What Is the Best Flooring for a Kitchen?
What Is the Best Flooring for a Kitchen? A kitchen floor gets water, grease, dropped food and a lot of walking. The best kitchen floor handles spills, cleans easily and looks the way you want. Most people choose between three types: tile, vinyl and linoleum. This guide explains what each one does well, gives kitchen […]
Bathroom Floor Heating Systems: Installation Tips
Bathroom Floor Heating Systems: Installation Tips Bathroom floors that are heated can feel luxurious, but they don’t need to be expensive. Here are the benefits of purchasing and running an electric floor heating system. Plus, installation tips for different types of floors. Electricity Usage The cost of keeping a bathroom warm varies, but in most […]
Why Does Wood Flooring Change Color?
Why Does Wood Flooring Change Color? Wood is prized for its grace and elegance. However, like all organic materials that are exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, wood will discolor over time—a natural occurrence called photosensitivity. While many people embrace the changes that occur when wood ages, as it can add a unique patina and […]
What You Should Know About Luxury Vinyl
What You Should Know About Luxury Vinyl Luxury vinyl flooring, also known as LVT (luxury vinyl tile) or LVP (luxury vinyl plank), has become one of the most popular choices for homes and businesses alike. One of the reasons for luxury vinyl’s growing popularity is its installation system. These systems make it easy to install and provide a secure […]
How to Remove Ceramic Tiles
How to Remove Ceramic Tiles Removing old or damaged tile and mortar is the first step before proceeding with installation of new tiles. The process can be learned by anyone, regardless of experience. Removing a tile floor or wall requires some tools and time, but you can do most of it yourself. This guide will […]
What Are the Types of Vinyl Flooring, and Which One Fits a Basement?
What Are the Types of Vinyl Flooring, and Which One Fits a Basement? Vinyl comes as planks, tiles and sheets. This guide covers three types you can buy at FloorBox: rigid-core planks and tiles that click together, thin planks and tiles that are glued down, and sheet vinyl that comes off a roll in one […]
Hardwood Flooring vs Engineered Flooring
Hardwood Flooring vs Engineered Flooring Making the Right Choice for Your Home Choosing the perfect flooring for your home can be a challenging decision, especially when considering the options of hardwood and engineered flooring. Both types offer distinct advantages and considerations, and understanding their differences can help you make an informed choice that aligns with […]
Ceramic vs Porcelain
Ceramic vs Porcelain What is better, ceramic or porcelain? You have a dream project involving tiles, but you don’t know which type of tile is best? Here is what you need to know to make the right decision. Ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles are similar in many ways and you can’t always tell them apart […]
What You Need To Know About Engineered Wood Flooring
What You Need To Know About Engineered Wood Flooring You are not familiar with engineered wood flooring? Here are the basics. There are two main types of wood flooring: solid wood and engineered wood. As the name suggests, solid wood flooring is made of solid wood throughout its thickness, usually a hardwood species, such as […]