When we bought our house, my heart was set on it. Vinyl flooring seemed to be a popular choice between my family and friends. Plus, it’s affordable, durable and stylish. What’s not to love, right? I soon discovered though that cleaning it it’s quite a challenge. The planks got dirty and stained easily, there were scratches …
Waxing is a great way to protect vinyl and linoleum floors from wear and scratches and keep their shine looking fresh. However, with regular application, the wax starts to build up and over time, it ages and turns yellowish-brown, making the floor look dull and dirty. So, how do you remedy this, you ask? Well, …
Laying vinyl over an existing linoleum floor is nothing new – many homeowners are doing it to bring down the overall cost of installing vinyl and the time spent doing it. If your linoleum is not damaged and you would like to install new vinyl flooring, there’s no need to rip it out. Just follow …
Hoover, Thermos, Kleenex, Chapstick, Popsicle, and even Google are so popular that everyday people like you and me use them to describe a type of product. So is the case with Marley, a moniker given to a popular choice in flooring with a wide variety of purposes. Marley flooring is most closely associated with those …
Ceramic tiles can be a nice upgrade from old, worn vinyl or linoleum flooring. But removing existing vinyl or linoleum in order to install new flooring can be a labor-intensive project, not to mention expensive. For most people, therefore, it makes more sense to lay the tiles directly over the old flooring. If this sounds …
Linoleum and vinyl are classic and sturdy flooring materials often found in kitchens, living rooms, hallways, and other high-traffic spaces. But because the adhesive holding these floorings in place often gets stronger over time, ripping out an outdated style can be challenging. Things get even more difficult when the flooring is laid on a wood …
The luxury vinyl tile has been gracing homes and commercial properties for decades, not only because it is stylish and easy to maintain, but also because it lasts for many, many years. And thanks to the advancement in innovation, this flooring now rivals some of the most high-end flooring options on the market, with its …
If you’re planning on installing laminate or vinyl flooring in a room with carpet, one of the questions you’re probably asking yourself is, “Can you lay laminate or vinyl flooring over carpet?” Yes, you can install your laminate or vinyl planks without necessarily having to remove an existing carpet. But this will depend on the …
When it comes to installing vinyl plank flooring, many homeowners will find themselves wondering whether to use an underlayment or not. Now, if you are looking to upgrade your current tile, wood, or concrete floor to the beautiful, hardwearing vinyl flooring, you may also be wondering the same. And here is the truth; an underlayment …
Vinyl plank flooring is practical, relatively inexpensive compared to many other materials, easy to install, requires little maintenance and can look simply stunning. However, not all products or companies are equal, so here’s our guide to the 13 best vinyl plank flooring brands to help you find the best one for your needs. The Best …