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A Guide to Buying Non-Toxic Flooring for Your Home
September 08 | 8 min read | BuildDirect
There’s a reason the saying “strong as an oak” has lasted throughout the ages. Featuring Jasper European Brushed Oak Collection. SKU: 10103799 If you’re looking into buying new flooring for your home, there’s a plethora of options to choose... read more
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What is the Cost to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring?
April 20 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Are you curious about the cost of installing vinyl flooring? If so, you’ve come to the right place. From the cost of the vinyl planks themselves to the labor cost to install vinyl plank flooring, we’re covering it all. ... read more (12 rating, average rating is 2.67/5)Loading...
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What Is a Floating Floor and Is it Right for You?
April 12 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
What is a floating floor? Floating floors aren’t a type of material. They are any type of flooring installation where the floor material “floats” above the underlayment and subfloor. Floating floors don’t require adhesives or nails. Instead, they usually... read more (6 rating, average rating is 2.83/5)Loading...
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Pros and Cons of Bamboo Flooring vs. Laminate
March 17 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Are you trying to decide between bamboo and laminate flooring? Each option has both pros and cons, so what’s better, laminate or bamboo? In a head-to-head battle between bamboo vs. laminate, it often comes down to your specific needs... read more (2 rating, average rating is 1.00/5)Loading...
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Laminate Flooring vs Carpet: Comparison, Costs, Pros & Cons
February 04 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Choosing between carpet vs laminate can be tough and time consuming. There are many different factors to consider. Where will you be installing your new flooring? How is the space going to be used? Who will be using the... read more (9 rating, average rating is 1.78/5)Loading...
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Engineered Hardwood: The Best Water Resistant Flooring for Basements
January 21 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Hardwood floors are tough to beat. They are beautiful, warm, add value to your home, and last for ages, but hardwood floors cannot withstand high levels of humidity and certainly cannot handle occasional flooding. So, installing hardwood flooring in... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Engineered Hardwood vs. Vinyl Flooring: Which Material is Best?
January 07 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Many of you now work, and workout, at home, and that long-standing flex space has permanently transitioned into an office or home gym with flooring that is no longer ideal for its new use. Perhaps your office or new... read more (10 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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The Complete Guide to Rustic Engineered Hardwood Flooring
November 21 | 7 min read | BuildDirect
If you want the natural look of flooring from a sawmill and the stability of engineered hardwood plus a finish that complements your decor, you need to consider rustic engineered hardwood floors. Hardwood flooring has always been a favorite... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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When to Choose Engineered Hardwood vs. Laminate Flooring
November 11 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Technological advances have made engineered hardwood floors and laminate flooring competitors for the attention of homeowners that want the look of wood when installing a new floor. There was a time when hardwood was only available in solid wood... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Scratch Resistant Engineered Hardwood Flooring for Dogs
October 14 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Dogs are part of the family. They live where we live. They play where we play, and they require flooring that can withstand all that living and playing. Just like the children in our lives, they track in dirt... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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How to Choose: Porcelain or Ceramic Tiles?
November 13 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Tile is a downright durable choice when building from the ground up or starting a renovation project. Not all types of tile are created equal though. Depending on where you want to put your tile, what look you’re going... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Top Floors for a Commercial Washroom
August 06 | 4 min read | admin
When choosing materials for a commercial washroom floors, it’s important to strike a balance between durability and aesthetics while staying on-budget, and that can be tough. Even though the washroom is tucked away out of sight, it should have... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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The Best Flooring Options for a Tiny Bathroom
July 21 | 4 min read | admin
A tiny bathroom can be a big design challenge. You want it to look fabulous, but you’ve got to keep it fairly simple to avoid overwhelming the space. Small bathroom design starts with the floor, which sets the tone... read more (5 rating, average rating is 1.60/5)Loading...