Milwaukee Flooring, Wisconsin Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Tile Flooring, Carpet Flooring. Solid Wood flooring comes in three basic types: STRIP flooring accounts for the majority of installations. Strips usually 2-1/4 inches wide, but also come in widths ranging from 1-1/2 inches to 3-1/4 inches. They are installed by nailing to the subfloor. PLANK flooring boards are at least 3 inches wide. They may be screwed to the subfloor as well as nailed. Screw holes can be covered with wooden plugs. PARQUET flooring comes in standard patterns of 6" x 6" blocks. Specialty patterns may range up to 36" square units. Parquet often achieves dramatic geometric effects of special design patterns. Solid wood floors can be installed on a concrete slab as long as the floor is on or above ground level. They can be sanded and refinished over several generations of use. Solid wood flooring expands and contracts with changes in your home's relative humidity. Normally, installers compensate for this movement by leaving an expansion gap between the floor and the wall. Base molding is the traditional "cover-up" for this gap. Made of several layers of different woods or different grades of same wood stacked and glued together under heat and pressure. Engineered wood flooring is less likely to be affected by changes in humidity and can be installed above, on, or below ground level. Some engineered wood floors with thicker top layers can be sanded up to three times. Some can't be sanded at all. A plywood base topped with a layer of veneer. Plies and thicknesses vary, but three-ply, 3/8 inch flooring is most common. (Remember that solid hardwood floors, at 3/4 inch, are twice as thick as wood laminates.) The veneer topping of wood laminate floors (commonly 1/8 inch thick) can be sanded and refinished (in rare cases, three times.) Most manufacturer warranties cover the finish for five years. Usually 1/2 inch thick, plastic laminate flooring consists of a fiberboard center wrapped in top and bottom layers of high-pressure laminate -- a tougher version of the same material used in many kitchen countertops. These floors cannot be sanded or refinished and must be removed when they wear out. They usually come with 10- or 15-year manufacturer warranties against fading, stains and wear. Wisconsin Tile Chat Granite tile, marble tile, slate tile and other natural stone tile are versatile materials with varying hardness, colors and applications. Granite floor tile, granite countertop, marble tile, natural stone flooring and the use of these materials in other applications, like in bathrooms, landscaping and decorative trims, can add stern style to a room or add warm character and rustic appeal. Mosaic pattern, laid out in tiles of different shapes, sizes, colors and materials, has been intricately used for centuries in many parts of the world. Most closely associated with the Greeks, mosaic art has served its purpose - that of beautifying, adding intrigue and design to a space, and sometimes telling stories – in homes and palaces. The Mosaic Medallions we present will let you individualize your home and make it look like the palace that it is. Ceramic Tile and Porcelain Tile are a stunning way to convert and beautify your kitchen, bathroom, fireplace area or floor and walls throughout your whole home. Tile flooring enhance any space by providing infinite stylistic opportunities and they are a durable, long lasting material, ensuring that you enjoy your design for a long time. So, whether you go for the subtle classic look, more modern colorful designs or the bold mosaic tiles, they are always a good choice. Carpet offers much more than other flooring choices. Wood, vinyl, and tile can't touch the versatility, comfort and style that carpet delivers. It's simply a great foundation for your feet and your room decor. Carpet is the foundation of your decorating. It can enhance a room with causal simplicity, or create a showcase for formal elegance. The style and color selection is so vast, you can find carpet to complement any decor. With carpet you can capitalize on the psychological affects certain colors have on mood. Think about bright, cheerful colors for children; soothing tones for older members of the family. It can also help when designing home offices and family rooms. Carpet makes the floor a place to sit, to play and to relax. Nothing feels nicer on bare feet than to shuffle through a lush, thick carpet. Regular, but simple vacuuming, quick attention to spills and professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months is all it takes to keep up appearances. In the cold weather, carpet retains warm air and in the heat, it stays cooler. It's a great non-slick walking surface that prevents slips and falls. It ensures that seniors and toddlers find sure footing. Carpet absorbs sound within a room and acts as a sound barrier between floors. Milwaukee Flooring, Wisconsin Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Tile Flooring, Carpet Flooring.