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Flooring tips, trends and inspiration

Expert advice, product spotlights and design trends for Edmonton homes and businesses — from the people who measure, supply and install the floors.

Light wood-look plank flooring in a living room with a stone fireplace, built-in shelving and a cream sectional.
Interior Design

Top Interior Designers in Edmonton

AMR Design AMR Design creates interiors that truly reflect their clients' identities. Their timeless style and deep expertise allow them to transform spaces with care and creativity. Whether it's a r…

Beige stone-look tile flooring in a bathroom with a walk-in glass shower, orange wood vanity and vessel sink.
Vinyl Flooring

Flooring in Bathroom: Is It Safe to Put Vinyl Floors in Showers?

Table of Contents Table Of Contents Things to Look out In Bathroom Flooring Handling moisture and humidity effectively Being non-slippery when wet Ease of cleaning Comfort and safety underfoot Design…

Close-up of reddish-brown wood-look planks with a pronounced grain texture, stacked and overlapping.
Vinyl Flooring

How Thick is Vinyl Plank Flooring

Table of Contents Table Of Contents Vinyl Plank Flooring Thickness Brand-Specific Vinyl Plank Flooring Thickness Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Thickness Coretec Vinyl Plank Flooring Thickness Lifeproof Vi…

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a granite island and a medium-brown hardwood floor.
Hardwood Flooring

How Long Does It Take to Install Hardwood Floors?

Table of Contents Table Of Contents Introduction Factors That Influence the Time to Install Hardwood Floors Type of Hardwood Flooring Square Footage and Room Layout Subfloor Condition Installation Me…

A hand wiping a dark brown wood-look plank floor with a soft yellow cloth.
Cleaning Flooring

How Do You Clean Vinyl Floors Without Damaging Them

Table of Contents Table Of Content Introduction How Do You Remove Glue from Vinyl Flooring? Tools Needed for Vinyl Floor Cleaning. How to Clean Vinyl Floors with Ground-In Dirt How to Remove Paint fr…

Glossy golden hardwood strip flooring in a dining room, with a carved table and upholstered chairs in the background.
Cleaning Flooring

How to Clean Engineered Flooring

Table of Contents Table Of Content What is Engineered Hardwood Flooring? Engineered Hardwood Cleaning Supplies Pre-Cleaning Preparation Best Cleaner for Engineered Wood Floors How to Clean Engineered…

A gloved hand spreading grey grout across floor tile with a rubber float.
Cleaning Flooring

How to Clean Floor Grouts without Scrubbing

Table of Contents Table Of Content The easiest way to clean grouts without scrubbing Why clean floor grouts? Why tile grouts get dirty How to clean floor grouts without scrubbing Baking soda and vine…

Dark brown wood-look plank flooring in an empty sunlit room with a ceiling fan and sliding patio doors.
Cleaning Flooring

How to Fix Dents on Hardwood Floors?

Table of Contents Table Of Content Introduction How to Easily Fix Dents in Hardwood Floor? Ways Hardwood Floors Can Sustain Damage The Causes of Dents in Wood Before Fixing Dents in Hardwood Floors –…

A tradesperson in a cap measuring a green moisture-resistant wall board with a tape measure during a renovation.
Interior Design

Transforming Spaces: Essential Tips for Home Renovation Success

Undertaking a home renovation can significantly transform your living space, aligning it with your personal style and functional needs. This exciting venture turns dreams into reality but requires ca…

A white kitchen with brass fixtures, a farmhouse sink, quartz counters and a medium-brown wood floor.
Interior Design

How to Choose the Perfect Custom Cabinets in Edmonton

Choosing custom cabinets in Edmonton is a significant investment that can dramatically enhance the functionality and aesthetics of your home. If you’re in Edmonton and considering custom cabinets, he…

A gym with weight machines on black rubber flooring flecked with colour.
Flooring

Rubber Gym Flooring: Creating a Safe and Functional Workout Space

When it comes to creating a workout space that is not only functional but also safe and durable, the gym flooring choice plays a crucial role. Whether you're setting up a home gym, a commercial fitne…

A damaged laminate floor with the top layer peeling and flaking away at a seam.
Laminate Flooring

Is Laminate Flooring Outdated? Exploring Its Decline and 2 Great Alternatives

In the ever-changing landscape of interior design, trends can rise and fall in popularity. Laminate flooring , once a go-to option for budget-conscious homeowners, has seen a decline in its status as…

Cutaway of a plush cream carpet over a foam underlay pad on a wood subfloor.
Flooring

Your 1st Choice: The Significance of Carpet Underlay

Carpet underlay may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering home renovations or interior design, but its significance should not be underestimated. Hidden beneath the luxurious sur…

Two people at a table comparing wood flooring sample boards laid out in a fan of stains and tones.
Flooring

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Flooring

Choosing flooring for your home may seem simple, but the process can be stressful and overwhelming. That is why we have put together this list of 5 tips on how to choose the best flooring product for…

A white race car parked on a speckled grey epoxy flake garage floor with a glossy finish.
Flooring

3 Things You Should Know About Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy flooring is becoming more popular for use in garages and commercial spaces, however there are many other popular applications. Here are 3 main things you should know before choosing epoxy, alon…

A floor-to-ceiling white marble-look porcelain slab with bookmatched gold and grey veining behind a lounge chair.
Flooring

Porcelain Slabs And Their 3 Best Uses

The newest trends in the world of tile are the stunning porcelain slabs! If you love a solid and clean look, and want something that stands out from the rest, a porcelain slab may just be perfect for…

An oak-railed staircase with a carpeted runner over the treads, rising from a light wood-plank entryway.
Flooring Types

The 3 Popular Types of Stairs and How to Identify Yours

A large percentage of residential buildings have staircases leading up and/or down to additional levels. With so many homes needing stairs, there naturally are many different types of staircases that…

A white subway tile backsplash above a farmhouse sink and a wooden countertop.
Tile Flooring

4 Types of Backsplash Tile & Best Ways To Use Them

Kitchens and bathrooms are two of the most used spaces in a person's home. This fact is why we always want people to choose a backsplash that they love - you'll see it every day! In this article we w…

Light hardwood flooring in a white kitchen with a large island, lantern pendants and bar stools.
Interior Design

3 Reasons Custom Cabinets Will Benefit You

Whether you are in your forever home or a temporary abode, you deserve to have a kitchen that works for you, not against you. Custom cabinets can make even the smallest kitchen feel spacious and orga…

Kettlebells, medicine balls and a barbell resting on dark speckled rubber gym flooring.
Gym Flooring

3 Reasons to use Rubber Gym Flooring in Your Home Gym

It's getting to be that time of year again; people aren't going outside as much, but they still want to stay active! There is no better way to keep yourself in shape than to have a fully functional h…

A furniture leg dragging across a wood parquet floor, with blue arrows tracing the scratches left behind.
Repairs & Maintenance

4 Signs That It Is Time To Replace Your Floors

Danmaged antique hardwood flooring Knowing when it is the right moment to replace your flooring can be difficult. If you renovate too early, you may be missing out on life that your flooring still ha…

White and grey marble-look tile flooring in a bathroom with a freestanding white tub and a blank framed poster.
Interior Design

3 Important Ways Your Flooring Can Make A Room Feel Bigger And Brighter

Here in Alberta, we don't get as much sunlight as we might like. That is why it is so important to choose a flooring product that will make any room feel so much bigger and brighter. In this article,…

Weathered brown wood plank flooring in a dining room with black-framed windows and green chairs.
Engineered Flooring

3 Reasons Engineered Hardwood Could Be Perfect For You

The floor that you walk on is one of the most important aspects of anyone's home, and that is why you should be choosing a material that makes you feel comfortable. Engineered hardwood is one of the…

Multi-tone wood-look plank flooring in a living room with a grey sofa and a gallery wall of black frames.
Laminate Flooring

Luxury Vinyl vs. Laminate: 4 Differences to Consider

If you don't know a lot about hard surface flooring, you may be wondering: what is the difference between vinyl and laminate? Keep reading to find out! LCF Signature Vinyl - Paris 1. Core Composition…

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