Vinyl flooring is a stylish and economical option for homeowners in search of a high-performance, cost-effective floor for use throughout the home. Today, manufacturers such as Amitco, Karndean and Mannington produce high-quality luxury vinyl floors that are as stunning as they are sturdy. Most makers offer both vinyl tiles and sheet vinyl, and the one [...]
February 4, 2012
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Busted Laminate Flooring Plank? No Problem – Quick Fixes for Damaged Laminates
Maybe you dropped your 75lb dumbbell while doing power curls in the living room. Maybe you were practicing for the chainsaw juggling competition and missed a crucial catch. Maybe your dog decided to dig his way into the basement. Regardless of how it happened, sometimes laminate planks get damaged and replacement is the only answer. [...]
January 27, 2012
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Grout it out Loud: Tips and Techniques for Great Grouting
So you’re remodeling the bathroom, and you’ve picked out the perfect Subway Tile pattern from Daltile or American Olean. The tiles are up and in place. Now, it’s time to get grouting. Applying grout to the gaps between tiles is a crucial part of a successful tile install, but all it takes is one misstep, [...]
January 17, 2012
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Top 3 Best Bedroom Floors: Hardwood, Bamboo & Cork
Beneath that pile of gym clothes, under the furry rug sits what could be a beautiful bedroom floor. Sure, bedroom floors can become a little cluttered sometimes, but the right flooring material will add the sort of beauty and warmth that turns any bedroom into the coziest room in the home. If you’re remodeling, you’ve [...]
January 6, 2012
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Out with the Old: How to Remove Glued-Down Vinyl Flooring
The New Year has arrived! That means out with old, and in with the new – especially if “the old” is an outdated vinyl floor that might have been “the new” back in, say, 1978. Removing old vinyl flooring is often the first step to installing the new floor of your dreams, so we’ve put [...]
January 4, 2012
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Top 3 Floors for Families with Kids & Pets: Tile, Laminate & Bamboo
Adults usually don’t finger paint on the living room floor and they rarely attempt to bury a bone in the middle of the hallway. But kids and pets? They’ve been known to leave their mark. A new hardwood floor can quickly become Little Picasso’s latest crayon masterpiece, or Fido’s accidental indoor out-house – and the [...]
December 23, 2011
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Quarry Tile: A Simple, Functional & Durable Commercial Floor
Chances are, everybody has walked on it – probably even today. Maybe it was at the supermarket, at the garden store, or at the corner deli? Maybe it was on the neighbors’ patio out back, or at the train stop on your way to work? Regardless, Quarry Tile is everywhere, but few people even notice. [...]
December 22, 2011
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This Train Stops at Style Station – Subway Tile is one of the Year’s Hottest Trends
For many city-dwellers, the daily subway ride isn’t always a scenic vacation. But a brief look at the walls of many subway stops reveals some of the most iconic tile work of the 20thcentury. The instantly recognizable “Subway Tile” look was pioneered in New York train tunnels in the early 1900’s, and today it’s one [...]
December 14, 2011
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Hand Scraped Hardwood Floors Offer Unrivalled Character and Charm
Anything handmade has a certain mystique. There’s a subtle element of individuality to any handmade item, minor variations and imperfections express a sense of humanity that no machine could ever duplicate. From musical instruments to jewelry to custom cabinetry and fine art, the handmade touch adds such soul to each piece. The same is true [...]
December 10, 2011
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Tips & Techniques for DIY Vinyl Flooring Installation
Vinyl flooring is an affordable and functional alternative to traditional hardwood and tile materials. And thanks to the latest advancements in digital printing and manufacturing processes, vinyl flooring is also a stylish and fashionable alternative as well. Best of all, it’s possible for many homeowners to install new vinyl themselves, with just a few tools, [...]
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February 11, 2012
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