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Cleaning Your Kitchen Backsplash

Kitchen backsplashes come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. They are often the focal point of a kitchen, so you want to make sure it stays clean. If you have a tough stain that you need to get rid of try washing soda. Not baking soda. Washing soda contains sodium carbonate that will help remove any unwanted stains. Mix half cup of washing soda with warm water. Make sure to protect your hands and eyes. Let the mixture sit on the tile for five minutes before wiping it off. Make sure you are careful with the type of tile you have, try a small corner before you use it on the full backsplash. Make sure you keep in mind some tile such as natural stone are sensitive to scrubbing. If you have a glass backsplash try putting white vinegar in a spray bottle. This can be sprayed directly to the stain. While planning your backsplash keep in mind ceramic, metal and porcelain are easier to clean than other materials.

Raintree Waterproof Hardwood

Raintree hardwood flooring is waterproof. A layer of real hardwood is protected by a Ninja Core H20 wear layer. It is dent resistant and is completely unaffected by moisture. This floor can be wet mopped, making it easier to maintain and clean. This hardwood is perfect for busy homes with pets and children.

Wall Base Materials

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is made up of wood fibers, resin and other products. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and comes ready to be painted. MDF is great for homeowners on a budget.

Vinyl Baseboard is normally used in commercial buildings. This trim can come in many different colors and styles, so it does not need to be painted. It is highly durable and flexible making it easy to install around corners and columns. 

Wood baseboards are the most popular baseboards. Most flooring comes with trim to match your floor. Wood can make any home look high-end.

Crowning in Hardwood Floors

Crowning is when the center of the board is higher than the edges. Crowning can happen when the surface encounters too must moisture or is left in wet conditions for an extended period. The moisture can be pulled from the air or the subfloor. Running a dehumidifier can help remove the moisture.

Cupping in Hardwood Floors

Cupping is an environmental issue where the edges are higher than the center. The edges swell due to humidity, moisture or water. It can happen on both solid and engineered but is more likely to happen on solid. Depending on the severity it can be reserved with a dehumidifier.

End Cap

An end cap will transition from two surfaces that are not the same height, such as laminate to carpet. The end cap is a right-angle piece that will cover the top and side of the edge of the floor. One side is raised, and it caps off the flooring protect it from damage.  An end cap can be used to border off where a floor ends, like a doorway.