This is a very simply question. READ THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS from the specific MANUFACTURER of your new flooring. I see all these T.V. commercials with products recommended to clean and care for “all types” of flooring. The problem is that many of the commercials and marketing for these well known products are MISLEADING,…

You have left over flooring after the job is completed and not sure what to do with it? Your first thought may be to return it but DON’T! Why? Flooring (regardless of type) is manufactured in runs or dye lots just like fabric and many other things. Chances are you will never be able to…

Hi Dennis, Just thought you might like the rest of the story.  After your inspection we had to wait another 10 + days to hear results from Manufacturer inspector report. We haven’t received a copy but apparently his results were the same as yours and the floor was replaced with an underlayment on Tuesday. Still see…

Testing your home’s sub-floor, crawlspace, and crossbeams for moisture content is very important under everyday normal conditions. It is extremely important when there has been water damage due to plumbing leaks, roof leaks, etc. It is CRITICAL when there has been extreme adverse conditions like the recent flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas. In…

Moisture from the substrate is one of the leading causes of flooring failure, regardless whether the substrate is concrete or wood based. Excess moisture levels above Manufacturer guidelines can cause cupping, buckling, warping, delamination, and finish issues in wood, laminate, and other floor coverings. It can cause adhesion failures in all type floor coverings. Many…

Carpet is soft. Carpet is warm. Carpet is comfortable. Carpet is a FABRIC. Carpet can also be a pretty easy floor covering to maintain, if you know the right way to do so. Here are a few simple tips to help you keep your carpet looking great, and maintaining it’s optimum appearance for years. VACUUMING:…

Basically engineered wood flooring is nothing more than plywood with a certain species VENEER on the top layer. In general, they come in 3/8″ to 9/16″ thickness and are usually 5 cross ply products just like plywood. The actual overall thickness of the product is less important than the actual thickness of the top VENEER….

Just an example of why more and more General Contractors are requiring and specifying third party ASTM 2170 certified concrete moisture testing. This is from an actual Client after Leah performed testing on a job site that was previously “self tested” by the flooring contractor: “I was a pleasure working with you and watching you…

There can be many different sources of high moisture content in your home and flooring. This post is in reference to an inspection done by my associate Ken Vavasseur. It illustrates an elusive moisture source that is many times overlooked. CONSUMER CONCERN AND HISTORY: 1957 – House was built 1975 – House was bought 1976…