Wood Flooring
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Flooring Suggestions Based on Home Value – A Consideration of Cost and Return on Investment
July 17 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Choosing the right flooring for your home involves more than just personal preferences and aesthetics. It’s essential to consider the relationship between flooring choices and the value of your property. While hardwood flooring may be highly desirable, it may... read more5 min read
BuildDirect Interviews: Camille Swanson
March 08 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
We sat down with one of Arizona’s most exciting Realtors for International Women’s Day camilleswanson.com Camille was originally born in Kingston, Jamaica, and emigrated to New York, US at 11 months old. She graduated from the College of Williams... read more7 min read
All You Need to Know About Choosing Floors for Humid Climates
August 03 | 7 min read | BuildDirect
As the weather warms up and seasons change, you probably start to notice significant changes in the humidity – and your floors do, too. According to the National Wood Floor Association (NWFA), the ideal humidity level in your home... read more4 min read
Creative Tile to Wood Transition Ideas
July 22 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If your home has a mixture of tile and wood flooring, a transition strip makes everything safe and seamless between different rooms. To ensure a beautiful look, you can get creative with your tile to wood transition and try... read more4 min read
How to Match Your Wall Color with Wood Flooring
March 11 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Wood floors create a warm, natural look in your rooms, and they never go out of style. But once you install wood floors, they’re yours for a lifetime. With so many species of wood to choose from, and even... read more4 min read
Acacia Hardwood Flooring: A Feast Of Options
April 20 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Acacia hardwood flooring is an immensely popular option for all kinds of spaces. But within that, there are more options still. Here’s what we mean by that. *** Among hardwood flooring choices, acacia wood stands out as a versatile... read more5 min read
Hardwood Flooring Hardness: The Softer Touch
April 13 | 5 min read | admin
Hardwood flooring hardness is one key factor in choosing a species. But, there are a number of softer wood species that are still long-serving in residential spaces. Here are a few examples. *** Just because a hardwood flooring is... read more5 min read
How To Choose An Engineered Hardwood Flooring
March 26 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
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Hickory Hardwood Flooring: America At Its Hardest!
March 17 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Hickory hardwood flooring is tough, beautiful, and long-lasting. Here are some of hickory hardwood’s best attributes for your consideration. *** Known as one of the hardest woods native to North America, hickory hardwood flooring has versatile applications. Discover how... read more3 min read
Parquet Flooring: Imagining The Possibilities
March 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Parquet flooring is a stalwart element to classic design. In the 21st century, parquet floors are making a return. Here’s the scoop on this stylish choice in wood flooring. *** There was a time in my youth when parquet... read more3 min read
Hardwood Floors To Last For The Ages
November 23 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Hardwood flooring has a very old pedigree in the Old World as well as in the new. Here are some observations of design-integrated European wood flooring. *** I’m not sure I’ve seen carpet anywhere yet in Europe. Rugs, yes,... read more< 1
Choose Wood Flooring: Hardwood vs Laminate & Engineered Wood
September 10 | < 1 | BuildDirect
How do you choose between solid hardwood, laminate, and engineered wood floors? Here are the key criteria for helping you choose the right wood floor for you. *** Wood Flooring is a popular, eternally stylish home renovation option. But between... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Maple?
June 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Maple wood flooring is wonderfully adaptable, and looks fabulous in almost every environment. Here’s the scoop on the wonders of maple wood floors. *** I’ve always felt lucky to live on the west coast of North America, but a... read more