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 LAMINATE FLOORING CARE/MAINTENANCE TIPS

 Laminate flooring has come a long way since its creation in 1977. Most flooring during that time came in rolls and was glued down. Nowadays, modern laminate flooring comes in planks like wood flooring and is typically installed without glue. Due to its realistic visual appearance, Laminate Flooring is often mistaken for real hardwood and tile flooring. One thing that hasn’t changed much over the years is the care and maintenance that laminates flooring requires. This flooring can last for years if taken care of properly. Here are some tips to help you maintain your laminate floors.

 Preventative Maintenance

 Clean Spills Quickly

Excessive water and moisture are not compatible with laminate flooring.. Spills are not bad, as the flooring can withstand liquids on top, but be sure to clean them up as quickly as possible. If water sits on the floors too long, it can get under the flooring and cause it to become warped and swollen.

Use Mats

Kitchens and bathrooms are very popular places to install laminate flooring. Position mats around areas where water is likely to get on the floors, like sinks, tubs and showers. Another place floors can become damaged is around pet bowls, so be sure to place a mat under those as well!

Avoid Scratches

Place furniture pads under the legs of couches, tables, chairs and TV stands. Also, be sure to keep pet nails trimmed. One exciting dash around the house could cause the thin protective layer to be scratched off allowing water to seep into the flooring.

Cleaning Tips

 Avoid Cleaners that Promote Shine

Often these types of cleaners are full of waxes. These waxes will build up and are very difficult to remove.

No Pine-Scented Cleaners

These cleaners will leave a dull, soapy residue behind and will cause your floors to look dirty.

Mopping

Damp mopping (very little water) is okay. However, the traditional mop and bucket is bad. This is allowing too much water to go down on the floors and cause the problems mentioned above. Many people love vinegar and hot water to clean floors. Small amounts of vinegar on the damp mop will be fine but too much can strip the protective layer on the laminate floors. There are laminate specific cleaners on the market. See what the manufacturer recommends and stick with that.

Sweep Often

Use a soft bristle broom to clean up pet hair, dirt and debris. There is no such thing are over sweeping, so sweep daily is possible.

If you can follow these simple tips, then your floors will last for years! Laminate floor has been a go-to for many homeowners for years. If you don’t have laminate floors and have been considering it. Contact Concept Flooring today to check out all of our laminate flooring options. Don’t forget, we bring the showroom to you!

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DO’S AND DON’TS ON CARING FOR HARDWOOD FLOORING

Hardwood floors are a statement in any home. They are beautiful, durable and often tell a story. So taking care of them is very important. Most homeowners have tried a lot of different ways to care for their hardwoods, but there are a lot of cleaning myths you should avoid. Here are a few “Dos and Don’ts” for caring for your hardwood floors.

 Do keep a mat at the entrances of your home.

 This will help knock down the amount of dirt tracked into your home. The bottom of shoes can hold a lot of dirt and debris. So, your shoes can cause scratches and scuffs, but if there is a mat at the entrances then it will help reduce that rick.

Do vacuum and sweep.

You should often sweep and vacuum your hardwood floors. This will help keep debris off your floors and reduce the chances of scratches.

Don’t use water to mop hardwood floors.

Everyone thinks hot sudsy water will clean your hardwoods. However, this is far from the truth. In fact, water is a hardwood floors worst enemy and can cause permanent damage.

Do use furniture pads.

Place a pad under each furniture leg that’s in contact with your floors. Furniture will move during use and it will cause pesky scratches that will require repair.

 Don’t use oils.

Oils, such as Murphy Oil, can be very harmful to hardwood floors and can cause permanent damage. Using oils can strip the finish way exposing your floor and making it more susceptible to damage.

 Don’t hesitate to install hardwoods in your home.

 This isn’t a tip for caring for hardwoods, but it is important that everyone knows that adding hardwood in any room in your home is a good move. Hardwood will only help increase the value of your home.

This is a short list of the do’s and don’ts for hardwood care. Your hardwoods say a lot about your home, so caring for them is very important. If you follow these few tips, your floors will stay looking new! For all your hardwood needs, please contact the experts at Concept Flooring!

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 HOW CARPET CAN ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

 Most people know that adding hardwood floors to your home can help increase the value. Most people don’t realize that adding new carpet can help as well. Here are a few reasons adding new carpet can help add value to your home.

 The Appearance Changes

Installing new carpet helps change your homes decor and because of the wide variety of looks and feels available, you are sure to find a unique look.

 Insulation

Adding carpet proves to add insulation. There are many studies that show that carpet helps absorb sounds making a room have less or even no echo.

 Feel

The older the carpet the less soft it will feel. When showing your home, if someone takes their shoes off and the carpet feels stiff and rough, it can be off-putting. Having new carpet will provide a nice soft feel, making the home feel more comfortable.

 Cost Saving

Carpet is far cheaper than hardwood floors and often easier to maintain. To some buyers, it will be a benefit.

 Comfort

To some buyers, hardwood doesn’t always provide that comfortable, homely feel. Adding carpet to certain rooms like a living room and bedrooms can help provide the homely feel that most are looking for.

 Variety

There are several patterns and feels that you can buy. You can determine the durability, pattern and feel in many combinations that will best suit your family.

 Healthy Living

Did you know that carpet actually helps improve air quality? This makes it more comfortable for people who suffer from asthma and allergies. As long as you keep your floors vacuumed and cleaned it will drastically help.

 There are many reasons adding carpet to your home may add value. The overall answer as to how adding carpet to your home is up to you. At the end of the day, what’s best for your family is the ultimate answer. If you are looking at add new carpet or flooring in general, contact us today to schedule your consultation.

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COST TO REFINISH HARDWOOD FLOORS

Having your hardwood floors refinished by an experienced professional can make your old, worn, scratched and faded floors look brand new again. Refinishing is the process of sanding off the old layers of finish and stain plus a little of the top of the wood planks to bring the wood back to its raw state. Then, new stain and finish is applied to yield a brand new floor, just like when the builder put it in, but with perhaps a new stain color and a stronger finish.

The cost to refinish hardwood flooring in the Atlanta market is going to be different than in other areas of the country such as New York or California due to multiple factors such as cost of living and availability of qualified labor coupled with demand issues. This article is meant to focus exclusively on the Atlanta market with respect to helping homeowners understand and budget for the cost to refinish hardwood floors.

There are many variables that can affect the cost to refinish, and most homeowners need a qualified professional to consult with them and explain the differences and make recommendations based on a homeowner’s budget, desired look, and lifestyle.

 These variables include, but are not limited to:

• Type of stain and finish (such as oil vs. water-based polyurethane) • Quality of finish • How the floor is sanded and prepared during the finishing process. • How the stain is applied • Number of protective coats of finish applied over the stain. • Size of the project • Repairs needed • Type of hardwood floor being refinished • Furniture to be moved • Trim such as quarter round or shoemoulding that needs to be replaced.

In order to estimate the typical cost to refinish hardwood flooring, we will use a common scenario that we at Concept Flooring encounter working directly with homeowners in the Atlanta area.

Let’s assume the following for our hypothetical example:

1.  The hardwood floors to be refinished were originally site-finished oak floors that are not severely damaged (need no board replacement or have not suffered extreme water damage), just in need of refinishing due to common wear and scratches and perhaps the homeowner wants to change the color. (Site finished hardwood flooring is hardwood that is installed raw and then sanded, stained, and finished on site).

2.  This scenario includes sanding and prepping the floors for stain (critical processes to ensure quality final product), applying new stain color with grain pop if needed, and applying 3 coats of Satin gloss oil-based polyurethane (our most popular selection).

3.   Concept Flooring will move the normal household furniture (not unique items such as pool tables and pianos) into the customer’s garage and the homeowner will take care of moving all small/fragile/electronic items.

4.  Concept Flooring will remove and dispose of the old shoemoulding or quarter-round trim   that is installed at the bottom of the baseboard and supply and install new oak shoemoulding. We will not remove the existing baseboards. We will stain the oak shoemoulding to compliment the new floor color. (Customers can also opt for primed white shoemoulding that can be painted to match the baseboards).

5.  Includes use of Dust Containment to capture most of the dust from the sanding process so there is very little mess. We will also use plastic sheeting to further contain the areas and reduce dust so you get beautiful floors without all the mess.

 Under the above scenario, the estimated cost to refinish hardwood flooring using 1,000 square feet of flooring as an example would be approximately $3,800 and would take approximately 3 to 4 days to complete.

If you have more than 1,000 square feet, take your total and multiply it by $3.80 to get your specific estimate (example: 1,350 sq ft * $3.80 is $5,130).

Every situation is different, so we only present this estimate as a guide.  Concept Flooring can provide a no-cost, no-obligation consultation with an experienced flooring professional to give you recommendations and costs for your specific scenario and to explain the entire process from end to end.

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