Question 1

What is luxury vinyl tile??

Accepted Answer

LVT is made of layers which typically include a wear layer, an image layer, a core layer, and backing layer. The wear layer is typically made of polyurethane treated plastic or aluminum oxide which creates scratch and UV resistant surface. Below the wear layer is the image and texture layer where the desired look of the floor is printed on a textured surface designed to make it look and feel like the product it is imitating (e.g. wood, stone)

Question 2

What does scratch resistant mean?

Accepted Answer

This means any floor that is highly durable, long lasting, and resistant to moisture, scratches, and indents. They also can help lessen that sound your pets’ nails make on the floor. Natural stone tile is probably best. Style-wise, vinyl has come a long way. Most vinyl floor tiles and planks are designed to mimic stone or wood patterns. Laminate is another artificial wood product that’s extremely strong: the sealant layer on laminate makes it scratch resistant

Question 3

What kind of flooring should I use in my basement?

Accepted Answer

Any flooring installed below grade (i.e. below the ground floor) needs to be resistant to moisture. Solid hardwood flooring, usually, is a poor choice for below grade flooring. Engineered hardwood specifically designed to be moisture resistant, however, is a very popular flooring choice. Note, however, that this only means it will stand up to the normal moisture caused by water vapor filtering through the concrete foundation of most homes. Basements, as we all (unfortunately) know, flood!

Question 4

What flooring provides the best durability?

Accepted Answer

Bamboo, stained concrete, vinyl flooring and then ceramic tile.

Question 5

Is laminate flooring waterproof?

Accepted Answer

No. Laminate is getting more durable as manufacturers improve laminate's wear layer and base. That top layer is amazingly resistant to scratches from dog claws and chairs.

Question 6

What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain generally costs more than ceramic tile. At the same time, porcelain is more durable and longer lasting, so it may be the cheaper of the two over the life of the installation. Porcelain is also less porous, making it easier to clean and less likely to stain.

Question 7

What is the general turnaround time from placed order to completion of installation?

Accepted Answer

Generally it is 2 to 3 weeks. It truly depends on the material, the type of installation and other factors like availability.

Question 8

Is it OK to use glossy tile on the floor?

Accepted Answer

It is ok to use glossy tile on floors because of a newer, industry-wide standard measuring the coefficient of friction for ceramic tile delivers better results and an improved measure of floor safety. Specifiers should always follow manufacturers’ guidelines and recommendations when selecting these products.

Question 9

What is engineered hardwood?

Accepted Answer

On its top, engineered wood flooring is real hardwood. This part is a thin layer of 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch veneer wood. This top finish layer is almost always pre-finished. This means that the floor has already been sanded, stained, and sealed.

Question 10

What type of flooring and colors would are best for resale value?

Accepted Answer

Mid-tone is the right way to go. Dark floors will show every speck of dust and pet hair and foot prints. Light floors will show dirt and wear. Make sure no orange tones and the finish is not ultra shiny.

Question 11

What type of maintenance is required for hardwood?

Accepted Answer

Solid hardwood is thick and can be sanded and re-sanded many times. Use felt protector pads and never drag heavy objects across the floor. For daily maintenance clean your floor using a microfibre mop and wipe up spills immediately.

Question 12

How do I measure for carpet?

Accepted Answer

Measure the length and width of each room, halls and closets. Calculate the square footage of by multiplying the width of the room by the length of the room. Make allowances for doorways and appropriate measurements for stairs.

Question 13

How do I maintain my carpet so it lasts?

Accepted Answer

Maintain your new carpet’s appearance and prolong its life by wiping your feet, vacuuming carpet regularly and removing stains quickly. Deep clean periodically by a professional.

Question 14

What goes under vinyl flooring?

Accepted Answer

What goes under vinyl flooring?

Question 15

What kind of flooring is best for my bathroom?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain tile is the best of all worlds for bathroom flooring, as it is waterproof and comes in endless styles. Porcelain tile can achieve a textured and solid feeling.

Question 16

What kind of flooring is best for pets?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain tile is the best of all worlds for pets as well. Porcelain is stain resistant and scratch resistant. Most vinyl floor tiles and planks are scratch resistant and designed to mimic stone or wood patterns.

Question 17

How do I choose a floor to match my decor?

Accepted Answer

Quickly browse thousands of room scenes to find a perfect room design style with myDesign Finder Then Contact our store to set up a consultation with a flooring expert.

Question 18

How do I clean my new hard surface floor?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning each hard surface flooring takes a different method depending on the type of flooring. You can’t use the same cleaning approach to wood as you do porcelain tile, however many homeowners may use the same cleaner to save time and money. Preserve the integrity of your flooring by cleaning each surface using the right approach. Call us and we would be happy to identify the best maintenance for your specific floor!