Q: We recently installed a Tap-N-Loc floor and love it! How is it cared for? May I use a damp mop on it. Is there any special care for it? Thanks. Diane D. A: Diane I would first like to say I am rather happy that you love your new floor! In regards to...
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Fish Tank on Laminate Floor
Q: We just installed Pergo laminate flooring in our dining area – it looks great!! My question is – we have a 55 gallon aquarium that weighs roughly 650 lbs. when full of water – can we move our tank into the dining area safely? Will the weight hurt the floor? Thanks in advance...
Floating Floors and Carpet
Q: Can you put a laminate floor over carpet? Abohanna A: This is a pretty common question. The answer is “no,” but lets get into a deeper explanation of why. Although laminate is installed using the floating method, which allows the floor to be installed over the top of a subfloor without anchoring to...
Bookcases and Laminate Floors
Q: I am doing a 16×16 foot room with laminate. I will be putting floor-to-ceiling bookcases on 3 of the 4 walls, and an entertainment center on the 4th wall. Should I do the floor first, then put the bookcases on top of the flooring? Or should I put in the bookcases first and...
Installing a Floor After Removing Existing Tile
Q: I have removed my existing ceramic tile. How smooth does the floor have to be to install a laminate wood floor? Does all the thinset have to be removed, because I have some areas that are slightly uneven. Also when taking up the tile with a chipping hammer I did have some of...
What is Pergo®?
Q: What is Pergo®? A: For those just beginning their search for flooring, the name “Pergo®” is very popular, but not everyone knows precisely what Pergo® is. The easiest way to describe Pergo® is from Steve Simonson’s article “Pergo® vs. the World” which is described as: Pergo® flooring is a brand of a new...
