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Do-it-yourself and buy-it-yourself are methods seen a lot in the residential flooring supply businesses. We have tried to innovate around the idea of sampling to help buyers save time. Sometimes the distance to local stores is short, sometimes long; but any visit takes time. There is an implicit assumption that expertise, services, and a sense of urgency will always be available when you arrive. At the end of the visit, you hope to come out of it well educated with a narrowed selection of options. This business model for buying floors that have remained the same for decades until the internet changed access to product information and price transparency. Product sampling should change to reflect this accesses, but most of the times it is stuck in the old ways. This blog article outlines our contribution to facilitating the sampling part of the floor buying process.

Any flooring material requires cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis. Regular care lengthens the life of your floor, guarantees that warranties will be honored, and keeps the surface looking its best. Once the floor is in use, dirt, stains, scratches, and tears are inevitable. The longer the time between cleanings and repairs, the worse the problem becomes.

How Much Are You Willing To Do?
How will the room be used? Does the family spend considerable time walking in and out of the room from the outdoors?. Is the furniture moveable? High-traffic and heavy-use areas such as entrances, staircases, landings, and kitchens might be more efficient and lower maintenance when covered in durable materials like stone, vinyl, non-slippery tile, natural tile or laminate. Softer floor coverings such as plush carpet, work well in lighter use areas such as living rooms and bedrooms, where comfort is desired over

Many companies, whether large or small, affiliate themselves with the Council of Better Business Bureaus. At Products Direct® we wanted to determine how that would benefit our customers.  Here are the 5 top reasons that caused us to decide to become accredited members of our local Better Business Bureau.

Ask ten people how they measure quality in Vinyl flooring, and you will get ten different answers. The problem with defining quality is that it is related to a personal point of view. Too often, the product marketer establishes the solution and not the individual user.

We operate on the assumption that “Quality is Conformance to Requirements.” Your requirements. That simple.

What is your lifestyle? Do you have Children? Pets? Are you preparing your house to sell? Are you a person that eats while standing in the kitchen or do you prefer to sit at the dining room table? How often do you entertain on your floor? What type of entertainment? Just remember, you will be living with your floor every day. What are the top three requirements that you have to meet to be happy? Now, prioritize and measure these items against your budget.

Don’t assume that high quality means high price. Realize that

Frequently we are asked what is the best adhesive to use for trim. More specifically what is the best adhesive to use for stair caps and flush-stair noses used in vinyl floors. We generally recommend a pressure sensitive adhesive product from PPG. The brand name is called Liquid Nails. More information can be found at the web site at LiquidNails.com.

Basic Concepts:

Pressure sensitive adhesive is an glue compound require pressure to initiate bonding between the adhesive and the substrate, whereas other adhesives require heat, water or a solvent. Factors that influence bonding include surface energy, preparation smoothness and temperature.

Shear strength refers to an item’s ability to withstand tangential force.

Flexibility refers to an item’s ability to show an

Quality is a measure or rating and results from comparing one thing against another. Quality can relate to products, persons, and even relationships. The standard of measure is usually on a continuum from poor to excellent. Various factors contribute to the quality of a product, such as the resources used to create it; the time spent versus time required for excellence; and the level of attention to detail. Customer relationships and service can impact the perception of quality. If a buying experience is negative, a customer may view the product with increased scrutiny and a lower assessment of quality.

At Products Direct, we value excellence. We value quality. This means we only sell high quality products from reputable manufacturers. We are always looking to add products with features our customers have told us are important. For example, we are building our sustainable products inventory, providing items that are both good for the environment and for your family's health.

We offer a variety of decorative hardware products to meet your needs. If you are looking for a complete set of new hardware or a single piece, we can help.   Please feel free to look through our collection of hardware. We have 2 high-level categories to start with; Kitchen Decorative Hardware and Bath Hardware. Below is a list/map of the hardware.