We have alot of talented folks in the building here and they put their heads together to shot a video on how to install a glue down hardwood. In the case of the video they used a 5/16″ SOLID hardwood which turned out beautifully. However, I would like to point out that the same...
Monthly Archives: November 2007
Using Laminate as Decking – Can this work?
Q: We winter in Mesa, AZ and are building a deck. We have been told the laminate flooring will withstand the heat in the summer and can be used. What is your opinion on this? Our deck is covered but not sure what the monsoon winds blow in. Thanks, Betty A: General rule here...
Moven on Up! – To Saso Park Avenue Flooring
I just spent a week touring stores in the midwest and man they were awesome. At that time I saw the new product introduced called Saso – a 2008 Flooring introduction. The 5″ wide plank is probably my favorite the style is called: PARK AVENUE Some of the features include: 5” CLICK 5G Product...
Douglas Fir Flooring
Q: Our house was built in 1922. The majority of the house has oak flooring, but it seems that the bed rooms were done in Douglas Fir. A few years back, before we bought the house, there was a fire in our home. This fire ruined about 40 sqft in one bedroom. The wood...
Bruce Pegged Hardwood Flooring
While Steve is on the road visiting the great folks we have around the country, I stepped in here to help out on a somewhat difficult situation: Q: Steve- I visited your store in North Atlanta where I received great service, but did not find what I need. Steve, I am in the process...
Laminate Flooring Reviews
Q: I am considering putting in laminate flooring in all of our house except bedrooms but have some concerns. How do they stand up to pet stains and spills? Also, is there a review website you would recommend so I could choose one that best fits our family? Mike and Gretchen A: As far...
The 1 Million Dollar Guarantee
Have you noticed that manufacturers and retailers claim that if you buy on the Internet you will void your warranty? Oh sure, in some cases they offer a shorter term warranty, but their idea is to discourage you from buying at a discount! Even though iFLOOR has close to 40 stores across the nation...
Restoring Shine to a Bamboo Floor
Q: Hi Flooring expert, We have had our bamboo kitchen floor for close to 8 years. We love the floor, but after so many years, we notice that the shine is gone. We vacuum and wash the floor with white vinegar and water. How can we restore the shine and finish to the floor?...
How Much Flooring Do I Need?
Q: we live in a mobile home that the flooring is in pretty good shape. my question is how much flooring will we need if we do our living room which measures at 12x 16 which is one of our larger floor areas we just don’t know how many boxes of flooring or underlying...
