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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
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Exotic Hardwood Flooring Color Changes: Plan on it
June 20 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Color changes in many species of exotic hardwood flooring are a reality, but not necessarily a limitation. An interior design approach can actually become very four-dimensional when you factor in that extra dimension - the passage of time. read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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The History of Hardwood Flooring, Part 3
June 12 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
How did the history of hardwood flooring develop in the last half of the 20th century until now? Read on. read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Solid vs Hollow composites: what’s the difference? and why?
June 04 | < 1 | BuildDirect
When looking at the composite decks that are available, the choice of product out there is pretty large. Considerations include colour availability, materials, warranty, dimension, coverage, span and, of course, looks. One question I hear often is regarding hollow (engineered) deck boards... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Top 10 Slate Tile Installation Errors
May 26 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Some common mistakes I see or hear about when installing slate floors. 1.) Not preparing the floor adequately – All surfaces should be structurally sound, clean and dry, free of oily and waxy films, and free from any other... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Floor Finish- Scratching the Surface
May 12 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Hi all, Possibly the most common question I get from customers is “will these floors scratch?”. Of course, the answer is a big fat yes. Keep in mind that even concrete will scratch if enough pressure is placed on... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Should I Glue or Should I Float??
April 24 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Hi all, Customers often ask that I weigh the pros and cons of gluing down of floating over a concrete sub floor. So here we go…. Glue Down: A glue down installation is generally considered a more tedious method... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Constructing your masterpiece…
April 01 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Hi all, I received a call today from a customer who was uncertain as to what kind of pattern he should be trying to create with his random length engineered flooring. Now, you may be no Monet… …but a... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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March 31 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Every now and again you might come across some polished travertine. This looks a lot like polished marble with one very notable exception. As noted in previous posts, the travertine stone polishes, but the fill does not. This gives... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Moisture Issues in Wood Flooring
March 18 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
A reader, Greg, brought up a very important issue yet to be discussed in this blog: Moisture. Dave is correct when he writes that moisture is the number one problem issue as relates to installed wood flooring. It is... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Janka hardness scale – your guide to hardwood flooring durability
March 11 | < 1 | BuildDirect
The Janka hardness scale is a common reference for judging the hardness of each hardwood species. The scale is based on a test that presses a .444 inch steel ball into the tested hardwood species at a constant pressure.... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Is Thicker Necessarily Better?
March 03 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Is a thicker top wear layer on a Engineered floor necessarily better quality? This is a common question presented to me by DIY customers, installers, contractors, architects, and designers alike. The answer is (as usual) it depends. I would... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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March 03 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Hardwood floors are very easy to clean and maintain, if done correctly. It is equally important as making the choice of hardwood floors. And yes, cleaning and maintaining hardwood floors will surely be worth it in terms of a... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...