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Parquet is one of the many stylish flooring options available to today’s homeowners. This flooring style is fairly easy to install, but since it does emphasize unique geometric patterns within the tiles, it’s important to do it carefully. Use this how-to guide for laying parquet flooring to make sure your . . . Read more
Whether the laminate flooring in your home has been there since before you moved in or you recently installed it yourself, you want to keep it in good shape. Unfortunately, problems do come up sometimes. The good news is that in many cases, you can fix the problem without replacing . . . Read more
For those who don’t love their bathroom tiles, we’ve got great news. Painting tiles is the easy, affordable DIY alternative to an expensive bathroom renovation. As long as the tiles are still in good shape, painting will save you the cost and inconvenience of tearing them out and replacing them. . . . Read more
Many homeowners wonder whether they should start with the cabinets or floors. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of either order.
When it comes to affordable and durable wood flooring, many homeowners are usually stuck between two choices: bamboo flooring vs engineered hardwood. If you’re on the fence about which flooring to install in your home, here’s what you need to know about making the choice between engineered hardwood and bamboo. . . . Read more
It happens to every pet owner at least once. You’re late getting home, and your pet couldn’t wait. Or maybe they got into the trash and wound up with an upset stomach and ensuing digestive chaos. Whatever the reason, don’t despair when your nose tells you Fido or Fifi made . . . Read more
At a Glance: Bamboo Flooring Hardwood Flooring Variety and Variation Less variety due to uniformity of species; can be stained to achieve a variety of colors and tones Hundreds of species offer many choices of color, warmth, depth, and striations Janka Range 3,800 – 5,000 (max hardness) 22 – 5,000 . . . Read more
A very similar product to engineered hardwood flooring, engineered bamboo floors are made up of a bamboo top layer laminated to multiple layers of fiberboard. All layers are then bound to a backing layer. This type of flooring is suitable for homeowners looking for versatility and functionality when it comes to . . . Read more
Along with being highly durable, bamboo flooring is a versatile surface suitable for a range of climates. For many home or commercial flooring projects, bamboo might be the best solution for your renovation. Moisture levels and bamboo A big concern with all flooring options is the moisture level in the . . . Read more
Bamboo is quickly gaining popularity for use as both household and commercial flooring. Find out how this fast-growing, sustainable plant with style and durability that has come to rival traditional hardwood as a quality flooring material. For some, it is odd to think that bamboo, a type of grass, would . . . Read more
