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Wanke Cascade Laminate Flooring
Has anyone purchased laminate flooring from Wanke Cascade?
If so, are you happy with it? Thanks. Kate |
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Wanke Cascade Laminate Flooring
Kate wrote:
Has anyone purchased laminate flooring from Wanke Cascade? If so, are you happy with it? Thanks. Kate ****** Cascade seems to be a distributor, not a manufacturer. They sell several different brands. Look, too, at Lumber Liquidators, a.. 2245 NW NICOLAI STREET a.. PORTLAND, OR 97210 a.. Phone: 503-221-4944 Or visit their web site: http://www.lumberliquidators.com/hom...FZdM5QodAzQgdw If you need some tips on installing the stuff yourself, I'm sure I and other folks can generate several. Tip #1 If you have someone else do the installation, make sure their effort includes removing and replacing the baseboards. So doing remove the necessity for the crappy quarter-round transition and gives you an opportunity to clean, repair, and repaint the baseboards while the floor in being installed. |
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Wanke Cascade Laminate Flooring
HeyBub wrote:
Kate wrote: Has anyone purchased laminate flooring from Wanke Cascade? If so, are you happy with it? Thanks. Kate ****** Cascade seems to be a distributor, not a manufacturer. They sell several different brands. Look, too, at Lumber Liquidators, a.. 2245 NW NICOLAI STREET a.. PORTLAND, OR 97210 a.. Phone: 503-221-4944 Or visit their web site: http://www.lumberliquidators.com/hom...FZdM5QodAzQgdw If you need some tips on installing the stuff yourself, I'm sure I and other folks can generate several. Tip #1 If you have someone else do the installation, make sure their effort includes removing and replacing the baseboards. So doing remove the necessity for the crappy quarter-round transition and gives you an opportunity to clean, repair, and repaint the baseboards while the floor in being installed. Excellent advice. I am having this hired out, and the contractor will be here tomorrow AM to give me an estimate. Great timing, and I thank you. |
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Wanke Cascade Laminate Flooring
Kate wrote:
Tip #1 If you have someone else do the installation, make sure their effort includes removing and replacing the baseboards. So doing remove the necessity for the crappy quarter-round transition and gives you an opportunity to clean, repair, and repaint the baseboards while the floor in being installed. Excellent advice. I am having this hired out, and the contractor will be here tomorrow AM to give me an estimate. Great timing, and I thank you. Yep. When I removed my baseboards up and got them outside in the sunlight, I was amazed at the dents, scratches, discoloration, and attached fuzz as someone tried to paint them with the carpet in place. About five pounds of wood putty, mucho sanding, and some oil-based enamel turned them into prizes. I almost wanted to have them bronzed instead of putting them back. TIP #2 Cleaning. After sweeping and/or vacuuming, a sponge-mopping with a solution of water, alcohol, and ammonia should remove any smudges or footprints. Eschew the commercial products - they contain hazardous alcohol and ammonia. I use a steam cleaner. Waxing is never necessary and will only mess things up. TIP #3 The scatter-rugs you toss about should have rubber backing. Laminate flooring is mighty slickery. Conclusion: You're gonna be pleased with the result. Really pleased. |
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Wanke Cascade Laminate Flooring
HeyBub wrote:
Kate wrote: Tip #1 If you have someone else do the installation, make sure their effort includes removing and replacing the baseboards. So doing remove the necessity for the crappy quarter-round transition and gives you an opportunity to clean, repair, and repaint the baseboards while the floor in being installed. Excellent advice. I am having this hired out, and the contractor will be here tomorrow AM to give me an estimate. Great timing, and I thank you. Yep. When I removed my baseboards up and got them outside in the sunlight, I was amazed at the dents, scratches, discoloration, and attached fuzz as someone tried to paint them with the carpet in place. About five pounds of wood putty, mucho sanding, and some oil-based enamel turned them into prizes. I almost wanted to have them bronzed instead of putting them back. TIP #2 Cleaning. After sweeping and/or vacuuming, a sponge-mopping with a solution of water, alcohol, and ammonia should remove any smudges or footprints. Eschew the commercial products - they contain hazardous alcohol and ammonia. I use a steam cleaner. Waxing is never necessary and will only mess things up. TIP #3 The scatter-rugs you toss about should have rubber backing. Laminate flooring is mighty slickery. Conclusion: You're gonna be pleased with the result. Really pleased. It looks like I may have my work cut out for me. My baseboards look like they are in excellent condition, but like you said, take them out in the sunlight and get a good look. I have laminate in my kitchen and love it. I know what you mean about the rugs, but they do have rubber backing on them and no problems. Thanks for the info. |
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