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Laminate Flooring Over Ceramic Tiles
October 25 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate flooring over ceramic tiles is a common choice, especially when the tile is dingy and outdated. Here’s how you make the switch. Many homeowners now wish to replace their old ceramic tile with laminate flooring. Wood laminate flooring... read more3 min read
Laminate Flooring Reviews: What To Look For In A Good Product Review
October 20 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
*** Over the last few decades laminate flooring has become more and more popular. It is being installed in both residential and commercial settings for a number of reasons. It has many advantages over other materials for certain budgets,... read more3 min read
October 12 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
With any flooring product you buy, you will come across challenges over time. Laminate floors are no exception. Some of these challenges are dramatic. Others are minor. Luckily, with any problems with laminate flooring you may experience, there’s usually... read more2 min read
September 29 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
If you are remodeling your home the best decision you could make would be to use wide plank laminate flooring when you want beautiful hardwood floors. This material is reliable, easier to use and easier to install than other... read more3 min read
Wilsonart Laminate Flooring Manufacturing Discontinued: What Now?
September 15 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Wilsonart laminate flooring manufacturing was discontinued in October of 2010 leaving many former customers looking for Wilsonart laminate flooring. Yet, many of the innovations that were developed continue to be built upon today. *** Having produced high pressure laminate... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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5 Reasons to Buy Luxury Vinyl Plank & Luxury Vinyl Tile
August 02 | 2 min read | admin
Sometimes in a busy life, you need to get results fast. But, you also want to have those results last a long time, too. In the world of flooring, there are new technologies developing to help you get... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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3 Choices To Consider For Easy Out of the Box Floor Coverings
July 26 | 3 min read | admin
These are floors that you don't need tools to install, and that don't need to be acclimated for days after you take them out of the packaging. In fact, they are designed for the DIYer with little... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Grades: That’s the Look of Love!
May 18 | 3 min read | admin
Here’s the thing; I think there is a problem with the word ‘grades’, when it comes to hardwood flooring. The very concept of grades hold all kinds of cultural weight, with one grade being all about how one particular... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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10 Uses For Travertine You Should Consider For Transforming Spaces
February 25 | 2 min read | admin
In the last of our mini-series about travertine, I've compiled 10 applications for travertine. Some of these may seem pretty standard, and others kind of off the beaten track. Some of them are climate-specific. Ask your seller... read more2 min read
5 Ways to Preserve Your Hardwood Flooring
December 14 | 2 min read | admin
the key to lasting hardwood floors aren't just about how long they continue as a functioning floor covering. It's also about look. The goal for many is to extend the length of time that a hardwood... read more2 min read
Constructing your masterpiece…
April 01 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Hi all, I received a call today from a customer who was uncertain as to what kind of pattern he should be trying to create with his random length engineered flooring. Now, you may be no Monet… …but a... read more2 min read
Moisture Issues in Wood Flooring
March 18 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
A reader, Greg, brought up a very important issue yet to be discussed in this blog: Moisture. Dave is correct when he writes that moisture is the number one problem issue as relates to installed wood flooring. It is... read more