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All You Need to Know About Random-Width Flooring
April 17 | 4 min read | admin
Close your eyes and imagine your average hardwood flooring layout. You probably see evenly spaced planks that are exactly the same size, giving the room in your imagination a refined, seamless layout. Hardwood flooring hasn’t always looked this way... read more4 min read
How to Install Carpet Tiles: 7 Essential Tips for Beautiful Flooring
April 12 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Carpet tiles are a beautiful and versatile flooring option. They’re DIY-friendly, making them a popular choice for homeowners and renters alike. Unlike other flooring types, carpet tiles can be placed directly on existing floors, making installation a breeze. However,... read more5 min read
Laminate Flooring Ideas: 19 Styles for Home Design
March 25 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate is one of the most versatile flooring options on the market. A budget-friendly alternative to hardwood, laminate has a wide range of colors, styles, and designs. There are seemingly limitless options, so it can be challenging to find... read more5 min read
14 Wood Flooring Ideas for Living Rooms
March 10 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
It’s most likely your living room is the largest space in your home and is used for family time, to entertain guests, and is the spot for daily life catch-all. As such, choosing flooring is a sizable investment and... read more4 min read
Carpet Tiles vs. Carpet: A Detailed Comparison
March 04 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Carpet, also known as broadloom or wall-to-wall carpet, was traditionally used in every space except the kitchen and bathroom and is now used primarily in bedrooms or areas where comfort underfoot is highly valued. Historically, carpet tiles were created... read more7 min read
20 Trending Laminate Flooring Colors You’ll Love
January 14 | 7 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate flooring is the best go-to wood flooring alternative for home use with a continuously growing selection of wood looks and colors. Laminate wood-look flooring used to be a simple smattering of dull colors with little textural variation. Laminate... read more4 min read
How to Install Durable Basement Wood Flooring
December 23 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Curious about how to install hardwood flooring in a basement? It’s no secret that homeowners love wood flooring. It’s hypoallergenic, natural, durable, and has a high-quality look. That’s why many homeowners want hardwood floors in their basements. However, hardwood... read more4 min read
Which Types of Vinyl Flooring Are the Best Fit for Your Home?
December 10 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
There is no other flooring that can compete with vinyl flooring’s numerous attributes, versatility, and affordability. While vinyl flooring has been around for decades, today’s flooring technology has elevated vinyl flooring to a whole new level. The different types... read more4 min read
8 Reasons to Choose Wood-Look Vinyl Flooring
December 02 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
There is certainly no shortage of wood flooring options these days. Wood flooring remains at the top of the list as the most desired flooring product, but it is not always a viable option for many homeowners. Thanks to advancements... read more5 min read
14 Vinyl Kitchen Flooring Trends for 2022
November 19 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Kitchens are communal gathering spaces where families come together to start or end their day, where guests are entertained, and where some of us now work, thanks to the pandemic. With so much activity taking place in one area,... read more6 min read
Bedroom Tiles for Floor and Decor
November 11 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Tile is a go-to material for entry spaces, mud rooms, kitchens and bathrooms because it’s durable and simple to maintain on a daily basis. There are more ways to use tile that most people don’t think about when taking... read more