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Laminate Buying Checklist

The following laminate flooring checklist will help you learn what you need to know before buying (whether you shop online or at your local store). It’ll help you get all your facts straight so you can make the most informed choice. Is Laminate the Right Floor for You What to . . . Read more

Is Laminate Right For Me?

You’re thinking about buying a laminate floor with the purpose of transforming a room or even your entire home, office or business and all you have to do now is decide if laminate is right for your demands. We prepared here a list of advantages and disadvantages of laminate to . . . Read more

Sound Transmission

The more muffled the sound, the better, especially in a multi-story building, house, apartment, or condominium. There are several good flooring choices with effective sound dampening properties. Sound is transmitted when hard objects, like hard-soled shoes, furniture, dropped objects, or even dog claws impact a hard surface (example: tile or . . . Read more

About Bamboo Flooring

About Bamboo Flooring In a world where the concert about the durability of the materials we use is increasing day by day, bamboo flooring is like a breath of fresh air. Being environmentally friendly, but at the same time elastic and durable, bamboo flooring is the hardwood flooring solution for . . . Read more

The Lacey Act

Authored by Congressman John F. Lacey and first released in 1900, The Lacey Act is the oldest wildlife protection statute on U.S. books. It was originally created to combat trafficking in illegal wildlife, fish and some plants. The 2008 amendment expands the field of protection to include illegal logging practices, any . . . Read more

Laminate: Pro or DIY?

The question is should you or shouldn’t you install your laminate floor yourself? And the way to answer that is to firstly ask yourself a few more key questions. Are you the kind of person who enjoys a DIY job? If not, checking your local ads or asking friends and . . . Read more

How to Install Laminate Flooring

How to Install Laminate Flooring This is a common project for the DIYer with some light carpentry experience and for people who are comfortable with table saws or other related tools. In this section, we’re going to give you the details of how this process should happen. Before we start, here’s a . . . Read more

How to Install A Bamboo Floor

Bamboo floor installation is not much different from standard hardwood floor installation. The primary motivation for installing a bamboo floor is to save money. It can be installed in half the cost by considering to doing it yourself. The great news is that installing a bamboo floor can be an . . . Read more

Bamboo: Hire a Professional or DIY?

The process of installing bamboo floor depends on the base-surface on which is applied and the type of flooring you have purchased. After understanding the process, you can decide for yourself if you want to do it yourself or call in a professional. Because there are different types of bamboo . . . Read more

How to Care for a Bamboo Floor

Bamboo flooring combines the strength and durability along with the looks many people are going for when they choose a flooring for their homes or businesses. After finalizing the installation, it is important to take good and proper care of this type of flooring to ensure its long-lasting and its . . . Read more