The AXD Journal
Flooring notes for Rhode Island flips and fixer-uppers
Practical guides on picking, ordering, delivering and installing floors in Rhode Island homes, written by the people at the Cranston counter.
Flipping a House in Rhode Island? How to Pick Flooring That Sells
The floor is the first thing buyers see in listing photos. Here is how Rhode Island flippers pick a floor that photographs well, survives showings and keeps the budget intact.
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Waterproof Floors for Rhode Island Basements: What Fixer-Upper Buyers Should Know
Rhode Island basements get damp. Here is how to put a warm, finished floor over concrete without it cupping, smelling…
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Getting Flooring Delivered to a Job Site in Providence: A Checklist
Narrow streets, triple-deckers and no driveway. How to plan a flooring delivery in Providence so the truck, the crew and…
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How Many Boxes of Flooring Do I Need? A Simple Guide for Fixer-Uppers
Measure once, order once. How to count square feet, add the right waste factor, and turn it into a box…
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Rental Turnover Floors: Why Landlords in Cranston and Warwick Switch to SPC
Carpet between every tenant adds up. Here is why more Rhode Island landlords put waterproof vinyl plank in their units,…
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Installing SPC Over Old Tile, Hardwood or Concrete in Older Rhode Island Homes
Rhode Island has a lot of old houses with layers of old flooring. When you can float SPC right over…
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Flooring Colors That Sell in New England Homes
Greige, natural oak or dark walnut? What sells in Rhode Island homes right now, and how to pick a floor…
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Flooring for Coastal Homes in Narragansett, Newport and Westerly
Sand, salt air, wet feet and summer humidity. How to pick a floor for a Rhode Island beach house or…
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Quiet Floors for Triple-Deckers and Multi-Family Units
Footsteps through the ceiling are the top complaint in multi-family buildings. How to choose and install a floor that keeps…
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Winter Renovations in Rhode Island: Acclimating and Delivering Flooring in the Cold
Cold boxes, unheated job sites and snow days. How to plan a winter flooring job in Rhode Island so the…
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