Why Choose Laminate Wood Flooring?
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by epcadmin
3y ago
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases, and investments, one will make in their life. That’s why every step of the process— like choosing flooring—can feel so taxing. You find yourself bombarded with questions and doubts: How much should I spend on flooring? Will this type of flooring still be trendy when I sell the house? Will it still even be intact by the time I’m ready to sell the house? To make the process easier, we’ve included a list of pros and cons about one common type of flooring: laminate flooring. First off, let’s define what laminate flooring actually is. What is laminate ..read more
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Rustic Hardwood Flooring FAQ
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by epcadmin
3y ago
When people hear the word “rustic,” they might associate it with old, cheap, and unstylish. But the designation of “rustic” doesn’t mean that it’s low quality; “rustic” is a design element that differs from a traditional, formal hardwood flooring design. Rustic hardwood flooring is meant to recreate the beautiful floors of the past that were crafted by hand. Rustic flooring uses random widths of strip and/or plank wood flooring. While rustic hardwood flooring obviously goes well with Country, Southwestern, and Cabin-style décor, it can go well with any décor or personal taste. In fact, rustic ..read more
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Redoing Hardwood Floors FAQ
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by epcadmin
3y ago
Having high-quality hardwood floors increases your home’s value, and so it’s important to keep them in good condition. However, it can be difficult determining if you need to get your floors refinished. Do a few scratches from moving furniture or your pets running around the house warrant redoing your floors? Keep reading to learn more about when to redo your floors, how much it will cost, how long the project will take, and more. When to redo hardwood floors Most hardwood floors start showing their age after twenty years. You should consider refinishing your floors when you notice scratches ..read more
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How to Sand Hardwood Floors
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by epcadmin
3y ago
Over time, your beautiful hardwood flooring can end up looking drab and dull. After years of your kids running around the house in sneakers or soccer cleats, pets chasing after chew toys in the house, and pieces of furniture being moved from room to room, your floors can end up looking old and worn out. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, your scratched-up floors could decrease the value of your house. So, what should you do? Thankfully, with most wood floors, you can bring them back to their original condition by refinishing them. The first step in the refinishing process involves s ..read more
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What Wood Flooring Options are Available?
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by epcadmin
3y ago
Flooring—such as carpeting, tile, or terrazzo—can drastically change the look and feel of a home. Hardwood flooring is a popular choice: it warms up a room, goes with any home décor, is durable, and can be used for any room. There are several types of hardwood flooring to choose from, such as oak, maple, cherry, bamboo, or reclaimed wood flooring. Here’s an overview of the different types of flooring available. Solid vs. engineered hardwood flooring Solid hardwood flooring is all wood; it comes 5/8 to 3/4 inches thick. It can be sanded and refinished many times since it’s solid wood. Solid woo ..read more
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Everything You Need to Know About Laminate Flooring
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by epcadmin
3y ago
When considering wood flooring options, laminate wood flooring can be a great low-cost alternative to traditional hardwood. Much more versatile than many hardwood flooring options, laminate can be installed in almost any room of your home. Many people often characterize laminate wood flooring as a cheap wood flooring alternative, however, there are many reasons to choose this wood flooring option for your home. Here are a few things that should be considered when purchasing and installing laminate wood flooring: The Laminate Wood Flooring AC Rating When choosing which laminate floors to buy, i ..read more
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Picking the Right Baseboard Trim & Moldings For Your Home
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by epcadmin
3y ago
When redoing hardwood floors, baseboard trim is typically an afterthought. However, adding baseboard trim, or replacing outdated baseboard moldings, can be an inexpensive way to change the look and feel of your home. With all of the available materials and styles, how will you know which will work best in your home? Here is an overview of the options, so you can make an informed decision when the time comes. Different Styles of Baseboard Trim The first thing you need to consider when deciding on baseboard trim is the style of your home. Some baseboard molding styles will work well in most styl ..read more
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Green & Environmentally Sustainable Flooring Options
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by epcadmin
3y ago
Green and environmentally sustainable wood flooring options used to be costly and limited in availability. However, as customers have become increasingly concerned with their environmental responsibility, sustainable wood flooring options have increased and the associated costs have become more affordable. The Best Wood Flooring Options But, there is more to sustainability than the type of material the flooring is made from. In fact, sustainability also takes into account: How the material is manufactured The impact the supply chain has on the environment, and Its use of natural resources Be ..read more
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Sanding & Refinishing Your Floors 101
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by epcadmin
3y ago
Wood floors are a beautiful addition to any home, but even the highest quality wood floors will start to show wear over time. Luckily, in most cases, you don’t have to replace the entire floor in order for it to look new again. Refinishing wood floors will bring them back to life and save them from the further damage that can occur over time as the finish and stain wear away from high traffic and sun, among other causes. Top Considerations Before Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors Before you make the move to refinish your hardwood floors, consider: Whether or not you’ll be having any other cons ..read more
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Methods of Hardwood Flooring Installation
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by epcadmin
3y ago
Choosing the right method for wood floor installation can be an uphill battle for many people. If you are considering hardwood flooring for the first time, you should know the commonly used installation methods. The three major ways to install hardwood flooring are glue-down, floating, and fastening, also known as nail-down. In this post, we’ll take a look at the installation techniques and pros and cons of each of these methods. Glue-Down Hardwood Floor Installation The glue-down method of hardwood floor installation involves the use of a heavy-duty glue to affix the hardwood to the subfloor ..read more
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