The simple answer to the question of, “Should engineered hardwood flooring have gaps?” is that there will always be some sort of gap between hardwood floor planks. However, engineered hardwood is actually designed to reduce the size of the gaps. [...]
Hardwood floors are popular because of their good looks, their durability and their longevity. However, even the toughest of hardwood floors will eventually receive some scratches. Some people think this gives the floors some added character whereas others will only [...]
If you’ve ever been in the market for flooring material, there’s no doubt you’ve come across promotional materials boasting terms such as “timeless,” “rustic” or “traditional.” But what were the original floors actually made of? You might envision the stone [...]
Hardwood floors are undeniably beautiful, but there are some things you should know when trying to keep them clean. For that reason, in this article we’ll give you some tips on how to clean your hardwood floors right. Floor Finish [...]
Vinyl flooring has had a poor reputation for quite some time. It’s been labelled as an ugly material that’s installed in lesser used areas simply because it’s cheap. However, technological and aesthetic innovations have been able to reverse opinions of [...]
Because it’s very unlikely that you’ll be changing your flooring year after year, some people think that following flooring trends for the upcoming year is a waste of time. But the fact is that keeping on top of trends allows [...]
The holiday season is typically a time of higher traffic throughout your home. Having friends and family over will cause greater wear and tear on your flooring then it’ll normally receive during the rest of the year. However, the good [...]
People choose engineered hardwood floors for many reasons. Compared to solid hardwood floors, they’re typically cheaper, easier to install and when they’re installed properly it’s tough to tell the difference between engineered and solid planks. But to get the most [...]
