By Jonae Fredericks
The installation of laminate flooring has increased in popularity, with consumers tearing up their high-maintenance carpeting in exchange for a floor covering that adds a sense of beauty and luxury to their homes. Laminate flooring is manufactured to replicate the look of real wood and natural stones. Made from a highly durable plastic-resin compound known as melamine, laminate flooring is made...
By Dale Devries
Laminate floors seem to show dirt and spots more than regular hardwood floors do. They also get dusty and if you have pets, you're sure to notice the tumbleweeds of pet hair in every corner. Cleaning the floors daily is mandatory, but you don't even need to go out and buy expensive cleaners. Laminates truly are one of the easiest maintained flooring material on the market today. There...
By Shelly Mcrae
Floating floors are not attached to your sub floor. These floors are made up of planks that are fitted together using a tongue and groove construction. For some hardwood floor products, an adhesive is necessary to create a seal between the tongue and groove, but the floor itself is not attached to the sub floor. Laminate flooring products are floating floors, and their tongue and groove...
By Amy Madtson
Measuring for carpet does not take a pro to do. Instead of spending the money on having someone measure the area you will be laying carpet learn to do it yourself in a few basic steps. The money you save can be put towards the purchase of a quality carpet for your home or office. Draw a simple diagram of the rooms or area that you are carpeting. If you are laying carpet in a two story home draw...
By Sarah Haynes
Replacing your carpet may seem a daunting task, but often tends to be a much-needed chore after several years depending on the grade of carpet. While this task can add up quickly in cost based on the square footage being done, the stairs often are one of the most costly parts of the project. Before going to get quotes, it is best to have a good estimate of the square footage of the area you are ...
By Jessica Pestka
Candles are a common decorative item in many homes. Unfortunately mishaps with melted candle wax are also quite common. While candle wax spills may not be a problem if they occur on a hard surface, they certainly become a difficult to clean mess if spilled on carpeting. Thankfully there is an excellent method for removing candle wax from carpet. This method requires items you have in your home...
By Shelly Mcrae
Laminate flooring can be installed without glue or nails. On one side of each plank is a groove, on the other a slim protrusion called a tongue. This allows the planks to be joined together to form rows. Installing this durable, hard surface flooring is a great do-it-yourself project, saving you money and time. Laminate flooring is susceptible to moisture. Lay down a moisture barrier on top of...
By Cathryn Whitehead
Whether to use laminate flooring or carpet in your home is a personal choice, but there are many things to consider before you choose. Your lifestyle, who makes up your household, cost, health conditions, floor conditions, and the area you live in can all help you decide if carpet or laminate flooring is better for you. Visit a home improvement store that carries both laminate flooring and...