Hardwood Flooring Installation - What Not To Do
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Nothing adds a distinctive air (and increased resale value) to your home like natural wood flooring. But hardwoods beauty is just one of its many virtues. In case of damage to your wood floor, just repair or partially replace the affected area -- there's rarely aneed to pull up the whole floor. This will save you money and keep your flooring looking great for many years to come. Here we troubleshoot 7 common forms of damage to hardwood floors, and discuss how to fix them.
Scratches and Scuffs. Often scratches and scuffs on a hardwood floor do not go any deeper than the finish coating, making them easy to touch up. For shallow damage, clean the surface, followed by a gentle buffing with steel wool in the direction of the grain, and then apply sealant and finish. Deeper scratches will require sanding the wood itself before resealing and refinishing. Always buff or sand in the direction of the grain.
Cupping or Crowning. The term cupping means that the floorboards are distorted, with edges higher than their center, while crowning refers to floorboards which have become higher at the center than at the edges. Both are due to excessive damp, which could have been caused by water spills, leakage, or overly high relative humidity. Clear up the source of the moisture first and allow the floor to dry thoroughly. Afterwards, sand the boards flat or replace them as needed.
Buckling. Buckling of your wooden floorboards means that they have pulled away from the subflooring. This may be a reaction to more severe moisture than in the case of cupping or crowning, such as flooding, or to extreme fluctuations of indoor temperature and humidity. Alternatively, the condition can be a result of insufficient drying of the boards before the wood floor installation or inadequate perimeter clearance. It may be possible to correct the buckle by weighting the floor. Address the source of the moisture problem, as well; a dehumidifier could be advisable.
Mold. Black or white blotches or fuzzy patches are signs of mold growth, again caused by overly high levels of moisture in the home. Because mold and its spores are very dangerous to human health, the National Resources Defense Council recommends having a trained professional wearing protective gear sand down the wood floor to physically remove the growth, because cleaning with bleach or other surface treatments is not enough to get rid of the mold spores. The moisture problem must also be remedied.
Squeakiness and Loose Boards. A squeaky wooden floor comes from loose boards rubbing against each other, nails, or adjacent pipes or ductwork. The floorboards may have loosened as the result of contraction due to an overly dry indoor atmosphere in winter; introducing a small amount of humidity might help. Loose boards that present a tripping hazard can be fastened in place, from either above or below, by means of inconspicuous screws.
Black Stains. Black stains on wood flooring are often an indication that a cat or dog had an "accident" in that area, which was not cleaned up promptly. Try sanding, bleaching if necessary, and staining the section to match the rest of the floorboards. However, pet urineis one of the hardest types of damage to repair, and partially replacement of the wood floor may be necessary.
Burns. Small burn marks are usually due to cigarettes. Depending on the seriousness of the scorching, you may be able to remove the marks with a magic eraser, steel wool, sandpaper, or an X-Acto blade. (Sand after using this latter.) Restore the color with a touch-up pen for a small spot, or wood stain for a larger expanse.
Laura Firszt writes for networx.com.
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Allegedly tainted flooring has left Lumber Liquidators customers feeling as if the rug has been pulled out from under them.
A CBS '60 Minutes' report Sunday said some of the company's Chinese-made laminate floorboards contained unsafe levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. Lumber Liquidators said Monday that it "stands by every plank" of its flooring and that '60 Minutes' used an improper testing method.
Caught in the middle are potentially thousands of consumers, who can't decide whether their flooring is safe, or they should have it ripped out and replaced, a costly proposition.
Many consumers took to the company's Facebook and Twitter accounts with questions and concerns. "Formaldehyde is present in certain LL products and for those products, the levels are safe," Lumber Liquidators said in response to a customer's query on Twitter.
"Testing cited by 60 Minutes is not right," it said in response to another.
When asked for additional detail, a spokesman referred to an earlier statement that said, "Some of the testing cited by 60 Minutes was conducted based on sample preparation methods that have not been independently verified by an accredited standards organization and do not reflect the manner in which the product will be used in the home."
Some of the data cited by CBS came from Global Community Monitor, an environmental nonprofit that filed suit against Lumber Liquidators over its formaldehyde levels. Its suit said that all of the Chinese-manufactured samples it had tested exceeded formaldehyde limits, and that tests were conducted "using a variety of different methodologies, and different samples with different sample preparations and surfaces covered to understand exposures both during and after installation."
CBS said the testing it had performed on behalf of '60 Minutes' followed the protocol set by the state of California. That state's formaldehyde regulations, known as CARB 2, are the strictest in the country and will be mirrored by nationwide regulations expected to go into place this year. CBS also had the labs administer the California Department of Public Health test, which measures the concentration of formaldehyde off-gassing from the laminates.
To test the floorboards for CARB compliance, the outer layer or layers of material such as veneer are removed to expose the core, which is where formaldehyde-containing glue would be used.
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The gymnasium floor is the most important investment and a critical differentiator of athletic equipment, yet it is often overlooked. The physical demands of athletic activities place strain and stress on athletes ankles, knees and hip joints and proper quality flooring can help to minimize the stress, strain and fatigue that come from constant running and jumping. In an effort to maintain athlete safety, the Sports Facilities Advisory and Sports Facilities Management (SFA|SFM) will collaborate with Connor Sports Flooring for the floor installation in SFA|SFMs recent project, the Myrtle Beach Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
As youth sports and sport tourism have become increasingly organized and competitive, they have not only created a wealth of economic development opportunities through sporting events with visiting teams and competitors filling hotel local roomsone baseball tournament in Oregon is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of $83,000 (1)but they have also created a need for more and better-quality venues for both local teams and travel tournaments for serious athletes looking to compete. But with the increased competition comes a higher risk for serious injuryaccording to a Safe Kids Worldwide survey of emergency room visits, more than a million times a yearor about every 25 secondsa young athlete visits a hospital emergency room for a sports-related injury. (2)
But officials at Connor Sports Flooring maintain that keeping athletes as free from injury as possible is a direct result of the design and performance of the sub-floor system. While proper flooring does not guarantee that an athlete wont be injured, it can greatly reduce the risk in sports where multiple athletes play in close proximity to each other, such as volleyball and basketball. The goal is for all athletes to experience the same benefits of buoyancy, making a resilient sub-floor beneath the hardwood floor the key to controlling the trampoline effect that naturally takes place, per Doug Grove, National Sales Manager at Connor Sports Flooring.
The amount of flexion of the floor directly beneath the athletes feet plays a strong role in preventing athletic injuries. A floor must be able to give when an athlete jumps or falls. Too little give may result in immediate injuries upon impact, while too much give leads to an unstable floor and can feel like one is running on sand; both situations can compound an athletes risk of injury, said Grove.
SFA|SFM chose to work with Connor Sports Flooring in the construction of the Myrtle Beach Sports Center due to the companys proven track record and commitment to athlete safety. Founded in 1872, Connor Sports Flooring provides a complete line of flooring systems which have been tested and approved by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) study center, and has built hardwood courts for 14 NBA teams. Since 2005, the company has been the official playing surface of the Mens and Womens NCAA Final Four and Division I regional sites. Connor Sports Flooring also sits on the Board of Directors for FIBA, an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball.
The Myrtle Beach Sports Center is located in one of the largest tourism destinations in the country, and the facility has already attracted a record number of event contracts before the doors have even opened, said SFA|SFM CEO Dev Pathik. As such, ensuring the safety of every athlete who plays in the facility was a priority that required the assistance of a company with only the highest standards.
Set to open in March, the Myrtle Beach Sports Center was nearly sold out for its first six months by last November, and will include 100,000 square feet of year-round tournament and events space. The center offers eight high school basketball courts or 16 volleyball courts with full-length retractable curtains. The Coastal South Carolina sports facility also has 70,000 square feet of free-space area designed to host mat sports, table tennis, pickleball, trade shows, and many other types of events. SFA|SFM Vice facilities are projecting 15 to 18 million unique visitors in 2015, which will mean that Americans are participating in activities in safe environments for between 2530 million hoursa result which satisfies SFA|SFMs mission of providing opportunities for people to make connections, build teamwork, and improve their healthand right within in their own community.
For more information about SFA|SFM, visit http://www.sportadvisory.com/home.html.
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Ease of Maintenance While no floor remains entirely maintenance free, ceramic tile comes about as close at it can to being service free. Short of the tile application of the occasional sealant, applied once every four years or so, tile flooring requires only the regular cleaning that any flooring surface would require. With the installation of grout, tile becomes almost impervious to water damage, and can be virtually hosed off if necessary. Many specialty products are currently available that assist greatly in tile maintenance and upkeep, all of which can be found in nearly any home goods provider or supermarket.
Adaptability There is a tile option for nearly any application, and your imagination and creativity are your only limitations when installing tile. From porticos in a dining room to a tiled hearth in front of a fireplace, you can adapt tile to nearly any surface, indoors or out. Tiles adaptability has been exploited throughout Europe, and examples for tile floors can be seen in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and even bedrooms. In some destinations abroad, it is not uncommon to find an entire house tiled wall to wall, in an effort to keep cool.
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Updated: Monday, February 23 2015 11:55 PM EST2015-02-24 04:55:18 GMT
The Bridgeport Planning Commission met to discuss the future for a prime piece of real estate in Harrison County.
The Bridgeport Planning Commission met to discuss the future for a prime piece of real estate in Harrison County.
Updated: Monday, February 23 2015 6:33 PM EST2015-02-23 23:33:08 GMT
Good news for some Marion County: the board of education has approved the installation of new tile flooring at Watson Elementary School in Fairmont.
Good news for some Marion County: the board of education has approved the installation of new tile flooring at Watson Elementary School in Fairmont.
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Comcast presented a check for $7,000 to the Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club Monday. The money was provided through a grant for expanding digital literacy.
Comcast presented a check for $7,000 to the Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club Monday. The money was provided through a grant for expanding digital literacy.
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The Bridgeport Planning Commission met to discuss the future for a prime piece of real estate in Harrison County.
The Bridgeport Planning Commission met to discuss the future for a prime piece of real estate in Harrison County.
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Good news for some Marion County: the board of education has approved the installation of new tile flooring at Watson Elementary School in Fairmont.
Good news for some Marion County: the board of education has approved the installation of new tile flooring at Watson Elementary School in Fairmont.
Updated: Monday, February 23 2015 5:30 PM EST2015-02-23 22:30:10 GMT
Comcast presented a check for $7,000 to the Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club Monday. The money was provided through a grant for expanding digital literacy.
Comcast presented a check for $7,000 to the Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club Monday. The money was provided through a grant for expanding digital literacy.
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For immediate release: DriTac Flooring Products has introduced DriTac Eco-DriBloc Premium "Green" Moisture Control and Adhesive Isolation Membrane for resilient flooring installations.
A fast drying, single-component concrete moisture control system and adhesive isolation membrane, Eco-DriBloc allows installers to apply a moisture mitigation system and install their resilient floor on the same day with only a 3-hour dry time. This roller applied, easy-to-use 2-in-1 product offers a zero VOC, zero solvent and low odor formula that also serves to isolate old adhesive residue, including cutback.
Manufactured in the USA, Eco-DriBloc is warranted for up to 15 lbs. of concrete moisture vapor transmission, per the ASTM F1869 Calcium Chloride Test Method and up to 90% RH, per the ASTM 2170 Relative Humidity Test. Eco-DriBloc is for use with DriTac resilient water-based flooring adhesives and available in 1 and 4-gallon pails.
Eco-DriBloc is for use under most types of resilient floor coverings, including luxury vinyl tile/plank, fiberglass back sheet vinyl, carpet tile, VCT, cork tile, cork/rubber/foam underlayments, laminate flooring and all other floating floors. This innovative eco-friendly product is used over porous concrete to help reduce penetration of the adhesive and dusting of the concrete, which results in increased spread rates and a stronger bond with DriTac resilient water-based floor covering adhesives.
DriTac Flooring Products, LLC is celebrating over 59 years as one of the oldest and most experienced manufacturers of environmentally friendly flooring adhesives in the market. DriTac's innovative and high-tech product line is available through more than 100 distributors and flooring outlets nationwide. For more information, or to receive a complete product guide for all DriTac adhesives and installation products for wood and resilient flooring, contact: John Lio, 60 Webro Road Clifton, N.J. 07012; Ph: 800-394-9310 ext. 243; e-mail: jlio@DriTac.com; or Web: http://www.DriTac.com.
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It's been a busy week for the Division of Highways, as crews have been working around the clock to keep your roads clear. After being in plow mode for several days, they're finally able to utilize some of their road salt, now that the sun is out and temperatures have risen.
With temperatures continuing to drop into the night, the Division of Highways said it had a short reprieve Monday to continue to maintain roads across North Central West Virginia.
"Rock salt is basically effective until about 15 degrees. Now, if you have a bright, sunny day and it's 15 degrees and rising, we'll still use it. In fact, we may even use it at lower temperatures, but its effectiveness decreases as those temperatures go below 15 degrees," said Ray Urse, District 4 engineer/manager.
With temperatures averaging in the mid-to-upper teens Monday afternoon, those salt and plow trucks were out in full force using chemical de-icing agents on asphalt and concrete roads. As for the other roads....
"We cannot use those chemicals on stone-based roads or tar and chip roads because it will destroy the base of those roads. We use #8 stone, or what people refer to as "P-Gravel," as an abrasive. It offers nothing in the way of melting ice, but it does afford some traction," said Urse.
Urse said his crews work on a priority basis, treating the interstates and primary connecting routes first. Those same crews then move to the secondary roads, which include bus routes with the highest daily traffic counts, and continue down the list.
"If we get a subsequent snow, we have to return to priority ones immediately. So they have to be clear before we go to twos, threes, and fours," said Urse.
That means that it may take crews some time to get to some rural areas. Urse says many of the roads he receives complaints about are for "chain traffic only" - as noted in the guidelines from the DOH's maintenance manual.
"We will remove snow in a priority basis, but those roads will not be cleared. It is the responsibility of the public to get out to the primary roads. We're out every day. It may not be on the road that you live on, but we're out every day," said Urse.
Any questions regarding snow removal should be directed to the Department of Transportation's Citizens Assistance Line at 1(800) 642-9292.
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