Q: I am interested in installing cork or bamboo flooring on a heated concrete floor. Is this possible? Rick A: It is possible to install either of these floors over radiant heat, but certain details need to be kept in mind. We’ll start with bamboo. Certain bamboo floors can be installed over radiant head,...
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Common Question about Flooring
Here is a common question we get about flooring: How should I maintain the flooring? I have talked about maintenance in the past, but I really believe this is one of the most important things you can tackle when it comes to keeping your flooring looking sharp. First always use mats inside and outside...
Bellawood or Pergo?
Q: What are the differences between bellawood and pergo? Which would you recommend over a concrete subfloor? Chris A: From the start here we are trying to compare apples to oranges, but let’s delve into why. Pergo is a manufacturer of laminate flooring. Pergo was the first to introduce laminate to the US market...
Unbelievable Offers
Well I think the merchandising and marketing teams have got together to give me a coronary. The fact that you can buy SOLID hardwood for only $2.49 per foot is really hard to imagine. Frankly that is below cost for 99% of solid 3/4″ hardwood so it defies logic in most ways, but I...
6mm Cork Underlayment
Q: I am going to install a Pergo Vintage Home Traditional Strip floor in my dining room. I am going to use 6MM cork as an underlayment. Does the cork underlayment also require a 1/4 inch expansion space around the perimeter of the room? Thank you Joe A: If you wanted to be overly...
Samples Are Rolling….
The daily pallet(s) of samples is very impressive. A lot of folks out there understand that iFLOOR is the link between high quality flooring and great values in terms of education, price, delivery, warranty support and other very important parts of the floor purchasing process. As thousands of samples are flying around the world,...
Removing Residue From Laminate
Q: We currently have a bamboo floor we bought from your company. However we don’t seem to be able to remove some rubber stains. What product to you recommend to use on this type of floor? Thanks, Claudia A: For cleaning I would suggest using the hard surface cleaner made by BonaKemi. This product...
Flooring for a 3-Season Porch
Q: I have an existing 3-season porch/sunroom (completely enclosed but no heat or air conditioning) and I want to finish the floor… It’s currently just a plywood subfloor and I’m looking for good flooring suggestions. I like the look of cork and also considered laminate but I don’t know if these materials will stand...
Cork Flooring for a Travel Trailer
Q: I am interested in installing cork flooring in my Airstream travel trailer. What type do you suggest. I currently have a glue down carpet installed. Brad A: Since you currently have glue down carpet in your trailer I am guessing the subfloor is a plywood suitable for glue down applications, but I would...
Hot Deals in Phoenix
I had the pleasure of visiting with the Tempe staff (while my camera was still working) and shot a couple quick photos. They have a great crew and are making a big difference in the Phoenix/Tempe metro area.
