Flooring Questions
Below are flooring questions and answers from homeowners, like you, and flooring experts, such as hardwood floor installation experts, and carpeting installers. Perhaps you're trying to decide between Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and hardwood birch. Or, maybe you're deciding between installing berber carpeting and engineered hardwood floors. In either case, we have home improvement guidance for you! If you don't find the information you are looking for about installing new floors in your home, simply ask one of our flooring experts. It's free and only takes a minute!
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What are the pluses and minus of hardwood floors upstairs?
Expert Answered by Universal Developing on Dec 2, 2009
Expert Answered by Universal Developing on Dec 2, 2009
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Are there issues or problems with using reclaimed wood for flooring?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Aug 16, 2010
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Aug 16, 2010
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Hardwood floor installers: what hardwood floor species and manufacturer would you put in your home?
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Oct 4, 2009
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Oct 4, 2009
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What happens if hardwood flooring is not allowed to acclimate long enough?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on May 27, 2010
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on May 27, 2010
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Porcelain tile vs. ceramic for a kitchen floor? Some say ceramic isn't durable enough for a floor. True? False?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Dec 17, 2009
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Dec 17, 2009
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Should we go with a nice berber carpeting or engineered hardwood floors?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 23, 2009
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 23, 2009
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Which should i do first hang paneling or lay carpet
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jun 17, 2010
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jun 17, 2010
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What are flooring alternatives for an uneven floor?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 29, 2009
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 29, 2009
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What does it mean if a carpet scores high in indoor air quality?
Expert Answered by Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. on Oct 15, 2009
Expert Answered by Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. on Oct 15, 2009
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What is the hardest type of hardwood floor species?
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Sep 23, 2009
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Sep 23, 2009
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What is the difference between engineered and solid hardwood floors?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Sep 4, 2009
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Sep 4, 2009
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How long after hardwood floors are finished to put down area rugs?
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Feb 22, 2010
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Feb 22, 2010
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Why should I use laminate flooring instead of hardwood?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 12, 2009
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 12, 2009
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How does the cost of reclaimed wood flooring compare to new wood floors?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Aug 16, 2010
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Aug 16, 2010
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Does carpet go in before all door jams & trimwork?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Jul 16, 2010
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Jul 16, 2010
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Nervous to clean my wood floors myself - any instructions?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Jul 14, 2010
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Jul 14, 2010
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What are the pluses and minuses of bamboo floors?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Nov 2, 2009
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Nov 2, 2009
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How does Stainmaster carpet compare to higher end brands?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 14, 2009
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 14, 2009
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Should hardwood floors be sanded down and refinished on a regular basis?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 8, 2009
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 8, 2009
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What types of hardwood species are light sensitive?
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Sep 27, 2009
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Sep 27, 2009
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Can I install ceramic tile over vinyl composition tile if its on concrete?
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Feb 11, 2010
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Feb 11, 2010
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How do I know if the tiles in my basement contain asbestos?
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Jan 26, 2010
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Jan 26, 2010
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What are some recommended brands of hardwood flooring?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Nov 4, 2009
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Nov 4, 2009
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What do CARB regulations have to do with engineered hardwood floors?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 12, 2009
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 12, 2009
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How expensive are Ipe hardwood floors?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 12, 2009
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 12, 2009
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What is the better brand of hardwood flooring: Mirage or Lauzon?
Expert Answered by Davis Floors on Sep 11, 2009
Expert Answered by Davis Floors on Sep 11, 2009
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How important is it to measure the moisture levels of my concrete subfloor?
Expert Answered by Davis Floors on Sep 11, 2009
Expert Answered by Davis Floors on Sep 11, 2009
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Can bamboo click flooring that was laid over concrete, but wasn't leveled, be removed?
Posted in Flooring on Jun 18, 2015
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I need tips for cleaning up all of the dust after hardwood floors were re-finished? HELP!
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on Jan 17, 2011
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on Jan 17, 2011
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I would love a professional's opinion on cherry wood hardwood floors.
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Apr 4, 2010
Expert Answered by Superior Stone Inc. on Apr 4, 2010
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Tile "rugs" seem to be all the rage. Does adding a tile rug increase the cost of a job?
Expert Answered by Factory Direct Floors, Inc. on Jan 13, 2010
Expert Answered by Factory Direct Floors, Inc. on Jan 13, 2010