Q & A With Centurion Homes

Thanks for all the questions and comments on Centurion Homes Facebook Page.  Please feel free to ask questions and leave comments on this blog too.  The question below was posted and this is our response:

Q: Other than carpeting, is there any other type of flooring you can put on stairs?


A: You can put any flooring you like on stairs. As alternatives to carpet, Wood/Bullnose planks, tile, laminate, etc... will wear better and look nicer for much longer; but they can be slippery and will cost as much as replacing carpet three times. Not to mention they'd hurt like heck to fall on. Yes, I'm a klutz and have tumbled a set of stairs or two in my day. Dang sure glad they were carpet.

Q & A With Centurion Homes

The question below was posted on our Centurion Homes Facebook page and we thought we'd share our response.  As a General Contractor we enjoy sharing the knowledge we've acquired over the years.  If you have a question regarding finishes, where to get the best deal on fixtures, stuck on a DIY project or any construction related question or tip - feel free to leave a comment on the blog or a question on our facebook page.  You can click on the facebook icon to be connected to our page.  We will do our best to give you a solid answer built from experience.

Q: "Any thoughts on a laminate or similar wood looking hard floor in a basement?"

A: "When doing a wood floor in a basement an engineered wood will perform better than a laminate but neither one will withstand high volumes of moisture very well. Engineered wood is produced in wood ply that is glued and compressed in opposing directions which gives it great strength but allows for flexibility to withstand temperature/humidity fluctuation."