Products and Benefits
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Red Oak Hardwood Flooring: Setting The Standard
March 03 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Red oak hardwood flooring is a stalwart option when you’re trying to strike a balance between look, durability, and ease of installation. Here’s why red oak is an ideal balance when you’re choosing a flooring species. *** Ready to... read more
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Why Composite Decking Is Better Now Than Ever Before
February 29 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Composite decking has risen to meet the high standards of professionals and homeowners. Here are some of the ways its done that, and why a composite deck may be for you. Even as little as 15 years ago, the... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Cork As Flooring Underlay: The Part It Was Born To Play
February 21 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Cork works as an excellent underlayment, the material that goes under your flooring, and provides stability and support. Cork happens to be one of the top choices for underlayment due to its unique structure and incredible benefits... read more
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Benefits of Laminate Flooring: 5 Reasons Why It’s Better Than Ever
February 17 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate flooring has graduated from being a floor one settles for into one of the most sought-after floors around. Here are some of the ways this is happening. *** People know laminate flooring as a more affordable hardwood or... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Species You’ve Never Heard Of, But Should: Wenge
October 05 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Introducing Wenge Most prolific in central Africa, this dark wood is best known for its use in musical instruments and fine furniture. Here’s the best thing, though. Although there is some concern about the sustainability of Wenge farms, the... read more (1 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Teak? Part II
September 21 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
In part 2 of What is Teak? you’ll learn about which species labelled teak are the most sustainable and reliable choices in hardwood flooring. *** Traditional Asian teak is a wonderful and sustainable option for hardwood flooring. The challenge... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Cumaru?
September 14 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Cumaru hardwood floors creates a beautiful foundation for any home. Here are the highlights of this unique and supremely decorative wood floor species. *** Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak, isn’t actually a teak at all. And it’s not... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Choose Wood Flooring: Hardwood vs Laminate & Engineered Wood
September 10 | < 1 | BuildDirect
How do you choose between solid hardwood, laminate, and engineered wood floors? Here are the key criteria for helping you choose the right wood floor for you. *** Wood Flooring is a popular, eternally stylish home renovation option. But between... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Australian Acacia?
August 31 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Australian Acacia is a thriving genus of species known to be tough. What are some of the things going for it that make it so reliable? Take a look. *** Australia. A country and continent known for its vast... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Are Red and White Oak?
June 15 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
There are many different types, colors, and styles of red and white oak flooring from which to choose. Here’s how you can consider the options. *** Oak trees are one of those iconic species. Oak trees have inspired magical... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is American Cherry?
June 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
American cherry is one of the most reliable of hardwood species in the United States. Here’s why you might want to consider cherry wood for your next floor. *** The thought of an American cherry tree is always going... read more (1 rating, average rating is 1.00/5)Loading...
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April 05 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Radiant heating is a popular addition to a flooring installation. Here are some of the basics of radiant heat when thinking about choosing and installing it. *** For anyone suffering through winter, the thought of getting out of bed... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Wood-Look Porcelain Tile vs. Wood Floors: Spot The Difference
February 27 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Sessemo Trento Series Rectified Self-Leveling Wood Look Porcelain SKU: 15032461 If you’re in a tile vs wood flooring dilema, maybe you can have the best of both worlds with wood look porcelain. See if you can guess between hardwood... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...