For many years, laminate floors have had a bad reputation. Low quality, cheap looking and noisy were terms that were often associated with laminate flooring. But times and technologies have changed and a lot of the old criticisms of laminate [...]
Although we may barely notice it, your flooring plays large role in how your room looks. Some people believe that the colour of your flooring can even change how large your room appears. It’s thought that dark colours absorb more [...]
With all the different flooring types available today, it’s very easy to become confused. Quite often people will use flooring terms interchangeably, when in fact they’re speaking about completely different materials. One common mistake is for people to believe the [...]
When choosing a new flooring material, it’s not that hard to come across eco-friendly options these days. By choosing a natural flooring material you’re less likely to suffer the ill effects of volatile organic compounds found in carpets and other [...]
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 [...]
