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Which Flooring Works Best in Flooded Basements?
By Victor Pachade
Choosing appropriate flooring is difficult enough without the problems that come with finding floors for a basement complicating things even further. The biggest issue in almost any basement is, of course, unwanted moisture.
Problem with traditional flooring options
a. Tiles – Moisture seeps in from below through the concrete and has the power to weaken the bond of the adhesive used for tiles
b. Hardwood or Laminate – warp and buckle due to moisture. Possibility of damaging in case the basement gets flooded
c. Carpet – Acquire that elusive smell caused by mold growing below the soft veneer
d. Painting – May delaminate or come off due to the presence of moisture Read the rest of this entry »
Your Guide to Wooden Flooring
Wooden flooring can be an inspiration to the home and if you are having difficulty deciding what type of flooring to go for and if it will match with your other pieces of furniture, then hopefully this guide will aid you in making the perfect choice.
Before you even buy your flooring there are certain things you need to consider:
• Are you after a contemporary feel? If this is the case then the boards need to be of a uniform variety and need to have a clean look to them.
• Are you after a rustic farmhouse effect? To create this effect you need the boards to have colour variations and look as though they’ve been cut from a tree, so having knots in the wood will add the rustic factor you are after.
• What’s the layout of your room? If you have a narrow room then slim boards can help the room look much wider than what it actually is and on the other hand wide boards suit a large space enabling the expanse to be contained into uniformed proportion. Read the rest of this entry »
Laminate flooring vs Wood flooring
Laminate flooring offers some advantages over hardwood flooring, but that doesn’t mean it is the right choice for you.
First, the visuals. Can you tell the difference between a hardwood and laminate floor? When you look at a laminate floor you will see the pattern repeat itself, where-as on a real wood floor these marks would be totally random. The frequency of the pattern that is printed onto laminate flooring can be repeated every third or fourth board, but in some cases all boards are identical in appearance. The other sign of a hardwood floor is it dents more easily and generally doesn’t stand up to heavy traffic, unlike laminate flooring. If you prefer the character of hardwood that develops with time, and your budget will allow, hardwood may be the better option. A hardwood floor generally costs 20% to 25% more than an identical laminate floor. Read the rest of this entry »
Heated Flooring for Stone and Tile
Stay Radiant With Stone and Tile Floor Heating Systems
Transform your favorite spot into a warm, inviting place for family and friends to gather or a comfortable place just to kick back. Tile and stone, popular floor covering options for today’s kitchen and bathroom renovations, beg for a WarmlyYours Tempzone™ electric stone or tile floor heating system. Turn these naturally cold surfaces into soothing, warm floors for all to enjoy – even your family pet. With WarmlyYours heated stone and heated tile flooring, you can also revamp your master bathroom into a spa-like retreat that’s luxurious and inviting no matter what the weather is outside. Read the rest of this entry »