Flooring Articles & Guides
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S&G Carpet’s Ethical and Respected Laminate Sourcing Practices
CDC findings on formaldehyde in Chinese-made laminate sold by Lumber Liquidators raised the estimated cancer risk from two to nine cases per 100,000 to between six and thirty....
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RevWood Waterproof Laminate Flooring
RevWood Plus combines the Uniclic locking system with Hydroseal-treated plank edges to keep moisture out, and GenuEdge wraps the printed image around the plank edge. Shoppers get the...
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Prefinished vs. Unfinished Hardwood Flooring
Prefinished planks install in a day with no sanding or fumes, while unfinished floors are sanded and sealed on site and can take up to four weeks to...
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Popular Hardwood & Waterproof Laminate Flooring Patterns and Colors
Laminate's four layers explain its care needs: wipe spills promptly, dust mop or vacuum, use a laminate-specific cleaner, and let floors dry fully. New owners also get the...
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Laminate Flooring Basic Care
Laminate's four layers explain its care needs: wipe spills promptly, dust mop or vacuum, use a laminate-specific cleaner, and let floors dry fully. New owners also get the...
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Is Carpet Really the Allergy Enemy You Thought?
Two studies are cited, a 15-year Swedish one and a 2003 New Jersey school study in which children with carpeted bedrooms missed fewer school days and used less...
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How to Choose the Right Laminate Flooring for Your Space
Texture, finish, and plank pattern are the three variables, from smooth to handscraped and wirebrushed, gloss to matte. Room by room: waterproof and smooth in kitchens, deeper textures...
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How to Choose Hardwood Floors for Your Business
Solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished repeatedly, which pays off only if you own the space; engineered handles subfloor problems and resists shrinking and warping but has...
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How to Bust Common Carpet Stains
Three escalating steps handle water-based spills: dry-cleaning fluid and blotting first, then a tablespoon of ammonia in a cup of water, then equal parts water and white vinegar....
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