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Floor Covering Information and news on all types of flooring. The latest flooring news, information, installation tips and how-to install flooring videos for wood laminate flooring, hardwood flooring, bamboo flooring, carpet flooring, ceramic tile flooring, vinyl flooring including peel and stick (self-stick), concrete flooring, cork flooring , garage flooring , Tile flooring and more.

The Information provided  on this site will hopefully help you decide on the flooring type and flooring manufactuer best for your needs as well as provide you with helpful flooring installation tips and tricks including how-to-install videos.

Make your own Floor and carpet cleaners

Recipes for less-toxic soap, fabric softeners, deodorizers and bleaches, stain removers, and moth repellants can help you save money and protect your family and the environment. Click Here for More

Installing Carpet Over Concrete

When applying a floor covering to your sub floor you have quite a large selection of materials to choose from. Terrazzo, vinyl tile, vinyl sheet goods, hardwood, laminate, and carpet; just to name a few. Each has its own installation specifics but let’s take a look at how we accomplish the task of installing carpet over concrete. Click Here for More

Damp Basement Help

The source of your problem could be a water leak or high humidity. Both can lead to mold, mildew, or other biological growth. Depending on the severity, conditions can lead to rot, structural damage, premature paint failure, and a variety of health problems. Water can seep into your house from the outside through a leak in the foundation, or small gaps around windows or doors. Water can also come from inside your house from a leaking water pipe, toilet, shower or bathtub. High indoor humidity caused by normal activities of everyday living, such as showering, cooking, and ..Click here to read more

 

 

Floor your entire home for about $5000 ?

Did you ever wish you could have new flooring installed in your whole house but you were under the impression that it would cost too much? Well…. I have news for you. If you are the do-it-yourself type of person and don’t mind a little hard work you can re-floor your entire home for about $5000. We’re not talking reflooring your home with peel-and-stick vinyl. We are talking about Ceramic tile and wood laminate flooring.

Comparing Types of Flooring

There are more of a variety of Flooring materials than ever before that offer a combination of fashion and function. All of the attractive new options might leave you feeling somewhat confused about what best may suit your needs. If you want to install new flooring but aren’t sure what type of flooring to choose, keep reading to understand some of the practical and aesthetic factors that should help you make your decision… Click Here to Read More

Installation of Hardwood Floors On Concrete

Hardwood flooring over concrete? Years ago there was only one way of doing so. Then it was the “sleeper on slab” system that involved fastening 2′ X 4’s to the concrete laid on their side, as shown in the image below courtesy of The National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA). Click Here for more

Flooring Manufacturers

Floor Covering World provides you with a listing of flooring manufacturers for all types of floor coverings including laminate flooring manufacturers, tile flooring manufacturers, hardwood flooring manufacturers, bamboo flooring manufacturers, cork flooring manufacturers, carpet flooring manufacturers and others.

Hardwood Flooring Or Carpeting – Which Is Best For Your Home Or Office?

Carpeting Or Hardwood Flooring – Both Are Beautiful But The Flooring Info Page Can Help You Find The Flooring That Is Best For Your Home Or Office

Thinking about a new hardwood floor or carpeting for your home or office?  Today there are more choices for floor materials than ever before and trying to select the right flooring for your home can depend on your budget, your decor, the makeup of your family and other personal considerations Click Here for More

Subfloors and Finishes – basic Installation considerations

There are many different types of subfloors over which wood flooring can be installed. There are certain basic attributes that are critical for successful wood flooring installations done over all types of subfloors. The subfloors must be dry and will remain dry year round. The moisture content of wood subfloors must not exceed 12%, wood flooring moisture content must be within 3%… Click Here for More

Hardwood Flooring – most popular flooring type

Hardwood floors are the most popular of all flooring types. They add a sense of warmth, style and character to any room. Weather it be a country farm house, a modern city apartment, or art gallery, hardwood floors have the ability to make a room look great. Not only do they look great, but hardwood floors are very hard wearing and often look better with age. They are easy to keep clean, and with proper care and maintenance, hardwood floors can last for generations. Click Here for More

Is Laminate Flooring easy to install ?

Most people who buy laminate flooring do so because they want hard flooring, but can’t afford solid hardwood flooring. How does laminate flooring compare to wood you ask? Is it a pretty good alternative and you might say ‘you get what you pay for’? ….Click Laminate flooring types – Easy Install?
The main reason people choose to put laminate floors into their homes is because installation is fairly easy and minimal setup work is required. Laminate floors get installed by “floating” the planks over the majority of substrates like concrete slabs, OSB, plywood, and certain types of floor coverings that already exist. … Click Here for more

How to Grout Tile flooring

Unsanded grout readily clings to vertical surfaces, but sanded grout tends to rolldown the wall and end up in little piles on the floor. Unlike products of ten years ago, most grouts on the market now include a latex or polymer additive that strengthens the grout and helps it to resist staining. Select Here to Download instructions.

Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home

This Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth. Download the PDF guide here

Mold in my home. What do I do?

Molds are simple, microscopic organisms, found virtually everywhere indoors and outdoors. Molds can be found on plants, foods, dry leaves, and other organic material. Molds are needed for breaking down dead material. Mold spores are very tiny and lightweight, and this allows them to travel through the air. Mold growths can often be seen in the form of discoloration, ranging from white to orange and from green to brown.. Select Here for more info

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