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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
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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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December 17 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate flooring is a popular, durable, versatile, cost-effective option for modern floor surfaces. Here’s an introduction to laminate floors for the beginner. *** Laminate flooring is an innovative, budget-friendly, and highly versatile flooring option. But when it comes to... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...