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The 8 Best Basement Flooring Options
February 11 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Ready to turn that basement into a more comfortable and livable space? Always start with the flooring. Before making your basement flooring selection, there are a few things you should consider if you are choosing a floor for a... read more
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Laminate vs Tile Flooring: Costs & Comparisons
February 04 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Flooring considered the fifth wall by interior designers, has the tough job of ensuring that a design achieves the desired look and meets durability expectations—all while staying on budget. Navigating the seemingly endless possibilities can be puzzling. Tile vs... read more (3 rating, average rating is 3.67/5)Loading...
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Engineered Hardwood: The Best Water Resistant Flooring for Basements
January 21 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Hardwood floors are tough to beat. They are beautiful, warm, add value to your home, and last for ages, but hardwood floors cannot withstand high levels of humidity and certainly cannot handle occasional flooding. So, installing hardwood flooring in... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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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 more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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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 more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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11 Hardwood Floor Trends for 2022
November 04 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Hardwood floor trends for 2022 combine traditional styles with many new styles, designs, and colors. Naturally beautiful, comfortable, and affordable, hardwood flooring continues to reign as a superior flooring option. Real hardwood flooring goes back to the 1600s and... read more (14 rating, average rating is 3.50/5)Loading...
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7 Alternate Uses for Flooring Around Your Home
April 01 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If you have any leftover flooring from your latest home upgrade, there’s no reason the excess material should go into a landfill. Flooring doesn’t have to be used just for the floors themselves. In fact, many types of flooring... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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March 25 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Bamboo is a beautiful choice for flooring that also has sustainable, eco-friendly properties. Whether it’s your main living space or other areas of your home, bamboo flooring is an excellent way to give a room an upgrade. Since it... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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The Best Flooring for a Rental Basement Suite
January 08 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If you have extra space in your home like a large basement that you’re considering renting, you can make extra income that could easily turn into a profitable venture. Whether you have a separate casita or a rental basement... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Low VOC Flooring for a Healthy Home
October 16 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
The majority of our lives are spent in our homes. Breathe easy in your sanctuary by promoting clean air with low VOC building materials, paints, and home furnishings. With more of a focus on green living, a focus on... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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How to Accent with Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Tiles
September 04 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Hand-painted glazed ceramic tiles are unique and beautiful, and they come in every imaginable pattern, from florals and abstracts to geometric and traditional patterns. Although hand-painted glazed ceramic tiles are most often associated with Mexican-, Moroccan, or Mediterranean-style interiors,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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DIY Flooring: Should I Install My Flooring Myself or Hire a Professional?
April 16 | 8 min read | BuildDirect
Whether you’re a new homeowner or are looking to renovate your home, you might have been looking at some new flooring options to freshen up the space. Flooring installation projects can be completed by a professional or as a... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Top 6 Reasons to Remodel Your Deck
April 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Has your deck been looking a little worse for the wear, lately? Even the strongest wood deck won’t last more than 20 years or so. And, with summer fast approaching, now is the ideal time to take a good... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...