What is Terrazzo Flooring, and where should I use it?
What is Terrazzo Flooring? A composite material of marble chippings set into cement, terrazzo originated in 16th-century Italy as a way to reuse stone offcuts. It is either poured in situ by hand or precast into blocks that can be cut to size. You can also buy it as ready-made tiles, easy to apply straight […]
6 Ways Humidity Can Affect Hardwood Flooring
With winter right around the corner, homes are going to start heating up. With the change in temperature, humidity levels are bound to change as well. Have you considered what this could do to your hardwood flooring? If not, here’s a list of what can happen. Proper Humidity levels If we’re going to talk about […]
25 Eye catching carpet ideas to revitalize your home
With all of the advancements being made in flooring, you might find yourself asking “Is carpet still trendy in today’s homes”? Well, it certainly is; it’s hard to beat one of the softest materials you can have for a floor. So let’s take a look at some of this year’s trends in carpet to help […]
3 Ways to get the Perfect Wood Flooring
Imagine the smell of wood, mixed with a scent of warmth and safety. The feeling of brushing your feet across wood floors in your new living area is one that many people love. However, these wooden floors are often a choice for the homeowner with limited time or budget. To make the most out of […]
Cork flooring: 18 Advantages and disadvantages
If you’re looking into the advantages and disadvantages of cork flooring, we’re guessing you have a good reason (beyond the fact that cork is absolutely gorgeous). Maybe you have tile in your bedroom, and rolling out of bed in the morning feels like stepping into a pool of ice water. Maybe you have laminate, and […]
The 5 Best Flooring Colors For Dark Cabinets
Why flooring color is important This should be fairly evident, but for the benefit of those of you who may not understand why, the flooring color you choose has a very large impact on the vibe of your house. It can provide a cheery, bright effect that will make your home brighter overall, or it […]
Floating floors: Should I choose them or not?
What are floating floors? Floating floors are new floors that are installed by floating over the subfloor and underlayment of existing floors. Due to their ease and convenience, we have seen an increase in demand in the design world. As they become more popular their style options have expanded and have become more accessible to […]
Is Vinyl the correct choice for your commercial space?
Having trouble picking out the type of flooring you need for your commercial space? Look no further than vinyl! With so many great options to choose from it’s a wonder anyone ever makes their decision. So don’t feel alone if you’re having a hard time looking. One of the options you could consider is the […]
Commercial Floors: 4 different designs for you to brighten up your space
When deciding to upgrade your commercial floors, there are several factors to consider. You have to know the square footage of your space, the location, the amount of foot traffic it will receive, and how comfortable the floor needs to be. These are all main priorities, but you also have to consider how you want […]
6 of the worst flooring decisions you can make, and how to avoid them
1: Having wood flooring in wet rooms This is a big no-no. It might look nice. It might provide that rustic feeling. But humidity, water, and high traffic will not mix well with the wood, causing it to warp and require a replacement within a few years. If you still want a more rustic look […]
