An interesting article: This article “Is Bamboo Flooring Really Green” is on the MSN: BAMBOO STORY As I have been preaching for a long time – not all products are made equally. Bamboo Blog Post How to Buy Bamboo Right I am glad to see the mainstream publications are recognizing that there is more...
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Installing Wood Flooring Over Tile
Q: Purchasing a house and it has all white tile downstairs (large tiles). I am used to having wood floors so the tile must go! The kitchen also has white tiles, but they do not match the other white tiles. I want to put wood (hardwood or bamboo) over the white tile and cork...
Finish Choices for American Cherry
Q: We installed American Cherry flooring about 2 1/2 years ago in our new home, through out the 1st floor (kitchen, family, dining and play room). I was not impressed with the person we hired to sand and finish these floors. I believe he used a standard poly, 2 coats, maybe 3. We have...
Click Bamboo Flooring Problem – Gap
Q: I installed bamboo engineered click flooring on my garage floor that was converted to a media room. Floor wasn’t completely flat in a couple of spots…there is a cushion of air that you feel about 2′x3′ in diameter and about 2′ from the edge of the floor. would a humidifier help the floor...
Vinyl Floor Shopping
Q: It’s been a long time since I shopped for vinyl flooring, but now I m looking for some for my entryway and kitchen. I looked at Armstrong and Mannington in a local store and on the web. They almost entirely seem to have vinyl that (1) has embossed surfaces, which I think will...
Tongue and Groove Flooring Over Concrete Slab
Q: What is your opinion on how to place tongue and groove flooring over concrete slab ? Jack Flounders A: Any time you are putting a wood floor onto concrete there are certain considerations and rules you will want to adhere to. First and foremost is that you should not put a 3/4″ solid...
Loose Laminate Plank Problem
Q: I have another situation with a new laminate floating floor that was also just put in my home. The last plank which is up to a door way with tile in the next room, pushes down when stepping on it. Someone suggested gluing that plank to the concrete subfloor. Do you know if...
Las Vegas Memories
Just thought I would share some random photos from last week. Still running fast paced, but lots of great memories from the trip. The Awards dinner – great food – great people. I was speaking to the crowd – no doubt most were sleeping a few minutes into my talk! The “Bad Manager” in...
Refinishing Hartco Acrylic Impregnated Floor
Q: Can a urethane finish, acrylic-based or otherwise, be applied to a Hartco Pattern Plus acrylic impregnated floor? Will there be adhesion issues? We’ve contacted several local professional floor finishers. Many say they’ve done it successfully, but others are more cautious. What say you? Thanks, John E. Beavercreek, Ohio A: One thing about any...
Flooring is always fun
Last week at Surfaces 2008 (the United States flooring trade show) we saw alot of great suppliers and interesting products as well. It was a great time for our group to really grab huge industry knowledge in a short time. Of course results may vary. I was concentrated on some new key items and...
