2018
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Two Common Reasons for a Creaking Floating Floor and Ways to Fix It
A creaking floor can be a terrible nuisance—this is never truer than for parents creeping out of the room of a child they've just struggled to get to sleep. Wherever your creaking floor is, it can be an irritation to live with. If you're fed up of your creaking floating floor, and you're here looking for the cause and fix, read on for more information. Board Movement The most common cause of creaking with floating floors is board movement.
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The Main Components of Floor Trusses
Theoretically, you could just place planks or sheets of plywood between joists to create a floor, but if you do that, the timber won't be strong enough to support the weight on the floor. Ultimately, a floor built like this will bow in the middle and eventually fall apart. To prevent that from happening, you need to use floor trusses. Similar to the designs that hold up bridges, floor trusses contain the following essential elements.
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3 Considerations When Planning Carpets For Your Baby's Room
If your baby is starting to crawl or walk, you may want to consider carpet installation for his or her room. Carpets are ideal floor choices, especially in winters, because they allow your child to walk or crawl without worrying about hurting themselves on cold, hard floors. Here are some considerations to help you plan carpets for your baby's room. Choose A Carpet That Is Soft On Your Kids Your baby is going to spend a lot of time on the carpet.
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Why Does Porcelain Make a Suitable Material for Kitchen Flooring?
With so many flooring materials such as porcelain, ceramic, hardwood, vinyl and laminate available on the market today, choosing one for your kitchen floor can be a daunting task. Unlike most rooms in the home, the kitchen experiences a lot of foot traffic, and this means that you need a durable flooring material that will maintain its beautiful appearance for decades. It should also be able to clean because food and drink spills are common in the room.
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How to Maintain the Appearance of Your New Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood is a versatile flooring material that can suit any home's style. Its natural look gives a home's interior space an appealing rustic look that you wouldn't obtain from other flooring options such as tile and carpet. Additionally, the material insulates the house and increases the structural stability of the building. What's more, hardwood is a sturdy material that can last for decades without requiring replacement. However, proper maintenance is needed to preserve this material's structural and aesthetic features.
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