Hardwood floors are easily damaged by water, therefore when soiled, they should be wiped and dried immediately to avoid damaging them. One of the first things anyone notices when they get into your house is your floor. They will notice the type of floor you have and how well you have taken care of the …
The best way to deal with mold under laminate floors is by ripping off the affected areas, finding the source of moisture attacking the floor, dealing with it, and replacing the affected planks. The presence of mold under laminate flooring means there is moisture trapped beneath, either from the rising damp, appliance, and plumbing leakage …
When sharing your home with puppies’ urine accidents are always bound to happen. Whether trained or not, some pets love to mark their territories. One of the best ways to make sure you don’t have this bad odor left on your floor is to wipe the urine immediately to reduce the time it has to …
On concrete floors, the common reason for “sweating” under the carpet is condensation, especially in warm weather. When warm air comes into contact with the cold concrete, it condenses, causing wetness. Sometimes you will not notice it if you have your room well ventilated because it evaporates. However, in areas covered by the carpet, the …
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You might be wondering what to do with your old discolored vinyl flooring at this point. You can improve the look of your flooring without having to replace the entire flooring. Although it might not look as good as if you replaced it, It is possible to paint your vinyl. This is, however, a short-term …
It is not advisable to paint Linoleum floors. Its surfaces do not accept paint so well and If you’re looking for a permanent solution to damaged areas then tear up the affected area and replace it. However, if you’re looking for a short-term solution, there are ways you could do it and change the appearance …
Laminate flooring will feel bouncy if there’s a gap between the plank and the subfloor. When you step on it or add weight to it, the planks will move downwards, creating a bouncy feeling. It produces an annoying squeaky sound as it moves up and down. If you don’t fix this problem as soon as …
Hardwood flooring has been used in many homes for a long time because of its appeal and how durable it is. However, in recent years, laminate flooring has gained more popularity because it has the same specifications as hardwood but is relatively cheaper. Like any other flooring, laminate flooring is not an exception to damage …
Vinyl floor yellowing can either be caused by a chemical reaction between rubber on your shoes and the floor itself, or it could be as a result of an adhesive used during installation. Vinyl flooring yellowing is not a result of mold or moisture. When choosing flooring for your home, Vinyl flooring is no doubt …
Like most materials, hardwood flooring expands and contracts with changes in humidity to form gaps. It expands in low humidity and contracts in high humidity. Other factors that cause gaping in hardwood are: Milling errors. Poor installation of your hardwood flooring. Weather changes. Loss of moisture content in your hardwood flooring. Radiant heating. Indoor humidity …
