Modern Laminate Flooring Trends At this time of year, it’s always exciting to see what’s new in the interior design world and what styles are still holding strong for another year. Designers will be breathing new life into old...
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Slate Tile: The Hot Must-Have Trend
October 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
There are many wonderful things that can be said about slate tile — about how durable it is, how great it looks, and how versatile it can be — but there is one thing that you won’t realize until... read more
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Engineered Wood Flooring Planks As An Accent Wall
October 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
If you’re looking to revitalize a space and make your own rules, wood flooring on walls is definitely one way to go. Here are some reasons that wood flooring on wall accents may be for you. *** There are... read more
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September 29 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Like many design fiends, I adore the look of hardwood floors. So much so, in fact, that I took my most recent home because of the rare-looking redwood they used when it was first built in the 1930s. But... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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(Sub)Urban Legends: 4 Myths about Carpeted Flooring
March 12 | 3 min read | admin
Let’s play a quick word association game. I say a word or phrase, and you hold on to the first word, phrase, or image that enters your head. Okay. Ready? COLOR! You thought blue, didn’t you? (Predictable.) Okaaay…VEGETABLES! Odds... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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5 Projects That Really DON’T Add Value To Your Property
February 20 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
When it comes time to start thinking about selling your home, there are a few things you need to do in order for it to appeal to potential buyers and up the value. There are obvious fixes to address,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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January 14 | 3 min read | admin
In much the same way that bomber jackets, fedoras, and (for some unexplained and delightful reason) flood pants have crawled their way back into fashion from the early to mid-20th century, so to have the wonders of vinyl. Not... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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December 12 | 2 min read | admin
In the thousands of years since it was used as a building material, the appeal of travertine has endured. It’s certainly proven itself to be a versatile surface, found in use in the Colosseum in Rome build in 80... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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Black Friday, Black Décor: Black Floors
November 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Black (or very dark) floors can dramatically improve the design quality of your home–if you use them well. However, using black flooring can quickly turn into a black hole if you do so carelessly. So how can you successfully... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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August 05 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Looking at home decor magazines, you may have noticed that floors are going back to light colors: beachy whites and pale birch golds, even greys and beiges. The pale floors are here for a while, so if you’re looking... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Vinyl Flooring: Evolution of Function and Style
November 30 | 4 min read | admin
One thing about any industry that tends to weigh it down is outdated associations. This is particularly true of industries and products that have been around a while, and are attached in people’s minds to specific eras. This applies... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Cumaru Hardwood Floors and Magic Beans
November 09 | 2 min read | admin
Magic beans. Yes, actual magic beans! Well, OK. Maybe not actual ones. Technically, we’re probably going to have to go with purportedly magic beans. But, here’s a mythical tidbit that maybe you didn’t know about when it comes to cumaru... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Energy Efficiency & Radiant Floor Heating
November 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Heating season is upon us. In my 1964 ranch house, I have a cast iron wood stove, two small cast iron gas heaters in the bedrooms, south facing windows and an attached solar greenhouse. I don’t have radiant floor... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...