Q: Is it possible to mix and match different wood species for a custom floor and if so can you recommend which different species that would be compatible, 3/4” pre-finished hardwood, preferably not all dark colored woods. Thanks for your assistance. Robin A: The short answer here would be “yes,” but lets get into...
Monthly Archives: September 2007
Moving Flooring show – iFLOOR is on the roll
Well we have a store tour in full force. I’ve met a number of incredible people who are sharing the passion about flooring around the nation. So far we have completed Seattle, visited Stanton- CA, Los Angeles and checked out 2 new sites in the LA area. We’re know in Concord Ca and heading...
Alloc vs Quick Step
Q: I am in the market for a high quality laminate – I will be laying the laminate in throughout my home, including the kitchen, excluding the bathrooms – as of now, I am looking at going with either Alloc or Quick Step – my main concern is the kitchen – would you please...
Saso Quick Click Longstrip
Q: I am looking at the Saso quick click longstrip in the walnut natural 2-strip and I could not find any information on the internet. Is this a new company? How is their product? I am looking to install it over a slab floor. I also have kids and pets so I need it...
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Since the high amount of SPAM we have to clean each day from the BLOG – around 200 a day and growing, I decided to remove the comment button. Of course comments are still welcome at the feedback AT (use the @) ifloor.com. Thanks for your understanding.
Ceramic Tile – The flooring that is perfect for bathrooms and laundry rooms
Ceramic tile is a great product because it is so strong against water. It also has beautiful looks and textures and other fashion elements which makes it a great story. I think it is especially nice in bathrooms. I can’t believe the high quality that is now available at low low prices either. That...
Vinyl Tile over Linoleum
Q: I have Linolium in my laundry room & want to change it ti vinyl tiles. Would I be able to apply the tiles over the linolium if its without cracks or raised ares?? Thanks A: As long as your linoleum is well anchored to the floor you should be good to glue right...
Expansion Gap for Bamboo Flooring
Q: I am installing solid bamboo flooring in a doublewide and the manufacturer suggests 5/8 in expansion gap. This is probably worst case, we live in Georgia so we don;t have big swings in temperature. Would a smaller gap 3/8 in, that would be covered by molding be acceptable? Thank You Jim A: The...
Be prepared to be shocked!!!!
If you love exotic hardwood get ready for a shock: Especially Brazilian cherry, tigerwood (aka Koa), walnut, angelim, amendiom, brazilian hickory, brazilian maple, south American pecans, oaks, maples, rosewood, teak and well let’s just say the list goes on and on. Exotic hardwood of all kinds will be going up in price immediately. We...
