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  • Eco-Friendly Flooring

    As a new feature here to our Ask the Flooring Expert blog, we are going to begin doing a monthly editorial about issues that have come up frequently or…

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    Garage Conversion Update

    As promised, Lev sent in some new photos. As a reminder, Lev has been working with the team here at iFLOOR throughout his project of converting his garage…

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    Westhollow Exotics

    The attention that Westhollow has demonstrated with regard to making sure the the Brazilian Cherry, Tigerwood, Angelim and Brazilian Walnut are harvested…

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    Ok – what does a REAL cork tree look like?

    Below are some photos that will give you a better perspective:

  • Laminate for a Kitchen

    Q: Can you tell me what the best laminate you sell for the kitchen? Do any of your brands have paraffin wax sealed joints? Thanks, Bridgette N. A: The…

  • Underlayment in an Apartment Building

    Q: I have been reading all of the information on laminates (absolutely the best and most concise ever) and will be ordering laminate for my upstairs…

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    Cork flooring – buying in the EU – what does a cork tree look like?

    I get alot of questions about cork and what it is all about. I am uploading a couple photos of some cork trees to let you get a visual. This is a joke…

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    How can I Cover a Gap in my Stairs?

    Q: we have spaces where the hardwood was laid on the floor. we don’t know how to cover these gaps, at the edges of the stairs, other than using quarter…

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    Google TV

    I think everyone is onboard that Google is taking over the world and we are happy to be a part of it! We’re the part that pays into the system. 😉 As a…

  • Glue Down Installation over OSB

    Angela V. over in our store in Tempe, AZ received this question from a customer and forwarded it my way for a bit of help. Q: What do I need to do in…

  • Brick Flooring with Wood Trim

    Q: I have seen photos of brick flooring with wood trim. I asked a representative of a brick company about the photos as they were in their advertisements…

  • Wooden Floor on a Concrete Subfloor

    Q: We decided to get wooden floor for downstairs and we found out that we have a concrete floor. So we will have to level it up. We live in an area where…

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    Entry Mats make or break your flooring

    My quick tip of the day is to remember that entry mats both outside your doorway and inside the doorway are a critical link to maintaining your flooring…

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    How Do I Fix Spotty, Uneven Finish on Laminate?

    Q: In an attempt to bring a higher gloss to my laminate flooring, I have used the product Quick Shine by Holloway House. What product and method do you…

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    Photo Recap from iFLOOR store managers event

    I am struggling to find time to post, but I thought I would upload some photos real quick just to show you I care. Here are some shots from last week’s…

  • Cleaning Laminate Floors – How Do I Prevent Smudges, Footprints, etc.

    Q: Hi, I just ordered and installed about 800 sq feet for your Westhallow laminate Silencer Traditions. It was easy to install and looks good. Only, after…

  • Light Weight Flooring Options

    Q: I am placing a wood floor on an old airstream trailer and an important factor in choosing the right floor is the weight because the trailers needs to…

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    I love Alaska!

    Alaska is such a great place to visit. I’ve only been there a few times, but it is truly a beautiful place! I thought I would take a moment and share just…

  • Is Underlayment Needed with a Cork Floating Floor?

    Q: Is a cork underlay needed if the cork floor, is going over a cement subfloor? We have turned a very large crawl space into 2 rooms and a bathroom and…