Knowledge

Flooring is the fundamental element of your home–as one of the only features that could remain unchanged for up to a century. Although all our retailed products are durable, sturdy and require low maintenance to care, certain operations are needed to be performed to maintain its quality in the long-run.

Practices such as regularly vacuuming, sweeping or dusting your flooring surface, as well as placing mats and carpets near doorways and workspaces to prevent stains and dirt from being ingrained in the floor will help maintain the immaculate flooring products Grandeur provides.  Try to minimize the amount of liquids and moisture your flooring surface comes into contact with — this includes wet mopping. The ideal temperature for Grandeur’s flooring products (while keeping in mind environmental concerns) ranges from 18 C (65 F) to 24 C (75 F). The humidity level should be anywhere from 35 per cent to 55 per cent. Too much heat or aridity can lead to excessive spacing and splitting with the floor surface. Environmental factors should be taken into account when using our products.

In a house, all of our products can be used at or above grade. Hardwood flooring is a great look for any room but if you like the appeal of modern vinyl that is a great choice as well. Below grade is different, however, due to an increase in temperature fluctuation, humidity, and risk of exposure, it is strongly advised that solid hardwood be avoided. With the proper underlayment, engineered hardwood can be installed below grade but even with the proper precautionary measures for water prevention, exposure always remains a strong possibility. Vinyl flooring is the absolute best choice for below grade projects as the planks are 100% waterproof. Our drop-lock vinyl flooring can also be comfortably installed over a concrete subfloor, eliminating the need for extra labour and resources.  In any rooms around the house where water and exposure may be a concern, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms, vinyl flooring is the absolute best choice. With planks that are 100% waterproof you do not need to worry about drops, spills, or leaks as you would with real hardwood.  In a condo, there are a few considerations when looking at new floors. Different buildings may have specific requirements of new flooring that must be met prior to installation, so please be sure to inquire about this before making any purchases. Also, all condos use a concrete subfloor and therefore should be treated much like a basement in that solid and engineered flooring can be installed, but would require much more work and resources than vinyl flooring. While noise is also an important consideration in any home, it is especially important in a condo.