Wood Floors
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Cleaning Hardwood Flooring According to Your Floor Finish Type
October 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Today’s guest post is from online writer Veronica Davis, who has worked with several home improvement companies. She’s a previous Planet Green blogger and shares some tips for taking care of your precious hardwood floors. *** Does the sound... read more2 min read
Choosing 12 mm Laminate Flooring
October 06 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
One of the key elements in choosing laminate flooring is that of board thickness. The reasons for this is simple enough. First, a thicker floor adds an extra aspect of durability. And second, a laminate floor on the thicker... read more2 min read
Flooring Superhero’s Arsenal: Tapping Blocks and Spacers
July 12 | 2 min read | admin
First, the floor boards are not indestructible, as durable as they are. And second, they will do what comes naturally after they've been installed, which means that they will move. This means that the expansion... read more2 min read
Flooring Superhero’s Arsenal: The Dry Mop
July 05 | 2 min read | admin
The next in the Flooring Superhero’s Arsenal series is something of an unsung accoutrement for making sure that your wood floors look as great years from now as they do today: the dry mop. This point has been made... read more3 min read
5 Things To Expect When You’re Expecting … Hardwood Flooring
June 10 | 3 min read | admin
Just before my daughter was born, I found myself buried beneath a metric tonne of baby books and related websites, each one designed to prepare me for what to expect as a new parent. After all, being a dad... 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 more3 min read
Sand and Re-Finish Your Wood Floors
May 06 | 3 min read | admin
We've talked a bit about de-cluttering, and about ways to transform your yards. Now for those of you with wood flooring that has perhaps been around a while or who have invested in new but unfinished wood flooring,... read more3 min read
Wood Floors And Floods: What Do You Do?
January 18 | 3 min read | admin
In any case, wood floors are extremely susceptible to moisture damage. And when accidents involving excessive moisture occur, you need a strategy in place to protect your investment. And this isn't just about your floor. The... read more2 min read
5 Reasons You Need Underlay For Your Wood Floor Installation
December 21 | 2 min read | admin
Your choice in underlay performs a few unglamorous, yet extremely important, functions after you've laid down your solid hardwood floor, bamboo floors, engineered wood flooring, or laminate floor. Here are the 5 reasons you need underlay for your... 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 more3 min read
5 Ways to Prepare For a Hardwood Flooring Installation
December 09 | 3 min read | admin
You've decided that your space can support a solid wood floor for the long term. And you've chosen your species strikes a balance between look, durability, and workability. But, now that you've taken care of all... read more3 min read
5 Ways to Choose a Hardwood Flooring Species
December 07 | 3 min read | admin
When we're talking about hardwood flooring, the question of which species to choose means weighing the pros and cons of several. and among all of those choices, you'll find advantages and disadvantages depending on your expectations. ... read more