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The Aqua Step Guide To Waterproof Flooring

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Is Waterproof Flooring The Right Choice For Your Property?

When you’re making renovations or building a new property, there are many details to consider and many decisions to make. From wall paint to fixtures to the floor, there are functions, designs and many brands to go through before deciding what to use in your project. Decisions about these elements not only affect the look of your property, they also affect how long it will be before you have to make repairs or possibly even do another entire renovation.

At Aqua Step, we want to help you make the best decision for your property’s needs. That’s why we’ve put together our free Guide To Waterproof Flooring.

What’s in the guide?

The Guide To Waterproof Flooring includes information about Aqua Step’s design, including the durable materials from which it is made as well as the different elements of the flooring’s structure.

In the guide, we also discuss the different ways that Aqua Step can help protect your property. You know that it’s 100% waterproof – but did you also know that it can help protect from the everyday wear and tear of pets, kitchen spills and customers’ muddy boots?

You might be surprised to learn that Aqua Step 100% Waterproof Flooring helps as a sound barrier, especially important in apartment buildings or in loud commercial spaces such as bars.

Where can I download the guide?

The Guide To Waterproof Flooring is available right on our website. To download the full guide for free, just visit the Guide To Waterproof Flooring page on the Aqua Step website , fill out the simple form and click the button to “Download Your Free Guide.”

We hope you’ll take this opportunity to download the free Guide To Waterproof Flooring and learn more about Aqua Step 100% Waterproof Flooring. Should you have any questions about Aqua Step, now or after reading the guide, please be in touch.Our customer service team can be reached by phone at (781) 938-5665 and they would be happy to assist you.

Aqua Step: The Pet-Friendly Flooring Choice

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Limit The Wear and Tear on Your Home With Aqua Step

We all love our furry companions, but they sure can create a mess. Whether you have a puppy who hasn’t quite yet learned how to use the bathroom outside, a grown dog who just loves playing in the mud then tracking it inside, or a cat who hasn’t quite yet mastered drying off her paws before trekking through the kitchen, Aqua Step can help you better contend with their mess.

The Financial Impact of Pet Ownership

Aqua Step is 100% waterproof, but it’s also built to be durable. Pets can contribute to the wear and tear on your home, and they do spend a lot of time tromping around your floors. Dogs, in particular, can have a financial impact on your home, especially if you don’t have materials that can stand up to their activity. In this article from money.com, they discuss how dog ownership alone can drop the appraisal of a home’s value by as much as 5%. Then consider how much it can cost to replace carpeting if a dog repeatedly has accidents on it – that’s an investment you don’t want to have to make over and over again.

With Aqua Step, you don’t have to panic every time your pet has an accident in the house. Sure, it’s still not pleasant, but it’s a lot easier to clean up than carpet is. And, unlike other flooring products, you don’t have to use special cleaners on it. You can use just soap and water – saving you money on special cleaning products, as well.

One of the worst parts of pet accidents can be how it permeates beneath the flooring surface. This can be smelly and it can be expensive when it comes time to deal with it and any associated problems the moisture may have caused. Aqua Step, however, is designed with a rubber gasket that prevents this kind of seepage. As a result, your pet’s mess stays on the surface – where it might not look or smell too pleasant, but at least you know when you clean it up you’ve got it all, and it won’t become a long-term issue.

How Aqua Step Stands Up To Other Pet Damage

While being 100% waterproof is the keystone of Aqua Step’s design, it has other qualities that make it an attractive choice for homes where pets are part of the family.

With Aqua Step, you don’t have to grimace every time you hear the clack-clack of your dog’s claws on the floor. Aqua Step has a high level of scratch-resistance, and it can stand up to the most active dogs and cats.

The core of Aqua Step is made with a high-quality synthetic resin and is designed to withstand heavy loads. As a result, even the biggest dogs are no match for Aqua Step’s strength. So let your St. Bernard run free across your newly installed Aqua Step floor – he’ll have fun, and you can breathe a little easier while you watch him romp around.

And all that romping? Aqua Step’s design also helps with sound absorption. Fluffy’s playtime won’t be quite so audible to people on the floors below.

If your household has pets and is in need of flooring that can stand up to their wear and tear, get in touch with Aqua Step today. Our 100% waterproof flooring may be just the solution you need.

Improving Your Floors This Tax Season

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Home Improvements And Your Taxes

Between January and April, most people in the United States have one similar thing hanging over their heads – taxes. While the topics of interior flooring and taxes might seem pretty disparate, they do have overlap in the realm of home improvement.

Can You Get A Tax Deduction or Tax Credits For Home Renovations?

While getting a tax deduction for home renovations isn’t as straightforward as simply turning in your receipt for renovation projects, you can capitalize on certain renovations and improvements.

As described by TurboTax, home renovations that are focused on installing alternative energy sources may qualify for certain tax credits or deductions. Homeowners who must make renovations due to medical needs may also be able to deduct the renovation expenses from their taxes.

If you’re purchasing a new home, or planning to, you can benefit from tax deductions if you build the cost of home renovations into your mortgage. For tax purposes, consider home renovations and home improvements as you look at the home, and do the cost planning then and there. Making renovations – like installing new, durable flooring – can help you make the most of the mortgage interest deduction while also serving as a long-term investment in the overall quality of your home.

Using Your Refund As An Investment In Your Home

Once your taxes are filed and you realize you have a refund coming to you, it’s time to determine a way to make that refund an investment.

Using a tax refund to invest in your home has long-term benefits. When you make a home improvement or renovation that includes durable features like Aqua Step 100% Waterproof Flooring, you’re making a strategic decision to invest in the extended structural integrity of the property. Doing so can help increase the home’s value, helping you when it comes time to sell the home.

Additionally, as H&R Block explains, if you keep track of the home renovation and can show that it is a project that adds to the home value and prolongs its life, you can add it to the basis of your home and decrease the gain on the home’s value if you sell it.

The installation of Aqua Step can certainly help prolong the life of your property. It prevents mold and mildew from building up, stopping structural and environmental issues from water damage before they can even crop up. It’s also an overall durable flooring that can stand up to the toughest circumstances – pets, people, leaks, wet and muddy messes…you name it. Aqua Step is also available in varied styles, so you can seamlessly integrate your flooring into your interior design and improve your home’s overall appearance.

Over time, the installation of Aqua Step can serve as a valuable investment as it protects your home, providing you with future opportunities to benefit from its purchase. When it comes time to decide how to invest your tax refund, consider a home improvement project with Aqua Step.

To learn more about Aqua Step 100% Waterproof Flooring and to see the full range of designs and styles we offer, please visit our Products & Samples page. If you’d like to invest your tax refund to improve your home’s flooring, contact us to get started.

Strong Enough To Withstand Any Climate

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Ranging Temperatures Affecting Your Floors?

Temperature swings can wreak havoc on many materials, including wood. For flooring, this can mean warping and swelling that is both unattractive and can pose dangers as the floor becomes uneven.

In climates where the temperature drops during the winter, and then goes up again in the summer, the cycle of contraction and expansion can make wood warp. This is especially true if you are turning up the air conditioning in the summer, and turning up the heat in the winter, so the inside of your home or business property is experiencing large temperature swings.

ugly looking twisted flooring that is not aqua step waterproof flooring

If your home is humid, that can also pose a problem for many types of flooring. We don’t realize that the simple use of household items like a humidifier during the winter may cause issues. Moisture can seep into your floor and cause it to warp.

However, unlike wood floors, Aqua Step 100% Waterproof Flooring can withstand humidity and temperature swings and remain intact, ensuring that your home or business has floors that fit the way they did when you installed them. With Aqua Step, no matter the climate you live in, you can be assured that you won’t be dealing with strange new bumps in your floor that look bad and can cause you to stub a toe or trip.

Aqua Step is resistant to swelling and warping because it is not made of wood. Instead, it is constructed of high-quality materials that look great in your interior while standing up to tough conditions.

Next winter, don’t worry about indoor heat and temperature swings affecting your flooring. Install Aqua Step 100% Waterproof Flooring, put on your slippers, and walk comfortably across your newly stylish floors without having to worry about the seasonal shifts.

Learn more about our amazing product!

Get in contact with one of our representatives to learn more about how Aqua Step could be the right choice for you here!

Which Waterproof Flooring Style Is Right For Me?

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Which Waterproof Flooring Option Is Right For Me?

As you begin researching waterproof flooring, you might be surprised by the number of options out there. While you look at the options, you need to carefully consider what flooring option is right for you and why. All waterproof flooring products on the market have different qualities and attributes, making some a better fit for your needs than others.

Let’s take a look at some of the attributes of Aqua Step waterproof flooring so you can decide if it is right for you.

Will Your Flooring Be Exposed To The Sun?

Much waterproof flooring is designed for moisture-heavy areas like the basement, so they aren’t equipped with protection from UV rays, requiring installation in dark areas of the home or requiring that you keep blinds drawn during the day to protect the flooring from sun damage.

Aqua Step, however, has a UV protectant which means it’s okay to install anywhere in your home – even in brightly lit areas where you like to have the sun shining in all day long. If you’re looking for waterproof flooring that will work well in a bright kitchen, a basement that actually does get a lot of light, or even a covered sun porch, Aqua Step could be the choice for you.

Now that you know you don’t have to worry about sun damage, do you want waterproof flooring throughout your entire house without transitions? Aqua Step doesn’t require transitions every so many feet like other waterproof flooring options, providing a clean look throughout the house.

Is Your Flooring Being Installed In An Area That Already Has Moisture Issues?

One of the reasons people start looking for waterproof flooring is that they have to replace old flooring because of moisture or water damage. If this is the case, especially in a basement, some waterproof flooring will require that you test for moisture before installing. Even if you haven’t already had water damage, many waterproof flooring products will advise that you test for moisture beforehand and even add a moisture barrier.

The premium design of Aqua Step waterproof flooring means you do not have to take these extra steps before installation. If moisture is already a problem, and you are looking for waterproof flooring that saves you time while providing you the highest quality and protection from water damage, Aqua Step could be the choice for you. With these benefits saving you time and material you don’t have to pile on additional costs to your project.

Do You Need Heating Installed Under Your Waterproof Flooring?

This is no problem for Aqua Step! While many waterproof flooring products cannot have radiant heating installed underneath them, Aqua Step can. This means you can install Aqua Step wherever you need to in your house or business without having to worry about your heating system.

How Do You Clean Your Floors?

Cleaning a floor can be a tedious chore under the best of circumstances. If you have to change the cleaning products you use, or search out new ones just to use on your waterproof floor, then the chore becomes even more of a hassle.

With Aqua Step, you can use any cleaning agent, even bleach. Many flooring product manufacturers advise against the use of any chemical on their products, so if you prefer to stick with the cleaning method that works best for you, Aqua Step waterproof flooring may be the best choice for you.

Being a waterproof floor, this also means Aqua Step is a great choice for pet owners. Though we love them, animals come with their fair share of messes and a waterproof floor has the advantage of being resilient to unwanted liquids, shedding and dirty paw prints. With Aqua Step, cleaning is easy and affordable regardless of the mess.

So What Is The Right Option For Me?

As you’re doing your research, you might notice that Aqua Step waterproof flooring comes at a bit of a higher price point than others on the market. Well, that’s for a reason – we offer a premium product that provides you and your property with superior protection and features that give you plenty of flexibility when it comes to meeting your flooring needs. To learn more get in touch with one of our experts!

Unique Qualities: Durability

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Aqua Step: Designed For Durability

If the floor of your business is going to be put to the test with an even heavy load, plenty of foot traffic or the potential for water leaks, you might be worried that you’re stuck with ugly options like concrete, or just have to deal with replacing your flooring often.

Here’s the bad news: with most flooring, that’s probably true.

Here’s the good news: with Aqua Step 100% waterproof flooring, you get a durable surface that also comes in attractive designs suitable for your customer-facing business.

Why Is Aqua Step So Durable?

The key to Aqua Step’s durability is its top layer, which is made out of titanium resin. Within the flooring, the core is a high-quality synthetic resin in combination with a honeycomb structure. The honeycomb structure is unique – no other waterproof laminates on the market have such a structure within. This design quality also allows for improved sound absorption and the flow of floor heating.

Our hollow floor structure combined with the honeycomb core and topped with a titanium resin is a completely new design that provides your floor with the strength it needs, while also giving you peace of mind about water spills, sound absorption, heating options and overall durability.

Salons or restaurants where floors are constantly taking a beating from foot traffic as well as spills – food, water, hair dyes – need flooring that looks good but can stand up to this daily wear and tear. Due to this hardy resin, Aqua Step can handle a wide variety of scuffs, scratches and heavy, even loads.

Don’t settle for flooring that will fail your home or business. With Aqua Step 100% waterproof flooring, you can have the look you want with the strength and durability you need!

Aqua Step for Home and Business

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Uses For Aqua Step For Home and Business

Waterproof flooring is useful for more than industrial areas where water damage is almost a guarantee. With Aqua Step, there are options to fit the practical needs and the decor of a variety of residential and commercial uses. Read on to learn more about how waterproof flooring can help you protect your home or business while retaining its visual character.

Residential Uses For Aqua Step Waterproof Flooring

For a homeowner, water damage to flooring can be extremely difficult to deal with. From mold issues to simply looking terrible, water can cause problems in your home that are annoying and often expensive. Aqua Step’s waterproof flooring has a rubber gasket seal that prevents water from seeping below the floor and into the underlayment, where it could grow harmful mold and cause further structural damage without you even knowing.

Aqua Step’s rubber gasket seal and specialized underlayment system help to protect you and your family from these dangers while also offering a level of soundproofing as well as additional walking comfort. With Aqua Step, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort in your home just to have waterproof flooring.

Basements are particularly susceptible to water damage. Installing 100% waterproof flooring is a smart step to take to protect your home whether you have an ongoing issue with moisture or just have the occasional issue of full-on flooding. Waterproof flooring will not be affected by leaks or flooding, preventing the need for you to replace or do a deep clean after every watery incident.

Many people have their laundry room in their basement, but even if you don’t, waterproof flooring is a smart choice for a laundry room. Leaks and floods are likely to happen with a washing machine, and waterproof flooring prevents you from having to replace it should your washing machine malfunction.

Similarly, a dishwasher malfunction can be a huge hassle in a kitchen with run-of-the-mill linoleum. Waterproof flooring takes away the extra hassle of dealing with new flooring when you’re already dealing with the hassle of replacing a washing machine or dishwasher.

Commercial Uses For Aqua Step Waterproof Flooring

There are many businesses where water damage is a real possibility. One of the industries where waterproof flooring can be incredibly effective is in the beauty industry, specifically barbershops and hair salons. Water spillage from a sink can quickly wear down flooring while dyes can stain it. Unlike other flooring products, Aqua Step waterproof flooring protects against dyes that stain.

Other businesses or non-residential properties where spills are common can also benefit from waterproof flooring – places like cafeterias or the bar areas of restaurants. With Aqua Step’s designs, though, even the main area of a restaurant could have durable waterproof flooring without ruining its atmosphere. Designs like Cappuccino Oak or Anthracite Oak can add to a sophisticated, romantic atmosphere. Designs like Vintage Pine or Oak Grey can help create a cozy, relaxed atmosphere for your diners. Among our dozens of other designs, both stone and wood, is one to fit almost any restaurant.

Much like it does for the entryway of a home, Aqua Step flooring can protect heavily trafficked areas of retail businesses or public buildings. Libraries, museums and police stations are just some of the locations that have benefitted from installing Aqua Step flooring. Aqua Step can withstand the heavy traffic of these types of buildings, so there’s no need to replace it every few years. Whether the wear and tear comes from customer foot traffic, industrial equipment, wheels on equipment carts, or even the weight of automobiles in a showroom, Aqua Step can stand up to the challenge.

With Aqua Step’s many styles, businesses and public buildings can also maintain their aesthetic. Aqua Step’s large selection of stone and wood designs ensures that you will be able to find waterproof flooring that matches the style needs of your property.

Have questions or want to get started with an Aqua Step installation? Contact us today at 781-938-5665 or via this form.

Unique Qualities: 100% Waterproof

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We need water to survive, but water can also be harmful – especially when it makes its way to somewhere it shouldn’t be, like inside a building. From rainy and snowy weather to accidents like leaking plumbing, it’s just a fact that water and moisture will end up inside your home or business at some point.

One of the best ways to protect against water damage is by using flooring that is actually 100% waterproof so that it can stand up to the threat of water throughout your property. From a home basement to the sales floor of your business, 100% waterproof flooring such as Aqua Step can protect your property while providing the aesthetic quality you need.

How Does Water Damage Property?

Water damage is no joke. It can happen quickly and very noticeably if your property is flooded, or slowly over time from moisture creeping in.

A flooded floor can happen anywhere at any time. Broken dishwashers, broken washing machines, burst pipes… or a flood can be the result of inclement weather! 100% waterproof flooring has the integrity to withstand water and help contain the damage from a flood or large spill – damage that could otherwise devastate the flooring and structure beneath it. The resulting moisture causes stained drywall, rotting wood, warped wallboards, mold growth and even creates a potential fire risk.

You would think a flood is the worst-case scenario – but it’s just as bad when it subtly damages your property over time. Moisture that slowly creeps in and wears down your property over the course of years can cause thousands of dollars in damage as easily as a massive rush of water from a broken pipe can. The only difference is it’s harder for you to spot it happening.

For example, even humid air can cause moisture buildup throughout your home. In a humid environment, the air is saturated with water and even properties that are kept sealed up tight can be susceptible to humid air leaks to get inside. Plus, if you live where there is high humidity you probably have an air conditioning system that may drip water and cause additional issues with moisture.

With 100% waterproof flooring, your property has a stronger barrier against moisture so dangerous mold doesn’t grow and destructive water spots aren’t wearing away at the internal structure of your home as it seeps down from the floor into the foundation or ceiling below.

On the flip side of humid environments are cooler climates where snow and ice cause problems with flooding and moisture. Snow and ice can pile up on roofs, creating ice dams that cause water to get inside your walls or just drip directly onto the floor. Basements can commonly flood as snow and ice melt in the spring, and it’s unavoidable to track snow and ice inside on your floors throughout those seasons. No matter the cause, water damage is a serious issue for property owners.

For home or business, main floor or basement, warm climate or cool climate, Aqua Step waterproof flooring is 100% waterproof – able to provide your property the protection it needs. With styles to match your home’s unique look or your business’s professional decor, you don’t have to sacrifice quality to ensure your property is looking its best. Keep your property attractive and protected with Aqua Step waterproof flooring.

To learn more about Aqua Step’s unique qualities feel free to talk to one of our representatives at (781) 938-5665 or checking out it’s other unique design qualities !

Are All Waterproof Flooring Types Created Equally?

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When searching for any type of product that you’re making an investment in, it’s always tempting to focus on the price point, especially if you’ll be buying a large quantity. With waterproof flooring, though, you need to be careful about making a decision based solely on price because there can be a large difference in quality and the options available between lower and higher price points.

Aqua Step is a high-end product, and we’re not sold in big box stores. $2-$3 per square foot simply can’t provide you with a fully waterproof quality product.

So what do we offer that the others don’t?

Top-Quality, Durable Materials

Aqua Step is made of a high-quality synthetic resin of titanium and PV, making it strong and durable.

Compare this to other products that are made of LVT on top of a foam PVC or LVT on top of cork or wood. When this construction becomes wet, it will act as a “bimetal,“ and will cause differences in the way top and bottom layers expand. A vinyl top layer is also porous, making the floor more susceptible to scuff marks, indentation marks and softening behavior – especially if a liquid mess isn’t cleaned up right away.

Because Aqua Step’s top layer is titanium and acrylic, our waterproof flooring is able to withstand heavy traffic and remain durable even in homes with energetic pets.

Strong, Quality Construction

In addition to using high quality, strong materials, Aqua Step products are also constructed differently from other flooring products on the market to ensure durability.

We don’t attach the underlayment, but rather keep it separate from the flooring. In our experience, an attached underlayment is simply not as effective as a separate underlayment.

Our construction also utilizes a Uniclic® system with a rubber flange that keeps the joints watertight, preventing water from getting within the seams of the board. This means that spills and pet accidents don’t need to be wiped up immediately (sometimes you just don’t notice them!), because Aqua Step’s quality construction prevents water from getting below the top layer. As we mentioned above, that’s not always the case with other waterproof flooring products.

Waterproof – Not Just Water Resistant

The strong, quality construction of Aqua Step flooring combined with the durable materials used to construct it, makes Aqua Step actually waterproof. That’s right, 100% waterproof. With no wood components and our Uniclic® system to keep joints watertight, you can rely on Aqua Step flooring to be protected from water, not just hold up to a small amount for a little while.

Too many flooring options out there are simply water-resistant and don’t offer full protection from water damage. In fact, we actually went so far as to test out how our 100% waterproof flooring stands up to being exposed to water for long periods of time – we put Aqua Step waterproof flooring in a bucket for ten days and did the same with other products. Guess which product didn’t swell or have any delamination? You guessed right – it was Aqua Step that looked the same on day 10 as it did on day one.

This strong, waterproof construction means that in the event of a flood, Aqua Step can be uninstalled and reinstalled, so you don’t necessarily have to invest a brand new floor while dealing with the rest of the hassle of flood cleanup.

Versatile Product

Waterproof flooring is thought of often as for basements or entryways, but Aqua Step products can be used anywhere in a home or business. Why? Our waterproof flooring products have several attributes that allow this:

  • UV-Protected
  • Can be installed over radiant heating
  • Comes in dozens of styles to fit any decor
  • Can use any cleaning product on the flooring – even bleach

At Aqua Step, we take pride in knowing that our waterproof flooring can be used to make your property more comfortable and more durable without sacrificing style. We go above and beyond to construct a strong, premium, 100% waterproof product that will meet your needs and last for years to come – through storms, accidents, and that rare peaceful year of just sun shining on the floor through the windows.