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Flooring Tip #89: Particle Board & Hardwood Floors
Is your old carpet laid over particle board? If you want a new wood floor, you need to remember that particle board can’t hold nails.
Flooring Tip #23: Save Your Wet Carpet
Soggy carpet? Don’t throw it out! Here are Ken’s tips for saving your floor if insurance won’t cover the damage.
Flooring Tip #45: Taking Our Time
In order to nail your flooring installation, we usually plan for a full-day project—no matter how much flooring is being installed.
Flooring Tip #6: Avoid ‘Trampoline’ Carpet
Believe it or not, choosing the wrong pad could ruin your elegant woven carpet installation. Ken tells you his tip to avoiding this pitfall.
Flooring Tip #28: Floormergency? Call Your Trusted Retailer
Do no harm: If you rip, zip, stain, pull or otherwise mutilate your floor—call your trusted retailer.
Flooring Tip #20: Woven Carpet Edges
Don’t let your beautiful woven carpet unravel! For especially bulky yarns, add an extra shoe molding.
Flooring Tip #30: Dust
Think about dust mitigation! Especially with hardwood and tile removal, use plastic protection and consider zipper walls.
Flooring Tip #32: Woven Carpet Binding
Your beautiful new woven carpet won’t last very long if you buy the wrong binding. Make sure you ask for a binding that’s at least 1.25” wide so your carpet doesn’t unravel.
Quick Tip #94: Linear Carpet Patterns
Sometimes, carpets have a "direction." This is particularly true of carpets that have a strong linear pattern. Make sure your retailer knows how you want to carpet laid out before you place your order.
Quick Tip #93: Shiny Carpet
If you want a little bling with your carpet, make sure to avoid evil fibers like viscose and Tencel! Instead, choose durable nylon or polysilk highlights.
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