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Floor Project Tips 

Floor project tips is what this DIY howto video is about. VideoJoe is working on a flooring project & he's thinking about a number of things. He just removed some old carpets, carpet pad & tack strip, swept up the floors & now has to take a look to see what else needs to be done keeping in mind his ultimate goal for what he wants his floors to look like when he gets done. Take a look at your floors & decide what things you want to get accomplished even if there are some things you weren't thinking about when you first started your project. It's all in the prep & that means more than meets the eye when it comes time for a flooring project. VidoeJoe now knows that all the baseboards are going to be in need of cleaning too & once they are cleaned he will then know if they need to be worked on some more like caulking in places, re-painted maybe with one coat or even two coats, any patching needed, paint runs, etc.. While he's at it do the walls need to be cleaned or swept down of dust, cobwebs, etc.? Might as well look at that too while he's at it. The owner has told VideoJoe they want the existing concrete subfloors to now be the finished floors by doing whatever is needed so they can be stained! What? Yes. Uh OK. So his head is churning as once he removed the carpet, pad, & tack strip there was existing vinyl floor tiles on the concrete floors so now what to do with them. On top of that the HVAC unit in the hall started leaking & the water loosened up the tiles in the hall. Now what. See what I mean about being prepared for anything? Wow what is he going to do about all of this? One step at a time he keeps telling me. Doing a flooring project is easy...when you know how. Watch & learn as VideoJoeShows you around to his flooring project & what he will work on next.   Easy!

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5 Tips for Flooring Installation

If you are looking for new floors in your home, you have come to the right place. First and foremost, W&W Flooring provides some of the best work along the Gulf Coast, but before we actually install your new flooring, you must follow some very important steps in order to prepare your home for this new installment. Before we get into the list of tips for different types of installments, you need to know the basics of preparing your home for the installation.

First, it is important that you move as much furniture that you possibly can out of the area. By doing so, your contractors are able to get to work right away, not having to move any furniture before they begin the process. Next, it is just as important to clean the area that the floors will be installed onto. You want to minimize dust and dirt from getting into the work area. After you have completed moving furniture and cleaning the area, it is always a great idea to do any remodeling you have planned, such as painting or knocking out a certain wall in your home. On the actual day of the floor installment, it is crucial that you confine any pets or small children you may have in your home with you from the rooms having renovations. With children or pets running around while your contractor is hard at work, there comes the risk of damaging the new floors, the children or pets being harmed, or even the contractor getting into harm’s way. Now we will get into specific tips for different types of floors that you might want to have installed.

 Hardwood

           When you plan on implementing hardwood into your home, there are certain measures that must be taken before work begins. You need to have your contractor come to your house and first assess the floor situation; this is where the contractor will tell you what first needs to be done before they start installing the wood. Hardwood must set to the environment of your house after it is installed for four to five days. All subflooring, trim, disposal of old flooring and door clearance will also be assessed during the pre-installation walkthrough. Plan for proper ventilation after the floors are put into place, this is due to the chemical fumes that may occur after the work is completed.

 Carpet

           Above all else, your contractor will need a path to carry all the padding and carpeting materials to its destination spot. This is something you definitely need to plan ahead for and figure out the best possible route. Wall trim pieces may be removed during the process of putting in your new carpet and removing your old carpet, so it is important to remember that the paint might need to be touched up down the road. Once the installation is complete, new carpet usually leaves behind a new smell from being treated with stain-resistant sealants, but as long as you have proper ventilation in your house, this should not be a problem.

 Vinyl

           As with other types of floors, a pre-installation walk-through with your contractor to assess the situation should be the first thing accomplished. After that has been completed, matters of removal of the old flooring, and so on will begin in order to prepare for the vinyl to be put into place. You also want to plan for proper ventilation for vinyl as related odors may occur from this type of floor plan after the first few days.

 Tile

           Starting with your consultation with your contractor, you will begin to figure out what type and style of tile flooring would go best with your house. This is due to tile requiring specialty trim pieces. Your local professional will aid in picking out the perfect trim pieces, as well as the grout you should have installed along with the tiles. As with the other types of installments so far, you need to plan out proper ventilation for the area after the job has been finished.

 Laminate

           This type of work requires careful attention to detail, and that includes the molding where the floor will be placed. Most of the time, laminate manufacturers will offer matching molding for the style you choose for your home. These types of molding typically sit a little bit higher than the laminate flooring itself. When a professional installs laminate, they will typically place a few sub-layers for the laminate floors to be installed upon, such as the moisture absorbing level and cushioning/sound reduction levels. It is just as important, as with any other type of floor installation, to have a professional come to your home to assess the situation of installment. Also plan for proper ventilation, as always, laminate flooring will also leave behind a small odor, but it can be taken care of through the proper measures and guidance from our professional staff members.

W&W Flooring and Design is here for all of your flooring needs and we have the experience and knowledge to guide you from start to a finished project. Contact W&W Flooring in Foley, Alabama at [phone] or check out our website at www.wandwflooring.com. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook at W&W Flooring and Design and follow @WandWFlooring on Twitter!

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5 Things You Can Do to Your Flooring to Help You and Your Family Live Healthier

Welcome 2017! It's a new year, a new month, and time to take on fresh beginnings. Whether or not those changes will stick is yet to be seen (we've all had resolutions fall through, after all), but as we enter 2017 with high hopes, there are more than enough healthy ideas to take on – and with gusto!

One of the lesser thought of changes might also be one of the most important; flooring for your home. Believe it or not, dirty or ill-planned floors can be hard on your health, specifically your breathing by what's going in and how it's affecting your body. Even if you're unaware, factors like dirty carpets or vents that are full of allergens can have a negative affect toward your health.

Improve your flooring by:

1. Having Your Carpets Professionally Steam Cleaned

In the world of carpet cleaning, there is a huge array of services and a huge outcome in types of clean. All types of professionals will pitch different options, and it's important to know what you're getting yourself into. Consider that DIY cleaning often won't kill all germs present (or get into deeper layers like the carpet pad), while chemicals can often cause serious allergies or reactions in and of themselves.

To stay on the safe side, opt for steam cleaning, which uses only extremely hot water to get your floors clean. This way you can ensure that germs will be gone, and no foreign chemicals have been introduced into your home.

2. Deep Clean the Baseboards

An often overlooked section of your flooring is the very area that surrounds them – the baseboards. As foot traffic takes place, germs, grime, and more will stick to these sections of your home. Whether you do this yourself or hire a pro, make the effort to get these suckers good and clean. You'll be surprised (and shocked!) about how much dirt was hiding in plain sight. An easy way to clean them without scrubbing off the paint is to use the brush attachment on your vacuum!

3. Replacing the Carpet

If your carpet is on the older side, chances are it’s full of dust mites, dirt, and more. To get rid of these allergens once and for all, consider replacing it with a cleaner alternative, such as hard wood floors, tile, or even new carpets.

4. Upgrade Your Vacuum

A proper vacuum can help make your home far more breathable every time you clean. If your model is cheap or more than a few years old, it might be time to step up your vacuum game for better suction power, and cleaner flooring every single day. Remember to replace filters, bags and empty the canister for optimal suction.

5. Check Your Cleaner(s)

Carpet cleaners, mopping chemicals, and more can all put questionable ingredients onto your walking surface. To easily improve your home's health, consider switching to products that are green, eco-friendly, and won't cause side effects once they come into contact with your body. This is true of those of any age, but especially when babies or young children are present.

Would you like help on choosing flooring solutions for your home? Contact W&W Flooring in Foley, Alabama at [phone] or check out our website at www.wandwflooring.com. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook at W&W Flooring and Design and follow @WandWFlooring on Twitter!

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5 Tile Floor Tips for Your Basement

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1. A tile stick is relatively inexpensive compared toward other types of flooring. Depending on the grade and style you buy, you power struggle be adjusted to get the peel-and-stick brand that you battlewagon lay down yourself instead of hiring ego done. This will suit not only your wallet at all events your protocol, then it can be done in stages, as you have the time, and perhaps with the help of a friend cross moline totemic member. Concerning course, you can get the more costly styles, and pay more, for a richer or pluralism polished look, depending on your plans being the basement's use. <\p>

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