I’m Ready to Upgrade My Floor, What Flooring Should I Choose?

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Whether you’re looking to re-do the floor in one room or undergoing major home renovations, choosing the right type of flooring can be a difficult choice.

So, where do you even start? There are dozens of types of flooring — and subgroups within those — so the possibilities may seem endless. Before you make a decision, let’s go through some pros and cons of the more common options.

Carpet

These days, carpet is one of the least expensive options to buy as well as install. The price rises with quality, but you can usually get some very decent carpet laid down for a fair cost. The reason installation is significantly cheaper for carpet over other options is that it’s quick to lay down. No major prep work is needed, it only needs to be cut to size and secured.

Carpet is soft and can feel comfortable underfoot. It’s also great…

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing Guide

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For a classy and elegant look hardwood flooring is the best option. You don’t need to spend a lot on flooring because a sparkling and shiny hardwood floor is a long lasting investment. You can keep them in perfect condition following a few easy tips.

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The hardwood floor refinishing at some point of time will maintain its appeal. Professional contractors in Utah can complete the refinishing job effectively, quickly and at reasonable rates. You don’t have to spend extravagantly as well.

Let’s see how you can keep your hardwood floor in a new and perfect condition at all times:

Don’t allow shoes: Keep the shoes off the flooring. It means no dirt or grit will be attracted to the floor. You can use your house slippers or shoes on the floor. Take care when you wear wet stockings or socks on the floor because the floor will become slippery…

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Removing Stains From Different Types Of Flooring

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All floors are subject to lots of traffic and sometimes spills and accidents happen resulting in a stain. With floor coverings like carpet, most stains can be removed using a solution of white vinegar and borax. Mix them together and rub into the stain and then when dry, vacuum up the mixture and the stain should be gone. Concrete polishing companies on The Gold Coast suggest it is not so easy with other types of flooring

Asphalt tiles

Stains and war and tare can often be removed from asphalt tiles using a solution of 1 cup of fabric softener in half a bucket of water. Apply with a mop without flooding the floor and use steel wool with floor wax to remove any stubborn stains

Brick flooring

Brick flooring is porous so needs to be treated with a good surface sealer and waxed.

Vacuum it at least once a week…

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