Avoid Scratches Scratches on your hardwood floor can lead to deterioration, early aging and at worst, irreparable damage. The way to prevent this is to avoid them in the first place. Strategic use of area rugs in locations that experience high traffic [...]
The holiday season also brings about holiday season weather. Snow, slush, cold temperatures and excess moisture can spell disaster for your flooring - nevermind all the extra foot traffic, shedding seasonal decorations and spilled food and drinks. If you want [...]
Pet owners already understand the benefits of sharing their home with non-humans. Research has even confirmed that pets can decrease an owner’s stress, lower their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. However pets can be tough on a living space by [...]
One of the biggest trends in hardwood flooring for 2017 is a shift towards darker colours. Even though dark hardwoods are typically more expensive, reveal dirt quite readily and are more challenging to maintain, the lure of the exotic woods [...]
Winter can be especially tough on hardwood flooring. The added moisture, dirt and salt tracked into buildings because of snowy conditions can scratch, buckle and warp hardwood floorboards. However, with a bit of forethought and preventative maintenance, you can protect [...]
Hardwood floors can be used in a large variety of locations in both residential and commercial situations. It’s a highly popular material due to its durability, good looks and sustainability. Hardwood is known to promote indoor air quality by being [...]
Installing a hardwood floor is a long term investment. As with any other kind of investment, you want to keep it protected from deterioration, degradation or outright loss. This article will go over some of the ways that you can [...]
Although cork has been used as a flooring material for over one hundred years, it’s only recently that it’s become much more popular in North America. This article gives a quick primer on why cork is a great alternative to [...]
