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Flush Stair Nose

Flush stair nose trim piece or bull nose is used for a smooth transition between the stair and the floor. It will take the brunt of the staircase traffic, protecting the stair. Not only is it functional it also makes the stair look complete, professional and elegant.

Sep 20, 2019
Jenna FM

Laminate Stains

People love laminate because it looks just like wood but buy it because it is easier to take care of. Most of the spills are surface stains and will not ruin the finish. Most stains can be removed with soap, water and vinegar. For those tough stains laminate manufacturers recommend a strong solvent, like acetone.

Sep 13, 2019
Jenna FM

Metroflor Déjà New with Attraxion

Attraxion Magnetic Attachment Technology is the new game-changing two-part installation innovation from Metroflor. The first part is the Metroflor LVT engineered with a ferrirte receptor that enables a strong installation over a Magnebuild magnetic underlayment. The second part is the Attraxion system. Attraxion Magnetic Attachment Technology eliminates the need for adhesives and can be installed in a fraction of the time it takes to install a glue-down or locking LVT.

Sep 06, 2019
Jenna FM

Left Over Vinyl Usages

So, you did your floors in vinyl tile or planks and it looks amazing, but you have some leftovers what do you do with them?

Protection

Vinyl is great to line the bottom of cabinets under a sink since they are waterproof. This will protect your cabinet from any drips and make it easier to clean.

Backsplash

Depending on how much you have left over you can use it as a backsplash for a bathroom or kitchen.

Coasters

If you do not have a lot of leftovers you can make cute little coasters for your drink or even your house plants.

Stencil

Since vinyl is sturdy, they make a great stencil. Trace your pattern on your leftover and use a jigsaw to cut it out.

Sign

You can make a DIY sign with just one plank.

Boarders

Can make a boarder for a window, mirror or frame.

Aug 30, 2019
Jenna FM

Sheet Vinyl vs Vinyl Planks

Some pros of sheet vinyl is that it is water resistant and easy to clean. This floor is good for a lower budget. It cost between $1 -$4 per square foot.The cons of sheet vinyl is it has a reputation for looking cheap. Sheet vinyl can be tricky to repair since it is one large piece. It is stored in a roll which results in curling. This flooring can become discolored from rubber, such as rubber mats and even the bottom of your shoes. It is not as durable as vinyl planks. If the room is bigger then the sheet, you will be able to see a seem.

Vinyl planks mimic the look of real wood. It is also water resistant and durable for busy households. Vinyl planks are great for DIY homeowners, sine they are easy to install. Vinyl planks are easy to maintain, clean and repair. This will be a little more expensive, but many homeowners think it is worth it.