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Old-World Style With Travertine Tile
October 15 | 3 min read | admin
Today’s post is by Rob Jones, chief blogger and social media coordinator at BuildDirect, an online flooring and building materials firm in Vancouver, Canada. Here, Rob talks about the appeal of travertine tile, treasured and well-used in the Ancient... read more
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How Travertine Tile is Made in Turkey – With Video!
November 04 | 3 min read | admin
Marc McPherson, our head of natural stone here at BuildDirect had so many adventures in Turkey that I'm here to help to tell the story - and with movin' pictures! So, we're going to take a look at some... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Exotic Hardwood Flooring Color Changes: Plan on it
June 20 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Color changes in many species of exotic hardwood flooring are a reality, but not necessarily a limitation. An interior design approach can actually become very four-dimensional when you factor in that extra dimension - the passage of time. read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Top 10 Slate Tile Installation Errors
May 26 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Some common mistakes I see or hear about when installing slate floors. 1.) Not preparing the floor adequately – All surfaces should be structurally sound, clean and dry, free of oily and waxy films, and free from any other... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Floor Finish- Scratching the Surface
May 12 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Hi all, Possibly the most common question I get from customers is “will these floors scratch?”. Of course, the answer is a big fat yes. Keep in mind that even concrete will scratch if enough pressure is placed on... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Should I Glue or Should I Float??
April 24 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Hi all, Customers often ask that I weigh the pros and cons of gluing down of floating over a concrete sub floor. So here we go…. Glue Down: A glue down installation is generally considered a more tedious method... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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March 31 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Every now and again you might come across some polished travertine. This looks a lot like polished marble with one very notable exception. As noted in previous posts, the travertine stone polishes, but the fill does not. This gives... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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March 03 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Hardwood floors are very easy to clean and maintain, if done correctly. It is equally important as making the choice of hardwood floors. And yes, cleaning and maintaining hardwood floors will surely be worth it in terms of a... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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What is a laminate flooring AC rating?
February 27 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Most European laminate flooring manufacturers belong to the Association of European producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) in the US is the North American Laminate Floor Association (NALFA). This cooperative effort was formed to develop industry standards and provide consumers... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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February 26 | < 1 | BuildDirect
People ask about mixing one type of stone with another. Can I use granite with travertine in the same floor? Can I mix travertine and marble? How can I do it? The short answer is, yes, of course you... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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February 20 | < 1 | BuildDirect
I am getting requests from people lately trying to match a previously installed natural stone flooring several years after installation. Let me tell you, that is no simple task. Stone is natural product. With that, the tones, shades and... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Natural Stone Tile Thicknesses
February 19 | < 1 | BuildDirect
Many people ask about the thicknesses of the travertine tiles. It may be because they are trying to minimize the impact the new floor is going to have on doors and counters. Sometimes its because they want to make... read more
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February 18 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate flooring is manufactured to exacting standards for long life and lasting beauty. Following these simple procedures for its care and maintenance will ensure many years of pride and satisfaction. Routine Cleaning. Simply dust mop or vacuum with a... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...