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The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Plank Flooring Vinyl plank flooring is one of the most popular flooring choices for busy households, offices, cafes and more. There are many pros to vinyl flooring, one being it is 100% waterproof, but there are also a few cons you may want to consider depending on your needs. Below is a list of …
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Can I install COREtec Flooring on Stairs?
Dear Jess, That is a really excellent question! As covered in a previous blog post, “Installing Underlayment With Laminate Flooring on Stairs,” you know that underlayment is a crucial part of laminate flooring installations, but when it comes to your staircase, you can leave your underlayment behind. However, COREtec brand vinyl flooring that comes with attached cork underlayment, the installation is …
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Spooky Delights: 5 Ideas for DIY Halloween Decor
It’s that time of year when ghosts and goblins roam the streets, children carve their favorite jack-o-lantern designs, and homes get decorated with cobwebs. It’s a spooky season with lots of fun frights in store. If your family loves Halloween as much as we do, then you’ll want to decorate to celebrate the holiday. DIY Halloween decor is fun for …
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She-Shed DIY Photo Studio That Will Make You Want One
Karen Robert’s is no stranger to creating beautiful DIY photography studios. She decorated her first home photography studio with Classen Fresco laminate flooring, a whitewashed floor that can be staged for any occasion. For her second project, she teamed up with her husband and Bestlaminate to build a DIY photo studio in the form of a “she-shed” that will not only be …
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Home Tour: Tiny Nautical Beach Cottage
This adorable little beach cottage is full of nautical style and modern flair. The entire home is based on a calming color palette of whites, grays, greens, and blues. This tiny cottage feels nautical without coming across as cheesy. Take a look at the sophisticated style inside this home: The Living Room The main living area is centered around a …
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Designer Review: Ashe + Leandro
The design duo behind Ashe + Leandro is made up of Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro. The pair met when they were both working for Manhattan design firm Pierce Allen before joining forces to open their architectural and interior design firm in 2008. Ashe grew up in New Mexico, which serves as inspiration for her work. She graduated from NYU …
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How Long Should The Flooring Acclimate Prior To Installation?
When speaking with your flooring installer, or reading your installation instructions, you may learn that you need to acclimate your flooring before you install your laminate flooring. How Long Do I Acclimate My Flooring? The recommended time for acclimation is 48 to 72 hours. Why is the Time so Long? The reason for this acclimation time is to allow the …
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Can I Use Wax On Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooring is not like hardwood flooring. Yes, both are made out of wood, but the maintenance of the two is completely different. Which begs the question if you should use wax on laminate flooring. You Can NOT Use Wax on Laminate Flooring Unlike hardwood, if you use wax on laminate flooring it doesn’t make it shine. Using wax on laminate …
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Theresa Roemer’s 3000 sq. ft. Luxury Dream Closet
Not many of us can say that our closet is the best part of our home. Closets are usually just a place to store clothes and clutter, but that is not the case with Theresa Roemer’s luxury dream closet. It is a mind-blowing 3000 square feet on its own and is said to house clothing, shoes, jewelry, and handbags collected …
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How to Keep Away the Winter Blues
Winter can seem so long, dark, and cold and Bestlaminate is here to give you a few tips on how to keep away the winter blues. By acknowledging the fact that you are down and need to get out of this cold, you are on your way to Spring before the calendar even says so. Here are some tips to …
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