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Removing a Proboard Subfloor
Q: I am installing laminate flooring in my kitchen and living room. Under the current vinyl in the kitchen is a proboard sub-floor on top of one or two…
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Santos Mahogany
Q: Santos Mahogany, natural and not laminate: I have owned Santos Mahogany in a number of homes and the color from all vendors was always the same – a…
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Wood Flooring with Tile and Installation
Q: I have two questions to ask. First I would like to know the different ways and the best way to install 3/4 inch red oak up against tile? Can you build…
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Flooring Suggestion – Durability
Q: My wife is in electric powered scooter/wheelchair all the time and looking for a laminate floor because our house is on a cement slab. I need to make…
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Columbia Jefferson Oak Laminate
Q: We are looking at replacing our dog stained carpets with a nice laminate. We liked the look of Columbia’s Jefferson Oak Cashmere however I noticed on…
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American Walnut
Q: I have fallen in love with American Walnut flooring. THE WAY IT LOOKS WHEN IT IS NEW! The beautiful grain patterns and cool, deep taupey-brown tones of…
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Flooring Help for an Older Double Wide
Q: We just bought our first place which we plan on building on in the future. Currently the lot has a 1977 double wide on it which we want to fix up as…
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Carbonized Bamboo Flooring – Durabuility Question
Q: I’m an architect based in New York. Few months ago I proposed your 3’ horizontal carbonized bamboo (Westhollow bamboo, style series II premium) to some…
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Underlayment Question
Q: First, let me say thanks for hosting such an informative website about flooring, especially information about laminate flooring. I plan on installing…
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Installation Problem – Groove to Groove
Q: I have laid out the engineered hardwood and started nailing down the floor. My room is a combo living and kitchen with a nook. I laid out the full…
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Tiling Over Concrete
Q: I have an outdoor concrete patio and walkway that is approximately 700 square feet. The concrete is over 20 years old but in good condition. I want to…
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Cork Installation – Design Ideas
Q: Would it be possible for the “Experts” to assist with the Design, or make a suggestion? With your collective experience, I’d bet y’all have some clever…
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When does $5.00 equal pure joy?
Brooke is brilliant. She went on Craig’s List found a picnic table for kids we can set up in the showroom and with that plus some crayons and coloring…
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Concrete Over Plywood and Hardibacker
Q: We currently have plywood subfloors in a 1980’s 1 story home home. We are re-doing the kitchen floor (100 sq ft.) We have the Hardibacker and were…
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Bamboo Over Composite Vinyl
Q: I have a 9×9 composite vinyl tile floor over what appears to be a plywood underlayment. The floor is solid and relatively flat. Can I leave tiles in…
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KUDOS to AMIR!
just want to say, thank you to my sales rep. Amir Jusic ,was very helpful with any question i had , about styles ,quality, delivery ,ordering etc…
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Common Misconception: Thicker Hardwood Flooring is Better
For our editorial this month, I would like to go into depth about a very common misconception when it comes to shopping for flooring. Before we get…
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Acrylic vs Urethane
Q: What is the difference between Acrylic and Urethane finishes? – Rob A: The technical definition here is that urethanes, scientifically known as…
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Bamboo Floating Floor in a Hallway.
Q: I am planning on installing your bamboo in my hallway it is 60 feet long. I am planning on floating the floor. what is the maximum length that the…
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Tigerwood – 5″ Wide Solid 3/4″ thick $4.99
Get it while it lasts. We have a couple truckloads of Tigerwood from the contractor’s choice collection that is a STUNNING buy. Get it before it is gone…