After purchasing your laminate planks for your home, the next step is installation. To make sure your laminate flooring feels comfortable underfoot and does not get damaged by the subfloor, you’ll need to place an underlayment first. An underlayment is a thin pad made from polyethylene/polypropylene laid on the subfloor before installing your laminate flooring. …
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 …
Scuff marks on laminate flooring appear on the smooth top surface when something is rubbed against it. Most scuff marks are formed by rubber soles of shoes or from furniture legs. Scuff marks are common on laminate flooring, especially if you don’t remove shoes before entering the house. Scuff marks are not appealing and should …
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For the best and the most satisfactory results, try repairing the scratches before they get too deep. One of the common ways of repairing your laminate flooring is by applying melted crayons on the scratched area. Another simple way is to apply masking pencils and markers to make the scratches unnoticeable. Whichever way you choose …
Vinyl siding is good, in terms of cost, maintenance, aesthetic appeal, and durability. Aluminum siding on the other hand is good in heat resistance, making it good for spaces like Kitchens and hot areas. When choosing a siding material for the exterior of your home, besides choosing a material that looks good, you have to …
Yes, You can lay laminate flooring over tile, provided the tiles are in good condition and well leveled. Laminate flooring required no adhesives and is padded below the back layer that will help smooth out the contours between the tiles. The process of laying the laminate flooring on tiles will be the same as laying …
A steam mop is regarded as one of the best mops due to its ability to kill bacteria on your floor without the use of harsh chemicals. Although it can pose a risk of warping to the vinyl floor due to overheating, there are those designed with settings meant to suit any floor type. Simply …
To fix buckled vinyl floor get extra vinyl matching the existing one. Place it on top of the damaged area to get the exact dimensions and cut it out. Use a hot box to weaken the underlying adhesive and remove the cut-out area. Vinyl floor buckling is when the floor lifts a few inches from …
