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Hardwood and Humidity
Humidity levels are usually affected by season changes. High levels of humidity can cause hardwood floors to expand. Low levels of humidity can cause hardwood floors to contract. The best way to protect your flooring is by installing a humidity control.
- Jenna FM
Mixed Materials
The matchy-matchy days are gone. It is all about mixing unexpected materials. Doing this can make your design pop. Make sure you don't forget about mixing sizes and shapes too. Combining the most minor details can make a huge impact, such as mixing matte and polished finishes.- Jenna FM
Different Types of Luxury Vinyl
There different types of luxury vinyl are SPC, Rigidcore, and WPC.
SPC stands for stone plastic composite. SPC vinyl is an engineered luxury vinyl made up of limestone particles and stabilizers to create an extra durable core. SPC are still waterproof, just like a regular vinyl floor. The cleaning and maintenance are still as simple as standard vinyl flooring. If you have a busy home, commercial property, or rental property, look at SPC.
Rigidcore vinyl is engineered with a rigid core for added stability. This Luxury vinyl is made from either wood or stone plastic composite, making it more durable. Rigid body comes in a variety of colors, styles, and textures. The easy click-together installation makes it perfect for DIY homeowners. It is also 100% waterproof for busy households.
WPC stands for wood plastic composite. WPC is an engineered vinyl floor made up of wood flour and plastic composite. WPC is thicker than your standard vinyl. It is still a waterproof floor, just like regular vinyl. The cleaning and maintenance are still as simple as traditional vinyl flooring. If you are looking for vinyl, make sure to check out WPC.
- Jenna FM
Kahrs Next Level Locking Joint System!
Kahrs Woodloc 5S makes installing hardwood floors quick and easy. It is a glue-less joint locking system with the strongest joints on the market today. Easy to install, no clean up needed, and ready to use right after installation!
Classic Nouveau , Original Founders, Scandinavian Naturals, Original American Naturals, Original Harmony is just some collections that have the Woodloc 5S system.
- Emily FM
Ideal Flooring Quiz
Looking for new flooring but not sure what type of floor meets your lifestyle? Take the ideal flooring quiz from MSI.
- Jenna FM
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.
- Jenna FM
