While renovating your home’s flooring can be a very rewarding and exciting process it can also be quite stressful. There are a variety of flooring options to choose from, and each of these options has its own advantages and disadvantages. It can be challenging to understand what material offers the most advantageous profile for your home’s Flooring. The following list discusses popular flooring materials and the advantages and disadvantages these materials possess. If you are looking to renovate your home’s flooring in the foreseeable future then this list was meant for you!

1. Ceramic 

Ceramic tiles are made from natural elements like sand and clay that have been baked in a kiln. This flooring option is highly durable and offers homeowners the choice of several different designs and colors. Ceramic tile also does not get easily scratched or damaged and is a solid choice for high traffic areas and home’s with pets and children.

There are also several disadvantages associated with ceramic flooring. This material can be quite slippery and can pose a potential hazard to the elderly or young children.

Ceramic also does not conduct heat and can be quite cold to touch. Therefore, walking on ceramic tile, especially in the winter, can be uncomfortable.

2. Concrete 

A slightly unconventional but widely available flooring material, Concrete can come in a variety of colors and designs that can add texture and depth to a room via its flooring. Floors made out of concrete will also increase the overall energy efficiency of a home and improve a home’s fire protection. The material is not combustible and acts as an additional source of insulation.

Concrete floors are very hard to repair. Any section that does crack or fade can’t be easily patched or replaced. Concrete floors also can be quite loud and uncomfortable to stand on for long periods of time.

3. Wood

A classic home flooring material, wood floors are an investment and drastically increase the resale value of a home. This material is also highly customizable and comes in a variety of shades, designs, and patterns. Wood floors are also a good source of insulation in a home. However, wood floors are also very expensive, easy to damage, and require extensive ongoing maintenance and care.

4. Vinyl

In recent years, vinyl flooring has seen tremendous advances in design and functionality. Similar to linoleum, this flooring material is normally installed in kitchens and bathrooms. The material is very easy to clean using a broom and dustpan. Vinyl flooring is also water-resistant and can be moped and dried quite easily. The disadvantages of vinyl flooring relate to the chemical compounds of the material. These compounds are quite harmful to the lungs and eyes when broken down. Therefore, vinyl flooring has to be removed completely to replace even the smallest of defects.

5. Laminate 

Laminate flooring is designed to imitate hardwood flooring in a home. This material is easy to install and easier to maintain than wood flooring. The material is also highly inexpensive and comes in a variety of shades, designs, and textures. The major downfall associated with laminate flooring is its water resistance. While the material is somewhat water-resistant it should never be installed in a laundry room or other area where water damage is likely.

6. Carpet 

Carpet is making a comeback in the flooring discourse because of its consistency and softness. The material also comes in a variety of styles, textures, and designs. The maintenance of carpet flooring is also rather simple as it only requires regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing. The disadvantages associated with carpet flooring are that the material can make a home appear dated and that it is easy to stain or damage.

Enjoy Your Home’s New Floors

It’s true that there are a variety of flooring options on the market to decide between. However, homeowners who follow the list of materials above are sure to choose the perfect flooring option for their home.

Skylar Ross is a contributor to Innovative Building Materials. He is a blogger and content writer for the residential and commercial flooring industry. Skylar is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and manufacturers discover materials and methods of installation that increase property value, improve durability, and discover innovative flooring options for their home or commercial space.

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To each of our valued customers,

Thank you and we have witnessed great and supportive acts from every different industry with the growing issue of COVID-19. We have been talking to many of you and we know that everyone is affected.

As a result of this many have lost jobs or they have been postponed, while some areas that have not been hit as hard are taking the opportunity of empty facilities to perform deep cleaning and restoration project. We want to help where we can and so does everyone at this time. See below for generous offer from Dr. Fred Hueston!

Many of you reading this know, or know of, Dr. Fred Hueston. He is a very respected member of the industry and has generously offered his correspondence course at 50% off!!

If you are not familiar with Dr. Fred and his professional experience, Click here to read Fred’s CV.

As you know we have always promoted training and education. Knowledge, know more than ever, is power! Until the Corona virus crisis has passed many of you will be unable to work your regular jobs and schedules. Take advantage of this time to get that education you have been putting off.

****Coming soon…. Many of you have asked us for a correspondence option and we are working hard to provide you with one during this time! We will keep you posted when this becomes available****

Special offers from Dr. Fred:

“I have put together a number of self-guided voiced-over power point presentation that you can view and listen to. All classes listed below are completely downloadable and you only need to purchase one time. For more information or to order any of the classes below, please contact me at fhueston@gmail.comor give me a call at 321-514-6845.

Iknow times are tough and for this reason I am going to cut all the prices in half until this crisis is over. I will also be hosting some round table discussions to discuss various subjects in the stone and tile business. If you have an idea, please contact me and let me know what you would like to learn. Fred Hueston

Stone Forensics Correspondence Classes

The following are the current classes available:

Stone and Tile Inspection and Troubleshooting – $1500 – now $750
Stone Restoration 101 $499.00 –now $249.50
Advanced Stone Restoration $499.00 – now $249.50
Historic Stone Restoration $599.00 – now $299.50
Stain Removal for Stone and Masonry $299.00 –now $149.50
Sell More Stone- For distributors etc who sell stone and tile $299.00 – now $149.50
Designing a Sustainable Stone Terrazzo Rest. Procedure-$299.00 –now $149.50
Engineered Stone Repair Restoration $299.00 –now $149.50
How to Turn Your Profession, Skill or Trade into a Major Cash Machine
By becoming an Expert Witness $299.00 – now $149.50

We are grateful to have you all as partners during these challenging times! Thank you for your patience and loyalty, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the amazing products and service you’ve come to trust from us.

We have full inventory and are practicing safe operations and can supply you with any Monkey Pads or Cheetah Pads at www.flooringsupplyshop.com that you may need as well as our incredible tech support.

Stay safe and healthy!! We will all get through these challenging times!!

With Regards,

The Innovative Surface Solutions Team

1-800-280-0333 or email us at customerservice@innovativesurfacesolutions.com.

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We have seen some great work lately being shared by our wonderful customers and wanted to pass along some of the latest results of our products…

Are you getting these kind of results…?

Stone Restoration Pads for Marble, Travertine, Limestone & Terrazzo

Check out this floor of the Historic Fox Theater in downtown Detroit, MI across from Tiger Stadium…

This b beautiful full restoration that was done by Gregg Laviolette’s team at Stone Restoration Service’s Detroit location.

This multi-stone installation had years of wax buildup and significant lippage. Gregg’s team used metal diamonds to grind it perfectly flat. Then they proceeded to use our Cheetah System Step 1-4.

There was a variety of equipment and configurations used on this job. They ran a planetary machine with 6″ heads and centered our 5″ Cheetah Pads (flat’s) on each head with great success, as well as using traditional 175 RPM swing machines with our 5″ Cheetah Pucks and weighted drive plates

5″ Cheetah Pucks – 17 mm thick and you can use 4-6 of each step spaced evenly on our riser or directly on weighted drive plate. Our most aggressive pad!

5″ Cheetah Pads (Flat) – Available in 8″ and can be centered on 9″ planetary head and work great for vertical surfaces, counter tops, stairs, and edge work.

By performing this mechanical polishing process this building is going to have significantly easier and reduced on-going maintenance work and costs and a superb looking floor for longer!

Nice job SRS Team and thanks for sharing!

Let’s take a look at this next floor…
How about this newly poured terrazzo…

This was a newly installed resin based terrazzo that was finished up to an 800 grit traditional diamond by the installation company. The maintenance supervisor did not want to put coatings or wax finishes on this new floor.

The in-house staff (with no restoration experience) completed the job with our weighted drive plates, our step 3 and 4 Cheetah Pucks, 11,000 grit Monkey Pads, and Nano Guard. They created a beautiful finish and a much easier and cost effective ongoing maintenance program.

You can achieve amazing results while saving over 50% in labor/steps over traditional restoration methods… and time is money! Are you using our system yet…?

Overview

Diamond Pads That Perform Stone Restoration in Half The Time

Using traditional diamond pads, stone restoration takes hours. The operator is constantly changing the buffer pads to achieve the correct honing, resurfacing and polishing. Using Cheetah Pads stone restoration of Terrazzo, Marble, Travertine, and Limestone is very fast. The pads allow the operator to combine three and sometimes four steps into just one saving hours of labor. Cheetah Pads on average achieve up a 70% reduction in labor hours.

Marble, Terrazzo, Travertine Floor Repair without Harsh Chemicals or Special Equipment

Cheetah Pads repair high quality stone floors such as Marble, Terrazzo and Travertine using only water. There is no need for powders or harsh chemicals at all. In addition, Cheetah Pads work on standard floor buffers, orbital or planetary machines. There is no special equipment required.

Stone Restoration without 20 Years of Experience

In addition to being fast at stone restoration, Cheetah Pads do not need operators with years of experience to use them. In just a short time regular staff members with minimal training can complete phenomenal resurfacing projects using Cheetah Pads. This includes previously difficult techniques such as lippage removal, honing and polishing.

More Profitable Stone Restoration Projects

advanced technology. The advanced patent pending technology in Cheetah Pads makes this possible.

The Fastest Stone Restoration System On The Planet!!!

Some more before and after pictures from other projects by different contractors

Saving hours on labor, chemicals and job time gives your business the competitive edge to win more bids and to earn more profits from this advanced technology. The advanced patent pending technology in Cheetah Pads makes this possible

Diamond Pads That Perform Stone Restoration in Half The Time

• Very easy To Use
• Up to 70% reduction in labor
• As much as 75% lower cost
• Work well on any floor buffer, orbital or planetary machine
• No heavy duty equipment required
• Extremely fast cutting
• No chemicals used, only water
• No acidic components
• Extreme concentration of micro abrasives
• Works incredibly well on ALL Marbles, Travertine, Limestone, Terrazzo and Polished Concrete
• Chemical free Diamond pads are an Eco Friendly way to achieve a dull hone on Travertine, Marble, or Limestone Floors, countertops or walls.
• Use on floors walls or countertops with little to no lippage (uneven tiles).
• Pads remove wear and provide a variety of appearance levels from dull hone (no shine) to highly polished.
• Safe on all stones and tile, will not damage any stone
• Professional strength formula.

Environmentally Friendly

Made in the U.S.A

Buy now

• Eco Friendly Cheetah Pads FAQs
• Eco Pads Diamond Stone Polishing instructions
• How to get the most from your Cheetah Eco Pads

Eco Friendly Stone Polishing Pads Video’s

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A functional and decorative detail, the backsplash is the perfect opportunity to be creative and play with a variety textures and materials. Whether your kitchen is traditional and has a cozy feel or is modern and minimalistic, the style you choose for the backsplash can accentuate your kitchen’s overall aesthetic. However, so many choices can be overwhelming, which is why we have put together a quick guide to our tiles to help you choose the material that meets your needs.

Metal
The variety of shades in the aluminum, copper and bronze colors will certainly add character to your kitchen. And if you’re looking for an eco-friendly option, our Victorian Metals tile is made with 98% post-consumer recycled aluminum.

Marble
The silky surface of timeless marble tiles not only emphasizes elegance and a contemporary feeling but is also very easy to clean.

Glass
Vibrant and colorful glass tiles can liven up solid-hued counters creating a sleek, modern look.

Stone
Durable and easy to clean, natural stone adds flair to your kitchen with many possibilities in color and texture.

Ceramic
Undoubtedly the most versatile backsplash material, ceramic tile is a popular choice because it’s widely available and comes in a vast range of styles.

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When it comes to renovating your space, we know that balancing the budget without sacrificing style is essential. Equally as important is the desire to reduce our environmental footprint by choosing sustainable building materials.

Nowadays, eco-friendly flooring does not have to come at the expense of style. Increased demand from environmentally concerned homeowners means that healthier, more sustainable products are now available in a wide range of beautiful designer looks.

We believe in providing high-quality, sustainable options, and our eco-friendly hardwood flooring is manufactured under these guidelines:

EnviroCore, the high-density core board found in Shaw’s Epic products, is made from recycled post-industrial wood fiber and harvested from well-managed domestic forests, using 50% less newly harvested wood than conventional engineered flooring.

GREENGUARD Certification ensures that a product has met some of the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds into indoor air.

If you are committed to making the healthiest choices for your family and the environment, our eco-friendly flooring is ideal for a home that is both sustainable and stylish.

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Awaken Your Senses with Steam

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Almost anyone who has ever taken a regular shower knows that the warmth and soothing rhythm of the water can provide great stress relief. When it comes to steam showers, you can enjoy those familiar benefits as well as a number of others.

A steam shower provides wet heat that can open your pores, causing you to sweat and helping your body to release toxins. If that was the only potential benefit, it might be enough. But a steam shower may also help your circulation, open up your sinus passages, assist you with weight loss and offer you the opportunity to relax your thoughts as well as your body.

You may have enjoyed these kinds of benefits in a sauna at a spa, but with the Serene Steam shower, you can now enjoy them in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Although it’s a luxurious product, its simplicity of design and ease of installation may surprise you. The stainless steel shower system comes boxed and ready to install by your plumber or contractor. It requires no hook-up to electricity.

Showerheads and Audio System

Serene Steam is a shower system that includes a rainfall shower head and a Bluetooth audio system in addition to its steam function. Its large showerhead, either round or rectangular depending on the model, can be angled to regulate water flow the way you want it. There is also a back and shoulder shower head which can be swiveled to the angle that works best. This shower head directs a high pressure flow of water to areas of your body that often hold tension, your shoulders and upper back. Water can also be diverted to a hand held shower head.

The sound system is one of the most interesting features, providing you with the chance to enjoy lovely music while you relax in the steam. The waterproof Bluetooth sound system is placed in a semi-flush position inside the shower unit. It uses a lithium ion battery which should never need to be replaced. The speaker system is docked in such a way that it’s removable, so you can take it out when you need to recharge it. A cable and charger come with the system. The system manual, which can be printed from the company’s website, details the speaker system and how it can be removed and replaced. The manual also provides instructions for connecting the speaker system to a Bluetooth enabled portable device.

Steam Control and Aromatherapy

The highlight of the Serene Steam shower is its steam control dial, which can be easily turned to an open or close position to release steam. Once you’ve reached the steam level you desire, usually within about five minutes, you can turn the function to a halfway “cruise” mode to complete the steam experience. Steam will be released from the main vent, raising the temperature to a comfortable warmth.

You can also utilize the system’s aromatherapy feature to enjoy a relaxing scent with your steam. A few drops of essential oil are placed in the proper opening so scent will be delivered with the steam. Per warranty, only official fragrances like Eucalyptus Fusion and Harmony Aroma, from approved vendors such as Flooring Supply Store can be used in the system in order to avoid any potential problems.

The Serene Steam shower system delivers a relaxing shower and steam experience. Its modern design, relatively easy installation and enhanced features such as Bluetooth audio and aromatherapy make it a luxurious investment. However, it’s also an eco-friendly system as steam generally only uses about half the water volume of regular showers so you’ll save both energy and water.

For those of us who live such fast paced lives that we can hardly catch up, let alone treat ourselves to some much needed pampering, a steam shower is a perfect option. It turns even the most mundane of tasks into a spa like experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

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How to Properly Budget and plan your Home Improvement Projects

Now that 2014 has started, many Los Angeles homeowners are getting their budgets together and making plans for the New Year. For many people the improved economy means that they can finally tackle some of the big home improvement projects they might have had to put off previously.

One of the biggest home improvements you can make which can reap surprisingly dramatic results is replacing your flooring. Try to imagine that old carpeting in the dining room replaced with beautiful, hardwood floors. The whole room could be completely transformed, and the value of your home will no doubt increase. It also helps that new technology and innovations have increased flooring options by the tenfold in the last few years. Just looking at Flooring Supply Shop’s options can show you just how many new options you have.

Another thing you may noticed while shopping around is the number of   environmentally friendly options you have. It’s not news that there is a rapidly increasing focus on bringing sustainable materials into every facet of consumer lives, and flooring is no exception to the trend. Unlike a few years ago, there are a huge number of options today.

One option you have if you’re looking to replace some marble in your home, is to actually not replace it at all! If you haven’t heard about our Restoration Training and Cheetah Pads, just let the results speak for themselves. What could be more environmentally friendly than buffing your way to a completely new floor?

However, if you’re searching for a new look in your home that is also Eco-friendly, one of the biggest trends right now is concrete. Yes, you heard that correctly, concrete. This concrete isn’t the boring sidewalk slabs you’re imagining, since the innovations that have been made with concrete are astounding. It can be molded to fit any area, can be dyed or stained to any color, polished until it gives you a high shine look, and – barring any catastrophic events – would never need to be replaced.

While concrete is great, one of the newest, coolest, and most environmentally friendly options on the market right now is glass tiles. Eco-friendly glass tiles are made of recycled glass products (like beer bottles) which are then converted into beautiful tiles. It’s really incredible how a bunch of old wine bottles can be transformed into some truly unique flooring. On top of being an environmentally friendly flooring option, many people are using it on the walls of their home or as back-splashes in their kitchen thanks to its light reflecting properties. As an added bonus the tiles are easy to maintain and you won’t have to worry about staining as you would with many traditional types of tiles.

It seems counter intuitive to assume that hardwood floors are eco-friendly, right? Chopping down trees can’t be good for the environment. However, thanks to new advancements you can get hardwood floors without so much as knocking a leaf off of a tree due to engineered hardwood floors. In the past engineered hardwood got a bad rap thanks to it’s less than conventional look, but like every other flooring material out there a few years of time and testing has resulted in a more aesthetic appearance. In addition to being environmentally friendly, it’s usually significantly cheaper than traditional hardwood, sometimes as much as $3 a plank cheaper. They’re also much easier to install than their traditional counterparts.

When making plans for major home renovations it’s easy to get lost in the details and forget about the environmental impact your choices may have. However, it is our responsibility to do our best to use sustainable, eco-friendly products as often as we can, and that includes our flooring. Thanks to the incredible advancements in technology, Eco-friendly floor options are cost effective and very aesthetically pleasing, sometimes more so than non-green options. Just take a look around at some of Flooring Supply Shop’s environmentally friendly options and you can see just how far we’ve come in terms of green flooring options.

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About the Author: Spencer Blohm is a freelance design, lifestyle, and entertainment blogger for Direct-ticket.net. His interests range from interior design to old Hollywood films and can often be found scavenging in vintage and antique stores for his next big find. He lives and works in Chicago.

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4 Day Advanced Natural Stone Restoration! – FREE ENTRY

Date: Tuesday, March 12h
Time: 4:00 pm PST, 5:00 pm MST, 6:00 pm CST, 7:00 pm EST

Join us on Tuesday, March 12h and find out how you can easily add $200,000 to your bottom line this year restoring natural stone using the easiest, green method available,Cheetah Pads!!

We will be joined by several recent graduates of our advanced 4 day trainings that are eager to share first hand what they have learned!

Conference Dial-In #: 530-881-1300
Special Access Code: 226515#

Click Here To Register Now!

The class size is limited to a small number of attendees to ensure that you get maximium hands-on time with the equipment so that you have the confidence to go back to your company and immediately apply what you’ve learned. You will be able to create better than factory finish on floors, countertops and vertical surfaces.

Come and learn how to turn those “Before” to “After”

Counter top before and after

Floor Before and After

Please call us directly at tel: 800-280-0333 with any additional questions that you may have about our products and trainings and to reserve your spot today!!

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Restoration of 100 year old Marble

Before and After pictures of an almost 100 year old marble

This work was done by guys with no stone experience. We just walked them through the process.

If the can do it you can too

Deep scratches, gouges, burns, stains and etching everywhere. No two tiles were level with each other and to make it MUCH more complicated, there’s black granite inlayed at every intersection. It was beat up really bad.

AFTER Cheetah Pads steps 1-4 and a quick buff with 11,000 grit polishing pad. Absolutely crystal clear reflection.
The best the factory can do on this bad condition marble is 80-85 on the gloss meter. If we hit 90 we would’ve done a fantastic job, we hit 104.7. That kind of gloss and clarity isn’t even possible with any other system due to the huge differences in mineral composition in the marble and black granite. No problem for Cheetah Pads though.

Picture 1 –  before

Picture 2 – After

Picture – After

Picture 4 – After

Not bad for a 100 year old floor huh?

Restoration Training class is available come and learns how to turn those “Before” to “After”

FOR MORE INFO CALL
877 880 8453 or 323 731 8453

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Before and After picture using Cheetah Eco Friendly Stone Polishing Pad

Marble floor polished with Cheetah pad

Marble Countertop polished with Cheetah pad

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Free 8 hours training class event

Cheetah Pads Are Being Hailed As

“The Most Important Breakthrough For Stone Restoration In 20 Years”

Hurry, Act Now! Space is extremely limited! Offer expires SEPTEMBER 16th 2011!!

It’s a No-Brainier!

GET ONE FULL-DAY OF HANDS-ON STONE RESTORATION TRAINING

ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!

Simply buy one set of 17″ or 20″ Cheetah Pads and we will spend 8 hours teaching you how to MAXIMIZE RESULTS AND PRODUCTIVITY by utilizing the fastest, most innovative, eco-friendly stone restoration system on the planet!

Get all the tips first hand from the inventor and mad-scientist himself, Dana Kothrade! Learn how to save time, save money, and go green! No boring power-points and lengthy classroom lectures!

Hurry, Act Now! Space is extremely limited, offer expires September 2nd!! Free training class event to be held on SEPTEMBER 16th!!!

FREE Lunch!

FREE Training Manual!

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Cheetah Pads:

1. Cheetah Pads can reduce your labor costs by as much as 70%

2. Lower your material cost by up to 75% using Cheetah pads and water only! No expensive diamond disks or crystallizers ever needed!

3. 100% eco-friendly! With the Cheetah Pads you never have to worry about using any harsh chemicals around children, pets, and even yourself!

4. Achieve results better than factory finish in half the time!

5. Cheetah Pads make stone restoration easier than ever before. If you can count to 4 you can polish a floor!

GET YOUR SET TODAY!

Stone Restoration without 20 Years of Experience

The Fastest Stone Restoration System On The Planet!!!

Diamond Pads That Perform Stone Restoration in Half The Time

• Very easy To Use
• Up to 70% reduction in labor
• As much as 75% lower cost
• Work well on any floor buffer, orbital or planetary machine
• No heavy duty equipment required
• Extremely fast cutting
• No chemicals used, only water
• No acidic components
• Extreme concentration of micro abrasives
• Works incredibly well on ALL Marbles, Travertine, Limestone, Terrazzo and Polished Concrete
• Chemical free Diamond pads are an Eco Friendly way to achieve a dull hone on Travertine, Marble, or Limestone Floors, countertops or walls.
• Use on floors walls or countertops with little to no lippage (uneven tiles).
• Pads remove wear and provide a variety of appearance levels from dull hone (no shine) to highly polished.
• Safe on all stones and tile, will not damage any stone
• Professional strength formula.

Environmentally Friendly

Made in the U.S.A

Buy now

• Eco Friendly Cheetah Pads FAQs
• Eco Pads Diamond Stone Polishing instructions
• How to get the most from your Cheetah Eco Pads

Eco Friendly Stone Polishing Pads Video’s

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The Ultimate Multi-Purpose Cleaner For Home

Tile, Grout, Carpet and Wood Have Never Been So Clean

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Professional Grade for home use

When looking in your cabinet underneath your kitchen sink, you’ll probably find an array of cleaning supplies. Half empty bottles, disinfectant wipes and magic erasers, you name it, you’ve got it. Those neglected supplies consume much of your cabinet space and money. In 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average American spent more than $650 a year on cleaning products. Keeping clean doesn’t have to cost so much. Sure, having an individual cleaning product for each task will make your house clean, but it will clean out your wallet as well. Traction Wash is the perfect solution to all your cleaning needs.

Bathrooms, kitchen counters, windows, floors and more, Traction Wash can be used anywhere. Traction Wash was formulated to remove dust, grime, soot, adhesives, grease and other dirt contaminants. It is safe for use on tile, wood, glass, plastic, metal, rubber, and vinyl. Traction Wash cleans without destroying finishes and without leaving any harmful residues behind. Think about how easy it would be to clean your house with one, simple bottle. Traction Wash can help eliminate your monthly cleaning costs, as well as time and energy. For a quicker, easier and cheaper was to clean your house, use Traction Wash.

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The Environmentally friendly revolution is slowly but surely taking root in the construction industry like in all other arenas of modern life. Today, world awareness of global warming and its associated environmental issues requires us all to change our habits in both big and small ways. One way to immediately make an impact is by practicing “green” habits in our home. While some are called to fight big industries and their pollution habits, all of us can help save our planet by adopting green habits in the design and construction of our homes. “Change begins at home” is a well-known mantra.  By making a few small changes in our home, we can begin to see positive change happening to our larger home, the planet Earth.

Green construction will become the rule rather than the exception, as more and more ecological regulations and laws supervising the industrial sector are mandated. The cities of the future will be completely self-sustainable in terms of energy consumption, and architects will need to follow strict green design and construction criteria. As a matter of fact, most of the technology for environmental friendly construction already exists and it is only a question of time until we see it being implemented on a regular basis in home and building design.

General contractors too will need to reassess their approach to home improvement and remodeling, putting Eco-friendly concepts to use on every job they do. For instance, recycling of old materials from the job site is completely easy to do with huge benefits to the environment in terms of waste control and reduction. Builders and general contractors will need to change their mindset and educate themselves on green concepts to meet their customers’ growing demands.

Also environment friendly products are increasingly being used these days as it helps in reducing global warming and pollution. It is the responsibility of each & every individual to contribute towards making the environment clean and healthy. Make your contribution by going green and using eco-friendly products for building or renovating your home.There are many eco-friendly products in today’s market. Hard surface flooring such as Tile, Stone and Hardwood floors and all types of cleaners and sealers made of 100% eco-friendly materials.  There are also special eco-friendly polishing pads for your granite stone and tile.  To be honest, the list of green products is so extensive, not using them is simply being irresponsible.  Do your part and choose green products, every time!

The industrial revolution that started 150 years ago brought advances but also marked the beginning of greater dangers to the environment. Now is the time to start using technologies that can work harmoniously with the wonderful world we live in without compromising our quality of life. Smart green design and construction is the way to go and general contractors and re-modelers as well as home owners are obligated to consider how to implement green construction technologies and products on every remodeling project, small or big!.

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Environmental Friendly Stone Polishing pads Cheetah Overview

Stone Restoration Polishing Pads for Marble, Travertine, Limestone & Terrazzo

Cheetah Pads are incredible new stone restoration pads for Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Terrazzo, and other natural stone floors and surfaces. A quantum leap forward in diamond pads technology Cheetah Pads make high quality stone restoration faster, less expensive and more profitable.

Diamond Pads That Perform Stone Restoration in Half The Time

Using traditional diamond pads, stone restoration takes hours. The operator is constantly changing the buffer pads to achieve the correct honing, resurfacing and polishing. Using Cheetah Pads stone restoration of Terrazzo, Marble, Travertine, and Limestone is very fast. The pads allow the operator to combine three and sometimes four steps into just one saving hours of labor. Cheetah Pads on average achieve up a 70% reduction in labor hours.

Marble, Terrazzo, Travertine Floor Repair without Harsh Chemicals or Special Equipment

Cheetah Pads repair high quality stone floors such as Marble, Terrazzo and Travertine using only water. There is no need for powders or harsh chemicals at all. In addition, Cheetah Pads work on standard floor buffers, orbital or planetary machines. There is no special equipment required.

Stone Restoration without 20 Years of Experience

In addition to being fast at stone restoration, Cheetah Pads do not need operators with years of experience to use them. In just a short time regular staff members with minimal training can complete phenomenal resurfacing projects using Cheetah Pads. This includes previously difficult techniques such as lippage removal, honing and polishing.

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Saving hours on labor, chemicals and job time gives your business the competitive edge to win more bids and to earn more profits from this advanced technology. The advanced patent pending technology in Cheetah Pads makes this possible

Diamond Pads That Perform Stone Restoration in Half The Time

• Very easy To Use
• Up to 70% reduction in labor
• As much as 75% lower cost
• Work well on any floor buffer, orbital or planetary machine
• No heavy duty equipment required
• Extremely fast cutting
• No chemicals used, only water
• No acidic components
• Extreme concentration of micro abrasives
• Works incredibly well on ALL Marbles, Travertine, Limestone, Terrazzo and Polished Concrete
• Chemical free Diamond pads are an Eco Friendly way to achieve a dull hone on Travertine, Marble, or Limestone Floors, countertops or walls.
• Use on floors walls or countertops with little to no lippage (uneven tiles).
• Pads remove wear and provide a variety of appearance levels from dull hone (no shine) to highly polished.
• Safe on all stones and tile, will not damage any stone
• Professional strength formula.

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Cleaning your furniture with natural products is not only good for your furniture, but it also great for the family as well. This is because there are no harmful chemicals within the natural remedies. You will be able to get the maximum clean without having to use a large amount of chemicals in order to so. You will be able to remove stains and odors in no time when you use the natural solutions which is great when you want a clean look to your furniture rather than a rundown dingy look. This also helps with the odors that might be on the furniture.

Some of the remedies that are both natural and more than likely successful are vinegar, soapy water, and even a mild laundry detergent. These are all great solutions, and this is great since it removes the dirt and debris, as well as removes all of the stains and odors within the furniture. You can get everything you need from the solution that you put together. If you choose to use laundry detergent then make sure there is no bleach within the mixture. It can cause stains on your furniture that you will not be able to remove. Be creative, and think of new solutions to mix together.

There are so many natural products that you can use on the floors in your home. You just have to find out which ones work best for the type of flooring that you have, and which ones would be beneficial for you to use when the time comes depending on what you’re cleaning off the floors. This is something that should be done no matter what you have going on. The health of your flooring is important and should be upheld throughout the years to save you money without having to purchase new flooring each year.

You can use a number of solutions that are natural and will not ruin the floors. This includes lemon juice, baking soda or powder, vinegar, water, and of course mild soaps but they are not as natural as all of the rest of the choices. Depending on the stains and smells that need to be lifted, some might be better than others. This is something that is beneficial when the time comes to clean your floors without ruining the carpets or linoleum. You can choose to go with a number of options, the one you choose all depends on what you want when it comes to cleaning your carpets.

There are many reasons why you might need to call for help, and whether which one comes about it might be time to call a professional who can help with everything you need. Try not to go too far to ruin your furniture or floors. When it doubt, call someone who is familiar and knows what to do in these certain situations. For more information, you can visit www.flooringSupplyShop.com. They will provide you with all the floor, carpet, tile, and wood natural floor solutions to get your floors looking at their best without all the harmful chemicals.

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If you want to clean between tiles for grout then you need to make sure you know the right way to do so. This is because you can loosen and remove the grout on your own prior to having to hire a professional to come do so at your home. This is something that is beneficial when the time comes to save some money, plus everything that you have to use can be found in the home and they are all natural just like the cleaning products that the tile & grout cleaning uses on your floors.

There is a number of tile & grout cleaning services to bring home, but using lemon juice and baking soda might be the better way to go depending on how much time you have. If you have a scrub pad and both of these items, you can try to remove the grout on your own easily. This is something that can be done simply, and without much hassle but it can be tedious if you find that you have a lot of cracks and crevices to cover when it comes time to get down and scrub the grout out.

You can also choose to clean the grout within the tiles by using a brillo brush to scrape in between the tiles to ensure that all of the grout is lifted from between the tiles and moved out of the way from the cracks of the floor. This is something that is beneficial since you want to ensure that the grout is completely removed and nothing is caked in between the cracks. You also want to make sure you get everything out by picking through the cracks. This is a more lengthy procedure and you’re going to want to make sure you remove everything, and keep upkeep on the tiles throughout the time so you do not have to keep removing the grout this way.

There are many other ways to remove grout from in between tiles. You can become creative with them when the time comes. All you have to do is find out what solutions are needed, and the best way to go about removing the grout. This is beneficial when the time comes to get everything together when it is needed. Make sure to maintain your home tiles as much as you can with minimal effort and by using natural eco friendly products. You will find that cleaning is easier than you originally thought.

Learn even more tips and tricks when you find out where you can get the carpet cleaning that you need. This is because you will be able to get the dirt and debris removed when the time comes to clean out between the cracks. Not only will it look and feel better, but it also will smell better which is a definite plus when it comes to the health and feel of your home and floors. You can learn more when you visit www.flooringSupplyShop.com. They will be able to give you all the tile and flooring information you need to know for a cleaner, healthier way of living.

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With the increased awareness about global warming, people are choosing Environmentally Friendly Product options in every aspect. More and more homeowners are opting for green flooring option for their house. There are many green flooring options available today, which offer homeowners a wide range of options to choose from. They can choose the one which best suits their budget and complements the interior of their home. Installing green flooring options is not only beneficial for the environment but also helps you earn tax benefits and rebates; thus helping in saving substantial amounts of money which offsets the overall installation cost of the green flooring at your home. In addition, you can also gain better financing for your new floor or home.

There are different types of green flooring options available in the market amongst which you can choose as per your budget and preference. Bamboo is a green flooring option which is increasingly gaining popularity amongst several homeowners. This beautifully imitates the look of wooden floor, and is an inexpensive option. It is a highly sustainable and rapidly renewing resource which matures in just three years. Bamboo is also highly resilient and durable which can easily withstand high foot traffic. Since it is moisture resistant, it can be used in any part of your house, including bathroom and kitchen.

Another popular green flooring option is the cork which is becoming a common flooring choice for many homeowners. It is very resilient, hypo-allergenic, inexpensive and easy to install. Since cork gets easily damaged, it cannot be used in areas with high foot traffic. Also, since cork is also not resistant to moisture, it should not be used in bathrooms or areas where risk of exposure to moisture is high. However, because of its cushioning quality it is a great option for kitchen, where it reduces the risk of breakage of crockery on falling. In addition, it offers insulation because of its heat-retaining qualities, which helps in keeping the house warm and saving on electricity bill during the winters. It also helps in reducing noise because of its sound-deadening qualities.

Linoleum is another great flooring option, which many homeowners confuse with vinyl. It is a green flooring option which is made from natural material like resin, wood & cork flour, linseed, jute as well as ecologically responsible pigments. An added advantage is that all the natural material is available in abundance. This natural flooring is soft and highly durable as well as easy to maintain and clean. Linoleum flooring is available in a wide range of vibrant colors which do not fade with time. Other benefits of using linoleum is that it is naturally fire resistant, anti -static, hypo-allergenic, biodegradable, and can be recycled as well.

There are some other green flooring options as well which include sustainable woods, wool carpets, sisal, jute and sea grass amongst many others. With a whole world of choices, you can select the right flooring option which, not only suits your budget, but blends well with your home’s decor.

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Stone flooring is not a new concept and has been extensively used in buildings and structures around the globe. Stone flooring is renowned for its rich visual appeal as well as high durability and sustainability. Along with these benefits, stone flooring is also moisture resistant and does not release harmful by-products. It is the combination of these benefits and the green preposition offered by stone flooring that it is widely being used in households.

Stone flooring is a naturally green option that can significantly change the atmosphere inside your house. However, a number of households refrain from installing stone flooring due to the relatively high cost of stone as compared to other options. Even with its high cost stone flooring can easily become a part of your green home remodeling plan.

As far as the high cost of stone flooring is concerned it is the main factor that deters households from option for this option. However, experts are of the opinion that the cost of installing stone flooring is not more than that of installing tiles. Furthermore, benefits such as low maintenance, high durability and a healthier home cover for the comparatively high price of stone flooring.

Another benefit of stone flooring is its high thermal mass, which makes it ideal for a green heating and cooling scheme. During winter days stone absorbs the solar heat to ensure that the floor remains warm for a long period of time. Similarly, during summers, stone flooring does not get excessively warm and uncomfortable. Along with these benefits, the high thermal mass of stone flooring makes it ideal to be used along with a radiant floor heating system. A radiant floor heating system beneath a stone floor will be more effective and will consume less electricity.

You can make your stone flooring even more Eco-friendly by installing it in a proper manner. Using recycled stone flooring can be beneficial since it would be available at a lower price and would offer similar aesthetics as a new one. It is also advisable to purchase stone from a local quarry to minimize the labor and fuel costs associated with transportation.

While installing the stone flooring you can take several steps to ensure a completely green installation. Using a low toxic sealer and applying seal grout in high moisture areas are some of the ways to get maximum benefit from your stone flooring. Traditional sealers give off, toxic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and contribute to a number of health issues. Using a green sealant will eliminate all such issues. Similarly, grout can be a potential breeding ground for mold and mildew. Applying sealer can ensure that your stone flooring remains free from such problems for a long duration of time.

It is evident that stone flooring has a number of distinct advantages, and is a green option as well. The green benefits of stone flooring can further be extended if proper care is taken during the installation process. These benefits will ensure that you get maximum value for your investment in stone flooring.

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A tiled floor looks appealing and pleasing as long as it remains free from dust, stains and other impurities. However, maintaining that shiny and appealing look of a tiled floor can be a daunting and time consuming task. Not just the tiles, but the grout can get dirty and discolored as well thereby giving the whole tiled area an untidy look.

Dry mopping the tiles is important; however, care should be taken while dry mopping since the dust particles can scratch the tiles. Further, if proper care is not taken this process generally does not clean the grout area, thereby leaving the tiled area unclean. It is therefore a good idea to use vacuum cleaner, a dust mop or a rubber prong broom. After dry mopping the tiles it is important to use a damp mop to bring back the original shine to the tiles. Although damp mopping by simply using warm water is effective, it might not be enough to remove tough stains from the tiles.

In order to remove tough stains, such as those caused by grease, you should use an oxygen bleach based cleaning solution. However, such an oxygen bleach based cleaning solution should not be used on colored grout since the grout can get discolored due to the bleach. In case you are apprehensive about using bleach on the tiles and the grout you can clean them using a mixture of vinegar and warm water.

Cleaning the tiles is a relatively easier task as compared to cleaning the grout area. Problems with the grout generally vary depending on the different areas of a house. For example, the grouting problems associated with the shower area include the growth of mold and mildew; whereas the grouting problems in the kitchen include discoloration and food stains. In severe cases of mold and mildew growth, the only option left is to re-grout; however, stains can effectively be treated using a common bleaching agent.

Irrespective of the severity of the stains, it is essential to start using mild cleaning agents. In case they do not work you should work your way up to harsher chemicals to remove the stains. Some mild cleaning solutions can be made at your home easily by mixing warm water with vinegar or baking soda. In case such a solution does not work you can use a commercial grout cleaning solution or other strong products such as oxygen bleach & chlorine bleach.

While cleaning your tiled area and the surrounding grouted area there are a few considerations that you should keep in mind. You should avoid using abrasive materials such as steel wool to ensure that the tiles do not get scratched. Further, you should also refrain from using excessive force while cleaning to avoid chipping or cracking of the tiles. Finally, the most effective way of ensuring that your tiles and grout do not get stained is to mop up the spill immediately. Proper care and maintenance will ensure that your tiled floor keep looking like new for a long duration of time.

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The environment friendly products and materials are increasingly being used these days as it helps in reducing global warming & pollution. It is the responsibility of each & every individual to contribute towards making the environment clean & healthy. Hence, make your contribution by going green and using eco friendly products for building or renovating your home.

One must make use of natural stones, which can be used for building both the interiors as well as the exteriors of the house. Marble and graphite are good examples of natural stones that are widely used for building homes; these are durable and require minimal maintenance. Moreover, these stones provide an elegant outlook and are highly reasonable when it comes to price.

You can also paint your roof in white or light colors. Not only will this look elegant, but will also help in reflecting back the harmful radiation; this is also good alternative to keep your house cool the natural way. The US Secretary of Energy and a Nobel prize-winning scientist Steven Chu stated that the green house effect can be minimized by making a building reflective where the sunlight gets bounced back into space.

While constructing or refurbishing your home, make use of eco friendly products such as environment friendly flooring material. Recently, these eco friendly products have become quite a rage since these are attractive, durable as well as affordable. Moreover, you have so many options to select from, such as bamboo which gives a wood like effect. Other options include cork flooring, linoleum flooring, stone flooring, ceramic or glass tiles. All these are eye catching options, come in variety of colors and are sturdy as well as long lasting. Apart from this, you can use radiant electric floor heating systems, based on the principle of thermal heat radiation. This is more beneficial than using other heating options, such as electric base board heat, gas furnaces, wood and boilers. Electric floor heating systems consume less energy and prove to be highly economical.

Moreover, you can use eco friendly cleaning solutions which do not contain harsh and harmful chemicals. The harmful chemicals present in traditional cleaning solutions can cause breathlessness, dizziness and uneasiness along with having long term side effects such as cancer. Apart from this, chemicals such as chlorine bleach, ammonia, sodium hydroxide and phosphates found in traditional cleaning solutions are harmful to the environment. Hence, make use of eco friendly cleaning solutions, made up of biodegradable constituents, with a neutral pH (7) as for cleaning your home.

The eco friendly products are not only beneficial for humans but also for the environment and if each one of us realizes the significance of these products, our planet will definitely become a cleaner place to live. Therefore, for your own benefit and for the benefit of mankind use eco friendly products for your home.

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