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The Flooring Superhero’s Arsenal: The Pull-Bar!
June 28 | 2 min read | admin
Installing and caring for wood flooring is becoming a DIY job to a greater and greater degree, particularly a laminate or engineered hardwood floor. But, as the old adage says, you need the right tools for the right job.... read more2 min read
5 Reasons To Buy Interlocking Deck Tiles
June 21 | 2 min read | admin
As observed in a few posts on this blog, the relationship between interiors and exteriors is being recognized more and more in many regions of the world as being a bit less black and white than before. Extending your... read more3 min read
5 Things To Expect When You’re Expecting … Hardwood Flooring
June 10 | 3 min read | admin
Just before my daughter was born, I found myself buried beneath a metric tonne of baby books and related websites, each one designed to prepare me for what to expect as a new parent. After all, being a dad... read more3 min read
How To Clean, Finish, and Protect Hardwood Flooring
May 26 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Today’s guest post is from Justin Morgan of Palmetto Floors. Justin is a 12-year veteran in the flooring and flooring cleaner industries, particularly in the field of hardwood floor finishing and maintenance. Who better than Justin to talk about... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Grades: That’s the Look of Love!
May 18 | 3 min read | admin
Here’s the thing; I think there is a problem with the word ‘grades’, when it comes to hardwood flooring. The very concept of grades hold all kinds of cultural weight, with one grade being all about how one particular... read more3 min read
Sand and Re-Finish Your Wood Floors
May 06 | 3 min read | admin
We've talked a bit about de-cluttering, and about ways to transform your yards. Now for those of you with wood flooring that has perhaps been around a while or who have invested in new but unfinished wood flooring,... read more2 min read
Sneaky Sustainability: Floors That Generate Power When Walked On!
April 14 | 2 min read | admin
It seems to me that the ultimate goal of sustainability is that it become the norm, and not the subject of news. The end result is that we don’t notice that our energy is generated without depleting resources. When... read more2 min read
5 Reasons To Buy Engineered Wood Flooring
March 30 | 2 min read | admin
We’re pretty proud to be in the building materials industry, particularly in wood floors. A big part of this is because even though the industry is arguably stuck in its ways in certain areas, the eye for innovation when... read more3 min read
Wood Floors And Floods: What Do You Do?
January 18 | 3 min read | admin
In any case, wood floors are extremely susceptible to moisture damage. And when accidents involving excessive moisture occur, you need a strategy in place to protect your investment. And this isn't just about your floor. The... read more2 min read
5 Reasons You Need Underlay For Your Wood Floor Installation
December 21 | 2 min read | admin
Your choice in underlay performs a few unglamorous, yet extremely important, functions after you've laid down your solid hardwood floor, bamboo floors, engineered wood flooring, or laminate floor. Here are the 5 reasons you need underlay for your... read more2 min read
5 Ways to Preserve Your Hardwood Flooring
December 14 | 2 min read | admin
the key to lasting hardwood floors aren't just about how long they continue as a functioning floor covering. It's also about look. The goal for many is to extend the length of time that a hardwood... read more