floors
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Log Cabin Flooring Considerations
July 29 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Log cabins, at least traditionally, are rustic spaces designed to be durable. After all, your average log cabin needs to stand up to serious cold weather, snow and strong heat in the summer. The same durability is required when... read more6 min read
Cheap Flooring Options That Look Expensive: The Best Deals per Square Foot
October 14 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Your floors play a major role in how your home looks, from the entry area to your living room, dining room and bathrooms. Who says you have to spend a small fortune on flooring materials to upgrade your house... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Mahogany?
August 10 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Mahogany wood floors bring unique lustre and durability to a space. Here’s the lowdown on mahogany as a hardwood flooring option. *** Mahogany brings to mind an old-world glamour. Although it’s a wood that was first harvested in the... read more3 min read
September 29 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Like many design fiends, I adore the look of hardwood floors. So much so, in fact, that I took my most recent home because of the rare-looking redwood they used when it was first built in the 1930s. But... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Chocolate Flooring At BuildDirect – For Reals!
March 31 | < 1 | admin
For many years, we here at BuildDirect have turned to the world of food to name some of our flooring products. One particular culinary area as related to flooring has been chocolate; mocha, dark chocolate, chocolate malt, chocolate mousse,... read more< 1
How To Fight Allergies With Flooring
April 11 | < 1 | admin
With the coming of a new season, and with the trees, flowers, and furry friends responding to it accordingly, it’s time for the mixed blessing of warmer weather. I say mixed, because many of us across the nation are... read more3 min read
5 Options For Mudroom Flooring
December 21 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
What are your options for the best flooring for mudroom installations? Here are 5 mudroom flooring options to help to get you started. *** The mudroom series continues… Over the past two weeks, I’ve shared ideas and inspirational images... read more3 min read
Flooring That Keeps Allergies At Bay
November 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
During the fall and winter seasons, we spend a lot more time indoors, often with less interior airflow due to closed windows and doors. Therefore, air quality can become an issue, especially for those who suffer from dust allergies,... read more3 min read
10 Wacky Modern Flooring Options
September 14 | 3 min read | admin
We’ve all seen our fair share of dime-a-dozen flooring – whether it’s hardwoods, carpet or linoleum, it’s all pretty predictable. Or is it? In an effort to show that there is still some creativity out there when it comes... read more4 min read
Home Office Makeover: Choose The Right Office Flooring
May 05 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Today’s guest post is from Lloyd Burrell. Having worked as an auditor in the City of London, UK in the early part of his career, Lloyd now puts all this experience gained in different offices to good use by... read more3 min read
October 25 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
When it comes to installation, cutting laminate flooring can sometimes be tricky. Here are some laminate floor plank cutting tips for the DIY floor installer. *** Laminate flooring is an excellent alternative to traditional hardwood floors and can be... read more