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What is a Floating Floor?

What is a Floating Floor?

What is a Floating Floor, what types of floor styles can be floated? Can I install a floating floor in my basement? Is floating for good for BC home owners?...

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Installing Floating Floor in a Basement

We get asked a lot about installing floating floor in a basement. In Vancouver we have many portions of our houses that have below grade rooms, which we usually call...

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 What is a Floating Floor?

What is a floating floor? Can Laminate, Vinyl, Engineered hardwood be installed with floating floor application? Come visit us in person to learn all about hard surface flooring and see...

Safety First - Safety Guidelines for Installing Floors

Safety First - Safety Guidelines for Installing...

We have pulled these suggestions from the NWFA installation instructions to ensure you have a safe installation. Follow these and have a safe, enjoyable installation experience. We want your DIY...

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Installing Over An Existing Floor

If you decide to install over an existing floor, make sure your subfloor is level regardless. A level sub floor is vital. And make the right flooring choice to install...

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Acclimatize Your Flooring Pro Tips

Before installing laminate, engineered hardwood, vinyl (all types of wood floors), the flooring needs to reach a moisture content (MC) level that is in equilibrium with the surrounding environment. This...