Comment choisir le couvre-plancher idéal pour votre maison
Les maisons du Québec connaissent d’importantes variations de température et d’humidité d’une saison à l’autre. En hiver, le système de chauffage déshumidifie l’air de la maison; durant la saison chaude, le taux d’humidité augmente considérablement. Pour les planchers de bois, ces changements risquent de provoquer des craques, du tuilage et du bruit. La cuisine et […]
Read MoreRemettre à neuf votre plancher de bois franc: le guide complet
L’installation est habituellement rapide. Les lattes à emboîtement peuvent s’installer par-dessus plusieurs revêtements existants, ce qui fait gagner du temps. Par contre, une bonne préparation du sous-plancher est indispensable pour un fini impeccable. Vous magasinez un nouveau plancher de vinyle dans votre maison? Prenez le temps de comparer les épaisseurs puis de voir les échantillons […]
Read MoreChoosing Flooring for Your Kitchen and Bathroom
Real wood is a feature buyers love. Engineered hardwood gives you the same natural look with greater stability in Canadian conditions. If your budget is tighter, LVP or laminate will provide a comparable modern look for less. What about hardwood? It is possible, though make careful choices. Harder species such as hickory, maple and oak […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Flooring During Canadian Winters
Ceramic and porcelain tile stays virtually waterproof, but it tends to feel cold underfoot if you do not combine it with a heated floor system. Carpet, meanwhile, feels warm yet can trap moisture, so area rugs are usually a more practical choice. Road salt often leaves a white film that can damage the protective layer […]
Read MoreChoosing the Perfect Flooring for Canadian Homes
De-icing salt leaves a hazy residue that will etch the surface of hardwood, laminate and vinyl. Clean salty puddles as soon as possible using a damp microfibre mop together with a pH-neutral cleaner. Never use excess water on wood-based floors. Engineered hardwood is a possibility if you want natural wood. Because of its stable core, […]
Read MoreSmart Tips for Choosing the Best Flooring for Your Canadian Home
What about laminate in these rooms? Some modern laminates can be a good fit in kitchens, if water is cleaned up quickly. Engineered hardwood may also work in a kitchen with caution, but in full bathrooms, tile and vinyl remain the safer choices. Houses across Canada experience big changes in temperature and humidity throughout the […]
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