Problems with Engineered Flooring Splintering and More
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Comments (3)I put some very inexpensive maple engineered floor in all of my bedrooms about four years ago. I have had absolutely no change in the color or any wearing of edges. The only place I've noticed scratches have been under my bed because I keep a big plastic bin under there with wrapping paper and I'm always scratching the floor by pulling it out. I have seen a few dents, but no more than I've got in my much higher quality oak floor. One day I caught my son using a black sharpie marker on a piece of paper on top of the maple in his bedroom. It soaked through. After yelling at him for a bit I took a bottle of windex and squirted the marks. They just disapeared. It was magic. My kids rooms floor are possibly protected from scratches because they keep a layer of clothes spread out over the floor at all times - they are just thoughtful that way....See MoreAre all floor warranties a sham or just D&M Flooring?
Comments (17)Okay - I checked out the warranty and it is pretty standard, a little on the lean side, and makes no mention about finish adhesion, which is the top manufacturing related issue that I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Regarding going through the trouble - I would suggest not skipping that - at least verify all of the conditions - this is the best thing you can do so you do not have problems down the road. Warranties are only as good as the vendor you are dealing with. Every time I have had an issue and they start asking the "questions of doom", I simply pull out my pics, readings, documents, etc..., and the next question from them is asking me what my recommendation is and then they fund it - end of story. They pay for material and labor. On the flip side, before I did this, they would start asking the "questions of doom", I could not answer or back the answers up with proof (I used to be like the 85% of vendors- no testing, it was a hassle, "it don't matter" camp - and I paid for a ton of jobs with lots of zeros on the end of the replacement costs). They, rightfully so, turned me down, or if they felt sorry for me gave me a discount for the wood or give me a box or two at no charge. Since I have began doing things as correctly as possible, hardwood floor claims are basically nil. In my mind, Claims fall into four basic areas: Manufacturing Related, Installation Related, Site Related, and Maintenance Related. By performing the pre-installation testing, using qualified mechanics, & maintaining your floor correctly, you have just eliminated 95% of everything that ruins a natural hardwood floor (Actual Industry numbers puts Manufacturing related problems at <1%, but I think it is really higher than that because they get off the hook so often because of the lack of documentation of pre-install conditions). The warranty covers the delamination of the plies and walking through the finish from normal household use. The testing does more than keep a warranty intact, it gives you the best chance that there is never a problem with your natural floor product - if the installer knows how to do this testing and documentation - they probably know how to install the floor correctly too. It really does not take a huge amount of time to do this stuff, and if the installer/vendor doesn't have enough time to do it, do you think they will take the extra time to install your floor right? I would have my doubts. I have seen all of the major companies step up and take care of issues (delamination, finish peeling) when this information is presented to them - they actually are impressed and say they wished everyone would do this. You should never have to deal with the manufacturer directly - your vendor should do all of that for you....See MoreCalifornia Classics Brand "Mediterranean" Engineered Hardwood Floors
Comments (62)Hello, I’m posting in hopes to help someone else like me who researches a ton. I agonized over choosing flooring for a year. I didnt want it overly knotty, too yellow too orage, too gray too dark. Was this so hard to ask? I swear I probaby had 30 samples come into my house, . I researched many and found it was hard to find reviews and photos. We finally decided on Tri West California Classics Mediterranean Colection in the color vittoria. I liked tripoli but my husband thought it was too light. I had found some photos of vottoria on instagram and it seemed to be well made. We jusy had it installed todsy and im thrilled with how it looks. Will be posting photos soon....See Moreengineered wood flooring in basement
Comments (14)I agree that carpet is not the best choice for flooring in a basement. There are two concerns with hardwood--engineered or otherwise in a basement: moisture and moisture. Specifically, moisture on the underside of the flooring and the relative humidity of the environment above the flooring. Basement waterproofing and drainage--to include gutters and downspouts to manage storm water-- are critical for minimizing moisture on the underside of the flooring. Basements typically have small heating and cooling loads so you'll likely need a dehumidifier to control the relative humidity of the space. We've had good success with glued-down engineered hardwood flooring in basements where the particular adhesive used also functions as waterproofing....See Morecsimmons222
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