Seagrass mats and rugs are made from a variety of seaweed products. These vegetable fibers are strong, durable, and very water-resistant. Seagrass is a popular option for high humidity areas or indoor/outdoor applications.
Did you know that our refinishing services can actually extend the life of your hardwood floors? We will repair any prior damage and give them a strong new finish that will keep them beautiful and strong for years to come.
How long after an epoxy garage flooring installation can you park your car on the newly completed surface? If you guessed five days or so, you're right. It takes a while for the floor to cure completely.
Although no one likes to think of his house as an unsafe place, fatalities can occur in the home. Care to guess what percent of fatal accidents in the home are the direct result of falling? That would be 50 percent. Surprisingly, a majority of those falls occur on the first floor or at ground level.
Radiant floor heating is often used with ceramic tile, but that’s not the choice. Radiant heating can be used with almost any flooring, including hardwood or even carpet. With carpet installations, a special padding is used to help increase the amount of heat you’ll get.
Hardwood floor refinishing is a very specific process that demands attention to detail. Our team of experts is extremely knowledgeable concerning the many types of wood, proper pressure, finishing and application techniques, and the proper application of chemicals and cleansers.
It’s important to remember that you only need one customer or employee to have a slip and fall accident in your building to create a financial nightmare for the business. Let’s talk about how quickly we can treat your slick floors to provide the traction necessary to reduce slip hazards.
Bamboo is considered a sustainable material because it replenishes itself. Unlike a tree, bamboo grass doesn't have to be destroyed during harvesting. If the root system is intact, bamboo can send up new shoots that will mature in three to seven years.
Many epoxy floor owners who want to double up on the anti-slipping properties add slip-resistant aggregate to the final product. This is a great way to enhance an epoxy floor by creating an absolutely perfect non-skid surface.
There are many finishes available for your hardwood floor. By far the most common surface finish is the "polyurethane," or oil modified polyurethane, which has the added benefit of growing more amber and beautifying with time.
Are you concerned that the natural textures of wood flooring can make for a trip hazard in your home? We’re always happy to discuss ways to make wood flooring as safe as possible during and after installation.
We recognize that there are times when you don’t necessarily want an industrial facility to look like a drab industrial facility. Let’s talk about how something as simple as installing colorful epoxy floors could spruce things up.
In addition to low maintenance and longevity, hardwood floors will also increase the value of your home. Numerous studies on home evaluations have found that homes with hardwood floors sell faster, and at higher prices, than homes with carpeting.
Remember, the grout you select can have a dramatic impact on your room. For instance, pair dark grout with light tile will make everything stand out more than if you used a lighter grout that blended.
Marble is a metamorphic rock made from applying pressure and heat to limestone (or dolomite) and then allowing them to cool and crystallize. Because it's a crystal, marble is somewhat hard. It carries a 2 to 5 rating on the Mohs scale.
Falls in the home aren't uncommon. Actually, the longer you live, the more likely you are to take a tumble. Based on data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, instances of falling increase during each successive decade of one's life.
Are you looking for a flooring option that will remain a bargain for years to come? Hardwood floors may have a higher square foot price to install, but they are one of the only flooring options that can later be fully restored.
Polyurethane, aluminum oxide, acrylic-impregnated, or ceramic finishes come with most pre-finished wood flooring and protect it from wear and tear. Prefinished wood flooring may be a good option for you if you want your hardwood flooring installed immediately.
It’s important to understand that there is a big difference between a floor that is flat and one that is level. While older homes typically do not have level floors, they can usually be achieved (often without too much trouble).
While epoxy flooring can easily be used in heavy duty industrial situations, you really don’t need that much strength for an area with only foot traffic. Decorative floors use a thinner layer that still gives you the durability of epoxy, and has colors mixed in to create a decorative effect.
Do you have cracks in your garage floor? Unfortunately, these will only get worse with time as water from your car or other liquids seep into it. Getting the cracks fixed now could save you a huge hassle later on.
Many race shops and race trailers love our epoxy services. We offer a variety of colors and finishes that will make any shop and trailer have a unique floor. Your new floor coating will protect your floor from excess fuel, oils and acid. Plus, clean up is quick.
A lot of people use concrete and cement interchangeably, but they're two different things. Cement is a fine powder that hardens when mixed with water. It can be used on its own or mixed with gravel to make concrete. Concrete can't actually exist without cement in it.
What is the difference between soft maple and hard maple? Soft maple refers to a group of softer maple hardwoods including box elder, red maple, silver maple, striped maple and bigleaf maple - but hard maple only refers to one type of maple species: the Acer saccharum.
