Imagine embarking on a kitchen renovation and reaching the critical decision point of "Flooring Installations or Cabinet installations." The order in which you install your flooring and cabinets can significantly impact the finish of your renovation.

Installing cabinets before you install hardwood is a controversial topic. This blog post aims to guide you through this crucial step. We'll delve into the importance of considering material type when determining installation order and discuss nailing down wood flooring versus floating floor installations.

We'll explore the benefits of installing hardwood floors before cabinets. Additionally, we'll cover floating floor installations and cabinet considerations such as allowing expansion space and techniques for accommodating movement while maintaining the stability of your cabinets.

Finally, we will examine customizing a kitchen layout with pre-installed flooring and offer tips for optimizing cabinet placement in this setup. It's important to get adequate support under appliances and heavy furniture if you're not careful. Weighing the pros and cons of each approach is essential; therefore, we will also discuss advantages and disadvantages along with factors to consider when making your decision regarding Flooring Installation Cabinets.

Dive into this comprehensive guide to master every aspect of your kitchen renovation journey!

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Deciding what type of flooring you want for your home is much easier when you know what you’re looking for. Our at least having some solid facts about their features so a salesperson can't pull a fast on on you! If you’re considering purchasing hardwood flooring online, it’s important to know the factors that should play into your decision. Finding flooring facts should not be such a difficult chore. People all over the world need to know more about floor coverings. To help you out, ... Read more...

Ready for a head to head comparison of maple wood and hickory wood flooring? The differences between Maple and Hickory are hard to visually recognize on small room scene photos. The differences are quite apparent and make a great deal of sense when you're up close and personal to them.  Both species, in most grades, have fairly straight grain lines. Unlike the Oak species there will not be a great deal of color variation along the grain in the higher grades. BTW…in most of our ... Read more...

Ever gaze at your engineered hardwood floors, noticing the once-lustrous shine has faded into a dull echo of its former glory? Maybe you've thought, "Can you refinish engineered hardwood?" And if so, how does one navigate this tricky task without turning those beloved planks into sawdust? If an engineered hardwood veneer layer, also known as a wear layer, is less than 1/8 of an inch thick or thinner than 3 millimeters then it is too thin to safely refinish it without compromising the floor's integrity.

If you'd like to know more about why this is, please read more in our guide below. We'll delve deep into this quest for a flooring refresh and renewal of engineered wood flooring. First let's begin with an understanding of what makes engineered wood floors tick to weigh whether a refinish is a DIY job or a gig for professionals. You’ll also get insight on changing the hardwood floor stain, enhancing natural wood species colors, and maintaining that lustrous look post-refinishing. Yes you can refinish engineered waterproof hardwood flooring but it's very risky to refinish engineered hardwood. Sanding engineered flooring to complete a floor restoration is a tall order if you don't know how to refinish or have experience with refinishing engineered flooring. Let's dig into the details then shall we?

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Should you buy solid wood floors or go for engineered wood floors? Dark or light floors? Learn About Floors Before You Shop For Your Floor Hardwood flooring projects can seem incredibly overwhelming. Between costs, colors, finishes, and even width size there are plenty of decisions to be made. However, this process doesn’t have to seem scary. Instead, it should be fun! We’ve listed several questions you need to answer at the start of your remodel process that will make your fine hardwood ... Read more...

Why Shouldn't Hardwood Flooring Be Popular? Hardwood flooring comes in so many different species, constructions, finishes, colors, widths, and grades, so there should be a perfect choice for everyone. But why are hardwood floors so popular? And why have they been popular for centuries? 1. Wood Floors Offer Durability and Longevity It is safe to say that hardwood flooring offers a type of floorcovering for your home that is head and shoulders above all other options when you consider how ... Read more...

If you suffer from allergies, the problem might not be the mold or pollen counts in the air, it might be that those same allergens are stuck in your carpet! Hardwood flooring can help prevent these things from affecting you, and possibly relieve you from many of your symptoms. They will also look amazing in any room of your home. Here are 4 reasons why our hardwood is the best flooring for allergies. 1. Dust Mites Can’t Thrive Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live in household dust and ... Read more...

Ever walked into a room and admired the floor beneath your feet, so smooth and sturdy? That might be because you were standing on a floating floor. A mystery to many, these floors have an allure that's hard to resist. I recall my first encounter with one. The sound it made underfoot was distinct - like stepping onto firm clouds. But what is this marvel? In essence, a floating floor isn't attached directly to any subfloor or substrate below it; instead, they float atop through interlocking ... Read more...

Ever tried fitting a puzzle piece in the wrong spot? Just like that misplaced jigsaw, matching wood flooring can be equally puzzling. It's not just about color; it involves grains, tones, hardwood types, and more.

You might think you've found the perfect match, but under different lighting or against contrasting furniture... boom! It's a glaringly obvious mismatch. Or worse still - ever walked into a room where the floors screamed for attention because they were mismatched?

I get it. We've been there standing in the middle of our living room floor trying to figure our your next move.

But what if I told you there's an art to making your new hardwood floor flow seamlessly with your existing one? That understanding stain colors and grain patterns could help solve this riddle?

This, dear reader, is why we're here today: to turn those pieces of misfit flooring into a harmonious hardwood blend. Read more...

Cost-effective bathroom flooring that meets your renovation's budget and style is hard to find. With all the options on the market,  finding the perfect one for your bathroom is overwhelming. In this article, we look at four inexpensive bathroom flooring ideas that match modern homes. We will discuss the water-resistant properties of roll/sheet vinyl flooring and its ease of installation. We examine ceramic tile flooring's durability and moisture resistance while considering professional assistance or advanced DIY skills required. How does engineered hardwood flooring work as an aesthetically pleasing option for bathrooms? And finally, analyze luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring's waterproof design along with its affordable pricing and flexibility when remodeling. Exploring these budget bathroom flooring options in detail will give you most of what you need to know. You can make an informed decision on which material best suits your needs.

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