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Choosing Types of Flooring: For Those with Allergies
February 14 | < 1 | admin
a-CHOO! Allergies, and indeed air quality in general, is a concern in many households. If you or members of your household have allergies, or asthma, or RSV (like my own daughter had when she was a baby, and which... read more
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Types of Flooring: Homes With Pets
February 07 | < 1 | admin
We love our furry, feathery, and scaly family members. But they don’t always practice perfect indoor etiquette when it comes to paw & claw cleanliness, rough-housing, and the occasional “accident”. That’s okay when you have the floors that can... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Choosing Types of Flooring: Homes with Toddlers and Kids
January 31 | < 1 | admin
In the first of a series of four parts where we examine how to choose types of flooring based on a certain criterion, here’s a breakdown of flooring option that weighs the pros and the cons talking about one... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Find Out Which Type of Flooring is Right For You
January 06 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Choice when it comes to flooring has expanded greatly over the last few decades, and particularly in the last decade or so. Now, choice is good as we know. But, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. After all,... read more
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How to Install Carpet and Underpad
December 30 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
When you go to price carpet, oftentimes you notice that the greatest expense is the installation. Installing carpet not only includes laying the carpet itself, but also some preparation work. This will include checking the sub-flooring and removing old... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Choosing Natural Stone Tile – Granite, Marble, Travertine, More
December 09 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
As an overall subset of building material, natural stone has at least two striking characteristics that seem to contradict each other. First, the use and popularity of natural stone surfaces has been consistent for thousands of years, and across many... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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December 03 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Carpet tile is a very versatile, easy-to-install floor covering. The pieces come in pre-cut squares, so there’s no need to bother with measuring a room for a piece of rolled carpet, trying to unroll the carpet, trying to install... read more (1 rating, average rating is 4.00/5)Loading...
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Installing Sheet Vinyl Flooring
December 01 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
It is not all that difficult to install sheet vinyl flooring if you follow these instructions as well as any additional instructions that come with the type of flooring you choose. Sheet vinyl flooring comes in a single 6′... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Wood Dust Added to California Prop 65: Should You Be Afraid?
November 30 | 3 min read | admin
In a bid to protect public health, it seems that wood dust has been added to California’s Prop 65 hit list of toxic agents. What this means is that each box of wood product, including wood flooring and laminate... read more (20 rating, average rating is 3.15/5)Loading...
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Tile Trends 2011, Part 1: History of Tile So Far
November 29 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Today’s guest post is part 1 of 2 by Roger of FloorElf.com, a tile expert if there ever was one. He’s taken on a big topic for us, and for you; he answers the question of where design trends... read more (1 rating, average rating is 1.00/5)Loading...
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Removing Scratches From Laminate Flooring
November 13 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate floors are designed to resist abrasion and scratches. What happens when repairs are needed? Here’s how to handle removing scratches from laminate flooring and other repairs yourself. *** Laminate flooring is becoming increasingly popular because of its sheer versatility.... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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November 03 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
One of the major benefits of laminate floor is its durability. Laminate holds up well under many conditions and is resistant to stains, scratches, and dents. But its not indestructible. Taking proper care of your laminate floor will help... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Laminate Flooring for Kitchens
November 02 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate flooring in kitchens is a popular choice for the modern home. Here are some ways to proceed in choosing laminate floors for your kitchen. *** Everyone wants a durable and beautiful floor covering in the kitchen, and choosing... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...