The word floating flooring has become synonymous with certain styles like luxury vinyl, laminate, and engineered hardwood. This format has become incredibly popular with homeowners with a knack for DIY projects, although glue-down flooring is better suited for some installation. With that in mind, we’re going to compare floating and … Read More
If we continue to use the earth’s resources in the same unsustainable way we do today, we will likely start running out of essential resources by 2052. Many consumers in the United States and worldwide are starting to take these warnings seriously, leading more of them to make conscious decisions … Read More
Hometime was a home improvement television show that aired in the United States for almost three decades. The show’s owners described it as “one of the longest-running home improvement programs on television–airing for 29 years on PBS and 14 in commercial syndication.” They add, “With that kind of experience base, … Read More
Wood has been used to build structures for centuries. While it’s used in a variety of products today and can be found in the walls of your home or deck, certain species make an excellent floor covering. Hardwood flooring is still one of the best options for homeowners today, but … Read More
If you have looked into purchasing flooring for your home in the past decade, you have probably heard the term “floating floor” and may be confused by the term. While this type of flooring system doesn’t allow you to levitate above your floor boards magically, it’s one of the most … Read More
Luxury vinyl flooring is everywhere, and it’s quickly become the flooring material of choice for contractors and homeowners alike. Millions of square meters of vinyl flooring are produced each year, although it’s just one type of vinyl. There are a half-dozen variations to consider as well, including newer styles like … Read More
Hardwood is one of the best flooring styles when you want to increase the value of your home, but it’s not for everyone. Quality planks are expensive, but there are a variety of ways you can bring the look of wood into your home if your budget is tight. Laminate and … Read More
Depending on how long you’ve been a homeowner, you may never have encountered linoleum flooring. It’s one of the older styles that’s still in production today, although not quite as popular as it once was. It also shares plenty of similarities with sheet vinyl flooring, which makes it an excellent … Read More
Homeowners shopping for new types of flooring aren’t likely to see much change from one year to the next. Companies do introduce new styles and colors each year, but from a material standpoint, innovation has slowed to a crawl aside from the MLF niche. Variants are an exception from this … Read More
Laminate flooring has been around for decades but has taken a backseat to newer styles over the years. Luxury vinyl flooring and engineered hardwood have surpassed laminate in terms of sales, but new types of laminate flooring perform considerably better than the planks you’ll find in older homes. If you’re looking … Read More