Vinyl plank flooring is designed to mimic hardwood floors while being more delicate than hardwood and laminate flooring. Plus, most people prefer vinyl flooring for high-traffic areas due to its durability, ease of cleaning, and resistance to stains and scratches. However, vinyl flooring also has some significant negatives. Like the fact that it tends to…
Yes, you can use laminate flooring on walls. The installation process on the wall is similar to the floor, but you have to include construction adhesive and brad nails in the budget. Furthermore, the walls should be climate-controlled and non-sloping. Installing laminate flooring on the bumping walls will cause the laminate to bulge outwards, making…
Compared to other alternatives, laminate flooring is affordable, effortless to install, maintain, clean, aesthetic in the space, and reasonably durable. In addition, it mimics real wood flooring and is available in various styles and colors to suit homeowners’ decor preferences. Due to this, it has been among the popular flooring option until this very day…
The beauty and resilience of laminate flooring add great value to your home. But the secret to its long-lasting value is the knowledge of how to take care of it. That’s because its protective layer (plastic coating) is sensitive to environmental changes, weight, subfloor conditions, and decoration elements. And speaking of decoration elements, we refer…
SmartCore vinyl flooring is a type of flooring made of durable plastic material. It is available in various colors, sizes, and textures, and it comes with a variety of features. While there are many benefits to installing this type of flooring, some disadvantages include how it does not hold up well in high-traffic areas such…
Linoleum is an attractive and durable flooring material with a shiny finish that complements modern spaces. Unfortunately, aging and continual exposure to elements such as dirt, stains, and spills discolors and yellows the linoleum flooring. Fortunately, we have selected a few proven cleaning hacks that can help you restore it to its former glory. Also,…
Laminate flooring is joined together at the end of its edges by utilizing its custom tongue and groove system, a click-clock. However, its lateral and longitudinal edges will start developing side gaps between laminate planks over time due to expansion and contraction. It results in unsightly gaps opening up, bubbling, and buckling, especially if you…
Laminate flooring is one of the easiest types of flooring you can DIY by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Since laminate flooring looks like hardwood flooring, you may be tempted to nail it to the subfloor. The urge to nail it down can also be connected to the fact that you are still a beginner. However,…
Acetone is a powerful tough stain remover, including paint, nail polish, oil films, dyes, flooring adhesives, etc. You can use it to work on any stain and all types of floors. It does not have the same strong odor as paint thinner or other chemicals used for the same purpose. Since it works effectively on…
A mold infestation is the most challenging thing for a homeowner or landlord. Even though vinyl flooring is designed to withstand moisture and damage, it can be subject to mold infestations. And if left untreated, mold can cause various health issues and might ruin the entire floor. Moreover, mold is difficult to spot with the…
