{"id":205,"date":"2016-08-06T12:34:45","date_gmt":"2016-08-06T12:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2017-03-13T17:09:27","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T17:09:27","slug":"7-flooring-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205","title":{"rendered":"7 Flooring Myths Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a20d00a255ee\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Myths_about_the_floors_in_your_home\" title=\"Myths about the floors in your home\">Myths about the floors in your home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Flooring_Myth_1_The_kitchen_is_no_place_for_hardwood_flooring\" title=\"Flooring Myth 1: The kitchen is no place for hardwood flooring.\">Flooring Myth 1: The kitchen is no place for hardwood flooring.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Flooring_Myth_2_Laminate_conceals_flooring_imperfections\" title=\"Flooring Myth 2: Laminate conceals flooring imperfections.\">Flooring Myth 2: Laminate conceals flooring imperfections.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Flooring_Myth_3_Engineered_hardwood_flooring_is_fake\" title=\"Flooring Myth 3: Engineered hardwood flooring is fake.\">Flooring Myth 3: Engineered hardwood flooring is fake.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Flooring_Myth_4_All_bamboo_flooring_is_the_same\" title=\"Flooring Myth 4: All bamboo flooring is the same.\">Flooring Myth 4: All bamboo flooring is the same.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Flooring_Myth_5_Carpets_are_not_for_homeowners_with_allergies\" title=\"Flooring Myth 5: Carpets are not for homeowners with allergies.\">Flooring Myth 5: Carpets are not for homeowners with allergies.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Flooring_Myth_6_Cork_flooring_sucks_up_moisture_like_a_sponge\" title=\"Flooring Myth 6: Cork flooring sucks up moisture like a sponge.\">Flooring Myth 6: Cork flooring sucks up moisture like a sponge.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=205\/#Flooring_Myth_7_Vinyl_flooring_is_environmentally_harmful\" title=\"Flooring Myth 7: Vinyl flooring is environmentally harmful.\">Flooring Myth 7: Vinyl flooring is environmentally harmful.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myths_about_the_floors_in_your_home\"><\/span>Myths about the floors in your home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Myth_1_The_kitchen_is_no_place_for_hardwood_flooring\"><\/span>Flooring Myth 1: The kitchen is no place for hardwood flooring.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Truth: It is true that hardwood flooring is susceptible to water damage, but with proper education on how to care for wood floors you can always enjoy stunning hardwood floors \u2013 even in your kitchen! Many hardwood manufacturers cater to homeowner\u2019s desires to create a uniform style throughout the home with their flooring so many modern hardwood collections are designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, spills and tough messes. As you would never let a puddle of water continue to pool on the floor, even with tile flooring, cleanup of spill is key. With proper care, hardwood flooring is acceptable for the kitchen. Flooring myths CAN be debunked!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Myth_2_Laminate_conceals_flooring_imperfections\"><\/span>Flooring Myth 2: Laminate conceals flooring imperfections.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Truth: A notable attribute of laminate flooring is its flexibility, however, this makes it necessity for your sub-floor to be even, smooth, and flat before laying laminate to ensure no visual bumps or dips.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-209 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sddgdsgdsg.jpg\" alt=\"flooring myth revealed on quality flooring 4 less\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Myth_3_Engineered_hardwood_flooring_is_fake\"><\/span>Flooring Myth 3: Engineered hardwood flooring is fake.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Truth: When buying hardwood flooring there are two grades, solid and engineered. Engineered hardwood is often confused with laminate flooring. A major difference, engineered wood floors are comprised of solely of authentic, natural wood. Constructed with various plies of wood backing topped with solid face layer of actual hardwood ranging in thicknesses, engineered hardwoods are in fact 100% real and additionally present higher levels of durability.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Myth_4_All_bamboo_flooring_is_the_same\"><\/span>Flooring Myth 4: All bamboo flooring is the same.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Truth: Simply said, not all floors are created equally- not even bamboo. There are a wealth of varied bamboos across the globe, and manufacturers each choose particular strains to create their eco-friendly bamboo flooring. For instance, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bamboogardensla.com\/photocatalog\/giantmosobamboo.html\">Moso bamboo<\/a> is said to be the best type of Asian bamboo on the market. However, not all companies construct their bamboo floors with this species. Investigation is always suggested as many manufacturers can offer lower grades of bamboo revealing a lesser durability. Likewise, bamboo harvests should always occur between or after 5-7 years of growth to ensure flooring that doesn\u2019t consist of pre-mature materials.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2046\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2046\" style=\"width: 505px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/PANORAMIC.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2046 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/PANORAMIC.jpg\" alt=\"Carpet at qualityflooring4less.com\" width=\"505\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/PANORAMIC.jpg 505w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/PANORAMIC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/PANORAMIC-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Worry Free Carpet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Myth_5_Carpets_are_not_for_homeowners_with_allergies\"><\/span>Flooring Myth 5: Carpets are not for homeowners with allergies.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Truth: Contrary to common beliefs, studies have shown that carpeted floors have lower levels of dust-borne allergens than rooms with hard surfaces.\u00a0 Much of this can be explained by carpets ability to trap and lock dust and common allergens differing from hard surfaces allowing allergens to freely be recirculated into the air. However, regular vacuuming is a must to keep carpet floors clean.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Myth_6_Cork_flooring_sucks_up_moisture_like_a_sponge\"><\/span>Flooring Myth 6: Cork flooring sucks up moisture like a sponge.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Truth: Comprised of an intricate network of water resistant cells, cork is inherently impermeable to water. This unique set of properties helps separate the outer bark from the delicate inner bark as a sort of protective barrier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Myth_7_Vinyl_flooring_is_environmentally_harmful\"><\/span>Flooring Myth 7: Vinyl flooring is environmentally harmful.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Truth: The primary ingredient in vinyl floors is salt, which is an abundant resource. With that, vinyl floors effortlessly outperform tile and linoleum floors in environmental measure when it comes to the life-cycle of the product. Additionally, vinyl flooring is incredibly durable and\u00a0doesn\u2019t have to be replaced, thereby reducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n<p>To request more information, questions, recommended collections or flooring tips, visit us at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualityflooring4less.com\">QualityFlooring4Less<strong>.<\/strong><\/a> We have a team of experts waiting for your call and you can reach us at <a href=\"tel:\/\/5106985142\">510-698-5142<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Myths about the floors in your home Flooring Myth 1: The kitchen is no place for hardwood flooring. Truth: It is true that hardwood flooring is susceptible to water damage, but with proper education on how to care for wood floors you can always enjoy stunning hardwood floors \u2013 even in your kitchen! 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