1. Pacific Coast Home Solutions
www.pacificcoasthomesolutions.com
FLOORING
REMODEL CA License No. B742935
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2. REMODELING YOUR FLOORS
There are many options available when selecting the material for your new floors. Pacific Coast
Home Solutions has hand selected affordable, eco-friendly products for you to choose from bringing
you quality, lasting, beautiful results while contributing to GO GREEN with your home remodel
projects, one remodel at a time.
Depending on your budget and the area of remodel, the two items of choice are hardwood or
laminate flooring. Both can endure high traffic, pets, messes with easy clean-up, and last for years and
years. However, there are a few advantages and disadvantages to either choice. Usually the main
reason for choosing one over the other is budget.
Laminate is the economical choice. We use high grade, eco-friendly laminate products that have all
the features to the look of hardwood flooring without the higher cost. If your budget permits
hardwood floors there is no reason not to make that choice.

3. HEALTHY CHOICES, HAPPIER
FAMILIES
Laminate & Wood Floors: The Healthy Option
Mites, dust, allergens and other irritants thrive in traditional carpeting and flooring. Yet allergists and homeowners have come to realize
that wood and laminate floors can improve air quality by maintaining a healthy, allergen-reduced home. Leading allergists agree that wood
floors are the perfect choice for a healthy home. According to the American Lung Association wood floors in your bedroom and other
main living areas can drastically improve air quality. This is not surprising when a large American company that recycles old carpet has
stated that most used carpeting it receives for processing contains at least 35% of its weight in household dirt.
A report by the Healthy Flooring Network draw’s information from several reports and experiments carried out by leading health groups
worldwide. It draws broad conclusions on the role fitted carpets play in determining the total allergen load in the home and the
importance of this on the severity of allergic disease.
Detailed studies in the UK have found that 50-70% of asthma suffers are allergic to house dust mites. With up to 100,000 dust mites living
in just one square meter of carpet and it being reported that 98% of UK homes have fitted carpets it is clear to understand why the UK
has the highest prevalence of asthma symptoms in 13-14 year olds in the world at 19.8%, along with the second highest prevalence of
eczema.
When tested 3 out of 4 carpets that were listed as being treated against dust mites contain chemicals of a hazardous nature. Theses
chemicals included organotins, phthalates, permethrin, triclosan, brominated flame retardants and formaldehyde. The World Health
Organization has recommended that they are substituted with less hazardous alternatives. One study showed that the mite allergen
concentration in dust from carpets could be 6-14 times higher than that from wood & laminate flooring.
PET ALLERGENS: Pets are the second most important cause of domestic allergy and over 50% of asthmatic children are sensitized to
allergens of cats and/or dogs. Once again the presence of fitted carpets is particularly strongly associated with high pet allergen levels.
Even when a pet is removed from a house the allergen levels can remain significantly high.
POINTS TO NOTE: Carpets can contain the largest reservoir in total amount of mite allergens in the house The presence of carpets in
a home can dramatically increase the total mite allergen load compared to having laminate or wood flooring. Up to 100,000 mites may live
in one square meter of carpet. Carpets can harbor 6-14 times more dust mite allergens than laminate or wood flooring. The presence of
fitted carpets is particularly strongly associated with high pet allergen levels.

4. OUR CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR
PROPERTY
Environmentally Friendly Products
PCHS is not only a leader in the home improvement
industry, we are now the environmentally conscious leader.
We have committed to bringing consumers quality, eco
friendly products at affordable costs in our efforts to
beautifying your property with the environment in mind.
Of course, the most important consideration in
purchasing any floor covering is the level of quality it
provides. With PCHS and Shaw, you can be assured that
you are getting the finest floor coverings.

5. LAMINATE VS. WOOD
MATERIAL AND METHOD: Laminate wood floors are photographed image with repeating
patterns while hardwoods are natural or milled from trees and no one piece is alike.
LIFESPAN: Laminate is limited with less than 20 years while hardwood floors will last 20-100
years depending largely on maintenance, care, and type of style chosen (engineered/solid).
MAINTENANCE: Laminate wood is easier to maintain while hardwood floors are harder.
Some clean obsessed people complain about the presence of foot prints after cleaning laminate
wood. Nowadays, hardwood floor maintenance has improved greatly compared to 20-30 years
ago with the emergence of pre-finished wood which does not require waxing the way it used to.
REFINISHING: Laminate floors cannot be refinished or stained while hardwood floors can be.
So in case you decide one day you like a darker stained wood, you cannot apply new finish to
laminate while with hardwood it can be done.
REPAIRS: Laminate floors are more difficult to repair compared to hardwood floors. With
laminate, you have to almost remove several planks before you can fix one, but with hardwood,
depending on the way they were installed, you can cut one piece with a saw and put in another
without removing the other planks.You can attempt to do this with laminate, but it will not look
as good in the end.

6. OVERVIEW ON LAMINATE
One of the most attractive attributes of laminate flooring is the price.
Although this type of flooring looks just like hardwood flooring, it is much
cheaper. Laminate also doesn't require the maintenance of hardwood or
carpeting. Hardwood floors have to be refinished every so often, and carpets
must be cleaned regularly. The low price of laminate flooring also usually
includes an extensive warranty.
Laminate flooring is extremely durable. These floors are engineered to last
for years and years. They are extremely resistant to moisture, stains, and
fading. Laminate flooring is also not as susceptible to scratching and denting
like traditional hardwood floors are.

7. LAMINATE FLOORS
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
In the case of laminate flooring, there are These floors do have a few disadvantages.
several advantages. Laminate flooring is Laminate flooring is not the most
durable and strong. The flooring is also environmentally friendly product available
designed to withstand heavy traffic today. With rising concerns about the
without being damaged or scratched environment, global warming and energy
easily. Laminate flooring is also easy to conservation, there are “greener” choices on
clean and maintain. Sweeping or the market than laminate floors. The least
vacuuming, then damp mopping with expensive laminate floors will probably only
warm water will keep your laminate last between 10 and 15 years, which is
floors looking as new as possible. It is sometimes less than the life of a typical
versatile and available in a variety of homeowner’s mortgage. On the contrary,
colors, shades, and styles. hardwood floors can last around 40 years or
longer if they are properly maintained.
No matter what type of décor is in your
home, laminate flooring is available to In addition, if laminate floors are installed in
match it. Laminate flooring is less wet areas such as bathrooms, many
expensive than hardwood flooring, but it manufacturers will not honor the warranty if
gives the same beautiful look. These something goes wrong with the flooring.
floors are also a healthy choice for those Laminate floors cannot be sanded and
who suffer from allergies. Dirt and dust refinished if they are damaged. They must be
cannot be trapped in laminate flooring as replaced altogether when the flooring wears
it can with carpeting, so allergy sufferers down. The last disadvantage is that if the
do not have symptoms as much or as proper sub-floor is not installed underneath
often as those in homes with carpet in laminate floors, the sound of walking on
bedrooms and common areas. laminate flooring can become loud and hollow.

8. LAMINATE FLOORING
CONSTRUCTION
LAMINATE IS CONSTRUCTED OF FOUR LAYERS
 The back is reinforced with melamine for structural stability and moisture resistance
 OptiCore™ - Shaw's laminate core board that's strong, stable, and moisture-resistant.
 Providing the floor's beauty, the decorative layer is actually a highly detailed photograph that
gives the laminate the appearance of wood or tile
 Melamine wear top layer is a tough, clear finish reinforced with aluminum oxide, one of the
hardest mineral compounds known to man, to resist staining, fading, surface moisture, and wear
 Shaw Laminate flooring is incredibly durable and stain resistant. Such problem spills as nail
polish, grease, and mustard simply wipe off.
 Patented tongue-and-groove locking technology eliminates unsightly gaps at the seams.

9. LAMINATE FLOORING
BENEFITS
S c r a tc h R e s i s t a n c e
Yo u c a n w a l k o n l a m i n a t e f l o o r i n g w i t h o u t f e a r o f s c r a t c h i n g . W h i l e t h e f l o o r i s n o t s c r a t c h
proof, neither high heels nor office chairs on wheels are a problem. It is recommended to put
felt pads or plastic caps under chair legs or furniture feet.
E nv i ro n m e n t a lly Fr i e n d ly
La minate floor ing is ec o-fr iendly a nd reusa ble . It is ea sy to insta ll a nd ea sy to ta ke it into
pa r ts a nd reinsta ll it a g a in. This ma kes la mina te floor ing a per fec t reusa ble ma ter ial.
Chemical Resistance
Classic collection laminate flooring is also resistant to penetration by most household chemicals
a nd or g a nic solvents (a c etone , red wine , c offee , tea , ma r ker s, etc .).
B u r n R e s i s ta n c e
A burning cigarette that falls onto a laminate floor and continues to burn for a few seconds
d o e s n o t l e a v e t h e s l i g h t e s t m a r k o r d i s c o l o r a t i o n o n t h e f l o o r. T h e s a m e c i g a r e t t e w o u l d h a v e a
neg a tive impa ct on other floor ing sur fa ces such a s ca r pet or vinyl.
We a r R e s i s t a n c e
Laminate flooring resists a great deal of wear without showing any trace . This is due to the
o v e r l ay, t h e t o p l ay e r o f t h e l a m i n a t e f l o o r, w h i c h c o n t a i n s m i c r o s c o p i c c o r u n d u m p a r t i c l e s .
Impact Resistance
Due to its hard HDF (High Density Fiberboard) core board, laminate flooring can withstand sudden
and localized knocks such as those created by stiletto heels, falling objects, etc . The floor can also
withstand long-term local strain caused by chairs, cupboards, table legs, bed legs, etc .

10. COLORS OF LAMINATE

11. LAMINATE
MOLDINGS

12. HARDWOOD FLOORS
AD VAN TAG ES & D ISAD VAN TAG ES
ADVANTAGES
• Low maintenance
• Ability to look new with sanding and refinishing
• Increases the value of the home
• Versatile to any home décor or style
• Allergen free, best for those who suffer allergies
• Durability and longevity over other flooring options
DISADVANTAGES
• Vulnerable to moisture and humidity
• Higher Cost over other flooring options
• Require sanding/ refinishing to ensure the last of shine
• Cannot be installed in bathrooms or laundry rooms where spills are inevitable.

13. HARDWOOD FLOORS
EPIC DEFINITION
Surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope and size. Heroic and impressive in quality.
That aptly describes Epic®, Shaw's breakthrough engineered hardwood with ScufResist Platinum™ finish. It easily surpasses the ordinary,
and it's truly impressive in quality ... of performance, installation, style, and environmental friendliness. But heroic? We don't think the term is
too strong. Here are the facts—see what you think:
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED
• Uses 50% less newly harvested wood than
conventional engineered flooring.
• Made in the USA from well-managed domestic
forests.
• Qualifies for LEED credits.
• Greenguard certified.
• Certified as an Environmentally Preferred Product.
PEAK PERFORMANCE
• Harder—substantially more impact-resistant than engineered than solid wood flooring
• Denser—there is more solid wood fiber per cubic inch than solid wood flooring, and it's much more responsibly used
• More dimensionally stable—substantially less expansion and contraction when compared to traditionally engineered and solid wood
flooring
• Tougher—Epic with ScufResist Platinum™ resists wear and scuffing up to 6X better than the competition
COMPLETE PRODUCT OFFERING
6 species available—oak, hickory, maple, birch, cherry and walnut; 3 1/4" & 5" widths
Multitude of finishes, from traditional to rustic to distressed to hand-scraped; Pinnacle of style, design and leading-edge color

14. COLORS OF WOOD

15. MOLDINGS
HARDWOOD
All hardwood floor installations include the quarter round base shoe molding. However,
nothing says timeless beauty like adding that extra final touch to your newly gorgeous
floors like a decorative baseboard!

16. WOOD FLOORING
BENEFITS
LONGEVITY S o l i d - wo o d f l o o r s c a n l a s t fo r h u n d re d s o f ye a r s . T h e re a re ve r y
few f l o o r i n g m a t e r i a l s t h a t h ave b e e n a ro u n d a s l o n g a s wo o d .
COZINE SS AND WARMTH N o t o n l y i s h a rd wo o d m o re p l e a s a n t t o w a l k o n
t h a n l a m i n a t e b u t i t i s n a t u r a l ly w a r m . Wo o d i s a n e x c e l l e n t i n s u l a t o r, t h a n k s t o i t s
t h o u s a n d s o f t i ny a i r c h a m b e rs .
HYPOA LLE RGE NIC U n l i ke ca rp e t s , w h i ch a re b re e d i n g g ro u n d s fo r m o l d ,
m i l d ew, a n d d u s t m i t e s , a l l o f w h i ch c a n b e t o u g h o n a nyo n e w i t h a l l e r g i e s , wo o d
f l o o r s d o n ' t g i ve p o l l e n , a n i m a l d a n d e r, m o l d , e t c . a ny p l a c e t o h i d e a n d t h r i ve
EASY TO CLE AN A l i t t l e swe e p i n g a n d a l i t t l e m o p p i n g , a n d yo u r h a rd wo o d
f l o o r s w i l l ke e p l o o k i n g n i c e fo r a l o n g t i m e t o c o m e .
INCREA SE HOME VA LUE U n l e s s yo u ' re go i n g t o b e l i v i n g i n t h e s a m e h o u s e
fo r t h e re s t o f yo u r l i fe , yo u s h o u l d t h i n k a b o u t h ow t h e f l o o r i n g ch o i c e s yo u
m a ke t o d ay w i l l a ffe ct t h e p ri c e yo u ca n g e t fo r yo u r h o m e w h e n yo u s e l l i t .
C a r p e t w i l l l o o k o l d a n d u s e d i n j u s t a f ew ye a rs , w h e re a s wo o d f l o o rs l a s t a
long time and add value to a home.

17. FACTS ABOUT WOOD
Wood flooring is the most abundantly renewable flooring material available. The trees used to make wood floors are
produced in a factory called a forest by a renewable source of energy called the sun. Sustainable forest management
makes it possible to harvest wood without any serious impact on the environment, because trees are a renewable
resource that can be replaced time and time again.
1. Average annual net growth for hardwoods is greater than average annual removals (Source: US Department of Agriculture Forest
Service)
2. Indoor air quality if better with wood floors (Source: US Environmental Protection Agency)
3. Wood is a carbon neutral product that produces oxygen during its growth cycle and stores carbon during its service
life (Source: University of Wisconsin Wood Products Program Solid Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis)
4. Wood floors use less water and energy to produce that other flooring options (Source: University of Wisconsin Wood Products
Program Solid Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis)
5. At the end of its service life, wood flooring can be burned as fuel or recycled (Source: University of Wisconsin Wood Products Program
Solid Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis)
6. Wood floors last hundreds of years, so won’t need to be replaced as often as other flooring options (Source: National
Association of Home Builders)
7. While it takes most hardwood trees 40-60 years to mature, the inventory planted today won’t be needed for 100-
plus years (Source: National Wood Flooring Association)
Being a responsible corporate citizen is an integral part of environmental stewardship.

18. ENJOY YOUR NEW
FLOORS!
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