Monthly Archives: November 2014

Quick Overview Of Hardwood/Laminate/Tile/Vinyl/Carpet Flooring Materials

Author Frank Heacox Leave a comment Categories Carpet, Flooring, Hardwood, Laminate, Material, Tile, Vinyl

If you don’t know what floor will fit your house better, here is very brief, but useful, overview of the most commonly used flooring materials.

There are several different options:

A) Hardwood – A durable material which can be buffed or sanded to renew its look. After being sanded, hardwood can be stained to add color to it. Hardwood darkens with time (5-10 years) though the darkening is gradual and mostly unnoticed. Hardwood floors are considered a long lasting investment since it increases the value of the house by an average of 6%. While hardwood is a long lasting product, it’s pretty easy to scratch; although with proper care it can stay unscathed for a long period of time. Additionally, the material moves during the warm and cold seasons (mainly because of a humidity), which might create some gaps between boards, or alternately, cupping or buckling. If the floors are maintained properly, however, neither gaps nor buckling or cupping appear. Read More Quick Overview Of Hardwood/Laminate/Tile/Vinyl/Carpet Flooring Materials

Reasons For Installing Wood Floors During The Winter

Author Frank Heacox Leave a comment Categories Flooring, Hardwood

There are many reasons to install your new flooring in the winter; here are a few of them…

1. Winter dryness means less moisture will get trapped underneath hardwood flooring.

Here at New Floors, we recommend installing wood flooring in extremely dry conditions for a couple of very important reasons. First, if the underlying concrete slab or subflooring is moist during installation, it is possible for the floorboards to buckle and warp over time. In addition, mold and mildew thrive in damp subflooring. Even though interior air is often dryer in the winter than in the summer, here on Cape Cod we tend to have plenty of moisture all year long. Therefore, you want to be especially careful about preparing the area where your floor will be installed. We also recommend running a dehumidifier if you’re unsure as to whether your subfloor is dry enough or not. Read More Reasons For Installing Wood Floors During The Winter

What Kind of Hardwood Flooring is the Most Durable?

Author Frank Heacox Leave a comment Categories Flooring, Hardwood, Material

We all want floors in our home that look great, but sometimes there are other factors which are just as important. If you have a busy home with pets, kids and guests then you need a floor that can stand up to the invasion of shoes and dirt. If you are preparing a property for rental you want a floor that you can install and forget about. And if you are on a budget you’ll want to know that your investment is going to last. Wood products are known for their natural beauty, but when selecting a type of wood for your next flooring project, it is important to also consider the level of durability by understanding the difference between wood types. Each type and species of wood has an individual structure that creates unique physical properties that determine how suitable they are for different projects. Read More What Kind of Hardwood Flooring is the Most Durable?

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