Flooring

Travertine Polishing is done to remove surface imperfections or damage done to installed travertine tiles or pavers. Travertine is decorative natural stone, a form of limestone which is formed near caves or hot springs. At first glance, some people think that travertine is similar to marble - a common natural stone used for buildings. Actually, it is not. Marble is metamorphic rock, formed with extreme heat and pressure. It is also more structurally solid than travertine. Carbon dioxide escapes from the stone during the formation of travertine and this leaves holes throughout the stone, giving it a somewhat fibrous appearance. The commercial value of travertine is determined by the presence of these holes left behind by the carbon dioxide evasion. The more solid-looking stones with less ho...

Cork flooring has been a popular choice for flooring for decades, although its popularity has waned in recent years. However, cork flooring is experiencing something of a renaissance, and sales have recently begun to rise as more people begin to see the benefits of adding cork flooring to their homes. Some of the benefits of cork flooring include the fact that it is a hard-wearing and durable material that is also warm and quiet underfoot, as well as coming in a range of beautiful styles. Another major benefit is that it is fairly easy to install without the need to hire a floor installation specialist. Preparing the Subfloor Before you even attempt to install a cork floor, you need to make sure that the subfloor is clean, even and free from holes, lumps and cracks. If your floor has...

A manufacturer of HVAC products since 1885, Trane has become a name of high standards, technological innovations and quality for more than a hundred years. But can this also be said about its manufactured heat pumps? Invented in the 1880s, they are systems that circulate warm air during winter and cold air during summer, thus functioning as the heater and air conditioner at the same time. The modern day Trane heat pumps come built with a system that includes an air cleaner, an air handler or circulator and a digital thermostat to control the entire system. Trane has manufactured four types of model units that vary according to energy sufficiency. These have efficiency ratings as highs as 9.8 HSPF and 17.6 SEER on high end models, and its innovative dual compressor mechanism has helped f...

When it comes to the flooring in your home, you have a wide range of choices available today. You can go with ceramic tile, or hardwood flooring, but can be on the pricey side. Laminate flooring is more affordable, but is often not as durable as it looks. The most affordable choice all around, is luxury vinyl tile flooring, which combines the best of both worlds when it comes to hardwood and laminate. The Essential Differences between Laminate and Luxury Vinyl Tile The first key difference between these two popular styles of flooring is of course, the price. Laminate flooring, depending on the grade, can be quite affordable, but there are styles of luxury vinyl that can be found in most price ranges today, especially if you order through flooring centers that offer pricing packages a...