For an economical home renovation option, consider engineered flooring. “Engineered flooring is a popular choice for homeowners on a budget. The surface is a sandwich of multiple wood laminations, with unfinished ply on the bottom and finished wood on the top. Its cross-grain construction looks clean and performs well in high-moisture locations,” explained Dean Dupre, the owner of Champion Tile and Marble in Tampa Bay, Florida. Most engineered wood comes pre-finished, so the top layer […]

Personal home renovation projects risk some pitfalls. “Some home projects, including tiling, can be easy and fun. But no matter how experienced you might be, a number of things can still go wrong. If you want a quality installation job, do it right the first time,” advised Dean Dupre, owner of Champion Tile and Marble in Tampa Bay, Florida. Frequently, would-be installers fail to prep their surface properly. If the surface is not smooth and […]