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 …
Swollen laminate flooring is a sign of changes in temperatures and humidity. This change will make the floor either contract or expand. In cases where there are no expansion gaps left, the floor will form bubbles or swell up. When you leave your laminate flooring in unattended moisture for too long, it absorbs this moisture …
Wood will expand and shrink with an increase and decrease in moisture content. Laminate flooring being a wood bi-product is subject to this effect. These expansions and contractions will eventually leave gaps in your laminate flooring. Once you notice this separation, you should start looking for the source of the moisture. Whether it’s in the …
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: Sometimes flooring is installed in cold seasons, months later in summer small gaps will start appearing. Good thing is that these gaps …
Scuff marks on laminate flooring can be a frustrating problem. They can be caused by a variety of sources including dirt and debris, pet nails, and even the shoes we wear. Fortunately, there are some methods that can be used to remove scuff marks from laminate flooring and restore its original shine. Scuff marks are …
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