary to get what they want, it’s the underlayment that can significantly play a part into the quality of your flooring choice.

The flooring underlayment makes it possible to have “floating” floors. Rather than have the flooring attached to the actual subflooring, an underlayment is installed. This underlayment lays on the subflooring. It provides extra insulation, reduces sound, minimizes any imperfections of the subflooring, and helps give your floor a smooth, level appearance. [Read more…]

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How To Maintain Bamboo Flooring

October 11, 2012 by

Bamboo flooring can be a beautiful addition to your home.  It is the hardest wood flooring available today.  Since bamboo is a grass, you can rest assured that your beautiful new floor is Eco-friendly too.  As you admire your new floor, here are a few things you should do to make sure your floor looks beautiful for years to come.

1.    Make use of mats – Doormats and area rugs are an easy way to beautify your home.  However, when you have hardwood floors, they can serve an even greater purpose.  Placing doormats at the entrances to your home will help collect dirt and debris from being tracked in.  Area rugs in the main areas of your home can help protect from furniture scratching your wood.

2.    Sweep often – Loose grit on the floor can easily collect on the bottom of shoes or feet.  While this grit may be annoying for you, it is even worse for your floor.  A quick sweep every day or so with a Swiffer dry mop (or similar product) can keep your floor clean and clear.

3.    Spot mop –  Use a soft, slightly damp rag to clean sticky spots or other small messes on the floor.  When you clean the entire floor be sure to avoid excess water as this can damage the flooring.  Whether cleaning a small spot or a larger portion of the floor, do not use abrasive scouring pads to clean the floor. [Read more…]

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Matching Your Flooring To Your Lifestyle

October 5, 2012 by

You love the hardwood floors your neighbor had installed. They were talking about bamboo on the show you watched the other day. And you just read about cork flooring in the home magazine you picked up.

What are you to do? How do you pick which is right for you?

With every type of flooring constantly expanding the available styles, colors, textures, etc.; the current flooring customer is faced with an even greater dilemma than ever before…how to choose the right flooring for you.

Rather than choosing flooring based solely upon aesthetics, perhaps you should consider choosing your flooring to match your lifestyle needs.  Here are a few suggestions to help you match your flooring choice to your lifestyle. [Read more…]

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How to Pet-Proof Your Flooring

September 21, 2012 by

Owning a pet has many incredible benefits, but there are a few disadvantages that you must put up with in order to have your pet in your home.

It’s common knowledge that pets are messy. That mess has to go somewhere and, unfortunately, it is usually your floor. If you have wood or ceramic floors, you might start to notice scratches or a dull appearance on them. If you have carpeted areas, chances are the carpet looks much different than it did when it was first installed.

There are a few tips you can follow to minimize the negative effects dog has on your flooring while not making your dog feel unloved. [Read more…]

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