Unlike carpet, wood and some other popular floor coverings, tile floors are naturally moisture, mold and mildew resistant. They are also hypoallergenic, easy to clean and typically pet and child friendly.
Water has the potential to seriously damage your hardwood floors and thus any spills should be wiped up soon after they occur. Water not only damages the finish but can warp a floor where the finish has worn off.
Wood produces a distinctive grain in part because of the growth rings that develop in the wood from seasonal weather changes. Ever wondered how trees in tropical regions that don't experience seasonal changes develop rings? They don't. Tropical trees like the palms have no rings.
Cork is one of the most interesting materials. It is the bark of cork tree, but unlike other trees, when the bark is removed, it grows back, and the tree is not damaged, making it naturally sustainable. Not only that, but old cork can be ground up and recycled, repurposed, or reused.
The bottom line is, hydronic radiant floor systems are much more efficient that forced air systems. This is in part because a given volume of water can hold almost 3,500 times as much heat as the same volume as air for the same temperature rise.
Many varieties, grades and widths are available in unfinished, solid hardwood. These boards are typically nailed to a subfloor and then stained and varnished on site. Unfinished hardwood can be stained to very consistent and even wall-to-wall finish.
The floor in a school gymnasium takes a tremendous amount of abuse, despite your best efforts. When you decide it is time to have it refinished, we can be ready to go as soon as the school year ends so the refinished surface is ready by the end of summer break.
Heated floors gently warm the rooms of your house by distributing radiant heat evenly through the space. And our under floor systems are allergy-friendly: because they don't blow warm air, no dust and allergens are dispersed into the air, making breathing a little easier for allergy-sufferers.
If your home has had carpeting for some time, you may have forgotten how great the wood floors are that are underneath it. If you are thinking of replacing the carpet, pull up a section of it first and look at the floor. Refinishing the hardwood will give a warmer look to your home for a fraction of the cost of new carpeting.
When you’re shopping for new flooring, it’s important to consider durability as well as beauty. While other flooring options may be just as pretty as marble, few materials will look as good as marble after several years of wear and tear.
Spending more to get a high-quality flooring material can make a big difference, but you can still run into problems if your subfloor isn’t flat and level. Having a pro level your floor beforehand will help you make the most out of your expensive flooring.
If you want to keep the potential for falls in the home to a minimum, consider adding non-skid flooring to areas that receive a lot of foot traffic, like entries, stairs and mud rooms. Other measures that reduce the risk of falls include installing grab bars, railings and good lighting, and removing loose objects from hallways, stairs, landings and doorways.
Did you know? A bonded floor is one in which the screed, or leveling substance, that is used is bonded to the subfloor with adhesive.
Are you tired for paying a king’s ransom every winter just to keep your family comfortable when the mercury plummets? Let’s talk about how installing a radiant floor heating system in your home could help you use less energy and lower your monthly heating bills.
When a concrete floor has an epoxy coating, it is much easier to clean and maintain, and it holds its shine for years with minimal upkeep. We can help you find the best product for your building.
Ceramic and stone tiles are most often set in an adhesive mortar of sand, cement, and - sometimes - latex additive. This is laid on the back and floor with the tiles set into the mortar. The spaces between the tiles are filled with floor grout.
Heavy use facilities like hospitals, restaurants and stores often install high traction tile to reduce slip hazards. Over time, the non-slip surface wears down and loses its effectiveness, but a non-slip flooring treatment can quickly improve traction and restore slip resistance.
Satin finishes are reemerging as the dominant trend in hardwood flooring. Why? Satin finishes add sheen without shine, are easier to maintain, and are more effective at hiding or minimizing scratches, dings and dents.
While the size of grout lines is a matter of personal preference, it is best to select widths that are complementary to the size of the tile. Small tiles should have narrower lines than larger tiles, but the largest of tiles may look good with narrow width grout lines as well.
We recognize that some home renovation projects can require more than the traditional carpeting or even the standard maple hardwood flooring. If your projects demands a more exotic flooring option, let’s talk about the less common hardwood varieties that will be perfect for the home in question.
Unlike many floor coverings, high grade ceramics are scratch (tear and dimple) resistant. That means they're an effective option for an entry, mudroom, sunroom, kitchen, family room, man cave, game room or playroom.
How does an electric radiant system work? Resistance cable is installed in a serpentine pattern beneath the flooring surface. Heat levels are controlled by the thermostat which is wired into the central electrical system.
Did you know that a typical hardwood floor can last anywhere from 35 to 100 years or more? Compared to linoleum (which can last maybe 18 years or so) and carpets (which generally last between 5 and 15 years), hardwood floors are the best option in terms longevity and thus long-term savings.