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Flooring, Vinyl Floors
November 10, 2016

What Makes Linoleum A Solid Choice For Your Home

Trying to decide the best flooring for your home? Maybe it’s time to consider linoleum.

Linoleum is increasing in popularity for a variety of reasons. It’s eco-friendly. It’s easy to install. And the color and style choices make any look possible.

Linoleum is a resilient flooring material, which means it’s flexible and soft to the touch, bouncing back into its original shape. Though many people confuse it with vinyl, they are two separate things. Linoleum was invented in the 19th century, and is made from linseed oil and other materials, including cork dust, pin rosin and wood flour. Because it is made from all natural products, it is a great option if you are attempting to go green at home.

One of the best features of linoleum is its longevity. With many flooring choices, we begin counting the months almost immediately as to when it will need replacing. Linoleum is incredibly durable and can last up to 40 years if it is properly maintained.

Linoleum is also easy to maintain. Regular sweeping and occasional mopping can keep it in good condition indefinitely.

What makes it an increasingly popular choice is its health benefits. Linoleum is made from a renewable resource, linseed oil. And when laid in place, it does not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) so it won’t cause indoor air pollution. That can be a welcome relief for anyone suffering from asthma, allergies, or other respiratory problems.

And because it’s a softer material, it’s comfortable underfoot. It’s a great addition to kitchens, where standing for long periods of time is a standard. It’s also good for aging in place remodels, where falling may be an issue.

Linoleum is one of the more versatile flooring options available, with a wide variety of colors, styles and patterns available. You can create unique mosaics with tile linoleum, as it is very easy to cut to exact specifications.

Think linoleum might be the perfect choice for you home? Stop by today and see all of the options available to you.

Flooring, Vinyl Floors
September 22, 2016

What You Don’t Know About Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring

The concept of vinyl tile flooring may not have crossed your mind as one of the best flooring choices you can make for your renovation. Yet designers are huge fans of luxury vinyl tiling because of all the benefits it brings to the marketplace. It’s different from all other vinyl applications not only in how it’s manufactured, but also in its aesthetics and applications.

Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
No matter what flooring option you choose, you can create the look by using luxury vinyl tile. With today’s technology, the ability to replicate real hardwoods and stones using advanced photographic techniques is the foundation for making luxury vinyl so real.

There are four distinct layers fused together to create the final look: a resilient vinyl backing, a vinyl color layer, a photographic film layer, and a urethane or aluminum oxide top layer. This protective layer is very important to the wearability of the product over time. Commercial applications will utilize a 20 mil or higher layer for full protection, with high quality products reaching as high as a 40 mil layer.

But it’s not just the look that will turn you into a believer. Luxury vinyl tile flooring has many benefits that make it an ideal flooring choice for you.

Vinyl flooring satisfies Green building standards and earns LEED points in commercial applications.

Luxury vinyl meets requirements of commercial flammability codes, is slip resistant, and meets a variety of other safety measures.

It’s one of the easiest flooring choices to maintain. A simple damp mopping is all that’s required to keep its good looks indefinitely.

They are naturally water resistant. It is important to install over a flat, dry surface so that no water seepage occurs beneath the floor.

Its protective coating is durable and will be scratch, stain, dent, and scuff resistant.

It’s one of the most cost effective products on the market. Because you can achieve the look and feel of rich, natural materials at a fraction of the cost, it’s easy to apply the flooring in a variety of places, both in commercial and residential settings.

Luxury vinyl tiling is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. The realism of the total look, including distressed wood finishes, stone. and slate surface textures, and even woven textiles embedded in the wear layers are grabbing attention all across the design world.

If you haven’t looked at luxury vinyl tiles in a while, maybe it’s time for another look.

Flooring, Vinyl Floors
November 7, 2015

Vinyl or Laminate, Which Is Best For You?

Ready to give your home hardwood floors throughout?

Not so fast.

While Coloradans love hardwood flooring, your holdback may be with performance. If you’ve ever had hardwoods warp because of too much water and humidity in the kitchen, bathroom or entryways, should you really try it again?

There is an alternative to using hardwood flooring. You can still have the same look and feel, but without the risks.

Vinyl, especially vinyl plank flooring, and laminate flooring are both widely touted as durable, economical, and easy to install, easy to maintain. And both can be great additions to your home. But which one is the best for you?

Vinyl flooring has been around for decades. And because of that, many associate it with the look and feel of past generations. Yet with new technology and the introduction of better looking flooring, vinyl flooring can be the workhorse in any room in your home. Now vinyl comes in plank shapes that mimics real wood. It has “click” qualities that allows you to snap boards together for the same look and feel of real wood.

Laminate flooring has also undergone significant changes throughout the past few years. By using stronger technology, more insulating qualities, and real look and feel, laminate gives the ability to have wood look throughout your home, with the ease of being able to install it yourself.

What to choose in the bathroom?

The deciding factor in the bathroom is water. If you have kids that like to play in the sink or tub, if you have a lot of action from family and guests, if you want easy to maintain flooring that you don’t have to worry about, vinyl is the choice for you. Vinyl beats laminate hands down in high water, high moisture situations.

What to choose in the kitchen?

No one knows your kitchen like you do. While you don’t expect water to frequently pool on the floor, the kitchen can be subjected to water around the sink and dishwasher. If you have a history of spills and messes, vinyl may be the way to go. If you’ve always maintained a neat and orderly kitchen, laminate may suit your needs just fine.

Which one offers the best pricing?

When it comes to cost, vinyl planks and laminate are fairly equal. You can find both vinyl and laminate in a wide range of costs, everything from budget friendly and affordable all the way to luxury styles.

Which is the easiest to install?

Traditional vinyl in large rolls can be difficult for a homeowner to handle, and cut and lay into place. But today’s vinyl comes in plank format to resemble real wood. It’s even easier to lay than vinyl tiles because there are fewer of them to lay in place.

Laminate requires a foam moisture underlayment that can be quickly rolled out and taped into place. Some laminate comes with underlayment already pre-attached to the back. While laminate is easy to lay into place, you will have to cut pieces with a saw in order to customize. But all in all, both are easy enough for the DIYer to bring into their homes.

Looking for resale value?

Depending on your home’s value and neighborhood, people may perceive vinyl and laminate in different ways. Buyers look for ease in the bathroom and may welcome vinyl planks for their ability to withstand daily activity while looking good in the process. However, laminate is a close substitute for hardwood flooring, and as such holds a moderately good value for buyers looking for modern style.

What’s the best choice for you? Stop by today and compare the differences.

Flooring, Vinyl Floors
September 12, 2015

Why You’ll Love Luxury Vinyl Tile

Do you love decorating your home? Do you like changing things up again and again?

Thanks to HGTV, many of us have become our own home decorators. We love changing out a few décor pieces and having a new room as fast as the changing seasons. We love being able to get great ideas from a show or a magazine, then following it up by spending the afternoon in a home improvement store.

Yet for many, we also want to step beyond buying a few throw pillows and changing the color on the walls. We want complete change, from floor to ceiling. Sound familiar?

If so, it may be time to look at luxury vinyl tile. Modern vinyl tile isn’t to be confused with the tacky, glue down tiles from yesteryear. They offer many unique traits that are perfect for any room in your home.

Any look, any style
Luxury vinyl tile comes in many colors, patterns and choices. In some cases you can have the look and feel of a hardwood, stone, or even ceramic tile floor, all laid easily into place because its vinyl. And because it’s easy to lay, you can transform any room in your home in a short period of time.

Install today
While many flooring choices require acclimation to its new environment, not so with vinyl tile. It can be purchased and installed the same day if you choose. It’s ready to go right from the box, and can be used to instantly transform any room in your home.

Easy process
Luxury vinyl tile gives the DIYer a chance to try out their home improvement skills, or can be easily installed by a professional if you prefer. Because luxury vinyl tile fits together life puzzle pieces, its easy to put into place. And if you make a mistake, simply reposition the boards and continue on. It’s that easy. Yet because the tiles are created to work together, you’ll never find seams and joints that pop up and out of place, leaving you with messy floor you don’t want in place.

Overall, luxury vinyl tile is the perfect way to get quick results any time. If you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them here, or give us a call today.

Flooring, Vinyl Floors
July 4, 2015

Dealing With Seams and Your Vinyl Floor

Depending on the size of your room, chances are you’ll have a seam somewhere in your room after you install your new vinyl floors. When seams are handled in the proper way, you’ll have a floor that looks great and lasts a long time without any problems. Yet if you’ve ever had vinyl floors where the seam begins to pull back and fray, you know the problems that can quickly arise if not handled correctly.

Like any flooring, there is a proper way to install and maintain your new vinyl flooring for the longest life possible.

How wide is vinyl flooring?

The standard width of a roll of vinyl flooring is 12 feet. It comes on a roll, so there is no set length. If your room is wider than 12 feet, the room will be pieced together to create one seamless look.

How do you conceal vinyl flooring upon installation?

When vinyl flooring is laid, the best way to conceal seams is by treating them with a seam coater. This creates a virtually seamless floor and prevents the seams from opening through wear.

Where should the vinyl seems be in a room?

When it comes to piecing together vinyl flooring, there is no right or wrong answer. In most cases the seam will lie in a spot agreed upon between the installer and the homeowner. Try to seam the pieces of the vinyl flooring in a low traffic area. It should never lie where furniture will be moved across it continuously, such as under a kitchen table.

Do I need extra vinyl if it requires piecing together?

It depends on the pattern of your flooring. In order to match patterns at the seams, it may require an additional amount of vinyl flooring at the time of purchase. Talk with your flooring consultant to make sure you have enough for finishing.

Do vinyl flooring seams require extra maintenance?

In most cases, no. Vinyl is a low maintenance flooring, that requires regular sweeping, vacuuming, and a damp mop to remove stains and spills. However, you may find over time the edges of the seam coming loose. If you have an open seam, don’t procrastinate. Repair it quickly to maintain the look of your vinyl flooring longer. You can do so by using a seam sealing kit, apply adhesive to the edge of the seam, and press it back into place. Remember, the faster you fix the problem, the less likely it will have of escalating into a larger problem overall.

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