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Ideal Flooring Quiz

Looking for new flooring but not sure what type of floor meets your lifestyle? Take the ideal flooring quiz from MSI.

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Delamination

Delamination is when the secondary backing of the carpet separates from the primary backing. Water, improper installation, pet urine, and heavy foot traffic can cause delamination.  Delamination can be detected by ripples or seam separation.  Delamination can not be fixed by re-stretching the carpet.

WPC vs LVT

We will start with LVT. LVT stands for luxury vinyl tiles. Sometimes you will see LVP, this means luxury planks. LVT is made up of a vinyl or PVC or poly vinyl chloride. It is durable and can be installed in high moisture rooms.

WPC stands for Wood Plastic Composite.  WPC has a wood plastic composite core. WPC can be a type of LTV but not all LVT are WPC. The difference is what they are made from.

Hearthwood

Hearthwood has worked 70 years on creating a beautiful durable hardwood flooring.  They are American made, crafted right in the heart of Tennessee. A 4-generation family business that supports the community of hardwood designers and artisans. They use sustainably harvested wood, safe finishes and stains and are constructed by true craftsmen. Heartwood strives to create a meaningful, sustainable, and long-lasting hardwood floor that your family can enjoy for many years.

Embossed In Register (EIR)

Embossed In Register flooring is a texture that helps make a flooring look and feel more like natural hardwood or stone. It is the indention, bumps, grooves or waves of the board. The image is pressed into the design layer and creates a three-dimensional design. EIR will give the floor a more authentic look.

Modern Farmhouse

Modern farmhouse is huge since Chip and Joanna Gaines started their hit TV show on HGTV. It is a mix of classic, modern and industrial design elements. It has a little bit of everything. The classic subway tiles, the warm feel and the clean look. This look will give your home that comfy cozy feel the Gaines are famous for.