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Q) Hardwood floors difficult to maintain?

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No.It is not difficult because it should be easier than carpets, laminate or vinyl.

Q) I want to protect my hardwood floor from scratching what should I use under my furniture?

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It is better to use felt protector pads on the legs of the furniture instead of using hard metal or plastic.

Q) Is it possible to take sample homes?

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we recommend that customer can take sample home.

Q) Laminate flooring become popular? What is the reason behind that?

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The laminate flooring has one great ability that it take the appearance of other flooring products, it has added values while delivering like stain, fade, wear, moisture resistance, another reason is its lower cost for preparation, material and installation, have made this product most popular in the flooring industry.

Q) I want to install a new floor then how long do it takes?

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It totally depends on what material you will select. The hard surfaces are easily available. The carpet that is ordered is based on the size of the room and it will take several days to receive. It might become slight delay in installing your new floor due.

Q) We want new flooring for our kitchen then what should do with appliances?

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you must need to move the appliances. If you are using a vinyl or ceramic floor then remember underlayment is necessary in most cases. Because of this it may raise your exiting floors ¼" to ¾". As the increase in height would make change in existing transitions to other floors and it must alter appliance heights.

Q) For laminate flooring how should I determine the direction?

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start with the incoming light. It is considered best to install laminate flooring running in parallel to light coming in windows or glass doors. When you install the laminate flooring then you have to take care that the starting wall should be straight and long as possible.

Q) There is a small scratch on my hardwood floors, how do I fix that?

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with the use of touch-up kits for Dura Satin® and Dura-Luster® finish.

Q) How do I make my hardwood floors new? Because they lost their shine?

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There is a one product called Fresh finish apply this product you will get the new fresh original appearance.

Q) I want all of these maintenance products where can I find?

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where you purchased your flooring in that store you need to check with retail outlet. In that store you will get the full line of maintenance product.
Q) Under my area rugs what can I use?

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In this condition a breathable rug underlay. Grid or mesh patterns are best.

Q) Is their need to move furniture?

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Whenever you installs a new flooring then it is very necessary to move your all furniture of your home.

Q) Tell me the place where I can install laminate flooring?

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you can install laminate flooring on any floor-resilient tile, wood, vinyl sheet flooring. You don't need to pull the old floors and you don't bother about the repairing most sub floor damage. Only you have to need that make sure your sub floor is structurally dry, flat, sound and clean.

Q) Is it possible to me to install laminate flooring myself?

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sure it is possible because every carton of laminate flooring installation instructions is inserted.

Q) What is the procedure to maintain and to keep my laminate floor clean?

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Use the vacuum cleaner with a soft brush. Do not use the strong detergent for cleaning. Use a mild non-abrasive cleanser for removing the stains.

Q) When new floor is installed then shall I wait for painting?

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The best suggestion for this question is that you can paint after the new floor installation is completes. Some flooring can easily damage our painted walls. When we completes touching up then the painted area requires minal work.

Q) Is it good that I can use hot and sopy water to mop my hardwood floors?

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Never.If you mop with hot and sopy water it m ay cause them to crack and split.