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Does laminate flooring need an underlay?
Laminate is a popular multi-layer, wood-based flooring material. Laminate planks imitate hardwood while laminate tiles mimic other tile materials as well as hardwood. Most laminate floors have underlayment, or padding, beneath them. Gowdy Flooring is a laminate flooring retailer in Amarillo, Texas, ...
Nylon vs. polyester: what is the difference?
Many homeowners begin their pursuit of new carpet flooring with research and often see nylon and polyester mentioned together in articles about their great benefits. They indeed have many similar characteristics, but you might be wondering how they are different?We will look at that question in ...
Can any tile be installed in a Herringbone pattern?
When tile floors are arranged in a herringbone pattern, you can use anything, from marble to porcelain, glass, mosaics, subway, and wood-look tiles, as long as they meet the size requirements or can be cut to fit. Typical sizes are generally the 2 x 4 or 3 x 6 A 2 x 8, and the look is ...
What are the different types of natural stone flooring available?
The option for stone flooring in your home gives you ample focus for your flooring project, but there is still the question of which types are best for you. Are you wondering what types are available? We are going to list a few of the natural stone flooring types to give you some great options and ...
What species can I find in hardwood?
Right now, there are five popular species: Hickory, maple, oak (both red and white), cherry, and walnut. Know that you certainly aren’t limited to these, because there are hundreds of domestic and exotic species from which to choose. Your choice will ultimately come down to your personal ...
It looks good enough to grout
It does look that way, doesn’t it? In light of that, we often get the question as to whether or not you need to grout luxury vinyl tile flooring. The simple answer is, “no.” The grout lines that you see are built into the vinyl floor itself. That means all of the benefits that come from vinyl ...
Top 4 laminate flooring colors
Laminate flooring has come a long way over the years. What started as a wood-look hardwood flooring alternative now offers plenty of variety when it comes to appearances, including a variety of colors from which to choose.You’ll enjoy all the same great benefits, no matter your color choice. From a ...
What is Berber carpet?
Traditional Berber carpet flooring, woven by the Berber tribes of North Africa, is a light-colored rug with flecks of brown or gray.Modern Berber, the type we now see most often, is a looped style available in both multi tones and solid hues. Even as it evolved, the name Berber always remained, so ...
What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile?
When planning a renovation involving tiles, it’s essential to understand the basic differences between ceramic and porcelain, to choose which one is right for you. While many people use the terms interchangeably, the truth is, they are simply not the same. As such, to better comprehend which one ...
What are the most popular stone flooring types?
If you’re new to the stone flooring, you might wonder about which types of stone are trending and popular right now. This is a great question, and we’ll answer that here, briefly. There are plenty of types to choose from, but, likely, only one or two will truly fit your flooring requirements and ...
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