If you're looking for a low-cost alternative to genuine timber flooring, you might find yourself struggling to decide between laminate and vinyl. Laminate flooring uses several layers of HDF (high-density fibreboard) made from recycled wood, while vinyl flooring is a completely synthetic material made from several layers of PVC and fibreglass. Vinyl flooring does come with several benefits, but most homeowners find themselves better off with laminate. Here are just a few reasons why.
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Moving out on your own can be quite hard, especially of you do not have friends to live with it. More often than not, you may not have enough money to rent an apartment on the beach or a penthouse in the city. You may have to make do with what you can afford. But what if all you can afford is a house with stained or cracked floors? Provided the walls and ceilings are still intact, you can always refurbish the floors.
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There are two options that home builders have to grapple with when installing their floors, whether to install floor trusses or get joists. Floor trusses are seen by many as a better alternative because they weigh less and make it easy to install structures such as the plumbing, wiring and other ductwork. Before installing the truss, it is important to remember that every building has its own design, and buying trusses without consulting will most likely lead to serious design flaws.
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You love your dog – that's a given. Unfortunately, having a dog means thinking a little harder when you make any home improvements, such as picking out carpet flooring. Carpets are nice for dogs because they offer a soft, warm surface on which to walk and sleep, and carpet isn't slippery like tile, wood, or vinyl.
Of course, some carpets work better than others. Here are just five tips dog owners should follow when looking for a carpet.
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Timber flooring is a classic choice for any home, and replacing old and worn carpeting with rich, warm timber flooring may even increase your home's overall value. While timber flooring can be a good choice for your home, it can be difficult to pick just the right type of timber, including slat sizes and finishes, that will work well in your interior space. Note a few factors every homeowner should know about timber flooring, so you can determine the right choice of wood flooring for your home.
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