We Inspect Wood Floor ProblemsWhen specific conditions are not met or procedures ignored, problems will occur. The results can be disastrous. Below are just a few of the many side effects from an improper floor installation we encounter during a hardwood floor inspection in our service area. Cupping FloorsCrowning FloorsGapping FloorsBuckling FloorsSagging FloorsFlat FloorsPopping FloorsSqueaking Floors We Inspect All Types …

Laminate flooring is a multi-layer, synthetic flooring product installed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional wood floors. While home inspectors are not required by Plywood Inspection’s Standards of Practice to specifically inspect laminate flooring, knowing something about the various types, manufacture and characteristics can help them spot defects and potential hazards. This laminate flooring shows signs of water staining. Laminate flooring …

Door hardware components come in different sizes, shapes and functions. From hinges to door knobs, door hardware brings the “Door” out of the slab of wood. Most consumers who venture on DIY projects or small-scale carpentry tend to forget the importance of door hardware components. Door hinges are one of the most common hardware to give out due to wrong …

When looking for “Kitchen Cabinet Drawers”, there is a good chance that you are searching for a manufacture of quality drawer boxes which is able to provide what you need for your next kitchen or bathroom cabinetry project. At Drawer Connection, you will get amazing price, fast turnaround, great quality and convenient shipping directly to your project site or shop. …

If you’re searching for “plywood drawer boxes”, “plywood drawers”, or “plywood dovetail or dowel drawer boxes”,  you’ve come to the right place! Drawer Connection is your #1 source for quality, efficient turnaround, and affordability. We use the finest quality Baltic Birch Plywood, the traditional choice material for construction and cabinetry. Using the best quality plywood is the deciding factor in the …

Patents With over 3 500 granted patents, our patent portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the flooring industry. It covers all fields related to floating flooring and includes several cutting-edge solutions within surfaces and furniture. Publication NumberPatent ReferenceInvention Short TitleFiled DateTechnologyWO2003/078761VA014Decorative Groove Edge2003-03-20FlooringWO2003/083234VA015Strip2003-03-31FlooringWO2003/087498VA016Core2003-04-08FlooringWO2003/089736VA017Parquet Strips Small2003-04-22FlooringWO2004/074597VA018Soft Floor2004-02-24FlooringWO2004/079130VA019Herringbone Angling2004-03-08FlooringWO2005/068747VA020Semi Floating Floor2005-01-13FlooringWO2005/054599VA021ABC Panels2004-12-02FlooringWO2006/038867VA022Coating Edge2005-10-04FlooringWO2006/043893VA023Flex Tongue2005-10-21FlooringWO2006/088417VA024Beveled Edges Edge2006-02-15FlooringWO2006/104436VA025Flex Loc2006-01-10FlooringWO2006/123988VA026Slide Loc2006-05-19FlooringWO2007/081256VA027PIF 6E Element Pattern2006-12-08FlooringWO2007/081255VA028PIF …

Locking SystemsFor Every NeedFloor installation should be a fast and simpleprocess with perfect results every time. That meansno gaps between the boards, no uneveness andno squeeking sounds. Equally important, the floorshould remain perfect for the lifetime of the floor.Our range of locking systems provides an industrystandard for installing floors. Since no floor isalike, we have developed solutions that areoptimized for …

How much do you know about the locking mechanism used on floating luxury vinyl flooring? Here are 10 statements to test your knowledge of this ingenious technology that makes a luxury vinyl floor really come together! Answer True or False to each statement and discover the correct answer below. T or F: A “locking mechanism” is the industry term for the tongue and groove system that …

Välinge introduces a new floor locking system, 5G Cross, that makes straight-set floor installation easy, fast and reliable.  In the past, flooring installers had to spend a lot of time installing floors in rectangle or square patterns without panels moving and creating gaps between the boards. Välinge said it set out to fix this time-consuming frustration and developed the 5G …

What Are AC Ratings? AC stands for Abrasion Criteria, and AC ratings indicate how resistant the laminate flooring is to general wear and tear. The AC scale ranges from AC1 to AC5, and the higher the rating, the more wear and tear the flooring can cope with. AC1 – ideal for low amounts of foot traffic (e.g. bedrooms). AC2 – …