Flooring Articles & Guides
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Hardwood Flooring vs. Laminate Flooring
Laminate costs less up front, installs DIY with or without glue, and comes in patterns and tile looks hardwood cannot match. Hardwood needs periodic stripping and sealing and...
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Hardwood Flooring Types: Taking a Look at Your Options
Solid planks run 5/16 to 3/4 inch and refinish many times, while engineered veneers resist seasonal shrinking and expanding but sand down fewer times. Wide plank starts at...
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Five Reasons Carpet Could Work for You
Carpet runs about half the price of hardwood, though installation costs more, with a roughly 10-year life if it is professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months. Shoppers...
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Fiberglass Backed Vinyl Flooring At S&G Carpets and More
Fiberglass backing replaces felt in sheet vinyl, needs no separate underlayment, and staples or glues straight to the subfloor. Mannington's Sobella line splits into Omni HD, Supreme, and...
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Expert Advice on How to Choose Commercial Carpeting
Face weight and density are separate measures, and Class I fire-rated carpet suppresses flame spread better than Class II, which matters most in corridors, stairways, and exit paths....
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Essential Tips On Cleaning Up After Pets
Pet stains on carpet call for enzyme cleaners that break down urine crystals, plus professional odor counteractants and water-claw extraction. Pet owners also get a look at stain-resistant...
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Enjoy the Benefits of Waterproof Core Flooring Throughout Your Home
A stiff core with wax-impregnated edges, outer sealants, and a transparent top seal is what lets waterproof core planks snap over an existing floor without underlayment, sometimes in...
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Engineered Hardwood Floor
Three tiers are priced out: 3-ply with a 1-2 mm wear layer at $3-$5 per square foot, 5-ply at $6-$9, and 7-9 ply with a 3 mm-plus wear...
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Creative Options for Carpet Made From Natural Fibers
Jute is soft and cheap but tears easily, seagrass resists stains and cannot be dyed, sisal takes dye and suits most rooms, wool insulates and resists fire, and...
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