Posted on May 16, 2012 by mymodernweb
Laminate flooring is a multi-layer synthetic product, which simulates the look of more expensive wood, marble, stone, tile or brick floors. Its affordability and ease of installation have made it a popular choice with both consumers and professional builders. Although laminate flooring has been around for several decades, the popular glueless version has only been [...]
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Posted on May 9, 2012 by mymodernweb
A person’s home is their castle, and it is a sanctuary that also should provide a feeling of comfort. Flooring is the center of the home. It is often the first thing that is seen, and it truly touches the people within. Floors are made to be used, and sometimes abused, through the rigors of [...]
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Posted on May 1, 2012 by mymodernweb
The installation of ceramic tile flooring in your home will require proper care to ensure the tile remains in excellent condition in your home. You will need to learn various methods to use in order to keep any type of tile floor clean. Caring for Grout Grout that is used to fill spaces between your [...]
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Posted on April 18, 2012 by mymodernweb
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) launched their Green Label program to test carpet, cushions and adhesives to identify products with very low emissions of VOCs. Volatile organic compounds are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of [...]
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Posted on April 13, 2012 by mymodernweb
No two stone floors are alike. That’s the beauty of Mother Nature. Installing natural stone flooring adds a unique presence and personality to your home unlike any other on earth. There are many choices of color, style and finish. In this blog, we want to focus simply on types of stone flooring. Slate Slate is [...]
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Posted on April 4, 2012 by mymodernweb
When choices include hardwood, carpet, tile or stone, vinyl flooring may seem mediocre. I want you to forget the unsightly, discolored and bubbling vinyl floor in your great aunt’s kitchen. Vinyl has underwent many improvements and is now one of most used flooring material in homes and businesses throughout America. If properly maintained, your vinyl floors [...]
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Posted on March 27, 2012 by mymodernweb
Environmentally friendly floors have many benefits. Not only are you transforming your home with astoundingly beautiful floors, you are also doing your share in helping the environment. Eco-friendly flooring is defined as any flooring that leaves a reduced carbon footprint by being culled from sustainable sources, contains recycled content, is recyclable, or has low Volatile [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2012 by mymodernweb
Carpeting any part of your home can be a large undertaking. To insure a smooth carpet install, we want to provide you with the following tips. Move all furniture out of the room, or rooms, in which the new carpet installation will take place at least a day before the installation. Complete other remodeling projects [...]
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Posted on March 15, 2012 by mymodernweb
Dave Patterson graduated from the University of Houston in 1964 with a BA degree in Economics/Finance. In 1968, he went into the carpet business, and opened his first retail store in 1970. After 13 years he sold that business and for the next nine years was in the wholesale side of the floor covering business [...]
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Posted on February 29, 2012 by mymodernweb
Preserving the natural beauty and characteristics of your hardwood flooring is relatively easy with regular upkeep and maintenance. We want to provide you with tips to keeps your hardwood floors in exquisite condition. Use soft, fine bristle brooms to sweep. Use a very dry mop for wood floors. Standing water can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave a [...]
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