I'm not familiar with "Maples Rugs," but in general, yes you can use area rugs on hardwood floors. Importantly, though, it is critical that you use an area rug pad underneath ANY area rug.
This is important so that a) you don't scratch the hardwood underneath, 2) provides slip resistance, and c) prolongs the life of your area rug.
Tiles used on floors tend to be thicker than wall tiles. Also, floor tiles are subjected to flexing as people walk over them. Therefore, if floor tiling a wooden floor, use a flexible cement adhesive and grout designed to give and take without cracking.
You can put the newer style floating wood floors onto a floor with tile. Also, if it is old VCT tile, there are glues that will allow you to use their product to glue the wood to the floor. Unfortunately, nail down wood is not acceptable.
As usual this would depend on many factors. Size of the room? What are you putting it over? Is the subfloor perfectly level and smooth? - If not, what is the cost of prep for the new flooring? Carpet covers many flaws that a tile or wood floor won't. From a purely green perspective a natural wood floor is the most cost effective. Trees are planted for use in manufacturing of the materials not like carpet which is almost 100 percent synthetic (or wool which is very expensive or silk which is beyond the reach of most people). Cleaning wood only requires a microfiber mop and a little soap and water where carpet requires an expensive vacuum and electricity to maintain as well as chemicals or steam to clean periodically over its life. The average life of carpet is 10 -- 15 years and must always be replaced -- a natural wood floor can last the life of the house and can be repaired or resurfaced. So, the answer to your question is: If you are living in a home that you do not plan to be in for more than 10 years -- buy less expensive carpet and let the new owners can decide on a new color if they want to. If you are living in what will be the family home for many years and be passed on for future generations -- go natural. The initial cost of wood is not that much more than that of a really good carpet but will last so much longer.
I am a contractor, have been for 10 + years and my company charges $4.75 per square foot. That includes your durrock and underlayment. However it DOES NOT include you tile or grout. When you get into walls, showers, or irregular areas the price does vary. If you have 3/4 inch subfloor don't let anyone else convince you that you need any other underlayment or anything such as that. It is not necessary and they are simply selling you what you don't need. If you are wanting a heated floor system mats are not the way to go. We use a heater wire that comes on a roll and is much cheaper and much easier to install.
Whenever you are not able to use degrees you use radians instead
There are many good types of Cherry hardwood floors to use. The best type of Cherry hardwood floors to use would probably the Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors.
yes they are excellent and better for cleaning hardwood floors. It is highly recommended from many sources to use them on hardwood floors. They work best on hardwood and tile floors.
I can even use my dyson on hardwood floors to pick stuff up.
Personally, my favorite cleaning product for hardwood floors is Pinesol. It cleans well and has a good smell that lasts. There are also several different types of products made just for hardwood floors. Whatever you decide to use, read the label and it should tell you if it is safe to use on hardwood floors or not.
diluted vinegar
It's not always necessary to use hardwood floor cleaner on hardwood floors. While dedicated hardwood floor cleaners are designed to be gentle and effective, you can also maintain your floors using a damp mop with water and a mild pH-balanced soap. Avoid using excessive water or harsh chemicals, as they can damage the wood. Regular sweeping or vacuuming to remove dirt and debris is also crucial in preserving the beauty and longevity of hardwood floors. However, for specific stains or deep cleaning, a hardwood floor cleaner can be a helpful option, but it's not always mandatory for routine maintenance.
Any wood glue will work great for hardwood floors, but make sure it's compatible with your wood type.
Bruce hardwood floor cleaner is the best hardwood floor cleaner for day to day use.
You should always use an underlayment for hardwood floors. Use either Red Rosin paper or 15lb Fortifiber hardwood underlayment. Fortifiber is recommended, heavy duty and better quality vapor barrier.
I would not use any liquid cleaner on wood floors. If you have dust then sweep the floor. If you get a spill then use paper towels.
You can use hardwood floors in your bathroom however it is not recommended. Generally, the bathroom tends to collect alot of moisture which can be damaging to the floor.
You should use earth tones or neutral colors with wood floors.