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Hardwood Floors: Grading from High to Low
July 29 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Hi all, The world of wood grading can be a very confusing one. Systems and rules change from continent to continent and from species to species. In this global economy, it’s difficult to keep it straight. Here I’ve developed... read more< 1
The Hole Truth…What happens when travertine air pockets “pop”?
July 15 | < 1 | BuildDirect
The issue of air pockets in travertine has come up again, and since it has been a long time since I addressed it, I thought I would mention it again. Because of how travertine is formed in nature over... read more< 1
July 09 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Laminate remains one of the fastest growing segments of the flooring market. The trend recently has been away from cheaper laminates (6mm-8mm) towards more upscale laminates such as 10mm, 12mm and 14mm Laminate flooring boom has been driven by... read more





