Floating floors are not secured to the floor beneath them in the traditional manner, with glue or nails. Instead, they are fastened by the edges utilizing shoe molding and transitions.<\/p>\n
One of the most common types of floating floors on the market is laminate flooring. However, if laminate is not installed correctly, it can be heard shifting when people walk over it. The main advantage of laminate is its durability and low cost. \u201cHowever, low cost flooring may end up costing you more because it is much harder to clean, and in some cases, almost impossible to keep clean and streak free,\u201d said Dean Dupre, owner\/operator of Clearwater, Fla.\u2019s Champion Tile & Marble.<\/p>\n
In most instances when a floating floor is installed, there is a fair amount of movement in it because it is fitted over either cement or on top of another floor. If this is installed over an area with moisture (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Floating floors are not secured to the floor beneath them in the traditional manner, with glue or nails. Instead, they are fastened by the edges utilizing shoe molding and transitions. One of the most common types of floating floors on…<\/span><\/p>\n