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! 1. Core Composition The main quality that is different between vinyl and laminate is their core composition. Luxury vinyl generally comes in two forms: SPC and PVC. SPC […]
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 your home. 1. Stays warm under your feet In contrast to regular tile, vinyl tile holds heat […]
4 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 consider the materials it’s made from and how much foot traffic it will receive. Those last two […]
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 colour is also nice, providing either a rest from the vibrant colours in the rest of the household or meshing […]
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 […]
