FAQ
1. WHAT IS LAMINATE FLOORING?
Laminate flooring offers the look of hardwood or stone flooring, but without the expense and required maintenance.
Laminate flooring usually is made from high-density fiber or wood particles, with a laminate overlay that is designed to look like wood or stone. A clear, hard layer is placed on top, giving the laminate floor its durability. Laminate flooring has become a popular way to update the look of a home.
At Floor N More Fort Worth we offer a wide variety of laminate, and it is available in stock.
2. WHAT IS ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING?
Engineered wood flooring is an exciting alternative to solid hardwood flooring. Even though flooring companies would loudly protest at my description, engineered flooring basically is a sandwich of finish wood and plywood. The finish wood is what you see and walk on. The plywood underneath comprises 80-90% of the floor.
But it’s the plywood that distinguishes engineered wood flooring from solid hardwood. Each ply runs perpendicular to its adjacent ply, giving dimensional strength to the sandwich. This means that engineered wood flooring stands up well to areas with light moisture–basements and bathrooms.
Another great thing about engineered wood is the range of installation options. The thinner varieties can be nailed down; the thicker kinds can be installed as floating floors. Floating floors are the great boon to do-it-yourselfers–no heavy staplers to lug around, no sub-floor. As long as your existing floor is level and stable, you can install the floating floor right on top.
Engineered wood flooring’s greatest weakness is its thin top layer. Remarkably, this 1/16″ to 1/8″ finish layer can be sanded. But only once or twice. Three is pushing it. In any case, we strongly recommend you seek the advice of a reputable flooring company before sanding. Unlike solid hardwood, deep scratches and dents in engineered wood cannot be sanded out.
At Floor N More Fort Worth we offer a wide variety of engineered wood, and its available in stock.
3. WHAT IS SOLID WOOD?
Solid wood is a term most commonly used to distinguish between ordinary lumber and engineered wood, but it also refers to structures that do not have hollow spaces.
Perhaps the greatest advantage of solid wood is appearance. Most people consider it more attractive than fiberboard, which is sometimes enhanced with a solid wood veneer or other overlays, such as Formica or vinyl. It is also more attractive than oriented strand board, which is rarely used where it can be seen. Plywood has a similar look to wood, but its layered structure is visible on the ends.
Solid wood is stronger than fiberboard, but not as strong as plywood or oriented strand board. Many engineered wood disintegrate if gotten wet, unlike solid wood.
One of the most important disadvantages of solid wood is its significant cost. Engineered wood can be made from waste material like sawdust and chips, but solid wood requires large sections of wood that are relatively free from defects. Composite wood can also be made with trees that have soft or hardwood.
At Floor N More Fort Worth we offer a wide variety of solid wood flooring, and it is available in stock.
4. WHAT IS PORCELAIN TILE?
The primary ingredient in the composition of true porcelain tile is finely-ground sand. Unlike ceramic, processing of the porcelain composition involves pressure and extremely high temperature. The end result is a very dense, glass-like material with a water absorption rate of less than 0.5%. Because of its density and composition of natural ingredients, porcelain tile has all the same excellent qualities of glazed ceramic.
At Floor N More Fort Worth we offer a wide variety of porcelain tile flooring, and it is available in stock.
5. WHAT IS CERAMIC TILE?
The term “ceramic tile” is often used as a generic name for all types of tile. But the composition of true ceramic is very different from that of the other types. Ceramic is made primarily of clay mixed with various minerals and water. This composition is then processed with heat to create the solidified product. Since ceramic material is porous, the top surface is usually sealed with a glaze. The glazed surface is referred to as the design layer since it determines the tile’s finished color, design, and texture.
Glazed ceramic tile is very durable, and when properly installed and cared for, it will last longer than any non-tile material used for the same purpose. It is also one of the easiest surfaces to clean, and because of its composition, it will not absorb odors, nor support allergens or bacteria. When coated with a Grade III or higher glaze, ceramic tile is highly resistant to scratching and moisture. Another important feature is that it will not burn, emit toxic fumes or scorch.
At Floor N More Fort Worth we offer a wide variety of Ceramic tile flooring, and it is available in stock.
6. WHAT IS TRAVERTINE?
Travertine belongs to the larger family of stone called limestone also known as Calcium Carbonate. Marble is also a type of limestone that has had additional heat and pressure applied to it by the earth’s crust. Travertine is formed by minerals dissolving in groundwater and then being deposited on the earth’s surface by rivers, natural springs, or geysers.
Travertine has been used in the construction of buildings for thousands of years. In today’s construction, travertine is used for flooring, cladding on buildings, showers (extensively), wall coverings, and countertops.
At Floor N More Fort Worth we offer a wide variety of Travertine Natural Stone flooring, and it is available in stock.
With Floor N More flooring store in Haltom City Fort Worth, your floors remodel or project will cost you less.
Floor N More Flooring store finance program will allow you to get your flooring project done and pay for it later.
We will beat any written flooring estimate on carpet, wood, tile, laminate, and natural stone, guaranteed.
With six locations in the DFW area Floor N More is proud to service Haltom City, Southlake, Colleyville, Keller, Argyle, Saginaw, Watauga, North Richland Hills, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, and the surrounding area.
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If you are looking for flooring in the Haltom City area or Fort Worth, Floor N More is your one-stop-shop for all your flooring needs.
Visit our location today and benefit from all our discounted prices on tile, granite, engineered or solid wood, laminate, natural stone, and carpet.
WITH FLOOR N MORE YOUR FLOORS REMODEL PROJECT WILL COST YOU LESS.
Floor N More Haltom City and Fort Worth finance program will allow you to get your flooring project done and pay for it later.
We will beat any written flooring estimate on carpet, wood, tile, natural stone, and laminate guaranteed.
With six locations in the DFW area Floor N More is proud to service Haltom City, Southlake, Colleyville, Keller, Argyle, Saginaw, Watauga, North Richland Hills, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, and the surrounding area.
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