Hear our tips for picking the best pressure-treated lumber and keeping smoke smells out of a chimney. (cmannphoto, Getty Images Signature/schankz, Getty Images)
In Hour 1, we talk about sealing out smoke odor from a neighbor, screening in a pool and more.
Hour 1
Sealing Out Smoke Odor
Sealing your home’s “envelope” is the best way to keep a neighbor’s cigarette smoke from coming into your home. (schankz, Getty Images)
Colleen Powell hasn’t been able to use the chimney in her duplex since the top was removed. She can’t light any fires in the fireplace, but she now has a smoke problem.
“The neighbors next to me are smokers. Somehow it comes through to my place and smells the strongest near it. Do you have any suggestions about what can be done to fix this problem?” Colleen asks.
Most of the time, heat from a fire prevents downdraft. However, since the chimney is capped, the smoke has nowhere to go and is making its way into your living area.
If you have a damper, close it immediately. Then, purchase a fireplace plug. It blows up like a balloon and slips right up into your fireplace to seal out downdrafts, noise and odors.
You can get the same result with a foam board. Simply cut it to shape and use caulk to seal it inside the chimney.
The forced air from your heating and cooling system will pull outside air into your home, so you should seal your home envelope as best as you can. Caulk any cracks and gaps and install socket seals behind your plugs and switch plates.
If you want to build a screened-in pool structure, heavy mesh screen is available in hundreds of colors and mesh densities. (akurtz, Getty Images Signature)
Christy Baggarley in Georgia wants to build a screened-in enclosure around her pool, but can’t find where to buy either a kit or the individual components.
Christy asks, “Does such a thing exist? Also, in one of your videos, you showed a super-rugged screen. Where can I buy some of that for our pool enclosure?”
The screen system Christy is referring to is a retractable screen from Wizard Screens. These screens are available in a variety of sizes, and there’s even a motorized option.
We aren’t familiar with any kits that you can put together yourself. Screening in a pool is a very involved job, so we recommend calling a professional to install one.
One system we’re familiar with is the Screen Tight Screen Enclosure System, but they currently only ship their aluminum screen enclosures to select markets in Florida. Call a local contractor to see what’s available in your area.
If you want to build it yourself, heavy mesh screen is available in hundreds of colors and mesh densities. For the posts, use quality treated wood, sand it and stain it before you attach the screen. This will give the enclosure a nice clean look.
Hour 2
In Hour 2, hear our tips for picking pressure-treated wood, fixing a crack in a concrete slab, and landscape lighting.
Tips for Choosing Pressure-Treated Wood
Pressure-treated wood tends to warp and bow, but you can pick boards that are less likely to do so. (cmannphoto, Getty Images Signature)
A caller wants to know: “What can I do to keep pressure-treated lumber from twisting and bowing once it has dried out?”
It’s nearly impossible to keep pressure-treated wood from twisting and bowing, but here’s what you can do to lessen the chances of that happening:
Buy a good quality pressure-treated wood — all are not the same. The best you can get is kiln-dried after-treatment lumber. This type of pressure-treated lumber is dried in a kiln after it’s treated with chemicals, so any excess moisture and chemicals are removed. This helps minimize the wood’s tendency to warp, cup and shrink.
Before assembly, apply a penetrating clear coat over the wood to minimize movement later on. You can also use a semi-transparent stain.
Hand-pick through the pile. Find the driest, straightest boards. Since they’re dry, they probably have already warped into their permanent position.
Fixing a Crack on a Concrete Slab
If you don’t repair concrete cracks before installing vinyl flooring, the cracks will show through. (kshushsh, Getty Images)
Jane Muich in Missouri has hired a contractor to install vinyl plank flooring in her condo. To save money, she removed the baseboards and carpeting herself.
However, after pulling up the carpet, she found two 1/8-inch-wide cracks in the concrete slab. One crack is nearly 20 feet long and is un-level in some sections. The other crack is about 5 feet long.
She asks, “Must these cracks be fixed before the floor is installed?”
Short answer: Absolutely! And now is the time to do it before you install the flooring.
You can fix this with a floor-leveling compound. Custom Building Products has a variety of floor leveling and floor patching compounds you can choose from.
It’s like repairing a crack in drywall. Mix the floor-leveling compound and use a concrete trowel to fill in the crack. Let the compound dry according to the instructions and apply a second coat.
If you don’t do this, you will see the crack once the luxury vinyl tile is installed. Also, make sure your contractor leaves a gap around the perimeter of the room so the flooring can expand and contract.
Around The Yard: Landscape Lighting
Few things are as pleasing as an artfully lit landscape, but it can be a surprising challenge to make it relatively natural. (Alberto Sava via Canva)
Landscape lighting can enhance the beauty of your home at night if it’s strategically placed.
Don’t just haphazardly place lights all about. Walk around your yard at night and take note of features that could be enhanced with a little light or dark areas that could be made safer with a little illumination.
Before you start buying fixtures, consider what kind of light you need. There are a variety of lighting methods and the ones you choose will determine the equipment you need to buy.
For example, shadow lighting shines a single beam of light on a feature, say a trellis, and casts its shadow on a surface behind it, like a wall or fence.
Uplighting is a great way to illuminate trees using a flood light hidden below them to dramatically highlight their structure.
Moonlighting reverses this idea by placing spotlights high up in the trees, pointing downward, to cast the shadows of the limbs on the ground much like moonlight would.
And of course, downlighting with several small fixtures is a great way to softly light up a pathway or staircase.
Once you have an idea of what you want to achieve, experiment a little with a strong flashlight to be sure you like the effect. Your time and money will be better spent if you do the planning upfront.
Wood Trim Cleaning Tip — Mix one quart of water with about one cup of liquid fabric softener. Use a cloth or sponge to wash the decorative molding and baseboards.
So, why does this work? Well, the antistatic property of the fabric softener helps to remove the dirt and prevents static cling from attracting more dust.
Bungee Cord Tool Storage — Here’s a tip for using bungee cords to store and organize hand tools in the workshop.
First, twist off the hooks from the cord, then attach one end of the cord to the wall with a cable staple. Stretch the cord tightly across the wall and secure the opposite end with another staple.
Now hammer in two or three more staples across the cord, spacing them 4-6 inches apart.
Then, simply slip the hand tool behind the taut cord.
This week, learn tips for preventing buckling floors and removing wall mirrors. (Banepx, Getty Images/DmitriiSimakov, Getty Images)
Hour 1
In Hour 1, listen to learn about fire concerns with open floor plans, fixing a sticky vinyl floor and more.
Fire Safety and Open Floor Plans
Open floor plans are easy on the eyes, but they also make it easy for a fire to spread. (PC Photography, Getty Images)
Nowadays, everyone wants an open floor plan, but keep this in mind: The National Fire Protection Association warns about fire concerns that go along with them.
Since 1980, the number of house fires has been cut in half, due to smoke alarms, but since 2010, house fire deaths have been on the rise.
Part of the reason for this is open floor plans. With fewer walls, fires can spread more quickly. Also, modern homes are built mostly with synthetic materials that burn much faster than natural materials.
30 years ago, you had about 15-17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, the National Fire Protection Association says you only have about three to five minutes.
To increase your chances of surviving a house fire, make sure your smoke alarms are in working order. You should check them at least twice a year. A good time to do this is when time changes in the spring and fall.
The National Fire Protection Association also recommends new homeowners go a step further and seek out homes with fire sprinklers or ask for this technology when building a new home.
Having a combination of smoke alarms and fire sprinklers in a home can significantly cut your risk of injury or worse from fire; the home fire death rate is an astounding 90 percent lower when hardwired smoke alarms and fire sprinklers are present.
And of course, make sure your family has an escape plan.
Sticky Vinyl Floor
A sticky vinyl floor might mean its protective coating has worn off. (Adobe Stock)
Jeffery Winig has 20-year-old vinyl flooring in his Saratoga Springs, N.Y., home.
“I’m having problems trying to keep the floors clean and non-sticky. Any suggestions on products that will clean and/or seal the floors would be greatly appreciated,” he asks.
It sounds like the protective coating on the vinyl floor has probably worn off.
All vinyl floors have a clear wear layer on the top to protect the floor. Over time, it can wear off and expose the flooring’s resilient core. This can make the floor feel sticky, which then attracts dirt and makes them harder to clean.
The easy way to tell if the wear layer is missing is to test a spot that hasn’t had a lot of foot traffic. If that spot is easier to clean, then the coating has probably worn off.
Try installing luxury vinyl tiling over the existing vinyl floor. It’s fairly easy to install and holds up great to foot traffic.
Hour 2
In Hour 2, hear how to prevent laminate floors from buckling, remove floor-to-ceiling mirrors, get rid of moles and more.
Preventing Laminate Floor Buckling
Buckling floors can be caused by too much moisture in the air. (Banepx, Getty Images)
A listener has a vacation home that’s only occupied a few months out of the year, and he wants to know the best way to prevent buckling and shrinking on the laminate floor.
“What should I keep the A/C unit set to as far as the high and the low settings?” he asks.
Preventing buckling has more to do with humidity than temperature. Moisture in the air causes expansion and contraction, so get a dehumidifier to remove as much of it as possible.
Since this is your vacation home and you’re not there all the time, get a small one that can be set on your countertop and have the drain directed toward the sink. That way there’s no chance of any overflow causing water damage to the floor.
Also, keep this in mind: buckling usually happens if there isn’t enough expansion space left around the perimeter of the room. Check to see if there is enough space between the flooring and the wall for the boards to naturally expand.
As for the temperature setting, I keep the air conditioner in my vacation home set at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. At one time, I set it at 78 degrees Fahrenheit, but mold and mildew started to form. I’ve found that at 76 degrees Fahrenheit, there’s enough air exchange to prevent that.
Removing a Mirror From a Wall
Large wall mirrors can be dangerous to remove. (DmitriiSimakov, Getty Images)
Shirley in Anchorage, Alaska says: “One wall in our dining area has floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and I hate them. Is there an easy, safe way to remove them?”
Removing floor-to-ceiling mirrors can be dangerous, because broken glass can cause serious injuries.
Take all precautions to protect yourself. Wear long sleeves, leather gloves, and a full face shield so you won’t get injured if any glass breaks away.
Use a large putty knife to pry off the edge of the mirror to see how they’re fastened. Most of the time, there’s more than one way it’s fastened to the wall. They could be glued or held in place by clips.
If they’re clipped to the wall, simply unscrew the clips to remove the mirror.
If the mirrors are glued to the wall, take a putty knife and slip it behind the mirror. Sooner or later, the drywall or glue will eventually give, but it could shatter.
You also can try running a nylon string or a piano wire behind it. There’s also a tool you can get from the auto parts store called a windshield cutout wire. It’s a long wire with teeth on it and handles on the end. Run it behind the mirror and saw it back and forth to remove it.
If you’re not comfortable with removing it yourself, call a professional.
Moles Vs. Voles
Moles and voles — both can wreak havoc on your lawn. (Tuned_In, Getty Images/Leopardinatree, Getty Images Signature)
William recently purchased a home with a small pond, and he says he has a large vole problem. He’s tried sonic noise devices, but they haven’t had any effect.
“Is there a non-toxic way to get rid of the voles and grubs they eat? I don’t want to harm the fish in the pond,” William asks.
One part of eliminating any rodent problem is to get rid of their food source.
One clue here is when William mentions “the grubs they eat.” Voles are vegetarians, so the problem might be moles, not voles.
Here’s an easy way to remember the difference between the two: Voles are vegetarians, and their name starts with a “v.” Moles are meat-eaters, and their name starts with an “m.”
Voles look like field mice with short tails, compact heavy bodies, small eyes, and partially hidden ears, according to Clemson Cooperative Extension. They are 5-8 inches long and have prominent orange teeth for gnawing plant roots and stems.
Moles, on the other hand, are 4-7 inches long with paddle-shaped feet and prominent digging claws. They have an elongated head and snout, small eyes, and no external ears.
You can try treating your lawn with an herbicide to kill the grubs. However, this will only help slightly, because moles eat other insects as well.
If you really want to get rid of the moles in your yard, the only surefire way is to trap them. Follow trap directions exactly, because improper placement of the trap will doom your efforts!
While you can’t control whether or not new moles will move in, trapping lets you know for sure that you’ve eliminated the ones you have. Before you begin, make sure mole trapping is legal in your state.
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Simple Solutions
Using vinegar to clean a clogged showerhead. (3 Echoes Content Studio)
Unclogging Showerheads — High mineral content in water can create a crusty buildup on showerheads, creating a weak, erratic spray. Fix this by soaking the showerhead in white distilled vinegar.
You can remove the showerhead and submerge it in a bucket of vinegar, or fill a plastic food-storage bag with vinegar, slip it over the showerhead and secure it with twine or twist-ties.
Allow the showerhead to soak in vinegar for 24-48 hours.
Mount a PVC pipe underneath a shelf to conveniently store cordless tools. (3 Echoes Content Studio)
Cordless Drill Holster — Make a convenient storage holster for your cordless drill from a 12-inch length of 3-inch-diameter PVC pipe.
Use a jigsaw to cut a slot in the pipe slightly wider than the tool’s handle, and about 6 inches long. Then screw the pipe to the underside of a shelf.
Now, slide the drill into the slot, leaving the handle hanging below. This is a great way to save shelf space and keep the tool at the ready.
Like the look of shag rugs? Love to wiggle your bare toes in plush wall-to-wall carpet? That’s fine if you plan on staying in your space for the long term. But if you’re looking to sell your home in the immediate future, real estate agents would really rather you have something else underfoot for a quicker and more profitable sale.
“Carpet is definitely out the door,” says Marjorie Pellegrini, a Realtor with Century 21 Realty Solutions in Homer, Alaska. Sure, you can vacuum it and even steam clean it, but dirt, dust, and allergens still lurk underneath and are a big turn-off to buyers.
House hunters in Pellegrini’s neck of the woods are looking instead for “clean, rustic, modern” floors that can stand up to plenty of foot traffic, especially in households where there are young children and pets. Laminate floors are one option, but luxury vinyl plank flooring in particular is a trend. “[Luxury vinyl] gives you the look of wood, but it’s so much more durable,” she says.
Hardwood floors still reign supreme in many real estate markets, not only because they’re easy to keep clean, but also because they look gorgeous.
“When listing a new apartment, I’m always happy to see new wood floors,” says Kimberly Jay, a broker at Compass in New York. Her two favorite styles are a light wide plank and a herringbone, which she believes offer a modern look with a classic twist. She recently sold a Park Avenue property with beautiful new herringbone floors that ‘truly made the apartment special.’”
“To no surprise, the buyers walked in and the first thing each said was, wow, these floors are stunning,” Jay says. The property was in contract in less than a month and it went for above asking price.
Michael J. Franco, another broker at Compass, says, “Wide plank oak flooring is really beautiful, and I’m seeing it a lot lately.” He likes blond wood floors especially because they give a modern, updated look to the space.
Hard flooring, be it anything from tile to hardwood, is especially desirable to buyers because it’s easy to keep clean. Even if the floor needs refinishing, area rugs could cover up problem areas until the new owners are ready to tackle the issue.
According to HomeAdvisor, it costs an average of $12.50 per square foot to install a new floor. Of course, the quality of the materials will cause that figure to go up or down. Vinyl flooring could go for only around $3 per square foot, while hardwood flooring could soar to $22 per square foot.
Installing new floors is one of those double-whammy home improvements that is as expensive as it is inconvenient. Aside from the cost of the labor and materials, you’ll need to remove furniture so installers have easy access, and you’ll have to wait at least a couple of days for the stain or grout to dry before you can move it all back.
The best time to redo the floors would be when the house is empty, which puts the onus on the buyer to get it done before they move in. Considering that buyers could be emerging from budget-blowing bidding wars, this could be a lofty request — but it’s also a lot to request of owners who are looking to move as soon as possible to take advantage of the hot market.
“If it’s a large amount of carpet, I’m probably not going to tell my client to rip it out,” says Pellegrini. “If it’s a small area, then then it might be something worth considering.”
While new floors will certainly command quicker and likely higher-priced offers, Pellegrini understands some sellers would prefer to skip doing the work. If that is the case, she would instead advise sellers to price accordingly, particularly if they are looking to sell as quickly as possible.
Barbara Bellesi Zito is a freelance writer from Staten Island, covering all things real estate and home improvement. When she’s not watching house flipping shows or dreaming about buying a vacation home, she writes fiction. Barbara’s debut novel is due out later this year.
We love things to look good. Whether it comes in the form of the latest clothes, the new handbags or every little accessory that comes along. When it comes to design aspects of our home, can we employ that love of looking good in our flooring choices?
Let’s not just focus on the look, let’s talk about all the surrounding points that we probably never usually factor in. Can it be low maintenance, easy to install and, above all else, can it just be easy to take care of without a lot of time and expense?
Easy on the Bank
Parquet floor in light spacious empty room
Let’s look at the hot product – the Distinctive range of luxury vinyl flooring.
Distinctive is a flooring product that has an easy installation process that does not require a professional fitter to install, therefore saving you a considerable chunk of change on your home budget if you think it is something you can do yourself. Usually, it is 50-50 on whether people undertake it themselves or go with an approved fitter.
Vinyl flooring is a product that can be either a glue-down or click in-place method, perfect for homeowners who love a bit of DIY. Having boards specifically cut to size ensures that there is no leftover mess after fitting out your room.
Safe from Harm
When you count how many things you do in the home throughout the day, pretty much every activity will have flooring under your feet. A regular day sees a lot of foot traffic – some impactful.
With carpet and real hardwood flooring, you are living with spills, staining or chairs scratching parts of the floor which can be costly to repair and replace and look patchy in the process.
Luxury vinyl flooring, due to its anti-scratch safeguards, is incredibly durable for upwards of 30 years. It can be as simple as a quick mop, a simple sweep, and a quick wipe up of stains which leaves zero traces of stain or discolouration.
No matter if it is mud, food, drink, or rain you will be safe in knowing that a quick clean is all that is required.
Safe All Year Around
Bright dining room with decorative table and chairs made in minimalist style. Luxury interior of a modern house
You have heavy rain in the spring, hot weather in the summer and cold and damp in the winter. This usually leaves other flooring options prone to water damage, humidity, or moisture in the air.
With Distinctive flooring, no leaking will soak through ruining the subfloor – which if compromised would need expensive work in repairs. In the hot months, you are not prone to the rising of the flooring with humidity, and throughout those cold damp months, there will be no need to worry over moisture damage. With so many fashion design choices to hand, getting guidance from experts further opens up the best for your home. Most resellers and installers will champion vinyl flooring as the best option for many reasons, but your home situation will always differ from home to home – making it best to consult with them for your requirements.
Luxury vinyl flooring, such as grey oak flooring, can be just as fashionable as everything else in your home, and if you love being at home when the sun does not shine then Distinctive is the word.
For any of you who are longtime readers of my blog, you will surely know about my love affair with cork. It is one of my all-time favourite materials for so many reasons and after I visited the cork harvest in Portugal back in 2019, I became an even bigger fan of this natural, sustainable and versatile material.
Over the past few years, we have seen architects, designers and decorators rediscovering and embracing cork as they have recognised its exceptional characteristics and the benefits that it can offer to their projects. We’ve increasingly seen the construction industry adopt cork as the material of choice for residential and commercial projects, particularly when it comes to insulation and wall and floor coverings.
And this is what I’d like to talk about today. A cork floor is chosen by many homeowners nowadays due to the clear advantages that it offers over alternatives. And no need to worry about it catapulting you right back to the 1970s. Thanks to advances in technology and a strong focus on design, today cork is incorporated into sophisticated floor coverings in a wide range of textures and colours, perfect for modern-day tastes.
So let’s take a look at some of the properties that make cork such a special material.
What are the Benefits of a Cork Floor?
Thanks to the innate properties of cork, this fascinating natural material offers many benefits that make it perfect for use in flooring.
Hypoallergenic
Cork is one of the best solutions for people who suffer from allergies because it does not gather static electricity and therefore does not attract or absorb dust, pollen or small fibres. This, along with its resistance to humidity makes it a great choice for those at risk of allergies or for asthma sufferers.
Heat and Sound Insulation
Cork offers clear advantages in terms of acoustic insulation and can help to reduce noise due to the natural absorption capacity of cork. It also helps with thermal insulation, regulates room temperature, and prevents loss of heat into the environment. This can in turn reduce energy consumption and result in financial savings for homeowners, which is a big plus given the current cost of energy.
Waterproof
Cork is a naturally waterproof building material and due to its composition, it does not absorb water. So is a cork floor waterproof? Well, this depends on the type of floor that you choose. The glue-down cork floor tiles can be installed in any room, but click cork tiles or floating tiles, cannot be installed in wet rooms, as there is an HDF board in the plank composition, which is susceptible to water damage.
So if you’ve been asking yourself ‘is a cork floor good for kitchens?’ or ‘is a cork floor good for bathrooms?’ the answer is yes. As long as edges are sealed, a water-resistant lacquer is used and the cork flooring has a water-resistant core, then a cork floor is perfectly suitable for bathrooms and kitchens.
Cork also performs well went it comes to fire as it is a natural fire retardant. It is even used by the aerospace industry due to its unique properties. When it undergoes combustion it burns without a flame and does not emit toxic gasses.
Resistant to Mould, Mildew and Termites
Cork is naturally resistant to mould, mildew and termites due to a substance called suberin. The inner walls of cork cells are lined with suberin, a fatty substance that is highly impermeable to gases and water. This is what makes cork inherently antimicrobial.
Soft and Warm Underfoot
Cork is a great flooring material because it is comfortable to walk on and stand on for long periods of time. Cork is always pleasant to the touch due to weak thermal conduction.
Elastic and Compressible
Cork floors are shock absorbent and will retain their original shape when exposed to normal compression. This means that they perform well under heavy furnishings. Cork can actually be compressed to around half its thickness and will recover its shape and volume once released. Its elasticity means it is able to adapt to variations in temperature and pressure without being altered.
Eco-friendly
Cork is a truly wonderful material because it is 100% natural, sustainable, renewable and recyclable. Cork oak trees have the unique ability to absorb C02 from the atmosphere. It is estimated that the cork oak forests can absorb up to 14 million tons of CO2 per year.
Cork is also classified as an eco-efficient material. This is because any waste created throughout the manufacturing process can be reused as biomass to produce new products.
It is a truly green material that does not harm the environment.
So now we know the benefits of cork, let’s take a look at some other frequently asked questions when it comes to deciding whether or not to choose a cork floor.
How is Cork Flooring Made?
Cork is harvested from the cork oak forest in Portgual. The cork oak tree has a life span of 250-350 years and the cork can be harvested for the first time once the tree reaches maturity at 25 years of age. The harvesting process is done by hand rather than with machines so that the trees are not harmed. Once the cork has been stripped it will grow back and can be harvested every nine years. A cork oak tree can be safely harvested up to 20 times during its life cycle.
Once harvested, the cork planks will need to rest for up to six months outside so that they can stabilize. Then the planks are selected by quality and thickness and the appropriate ones are chosen for flooring.
Is a Cork Floor Hard Wearing?
Yes, cork flooring is hard wearing and is extremely resistant to abrasion. Its honeycomb structure makes it resistant to impact and friction so it is more hard-wearing than many other hard surfaces. However, it is still quite a soft material does require certain measures to ensure that it is kept in good condition. Particularly if you choose raw cork tiles, you will need to ensure that they are varnished correctly in order to protect the grain structure from damage.
How to Clean a Cork Floor?
A cork floor is quite easy to maintain and keep clean. When hoovering a cork floor you should always use the hardwood floor setting on the vacuum cleaner, or even use a floor duster. This is because cork floors are quite soft and you may risk scratching the varnish.
Cork floors can be washed just like laminate flooring with diluted cleaning detergent solution and a damp mop. Make sure you wipe up any big spills quickly, especial if the cork floor has an HDF board in its composition.
What Look Can I Achieve with a Cork Floor?
For many people, a cork floor stirs up bad memories from the 1970’s, but technological advances mean that cork flooring has come a long way since then and can now be used to achieve many different looks and styles with various different colours and finishes.
The natural colour of cork is a light tan shade which instantly adds warmth to a space. It can come in various brown shades depending on the tint and varnished used. But it is also available in black versions as well as grey and whitewashed shades.
You can also add varying degrees of texture to your room depending on the size of the granules in the cork floor. Bigger granules add more texture whilst smaller granules give a smoother finish.
If you prefer a more textured look, then you should go for bigger granules. The small granule cork gives a smooth texture. Peeled cork is another option and this is made by taking strips of cork and placing them next to each other to create a streamlined look.
The natural cork designs are not that versatile when compared to the versatility available in LVT or laminate flooring, as they are limited by the cork pattern. But the numerous benefits that a cork floor can offer far outweigh this minor aesthetic disadvantage.
Where can I buy Cork Flooring?
Bricoflor supplies two different brands of cork flooring and focuses primarily on floating cork tiles with factory applied finish, as these are easiest to install and can be used immediately after installation.
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