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How is ceramic tile flooring made?
Ceramic tile flooring is famous for its durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Understanding its manufacturing process provides valuable insight into its quality and characteristics. Our post here will explore how ceramic tile flooring is made, including the differences with porcelain tile ...
What does through body color mean in tile?
Through body, not to be confused with color body, means that the color and pattern are "baked" right through the tile flooring's entire bisque. This is opposed to color-body, where the color and design are applied only to the glaze.Through body vs. color bodyBoth are terrific additions to the home, ...
Does engineered wood flooring need to acclimate?
Each manufacturer has different recommendations as to whether or not you should acclimate engineered hardwood; at Neilson Bros & Sons, we read the instructions carefully and check the moisture content, heat source, subfloor, and other pertinent elements.Solid hardwood flooring: different ...
Is luxury vinyl plank the same as an LVT floor?
No, and yes. The style is different, with one cut into planks to mimic hardwood boards and the other cut into groutable squares to echo stone or tile. However, they are both design options of luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) and have the same visual appeal, realism, and functional properties.Style and ...
Porcelain & Ceramic Tile FAQs
We know that porcelain and ceramic tile flooring are an excellent choice for any room of your home, but we also know that you have likely questions about the products. Read along to find out if the answers to your questions are here in today's post.Are ceramic tiles waterproof?Tile floors, both ...
Is engineered hardwood flooring made with natural wood?
If you are considering engineered hardwood for the floors in your home, you will find it an excellent material for various reasons, including outstanding durability and lifespan. But you might also wonder if it's made with natural wood, and that's a question we’ll be answering in today’s post....
The difference between solid and engineered hardwood flooring
All three hardwood flooring types can have the same look in your home, including unfinished and prefinished solid hardwood, and engineered hardwood. What differs between solid and engineered wood floors is found beneath the surface. Regardless of which type of wood you choose to enhance room decor, ...
Laminate FAQ: You’ve got questions, we have answers
We hear many questions about flooring in our store. Here are some answers to the most common ones about laminate.What is laminate?First, let us tell you what it’s not. The floors may not be what you remember from years ago. Today, there are no flat images with laminate, because technology has ...