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    If you're researching hardwood flooring you've probably come across the term "end-matched hardwood flooring" in your search for the perfect floor. End-matching is standard on most flooring shorter than eight feet as well as strip or narrow-width flooring. But what is end-matching, exactly? Glad you asked. The following is a brief explanation of end-matching, as well as some of the benefits of choosing end-matched hardwood flooring. End-matched is a term that describes the process of double-end trimming a plank of wood and, through a special process, precision milling a tongue-and-groove on the plank ends. It is an industry standard for boards under eight feet in length. There are a number of benefits to end-matched hardwood floors, such as: 1. Cuts down on installation time. End-matching eliminates the need to cut each plank end during installation. Instead, the plank ends fit together nicely in their pre-cut tongue-and-grooves, saving a lot of time on t...

A pendulum test is one of the methods used for testing the slip resistance of a floor. This is the only method that is recognised by the UK courts in the event of slip accidents. This slip resistance test shows whether the floor is dangerous or safe.  In case the test deems the floor as dangerous, it is important to apply a non-slip coating or carry out anti-slip treatments . This test must be carried out periodically, especially by business owners to make sure that the floor is safe for the employees, clients, staff, customers and the public. In order for the floor to be deemed as fit, the PTV score must be 36 or more. What is involved in a pendulum test? The test comprises of the pendulum swinging across the surface of the floor. The steps are as follows:   The machine is zeroed to make sure that the reading is accurate The pendulum is swung across the floor and the reading is measured. The swinging of the pendulum is carried out 3 times and then, 5 more times. The...

    Rubber flooring is the first choice of the people who prefer convenience and safety. That is why rubber flooring is getting well known for its unique benefits. Rubber flooring is getting widely used in children play areas, gyms and self- training institutes. But before going to buy it is necessary to know about the benefits of the rubber flooring. Eco-friendly Rubber flooring is eco-friendly. Rubber is a recyclable material and it does not contaminate the environments. It is a fully safe material to use in the pre-schools and kids play areas. Anti-Microbial Rubber is the material that does not give room to the germs to procreate and increase. Its surface does not help in the growth of germs. That is why it is hypoallergenic and safe for the people who have allergies. Easy Maintenance Rubber flooring is very easy to maintain. Unlike carpeting it does not accumulate dust inside. It is also stain free. Just wipe it out with damp cloth and it is clean. There is n...

  The residential floors need deep cleaning every month. The dust and grease can satin the kitchen floors and the lounge and alley way areas also need deep cleaning. The dust particles accumulate under the carpets, rugs, cabinets and tables and if you do not give it a good clean up it might lead to allergies and skin rashes. By following certain easy tips you keep the floors clean. Vacuum The first thing to be done is to vacuum all the dust from under the carpets, rugs, sofas and from the curtains. A thorough vacuuming will suck all the dust around your house. Cleaning Tiled Floors Tiled floors can be wiped out with the mop. If there is grease on the floor and stains then use the tile cleaning solutions. Do not use harsh chemical detergents or solutions having ammonia because it will discolor the tiles and badly affects its surface. Degreasing kitchen floors is necessary as it will increase its floor resistance that can be checked by slip resistance test . Cleaning Hardwo...