Because it's so simple to install, you might feel tempted to skip the flooring underlayment, making it even easier to prep. But is that a good idea? The answer is complicated. You don't ...

Flooring installation failures related to underlayment performance, or lack thereof, have been steadily increasing. In most cases where we’ve been involved, the underlayment was not considered ...

To make it easier, you need to think about a few important factors that affect how well your underlayment should work. First, think about the type of flooring you have. Different floors like hardwood, ...

Producers of adhesives, self-leveling compounds, thinsets, underlayments and pads-both attached and unattached-all perform together to ensure the success of the floorcovering installed atop them.

Not so long ago, installing laminate flooring in a basement was a sure way to void the warranty. The laminate’s fiberboard core would soak up moisture seeping through the concrete floor and ...

Tiling over existing surfaces is an easy upgrade that doesn't require any demolition, but there are a few materials that ...

When you're on a budget but still want to achieve the look of wood or stone, laminate flooring can be a solid option. If you like to bake flaky croissants, or if you know someone with a mouthful of ...

Laminate countertops are a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms, largely due to their cost-effectiveness, longevity, and extensive range of hues and styles. However, keeping them clean and ...

The open-plan layout flows through to the well-equipped kitchen, where you’ll find streamlined soft-close kitchen units in 'Riverstone' and light grey upper doors, as well as 'Torano Marble' laminate ...

Cupboard housing space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Presently carpeted with potential to replace with laminate flooring and suitable underlay. Spacious open plan reception room with ...

Indicates the ability to withstand scratches, as when an object with a rough edge is dragged on your floor. A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with ...