Why New Flooring Boosts Your Home’s Value in Canada
That is where engineered hardwood really shines. Instead of being made from a single solid piece of wood, engineered flooring is built from multiple layers: a real hardwood top layer on top of a stable core. The cross-layered construction limits expansion and contraction. Laminate is also a good contender. Its hard melamine surface stays tough […]
Read MoreProtecting Your Flooring from Snow, Salt and Slush
Winter in Canada are picturesque, yet winter is tough on floors. Melting snow, calcium chloride, gravel and dry indoor air can wear out your floors if you are not careful. With a few simple habits, it is easy to keep your floors beautiful all season long. The biggest advantage of luxury vinyl is that many […]
Read MoreProtecting Your Flooring from Snow, Salt and Slush
If you are planning to sell soon, or even if you simply want to refresh your living space, updating your floors is easily one of the smartest investments to consider. Floors make up nearly the entire surface of a house, which means they have a huge impact on how buyers feel. Vinyl plank and vinyl […]
Read MoreWhy Vinyl Plank Flooring Is Taking Over in Homes Across Canada
The Canadian climate also plays an important role. Solid hardwood expands and contracts between seasons, which means it should be installed with proper acclimatization and a stable indoor environment. Engineered wood offers the beauty of real wood but with improved resistance to movement, which makes it a popular choice in our climate. Today’s laminate flooring […]
Read MorePicking the Best Floor for Wet Areas of Your Home
The outcome is simply flooring with the look just like traditional wood while behaves better in our climate. Because it moves less, engineered wood can often be installed in rooms in which solid wood is a risk, such as lower levels or over concrete slabs. And what about hardwood in a kitchen or bathroom? Newer […]
Read MoreTop Flooring Options for Busy Families
Canadian winters is picturesque, but they are hard on flooring. Snow, calcium chloride, grit and dry indoor air will damage your flooring if left unchecked. With the right routine, it is easy to keep your flooring in top shape until spring. The right underlay also hides minor imperfections beneath the floor while gives a bit […]
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