Q: I have Quick-Step (Perspective 4) laminate (only 6 months old) installed throughout my home and we recently experienced flooding from the flat above. Water fell on to the floor from the leaking ceiling and MAY have passed through the laminate, but I cannot be sure. This happened over a week ago and the...
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Repairing a Gouge in Stone/Tile Floor
Q: We have 12 inch tile stone flooring and when someone was here working in the attic, their ladder leg made a gouge in one tile. How can I fill that in to make it look good, without replacing it? Thanks. Jerry A: With most stone floors there is really no true way to...
Gapping in a Cork Floor
Q: We had a cork floor installed 3 years ago and each winter the ends pull apart and a gap of 1/8 to 1/4″ is evident. I’ve had the installer out and the company who manufactured the product out to view. Each blames the other for the problem. I’m tired of the conflict and...
Refinishing Hardwood Floors
For May’s editorial we’re going to go into a bit of depth about refinishing floors. As the DIY season is coming around, many people will look into various remodel projects and other ways to spruce up their home. Many times, giving the current hardwood floor a face lift is a great way to freshen...
Flooring and Lizards – huh?
On my recent trip to Melbourne Florida I came face to face with a wild animal. Ok maybe not wild. (if you knew Josh you would say, yes – wild.) Anyway – also in the building were a couple chameleons that Justin and the gang keep on hand to show kids. Amazingly sometimes kids...
Cork Flooring Installation Question
Q: I notice that a number of snap together cork floors require expansion joints at 30 feet. I have a game room that is 41 feet long and 18 feet wide. I do not want an expansion joint in this room as it will be unsightly no matter where it is located although I...
Denver – Littleton Colorado – Rocky Mountain High!
I had the opportunity recently to fly into beautiful Denver Colorado to see the iFLOOR store there and had a great visit. What a tremendous team! It was awesome to see the store and see what makes that such a successful store(hint: the people). Ironically when I checked the weather it said to prepare...
