Laminate flooring is known for its design that looks like wood, tile, or stone. It is a multilayered flooring product made from compressed wood fiber. It is one of the most affordable types of flooring with four layers, including the backing layer, the core layer, the image layer, and the wear layer. 

The backing layer depends on the variety of products but is often made of cork or other soft products allowing the laminate to sit comfortably on the floor. The backing layer can also be made of; melamine, felt, etc.

The core layer is comprised of recycled wood fibers compressed into a dense-like core. It is referred to as a high-density fiber or HDF core.

The image layer is where the desired look (stone, wood, or tile), printed to the laminate flooring, and texture is added through the process called ’embossing’ to make it feel similar to the design or look of the floor. 

The wear layer is often made from aluminum oxide designed to protect the top of the laminated flooring from scratching or excessive wear over time. It is recommended to choose higher quality laminate flooring that boasts extra resistance.

A carpeted floor installed will last depending on the quality of the product, the amount of traffic/ experience, and its maintenance. Every company offers a warranty that indicates how long a carpet is warrantied against texture loss or wear. Carpet products with one year warranty can last up to 5 years, while five years warranty on the carpet lasts up to 25 years.

It is highly recommended to have proper maintenance to ensure that your carpet will last for many years. You can have a regular vacuuming (once per week) or hiring a professional contractor for hot-water extraction every 12-18 months. Also, make sure to put or use floor mats in exterior entryways. Make sure to consider cleaning methods to remove the stains on the carpet.

Carpet installation depends on different factors, including the type of carpets, the type of floor underneath, and the room’s shape and size where you want to install the carpet. With the given factors, the installation process can be a big or even sometimes a messy job. It is recommended that the experts should handle the installation process because they have the experience and the right equipment for this kind of job. In most cases, the installation process will take one day, but the preparation takes longer. The preparation involves removing old carpet, moving furniture, removing baseboards if necessary, and inspecting the sub-floor. Padding is also installed before the carpet is laid.

There are a lot of considerations when you select or choose hardwood flooring for your home. It is a tough decision to make, but you can ask your flooring company for any suggestions. There are a lot of considerations such as; engineered or solid hardwood; hand-scraped, wire-brushed, or smooth; unstained or stained; barely noticeable or prominent grain pattern; deep mahogany, creamy yellow, or somewhere in between. To select the right products, we can help you with that. If you’re considering the budget, the timeline of the project, the design, personal interest, or the amount of flooring, we have lots of suggestions!

Installation of hardwood flooring depends on the following factors: the size of the area you are covering, the type of wood, and the maintenance you need to perform regularly. However, hardwood floors are more affordable than you think. Because of innovations, you can have beautiful wood flooring such as engineered hardwood. If you want to know the price, we can help you find the best hardwood flooring according to your budget. You can also browse great deals and compare the prices!

Luxury vinyl flooring is one of the most highly recommended floorings available in tiles, sheets, and luxury vinyl planks. As its name suggests, it is one of a kind variety with superior quality. The tiles and planks are accurate and detailed when it comes to imitating real hardwood or stone. Luxury vinyl flooring is resilient and has a firm material that is slightly flexible. It is the perfect choice for commercial properties or even residential properties. Most of the homeowners choose this type of flooring because of its advantages. A luxury vinyl floor can be installed for any room, including the kitchen and the bathroom. Additionally, it is easy to maintain, clean, and less likely to have repairs.

The installation process of tile flooring depends on several factors. It includes the size of your room, the pattern and the type of tiles that will be installed, the design of the tile, the shape of the tile, and the overall visual effect of the tile. It is recommended to let your flooring contractors handle this project because they have the experience and the knowledge. It is also to ensure that you are having the best quality for the installation process. In most cases, the installation process is about 16 hours, according to the experts, or it can take up to 2 days. It can be ceramic tiles or stone tiles in an average room.

It depends on what type of polyurethane you are using and the area that needs to be refinished from start to finish. 

Refinishing hardwood floors with oil-based polyurethane will take much longer time about 3 to 5 days, depending on the stain, how dark or humid it is, and how many coats of polyurethane you apply. When it has no stain with three coats, it can be done in just three days (1 day for each coat to dry). Darker stain takes 48 hours to dry. That’s why in most cases with darker stains, the refinish job can take up to 5 days.

Refinishing water-based type of polyurethane can take up two days or longer for larger jobs. It dries faster than oil-based polyurethane. The refinish job takes two days plus one day for the coat to dry. 

To know more about refinishing, contact your flooring experts!

The best thing to do is remove first the flooring materials currently on top of your flooring. Flooring companies actually offer prep and/or repair to those exposed hardwood, tile, carpet, laminate, or vinyl floor for restoration. The best flooring company can offer you to do this work on their own. If you want to know more, you can contact us or visit our website.

Wood is a natural material, and each plank features have unique details. It means that you can have color variations. Most people will love to see color variations because of the charm that they offer. We can provide you with different color variations in a higher grade of wood flooring that features a more uniform color. We also offer a lower grade of flooring that contains a distinct color tone. To know more, ask our experts.