Flooring
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Should You Replace or Refinish Your Hardwood Flooring?
March 08 | 3 min read | David Montagliani
Undoubtedly, one of the major reasons you or the original homeowner selected hardwood floors for your home is because of its longevity. With proper care and maintenance, hardwood floors can be revitalized many times through refinishing. Surface dents, unsightly... read more3 min read
How to Prepare Your Patio Floor for a Party
March 06 | 3 min read | David Montagliani
Your well-appointed, inviting patio should serve as a respite for your guests, creating a comfortable open-air living space for celebrating, socializing, and enjoying the outdoors. If the weather’s pleasant, you can pretty much guarantee that your friends and family... read more3 min read
How to Maintain Your Hardwood Flooring
March 03 | 3 min read | David Montagliani
Hardwood floors are an investment that, when properly cared for, can endure for generations. It’s not uncommon to see intricate, prewar parquet or turn-of-the-century unfinished hardwood in preserved and historic homes. These 100-plus-year-old examples are exceptional, yes, but they’re... read more3 min read
Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Flooring for Your Patio
March 01 | 3 min read | David Montagliani
The patio is the home’s second living room, where everyone gathers to bask in the open air and enjoy one another’s company. At the heart of a good alfresco living room design is well-chosen patio flooring. From the floors... read more4 min read
Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors: Why Do You Need Them?
February 17 | 4 min read | admin
When deciding on new or replacement flooring for your house, hardwood is one of the most popular choices with homeowners today. Instead of choosing the typical hardwood flooring that you’ll see in so many homes, you should opt for... read more4 min read
Five Tips for Protecting Your Floors This Holiday Season
December 19 | 4 min read | admin
Whether you’re welcoming family for a holiday dinner or you’re inviting friends over for a big party to ring in the new year, you’ll want to make sure your home is ready for company. You’ve already cleaned up the... read more2 min read
Guest Blogger Kim Hazel: New Wood Flooring Reveal in the Kitchen and Sunroom
October 10 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
The following post was contributed by the amazingly talented Kim Hazel from her lifestyle blog https://styledwithlace.com/ Take a look at her stunning new wood flooring renovation reveal below, featuring the installation of BuildDirect’s own, very stylish, Jasper Engineered Hardwood –... read more4 min read
The Benefits of Waterproof Vinyl Flooring
September 19 | 4 min read | admin
Waterproof products such as wood plastic composite (WPC) vinyl and stone plastic composite or stone polymer composite (SPC) rigid core vinyl are growing in popularity, as homeowners look for more innovative, durable flooring solutions. Read all about the benefits... read more4 min read
Should You Hire a Professional Flooring Contractor?
September 16 | 4 min read | admin
Home improvement stores are full of flooring solutions claiming to be easy enough for homeowners to install themselves. If ordinary people can overhaul their homes on “Renovation Rescue,” why shouldn’t you pick up a hammer and give it a... read more4 min read
How to Prevent Your Hardwood Floors From Fading
September 02 | 4 min read | admin
Do you want to keep your floors looking perfect for years to come? Damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight cause around 40 percent of fading inside your home. Visible light and infrared light from the sun can also do... read more