Q: My Universal Flooring engineered floor makes cracking and crunching noises that are so annoying it wakes up the kids when we walk around. Are the self-activating glue joints to blame, or is this a structural problem with this flooring? (It was professionally installed). Sincerely, Angus A: Typically this problem occurs for one of...
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Costa Rican Maple – Flooring That looks so REAL!
The flooring on this page is something that I just can’t believe how awesome it looks. If you have never seen a floor with a “Cost Rican” maple styling now is the time. http://www.ifloor.com/item_407539/laminate-flooring/westhollow-laminate/south-pacific-vise-loc-12mm/costa-rican-maple.html CLICK HERE TO LINK THIS IS SOMETHING TO SEE!
Removing Hardwood Flooring
Q: I am going to remove 3/8″ thick x 1 1/2″ wide oak plank hardwood flooring in my house. I was wondering if there is any tips to remove the planks and the nails so that I don’t ruin the pieces? I would like to re-use that wood in the living room kitchen area....
Jeez – now we're giving away free floors?
Well you always know the best marketing ideas have 2 things in common: 1) Giving something away for free. 2) Don’t tell the CEO I just saw that we are having a FREE FLOORING content for those who make purchases during the month of October (or something like that.) I honestly don’t know the...
Can I Install a Laminate Floor Under Kitchen Cabinets?
Q: Should you install a laminate floor under your new kitchen cabinets? My contractors recommends that i install them under the cabinet so I won’t have that space between the flooring and the cabinet base. Ronnie R. Chicago, IL A: Although this may be more visually appealing this is a big “no no.” Let...
Hardwood Floor and Radiant Heat
Q: Can a 3/4″ hardwood floor be installed on a subfloor that is heated by radiant heat?? Thank-you, in advance for your response. Kathy Farmer A: As a general rule solid hardwood floors and radiant heating systems do not match. Although this may be a downer when it comes to the concept of that...
Grand Opening!
Starting on Thursday we are having a 3-day grand opening event both in stores and online. We are doing a nationwide celebration for our new stores which now total about 34 open stores with 2 more set to open in the next week or so. That will make 36 local locations which will help...
Keys to a Successful Installation Preparation
Throughout September I received several installation based questions, many of which were the unfortunate few who have problems after installation because certain key parts of the installation process were either unknown or skipped over. For October’s editorial I am going to help break down the preparation needed for the installation process and explain the...
Cool Rugs = Cool You
If you are cool – check out these rugs – when I see the total collections these guys offer the styles blow my mind. This is true art for the floor. (if you are not cool that is ok – move on to the next post.) http://www.ifloor.com/group_4524/area-rugs/momeni-rugs/new-wave-collection.html NW03 Lola Olive Green NW04...
Engineered Flooring Over Radiant Heat
Q: Are there any species of engineered hardwoods that should not be used over radiant heat? Thank you A: Generally speaking you can use any species of engineered flooring when installing over radiant heat. Some species are more stable than others, but when using an engineered product it becomes less important about species. The...
