Posts Tagged ‘Ottawa flooring’
Top 2 Options for Basement Flooring
Finishing a basement to turn it into a livable space is a very common project for homeowners all over the country. Whether you want to turn the basement into a large laundry and storage area, or you are expanding your living space with another family room, bedroom, home gym, home office, and more, the basement…
Read MoreBinding, Serging, or Fringing: Which Area Rug Finish is Right for You?
When you are buying an area rug, you have a lot of things to think about. The shape, size, design, color scheme, and materials are all a big part of your decision. But another thing that you should consider is the edge finish. There are three main types of area rug finishes: binding, serging, and…
Read MoreLight or Dark: Which Choice is Right for Your Kitchen Flooring?
When you are designing your dream kitchen, or remodeling your existing kitchen, the floors are one space that should be getting plenty of attention. The floor is one of the largest surfaces in the room, which means that it can have a huge impact on the overall look of the room. While there are many…
Read MoreSpring is an Ideal Season for New Wood Flooring
Have you been spending the winter months planning some sort of home improvement or renovation projects? Did you dedicate weeks or even months to choosing colors, floor plans, finishes, layouts and any number of materials? Even if your answer is no, and you are only just considering some work inside of your home, the coming…
Read More5 Things to Consider When Choosing Carpet for a Nursery
A new baby means a lot of new decisions. One thing that you may never have found yourself worrying about before is the surfaces of your home. You’ve filled your nursery with furniture, painted the walls, and hung the mobile – but what about the floors? For many new parents, carpet is the only choice…
Read MoreThe Case for Carpet
It’s no secret that home buyers love hardwood. Over and over, DIY shows, realtors, home designers, and other industry professionals reiterate the fact that hardwood floors are among the most requested home features. But if you are comfortably settled in your home, and not planning to sell any time soon, there may be more than…
Read MoreThe Best Types of Floors for People with Pets
Are you a dog mommy? How about a cat dad? We all love our animals. They’re our family and bring big smiles to our faces with every tail waggle and purr. But they can also cause quite a bit of damage to the flooring of your home. Choosing the right flooring when you’re looking to…
Read More4 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Floors
Choosing floors for your home is a big decision, so be sure you avoid these four common mistakes before you have the installation done. Going for the “Latest and Greatest” The flooring industry is just like any other, meaning that we see all kinds of hot trends and “must have” options come and go. While…
Read MoreChoosing Flooring for Your Bedroom
Often when renovations or new designs are going on, you’ll hear about people agonizing over the flooring in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry areas, and sometimes even the living room. They aren’t sure if they should choose beautiful (but expensive!) hardwood, or versatile (but environmentally unfriendly) vinyl in wet areas; they aren’t sure if they should…
Read More5 Easy Floor Care Tips for Summer
Changes in the weather this summer, while only a good thing for any sun-loving human, can mean extra floor maintenance is needed in order to keep it in the best condition throughout the year. Increases in humidity and temperature, as well as increased use of outside spaces, means that our flooring will undoubtedly need more…
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