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14Apr2019

What Are The Benefits Of Laminate Flooring?

Frank Heacox 3 Comments Flooring, Laminate, Material

Laminate flooring is a versatile and durable option for almost any room in your home. With the latest advancements in durability, appearance and cost-effectiveness, Laminates have become more popular in recent years. There are many advantages to selecting laminates if you’re looking to finish a new floor or replace existing, worn-out flooring.

One of leading reasons so many people have been turning to laminate flooring is its ease of installation. Even novices can usually take on a laminate flooring project, with its user-friendly and intuitive tongue-and-groove installation, notes BuildDirect. As a glueless option that requires very little carpentry work, it’s a great beginner project for a new homeowner or someone inclined to do-it-yourself projects. Plus, as a pre-cut and produced product, there is very little waste left over. Read More What Are The Benefits Of Laminate Flooring?

31Jul2016

COREtec Material – Revolution In Flooring Material

Frank Heacox COREtec, Flooring, Material

Many aspects of life sometimes are changing and flooring is no exception. Lately, COREtec by USFloors is a new, high quality material which we’re happy to offer to our clients. We wouldn’t recommend something not proven over time. However, COREtec material installed by New Floors Inc crew 5 years ago still looks like brand new – with extremely high durability and stability. COREtec performs well in Cape Cod weather conditions and makes your room look great! Read More COREtec Material – Revolution In Flooring Material

5Feb2015

You’ve Got Kids? What Do Your Floors Look Like?

Frank Heacox Leave a comment Carpet, Flooring, Hardwood, Material, Tile

This is an all too common problem with parents, especially new parents. As a mother-to-be, (coming summer 2015!) I can only imagine what my floors will look like after the new bundle of joy is here! I have a hard enough time keeping them clean with a large black dog, a small white cat (yeah, who came up with the plan to have a pet of each color?), and a husband who loves playing/working in the yard more than an 8 year old. If you’re like me, keeping your floors clean and scratch free is a full time job all on its own! The key to this problem, I’ve found, is starting with the right floor for the life you lead. If your life is calmer and you don’t have to worry about much maintenance, not only are you one of the lucky ones but you can afford a more expensive and softer floor if you chose. If, however, your life is as hectic and dirty as mine, you’re going to need some serious durability and a small price tag to boot. Here are a few tips to help you with your flooring decisions. Read More You’ve Got Kids? What Do Your Floors Look Like?

19Jan2015

The Many Benefits Of Vinyl Flooring

Frank Heacox Leave a comment Flooring, Material, Vinyl

People can be surprisingly opinionated about which type of flooring they prefer. Some crave the comfort of a plush carpet, while others prefer the look of a shiny hardwood floor. As with many other things, folks seem to be sure of what they like to walk on.

When you’re shopping for new flooring, however, it’s important to consider every factor of your decision. Take vinyl flooring for instance. While many people think of it as a cheaper alternative to other types, some of our customers decide on vinyl for completely different reasons. Read More The Many Benefits Of Vinyl Flooring

15Jan2015

Carpet Or Wood? Which Flooring Should I Choose?

Frank Heacox Leave a comment Carpet, Flooring, Hardwood, Material

You don’t tend to think about your home’s flooring unless something goes wrong. Have you ever had a pet leave their business on the carpet, and even after using some sort of cleaner, that stain still bugged you? Or, perhaps, with a carpet, it faded in parts where the sun hit it daily, and/or got torn, worn or just plain outdated? It happens. Meanwhile, carpets tend to aggravate people’s allergies because they’re dust collectors.

New Floors Inc of Cape Cod recommends going with wood floors. They are attractive to the eye, long-lasting and definitely durable. Wood floors can literally last hundreds of years. Read More Carpet Or Wood? Which Flooring Should I Choose?

22Nov2014

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

Frank Heacox Leave a comment 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

15Nov2014

What Kind of Hardwood Flooring is the Most Durable?

Frank Heacox Leave a comment 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?

28Oct2014

What you need to know about Cork Flooring

Frank Heacox Leave a comment Cork, Flooring, Material

It’s Natural and Safe

Cork Flooring is a completely natural flooring product, largely unchanged by processing. As far as its features and innate benefits are concerned, no man-made material can substitute or replace cork.

Cork is naturally fire resistant and it does not release any toxic gases on combustion, and cork is an anti-static surface.

It’s used by NASA as an insulator on space shuttles and unmanned rockets. (A ¼” thick layer of cork, for example, is used on the Delta II rocket — the Mars Rover II — to prevent rocket fuel from becoming too hot during engine ignition.) Read More What you need to know about Cork Flooring

7Oct2014

Acclimating Your New Flooring: Why it’s Essential to Wait

Frank Heacox Leave a comment Flooring, Hardwood, Material

A word of caution, never let your contractors install your new floor as soon as the cartons arrive at your home. Any new floor, whether it’s hardwood, engineered wood, or laminate, needs to sit in your house for at least 48 hours in the room it will be installed in order to acclimate or to become accustomed to a new climate or conditions.

For example, if you live in the Southwest where it’s very dry, and decided to take a vacation exploring the rain forest in Brazil where’s it’s intensely humid, it might take you a few days to get used to, or get acclimated to, your new environment. Read More Acclimating Your New Flooring: Why it’s Essential to Wait

18Apr2014

Engineered Hardwood vs. Solid Hardwood

Frank Heacox 1 Comment Engineering, Hardwood, Material

When you’re looking for a new wood floor, do you really know what you’re looking at? Many people choose something aesthetically pleasing; but what are you actually choosing for your home?

Many times there is a negative connotation about engineered hardwood flooring, people think that it’s a lesser product because it’s not solid; well, I’m here to set the record straight!

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