All posts by Build Direct (487)
The prospect of laying new flooring in the home can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Have the confidence of knowing you chose the perfect product for your space by taking the time to test your laminate flooring samples. Knowing exactly how they will look, feel, and hold up over . . . Read more
The floor is the foundation of any room design and one of the most expensive components of any space. Feel confident about your investment test vinyl flooring samples to know they are right for your taste and your space. Putting them through some easy tests will help you decide if . . . Read more
Hardwood flooring is an elegant and timeless choice for any style of home. Before committing to any hardwood flooring product, order a couple of samples and test them in your home to ensure a great pairing. The flooring is the foundation for any room design and will be a focal . . . Read more
Coming down the stairs and discovering a wet basement can mean hours of work and damage to flooring and anything stored below the home. It’s better to have a waterproof basement to make it every bit as usable as the rest of your home. Keeping moisture out of the basement . . . Read more
The foyer is the first impression your home gives to every guest who enters. It sets the stage for the rest of your home. As such, it is also one of the highest-traffic rooms in the home and subject to more moisture, dirt, and debris than any other space. With . . . Read more
The flooring of a room sets the tone for the rest of the space. It needs to be durable, stylish, and ready to take on the daily wear and tear of the space. Two of the most common flooring types are natural stone tile and ceramic tile. With similar overall . . . Read more
One of the most popular goals in designing a home is creating a peaceful retreat to recharge from our busy schedules. White wood flooring makes any size of room seem bright, inviting and calming, especially when paired with furniture in light and natural color tones as well. If you love . . . Read more
Installing tile flooring, backsplashes or countertops requires precise cuts, even grout lines, and a perfectly level surface. Completing a weekend tile project isn’t hard when you have a tile cutter or wet saw to help you achieve those precise cuts. But when it’s tile cutter vs. wet saw, which do . . . Read more
Hardwood and natural stone flooring provides an elegant and traditional look to a home or office, but they can be both expensive and hard to maintain. Because of the many porcelain tile looks and styles, you can get the look of stone or wood in your home for a fraction . . . Read more
Grout is a cement applied between tiles to fill the gaps and keep porcelain tiles in place. Applying grout can be messy and leftover grout on the surface of the tile or baseboards can make a tiling job look unprofessional. Wet grout is easy to wipe away with a damp . . . Read more