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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.
3 Reasons Vinyl Tile Is Better for Your Home
There has been an increase in popularity of vinyl tile in the last year, and you might be wondering: why choose vinyl tile over regular tile? We're here to explain why it might be a better fit for yo…
Carpet Types and the Best Types to Use in High-Traffic Areas
When choosing the type of carpet you want to put in your home, there are many things to consider. The biggest thing to consider is of course the colour and style of the carpet , but you should also c…
How to Properly Clean Natural Stone Floors
Natural stone floors can be such a nice addition to the style of a household. They provide a smooth, cold surface that can feel refreshing, especially with an air conditioner on hot days. The grey co…
What Is Terrazzo Flooring, and Where Should I Use It?
Table of Contents Table Of Content Introduction What is Terrazzo Flooring? Types of Terrazzo Flooring Traditional Terrazzo Modern Terrazzo Variants Comparison with Other Flooring Types Where Should Y…
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 h…
25 Eye catching carpet ideas to revitalize your home
A beautiful carpet for a bedroom 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 bea…
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 fl…
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…
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 you…
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 incre…
Is Vinyl the Correct Choice for Your Commercial Space?
Vinyl adds such a wonderful sense of comfort and homeliness Having trouble picking out the type of flooring you need for your commercial space? Look no further than vinyl ! With so many great options…
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, an…
6 of the Worst Flooring Decisions You Can Make, and How to Avoid Them
Actual hardwood in kitchens never works well 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…
The History of Popular Ceramic Tile
The very beginning of ceramics The actual beginning of ceramics is lost to the depths of time. Some people believe it started in ancient Egypt, while others point to Mesopotamia or China as its begin…
5 Carpet Myths and Why You Should Actually Choose Them
They're are amazing for providing a more comfortable surface 1: Carpets worsen allergies Now this might seem quite logical, but in fact the opposite is true. They actually trap dust and other allerge…
5 Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Clean Floors Lasting and Your Home Happy
Happy floors lead to a happy life Don't mind the cat, he's just chillin and enjoying his clean floors Floors are an integral part of our every day life. They are there constantly, supporting us as we…
Top 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Choosing the Right Flooring!
https://youtu.be/mRcMdswaAUY How do you know if you’re choosing the right flooring for your home and lifestyle? With so many options available, it can be difficult to narrow down the right fit. In th…
5 DIY Flooring Ideas for Your Next Reno!
Every homeowner wants beautiful, luxury floors that have their guests oohing and ahhing. However, not every homeowner can afford the price that comes with professional installation. Luckily, there’s…
6 Benefits of Installing Vinyl Flooring in Your Basement
Basements are no longer dark, unused spaces. In modern home design, basements are just as stunning, functional, and welcoming as the upper floors of your home. And today, we’re diving into the benefi…
5 Best Living Room Flooring Options
Your living room is the hub of your home. It’s where your guests come together to visit. It’s where your kids play. And it’s where your pets snooze. So what is the best living room flooring option? W…
Best Kitchen Flooring Options for 2022
From foot traffic, to scraping chairs, to frequent spills, your kitchen experiences its fair share of attention. That’s why it's important to choose the best kitchen flooring option that’s durable an…
Is it Better to Refinish or Replace Hardwood Flooring?
No matter how well you care for them, hardwood flooring does not last forever. Hardwood floors will become scuffed, sunbleached, scratched, and more over the years. After years of dragging furniture…
Top 3 Most Durable Flooring Types
The Most Durable Flooring: Protecting Floors from Children and Pets Knowing what the most durable flooring types are can be an important deciding factor when it comes to choosing new floors. Your flo…
The Most Durable Flooring: Protecting Floors from Children and Pets
Knowing what the most durable flooring types are can be an important deciding factor when it comes to choosing new floors. Your floors are likely the most used part of your home. Whether it’s just ge…