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Wood flooring is a beautiful and durable option for flooring in any home, but it can be susceptible to gaps during seasonal changes and with poor maintenance. While small gaps are normal and go back to normal in warmer seasons, there are times when the gapping becomes too much. Understanding the causes of these gaps …
Preverco: A Premier Flooring Company Offering High-Quality, Durable Hardwood Floors Preverco is a leading flooring company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of high-quality hardwood flooring. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Preverco is known for producing some of the most durable, attractive, and sustainable hardwood flooring solutions on …
Wood flooring is a popular choice for many homeowners, and for good reason. It adds warmth, character, and style to any space. However, when it comes to installing wood flooring over radiant heated floors, there are some risks involved that homeowners should be aware of. In this blog, we’ll discuss these risks and provide some …
We know that you have many different options when you’re looking for your new flooring. From material composition to color choices to fit with the rest of your home, at times, it can feel as if it’s a daunting task. Yet there are some options out there that will simply be an excellent choice when …
As anyone who has ever stepped foot on a blistering hot day knows, bare feet on the sizzling pavement is not a pleasant experience. The same can be said for hardwood floors in the summertime. If your home doesn’t have central air conditioning, or if you’re looking to keep your energy bills down, you might …
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Wood is a beautiful, natural material that can add warmth and character to any home. But like all natural materials, wood is subject to change over time, particularly when exposed to light. This process, called photosensitivity, is perfectly normal and doesn’t necessarily mean that your wood furniture is damaged. Many people embrace the changes that …
You may not have heard of cork material being used as a flooring surface, but Amorim has been in the cork business for over half a century. Cork flooring is an incredibly resilient and eco-friendly surface that can add many health benefits to your home. From heat retention, natural insulation, and a Greenguard Gold certification …
Salt and Snow On Hardwood Floors Midwesterners are no strangers to salt and snow. Unfortunately, salt and snow can be damaging to your hardwood floors. Here are some things you need to know to prevent your floors from being damaged. Why Is Snow and Salt Bad For Hardwood Floors? The deicing salt …
Since the beginning of humanity, flooring has been ever-changing. From dirt, sand, straw, wood, concrete, and much more, we’ve undoubtedly tried all materials. This is because we’re always optimizing for better. In terms of flooring, many trends have started and vanished because of the style, comfortability, durability, and heat retention capabilities. But, within recent years, …
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You might have noticed a trend in the hardwood flooring market, and that is the rise in the popularity of engineered hardwood flooring. There are many reasons why it has become installed in many homes. From easy maintenance to affordability, engineered hardwood flooring comes with many benefits. On top of all that, it looks amazing! …
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