What is Waterproof Flooring?

There are several waterproof flooring options. Click here to learn about what waterproof flooring is along with the various types and what is best for you.

A Guide to Waterproof Flooring Options

There are eight ways to increase the value of your home without doing too much damage to your budget. One of them is installing new flooring. 

Even if you're not looking to sell your home just yet, if your current flooring is ripped, scratched or cracked, it's time to look into new flooring options. If you have kids or pets looking into waterproof flooring options is a good idea. 

Best of all, there are different types of waterproof flooring from laminate to tiles. With selections perfect for nearly every home and decor. 

To help you find the best waterproof flooring decor for your needs, keep reading. We've developed this guide to educate you on all your waterproof flooring options. 

Chooseing a Great Flooring Installer, One Who Knows What They Are Doing

Finding a Floor Installer Who Knows How to Get the Job Done Right

DIYing a floor can be a hard task and sometimes it is helpful to hire a contractor to do it for you.

In 2017 19.736 billion square feet of flooring was laid down. That amounted to $21.990 billion in sales, partly due to an increase in waterproof flooring products.

While there are different types of flooring such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tiles, all of them require installation. While some types are easier to install, most people prefer to hire a professional installer rather than attempt a DIY job. 

But it's not always easy to find the right type of professional floor installer. Not all of them are adept at handling each type of flooring.

We want to help ensure you find the right person for the job. Keep reading to learn how to choose a floor installer. 

Installing New Floors: 7 Tips

Important Tips for Floor Installation

Floor installation can be time consuming and difficult if not done properly. These are some important strategies and tips for installing flawless floors.

The demand for new flooring has increased throughout the United States, and it's only going to continue to grow in the coming years.

If you've been considering installing a new floor in your home, now is the time to take action. 

What's holding you back from installing a new floor? Are you worried about how time-consuming or complicated the process will be?

If this is the case for you, keep reading. Listed below are some helpful tips that will make floor installation go a bit smoother.

How-To: Install Your Own Laminate or Locking Vinyl Plank Flooring

Laminate and vinyl plank flooring is one of the best recent developments in DIY home improvement. This low-cost project requires few tools, little technical knowledge, and can be completed by a mildly experienced DIYer. Follow this step-by-step guide and learn how to choose and install laminate flooring yourself

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Installation "How To" for Floating Floors With a Locking System, Such as Laminate and Vinyl Plank

Thank you for taking a look at our installation guide for laminate and vinyl plank (with a locking system) flooring products. Hopefully we can answer many questions that you were searching the internet for and get you a better understanding of the process. We will have some recommended and required tool listings, desription of the correct processes, and ever a few videos.

As always fill free to contact us with any questions you may have or with anything we should add to this guide. 

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The Importance of Undercutting for Your Flooring Project

Lets Talk About Undercutting

Professional installers will already know what to do and will have the tools. Typically you would want to at least undercut your door casings and door jambs so you can tuck your flooring underneath, allowing enough room for proper expansion and contraction (I suggest allowing 1/4" each direction, so the goal would be a 1/2" or more to be cut out). Some installers may even undercut stone, metal, and/or mortar; all of which can prove to be quite diffucult for your average homeowner, do-it-yourselfer, and even a less experienced handiman.

Pictures of Undercutting for Waterproof Vinyl Flooring

As you can see in the above photo, the flooring will not fit under the door casing and jamb, many homeowners and/or handymen will cut around the casings and it will look sloppy, for a more professional look:

The Tools Needed for Undercutting for a Professional Flooring Installation

Standard tools used to undercut (cutting objects not made of wood may require different blades), some may have more versatility allowing the homeowner to not feel they bought a tool for just one job, while others are quite specialized.

For a homeowner installing their own floor, I would suggest an oscillating multi-tool because they can likely find other uses for it around their home, in fact, they may already have one if they have done other home projects themselves.

Here is an inexpensive oscillating tool that might be ideal for someone who wont use it often:

Genesis GMT15A Multi-Purpose Oscillating Tool

Here is a more expensive oscillating tool that would be better if you planned on using it more often:

There are even inexpensive hand version of undercut saws. I grew up using these, they work pretty well, however if you have a lot of cutting to do it may take you a while:

Crain 336 Undercut Saw

This is a more specialized tool and it is more geared towards professionals who do a lot of undercutting, most professionals will carry the above saws with them as well, as some work better in certain situations than others:

Crain No. 835 Heavy-Duty Undercut Saw

Thanks guys for taking a look, if you guys have any questions about undercutting or installations in general please leave a comment or fill out our contact form, I love to talk flooring and emails are super easy to squeeze in. Also for more recommended tools, we have a few listed in this Installation 101 post.

Mohawk Hardwood Flooring

Mohawk Hardwood and Why You Should Have It

*Updated August 2022

Mohawk Hardwood Floors are Beautiful and Improve Your Home or Business.

Are you looking to renovate your beloved home? Or, perhaps you're looking to bring life to a newly purchased fixer-upper. Whatever your current situation is, if you're looking to buy new hardwood floors, then you need to consider Mohawk hardwood. 

Mohawk hardwood flooring is absolutely stunning and brings life into all homes ranging from old fixer-uppers to modern houses in need of a warm and aesthetically pleasing floor. But don't stop there, Mohawk hardwood is great not only for homes but for offices and businesses as well. For those looking to replace frail and worn down flooring with beautiful and durable hardwood continue reading.

Here is a break down of Mohawk hardwood flooring and why your home or business needs it. 

The Mohawk Difference: TecWood

Mohawk offers hardwood, also referred to as TecWood, in several different styles and colors. Because of this, we guarantee that there is something to match every person's style. But what makes Mohawk different from the rest?

Mohawk hardwood is specially engineered to be more durable, more stable, heavier, and flatter than other hardwoods. You'll find many types of woods in our Mohawk selection such as Maple, Hickory, Oak, and more. When it comes to the flooring industry, Mohawk hardwood is one of the most acknowledged brands. 

If you're looking to purchase hardwood for your home or business, then it's a no-brainer: choose Mohawk's TecWood. 

Mohawk Hardwood Options

There are so many hardwood options when it comes to Mohawk hardwood flooring. There are different colors, styles, and woods being used. This gives you a wide variety to choose from.

Listed below are just some of the options that you'll have. However, do keep in mind that this is not an exhausted list and is only used to show the wide variety available. 

Sonora Hickory

The Sonora Hickory flooring has an eased beveled edge, the shade is a bit darker and has smooth surface type that is sawn. The gloss is matte and the finish is Mohawk's TruFinish. This hardwood pairs perfectly with dark neutral colors on the walls. 

Java Birch

The Java Birch flooring has a lightly scraped surface. But don't let that fool you, these floors are bursting with character. In these, you'll notice mineral streaks, knots, and other unique characters. 

Elkhound Hickory

Another great candidate to show off amazing characteristics is the Elkhound Hickory flooring. On these floors, you'll find natural cracks, knots, and splits. The gray and white tones available for this flooring goes perfectly with modern designs.

Dovetail Oak

Dovetail Oak is a clean shade of hardwood flooring with a matte finish. And because the matte finish does not reflect much light, it's hard to see any unnatural scratches or damage caused by normal wear and tear. 

Why You Need Mohawk Hardwood Floors

With so many choices of hardwood floors, Mohawk TecWood makes the decision an easy one. Mohawk offers different collections that you can browse through and then select the right color, wood type, and style that best suits your home or business. And because Mohawk hardwood has Enhanced Engineered Core (EEC) technology, you won't have to worry about reliability. 

Here at Znet Flooring, we offer you a wide variety of Mohawk hardwood flooring options at an affordable price. Be sure to browse through our selection and feel free to contact us with any questions and orders.

Don't forget to protect your wood flooring by putting self adhesive Felt Pads on the bottom of your furniture. If you are considering a DIY installation of your new Mohawk wood floor, it could be help to browse our installation posts.

Is DIY Flooring For You?

Installing Your Own Floor: A Brief Guide

Your home in need of new floors? Are you considering doing it yourself? Before you do, check out this guide to the basics of DIY flooring.

Did you know that installing new flooring can increase the value of your home?

Have you been wanting to re-do your floors but want to keep costs to a minimum? Are you hesitant to hire a professional?

Consider doing it yourself!

DIY flooring is more affordable and easier than ever. Even a novice with no prior experience can transform his or her floor and give the home a whole new look.

Whether you are thinking of selling your home or are still enjoying it, updating your floors can give your home increased aesthetic value. Something as seemingly small as a change in flooring can make an old house look brand new.

If you are thinking about doing it yourself, but aren't sure what you're doing, keep reading for our top tips and strategies. 

Do Your Research

It's important to go into the process knowing that it won't be easy.

Even if you use simple materials, you will need to calculate carefully and cut precisely. If you've never done any home renovation projects yourself, flooring isn't exactly the best place to start.

However, it can be done right if you are up for a challenge and are willing to do some research. Doing it yourself could save you hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Watch plenty of how-to videos before you get started. 

The most DIY friendly flooring types would be floating floors with a locking system, we have options in this category for hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring. 

Buy the Flooring

Before you go crazy at the store, you need to determine what type of flooring you want to use.

Watch YouTube videos about installing that type of flooring. When you visit the flooring store to make your purchase, talk to the supplier to find out some important information.

Ask about the different warranties and ask for advice on acclimation, how to treat it, and how to install it. 

Obtain the Right Tools

One of the most important ways to ensure your DIY flooring job will turn out like the pros is to make sure you are using the right tools.

Once you've decided on a type of flooring, research the types of tools you will need to install it or ask your supplier.

You can usually rent heavy-duty power tools that you might need from a local hardware store, so you don't have to worry about the cost of purchasing them. However if you tend to do other projects around your house, purchasing the tools could have a better long term value.

Have Realistic Expectations

Know that each type of flooring has a different method of installation.

Make sure you know what you are doing before you get started and be realistic about your expectations. Be prepared and know that your project may take longer than you think.

YouTube videos will give you a great idea of how to install your floor, but if you are a first-time floor installer, things might take some time. Depending on the size of your area and the type of flooring you choose, it can take several days to install your floor. 

Need More Help with DIY Flooring?

If you have decided to give DIY flooring a try and aren't sure of your next steps, reach out to us, we can probably point you in the right direction.

Contact us today for help getting started.

Laminate flooring is a budget-friendly and durable choice with wood-inspired patterns. Despite its protective surface, it requires proper maintenance to keep it looking its best. Follow these tips to clean and maintain your laminate floor and ensure its lasting beauty and durability.