What type is best for you? The older system of sanding and finishing the hardwood flooring on site using a raw unfinished hardwood floor or the continue improved pre-finished hardwood flooring. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. One advantage for a site finished hardwood is that the unfinished sanded hardwood get a coating over the whole floor on site to give you a look of a smooth finish look. (like at sheet of glass) There are only a few pre-finished hardwood floors that match this look you get with a site finished hardwood floor.

Also you get more choices in the colors of stains when using the unfinished hardwood floors. The pre-finished hardwood floors have grown over the last few decades. More and more people are choosing the pre-finished hardwood floors over the unfinished hardwood floors. Some of the best advances in the prefinished hardwood flooring is in the advancements of the finish that is applied in the factories. The pre-finished hardwood industry has added aluminum oxide to the finishes. This element is the fifth hardest element known to man. It is proven that the aluminum oxide finishes will help the hardwood finish to last for more than twice as long as the regular urethane finishes. Also they are putting on uv protection to help with direct sun light exposure.

Many people are choosing the prefinished hardwood floors over the unfinished hardwood floor due to the ease and quick means of getting the job done. The prefinished hardwood floors can be put in and lived on right away. The unfinished hardwood flooring can take weeks to get done and is often a messy process. Although there are now dustless systems to use on the site finished hardwood, the site sanded and finished leaves more dust and a strong urethane smell behind. The site finished hardwood can also put a stop to all the other trades while the process is getting done, which will ultimately slow your project down. We have found when using the prefinished hardwood floors that less can go wrong while installing it into a job.

Glass tiles can make an area look like a million dollars. Some of the project we have seen done with glass tiles, are the most memorable of them all. Glass tiles make a statement like no other product. Although glass tiles are sometimes very expensive, you done have to break the bank to make you project have that glass tile wow effect. There are many ways to get what we call the glass tile wow effect without breaking your budget. Consider looking at the focal points and the smaller areas for using the glass tiles. If you can limit the amount of space, the square foot cost is not as much of a variable. We have seen many people us the glass tile for a kitchen back splash, around a fire place, in a small bathroom, or even as deco or accent pieces. These project gave off a real wow factor as well.

Natural stone flooring and tile can give a home a look like on other product. Natural stone is one of your high grade products for a home. In the right home the return on investment is always normally very good. Not only is natural stone a excellent investment for you home but it is a timeless look that can last the test of time.

Being that the natural stone is a higher grade and will cost more than your standard porcelain tiles, you must consider your total investment in comparison to the value of the comps that compare to your home. Sometime in a home that may be in the starting range of housing, we suggest to put the natural stone in smaller areas like bathrooms, back splash areas, fireplace surrounds, and so on. This will give a wow factor to the home without over investing in the property.

There a many beautiful natural stones to choose from, depending the look you want to obtain. Here in Wilmington, N.C. at the coast we tend to see lots of travertine and more rustic cottage looking tiles. We also have many people that choose the more elegant looks like a marble tile, granite tile, and some of the polished tiles that give a more formal look.

As we always say you must find what fits your lifestyle and look that suits you best. There are always things you might want to weight out. Although the beautiful polished marbles, and granites tiles look very rich, they may not be practical for some people due to how slippery they can be. You also should consider the uses of the area in which you want to put your natural stone tiles. A extremely rustic tumble stone may not be the best choice for a shower wall area due to its porous natural.

There are several rustic stone choices that would work for a shower area, but you would need to use a good water proof product behind the natural stone. As well with most natural stone floors it is a good idea to seal them with a good natural stone floor sealer. When you are ready to upgrade you home with a beautiful natural stone tile, come see why we are Wilmington, N.C. and surrounding areas top choice for these product.

Laminate flooring installation; you may lose your mind if you are not careful. So many laminate flooring is sold as a do it yourself product. We caution you to work with a box of the product before you make your purchase. We have seen many advertisements to encourage a laminate flooring that is for the do it yourself kind of person. Not all laminate flooring install easy for the do it yourself customers. In fact many of the laminate flooring will drive a profession floor layer half crazy. If you are planing to purchase laminate flooring to install yourself, it would be a good idea to order a box if necessary to insure it will work out the way you might hope. After working with a box of the laminate flooring if you start having a hard time putting it together, have the salesperson or a installer give you some tips to make it easier. If that does not help you with connecting the boards, you should reconsider purchasing the laminate flooring. Make sure when connecting the boards you connect several rows to get full effect of how the laminate flooring installs.

Marine carpet is a special type of carpeting designed to cover surfaces prone to wetness, like docks or boats. Because the moisture in wet environments can often mean slippery, dangerous surfaces, marine carpet installation is often a wise investment. In addition to providing traction, it is made to withstand mold and mildew, which wet, humid environments can easily foster. Marine carpet also helps protect the fiberglass surface of many boats. Most marine carpets also have ultraviolet ray protection, which adds value by helping to prevent color fading from the sun. This is another option that many people looking to purchase marine carpets should consider.

Just like residential and business carpet, marine carpet comes in many patterns, colors, and varieties. Many manufacturers can custom make any pattern or color upon request, which makes choosing the perfect marine carpet a virtually effortless task. Another option that many people looking to purchase marine carpets should consider is whether or not they would prefer rubber backing. Marine carpet usually comes with a rubber backing allowing for increased air-flow, but you can also choose to order without the rubberized backing. The installation process would then require glue to secure the carpet to the boat. These are just a few ways that ordering marine carpet can be customized to meet an individual?s needs and preferences.

Unlike cleaning your home carpet, marine carpet usually requires spot cleaning. Because marine environments are susceptible to mold and mildew, it is important that you avoid adding any unnecessary moisture to the carpet. There are special products you can to buy to help clean and maintain your marine carpet. However, some people recommend old-fashioned methods like using a mixture of vinegar and water to spot clean, and using a Shop-Vac to suck up the moisture. The method you choose usually depends on the nature of the stain, the amount of time you have, and the money you are willing to spend.