Posts Tagged ‘flooring’
Getting New Flooring Put in Your Home
Getting new flooring put in your home is one of the biggest makeovers the interior can accommodate. In North America there are five main types of flooring each with their strengths and weaknesses. There are key issues when dealing with areas of high moisture and half the flooring products out there.
Resilient Flooring – Installing resilient flooring is durable, as well as easy and quick to install so labour costs should be low. Even if you planning to do it yourself than resilient requires the least amount of experience. Keep clear of areas with high moisture as the tiles can curl. When installing this flooring make sure the subflooring is clean and clear of irregularities or it will show through. Resilient flooring comes in many colours and patterns. Read the rest of this entry »
Caring for Your Hardwood Floor
Hardwood floors make a beautiful, elegant addition to your home. They are lovely and lend a graceful ambience to any room. Unfortunately, many people don’t take care of their hardwood floors like they should. With some precautionary care, your hardwood floors will remain beautiful well into old age.
Sunlight
If your floor is exposed to sun during the day, invest in sheer curtains, drapes, or blinds that will limit sunlight as UV rays can damage hardwood floors over time. Furniture Furniture glides are a great investment for your hardwood floor. They are small coverings, usually made of felt or another soft material, that are placed under the feet of furniture to prevent scratches. To ensure that dust and grit don’t get imbedded, clean the glides regularly. When moving furniture, always lift it up. You should never slide furniture on a hardwood floor, even with glides. If the piece is too heavy to lift, place a cotton sock over the leg and slide it carefully. Read the rest of this entry »
Taking care of your vinyl flooring
Vinyl is easily one of the most versatile types of flooring. It is extremely durable and can look like anything, from stone to wood and other natural materials. While vinyl floors are easy to care for, there are some general rules you should follow to keep your vinyl floor clean and vibrant throughout its life in your house.
Sweep or Vacuum
Dust, grit, sand, and any other abrasive materials can scratch vinyl, even with the protective surface layer. Sweep or vacuum your vinyl floor regularly. Vacuums have trouble suctioning to vinyl at times, so you might be better off using a broom. Placing mats at all the outside entrance areas can greatly reduce the amount of dirt and grit on your vinyl floor. Read the rest of this entry »
Stand Your Ground When Choosing Hardwood Flooring
Tiles, carpet, or laminate? These days, it is not enough to just have floor in your house; you simply have to have the best floor. Why not consider a hardwood floor then?
A hardwood floor is a handsome and durable substitute to carpeted or laminated floor. Due to its warm tones and distinctiveness, wood dramatically changes the appearance and atmosphere of a room.
Exclusive. Your wooden floor will be truly exclusive to you, not only because of the natural grain, which is unique, but also because you have the option of designing your own floor. When you do, you get to choose the exact pattern you would like on your floor. Mixing woods together gives a remarkable effect and endless pattern can be created. Hardwood floors even add more market value to your home so the next time you put up your home for sale, you are confident your home will fetch a good price. Read the rest of this entry »