Hardwood floors are popular for good reason. Not only do they look great, but they’re durable, the colour can be easily changed and they’re much easier to keep clean than rugs. And when your rug is worn out, the only [...]
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 [...]
Hardwood floors are an investment. A beautiful investment, but an investment nonetheless. And as with many investments, installing a hardwood floor is not a cheap proposition. That’s why it can be very disheartening when things go wrong.. We’re here to [...]
Dark hardwood floors have been popular for several years now and that popularity doesn’t appear to be waning. This bodes well for someone installing a new hardwood floor as they don’t have to worry that the choice of a darker [...]
Christmas season typically means more visitors, more trips in and out of the house and cold, snowy weather. And while this may increase the festive spirit, it can also be detrimental to the floors that are supporting all the excess [...]
An unfinished hardwood floor isn’t going to be as durable as one with a polyurethane coating. Polyurethane finishes are used to seal the wood, provide it with some protection as well as highlight the qualities of the wood. The type [...]
Oak hardwood flooring is a classic choice in almost every type of home. It looks great, it’s durable and if it gets damaged it can be refinished. It’s a popular choice in North American homes because of its ubiquity and [...]
Reclaimed hardwood flooring has been gaining in popularity over the years. Whether used to create a specific ambience in a newer home or being sourced to match the feel of a period property, reclaimed flooring provides a look and durability [...]
