Flooring FAQs with Video Responses
Flooring doesn't have to be complicated. Ken Fain, owner of Island Carpet, answers some common customer questions. Get tips on product selection, installation, maintenance, and more.
-
The Death of Expertise in the Age of the Internet
Watch Video -
Buyer Beware About Shiny Viscose and Tencel Carpets
Watch Video -
I Was Wrong: An Easier Way to Repair Click LVP
Watch Video -
I Like a Product that is Going Out of Style. Should I Avoid it?
Watch Video -
Are There Footprint-Free Carpets? What Should I Look For?
Watch Video -
Undyed Wool: A Natural, Healthy Carpet Choice
Watch Video -
Quick Glue Tips for Flooring Installations
Watch Video -
2 Reasons to Choose Synthetic Carpet Over Wool
Watch Video -
How Do I Know If I've Picked the Right Carpet Color?
Watch Video -
New Zealand vs. British Wool Carpet (feat. Showroom Sheep!)
Watch Video -
3 Tips For Hardwood Floors In The Kitchen
Watch Video -
Linear Shower Drains: The Key To Beautiful And Safe Bathrooms
Watch Video -
Is Carpet Dying? What About For Bedrooms?
Watch Video -
Does Size Matter? (For Tile Floor Repairs)
Watch Video -
Can I Install Hardwood When It's Hot and Humid?
Written Answer Coming Soon -
Can I Put Large Tiles in Small Bathrooms?
Written Answer Coming Soon -
Can Porcelain Tile Look Like Natural Stone? Is it a Better Choice?
Read Full Answer -
Which is Better—Engineered or Solid Wood?
Read Full Answer -
How Should I Clean My Hardwood? (feat. "Stringy" The Mop)
Read Full Answer -
6 Benefits of Wool Carpet Compared to Synthetic
Read Full Answer -
Carpet Stain? Make Sure You Don't Ruin Your Carpet!
Read Full Answer -
Stair Carpets: Safer for Pets, Kids, and the Elderly
Read Full Answer -
Are Chair Mats Important? Do I Always Need Them?
Read Full Answer -
An Easy Way to Select Your Bathroom Tile
Read Full Answer -
Custom-Sized Area Rugs: What Are My Options?
Read Full Answer -
Carpets Aren't Hamburgers: Stop Caring About Once Weights
Watch Video -
Scientist Ken: How Does Solution-Dyed Carpet Prevent Stains?
Read Full Answer -
3 Things to Know About Sisal Carpet: A Beautiful, Frustrating Product
Watch Video -
Why Are Flooring Transitions Important? What Should I Know?
Read Full Answer -
I Have a Carpet Sprout: Can It Be Fixed? Is the Carpet Defective?
Read Full Answer -
Is 'Waterproof' Flooring A Myth? What if My Basement Floods?
Read Full Answer -
Will PetProtect or Stainmaster Carpet Really Help Prevent Stains?
Read Full Answer -
Non-WYSIWYG Principle & Natural Stone
Read Full Answer -
Can I Trust Flooring Warranties? What Should I Look For?
Read Full Answer -
Wood Warranties & Maintenance: The "Hard" Truth
Read Full Answer -
Hate Grout? Try Rectified Tile—Grout Lines the Width of Spaghetti!
Written Answer Coming Soon -
Can I Trust a 75% Off Sale? What About Free Labor?
Watch Video -
Don't Trip—Everything About Moldings in 4 Minutes
Read Full Answer -
Easy Way to Match Old & New Hardwood Floors
Watch Video -
When Can Vaccuum Cleaners Damage My Carpet?
Read Full Answer -
Glue vs. Click LVP: Which Is Better For Me?
Read Full Answer -
Am I Ready to Install Hard Surface Flooring?
Read Full Answer -
Can I Stop My Hardwood From Changing Color?
Read Full Answer -
Linoleum: Beautiful Colors, Environmentally Friendly, & More
Read Full Answer -
Asbestos & Floors: What Do I Need to Know?
Watch Video -
Should I Buy a Through-Body or ColorBody Tile Floor?
Watch Video -
I Hate Carpet Seams. Can I Buy an Extra-Wide Carpet Instead?
Watch Video -
I Need Carpet Seams: How Do I Minimize Their Appearance?
Read Full Answer -
Should I Choose Hardwood or LVP Floors?
Read Full Answer