Flooring Blog
When shopping for waterproof luxury vinyl flooring, you will often see two important measurements: wear layer thickness and overall vinyl thickness. One product may have a 20 mil wear layer and a total thickness of 5 mm. Another may be...
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When you're planning a home renovation, flooring is one of the largest decisions—and one of the most impactful for the environment. The average home contains 1,500 to 2,500 square feet of flooring, and conventional options often come with a hidden...
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Before you sign for a flooring delivery, compare the shipment with your order, count the cartons or pallets, inspect the packaging for visible damage, photograph anything unusual, and note shortages or damage on the delivery receipt. After unloading, verify product labels, shade or lot information where applicable, and inspect the material before installation. If something is wrong, stop and report it before the flooring is installed.
You discover a damaged tile in the kitchen. A few hardwood boards need to be replaced after a repair. Or you are remodeling an adjoining room and want to continue the same floor. Then comes the bad news: your flooring...
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A hollow sound is a clue, not automatic proof that a tile has failed. It can point to incomplete mortar contact, debonding, movement, or the way the tile assembly was built. The sound should be interpreted together with movement, cracks,...
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