While extremely durable with a beautiful, timeless look, hardwood flooring can be a real budget-buster when building or renovating. But even if you’re on a budget, that doesn’t mean you have to give up your dream of hardwood floors. To [...]
As more of us become more concerned about our relationships with the environment, eco friendly options become much more prominent. When it comes to hardwood flooring, some types are definitely more eco friendly than others. We’ve compiled a list of [...]
For those who have installed reclaimed hardwood floors or are going for a rustic, farmhouse look, scratches on the floor may not be that big a deal. In fact, they may be desired and add to the ambience of the [...]
One of the appealing qualities of hardwood floors is their longevity. However, they don’t last forever! How to know when it is time to replace hardwood flooring will ensure you don’t spend more money than necessary while still providing you [...]
A good hardwood floor can last you 25 to 30 years or more. Part of the reason for this kind of longevity is that hardwood floors are designed to be refinished. Refinishing a hardwood floor can quickly bring it back [...]
If you’re installing a new hardwood floor, it’s important to match it with your kitchen cabinets. It’s not as important to worry about matching the floor to your kitchen walls because wall colour is relatively easy to change with a [...]
Hardwood is a classic flooring material due to its looks, durability and ease of restoration. Hardwood can transform a room in a way that carpet never can. But can you install hardwood flooring wherever you want? For example, can hardwood [...]
In common with social signifiers such as clothing, hairstyles and music tastes, hardwood flooring has gone through various trends over the years. It seems that every year there’s a new trend of colours, plank widths and patterns in the hardwood [...]
