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Granite Tile & Slabs FAQ

BuildDirect is pleased to provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on a wide variety of our products. If your questions are not answered on these pages, or you simply wish to speak with a BuildDirect Product Expert, you can contact us toll free from anywhere in North America at . . . Read more

Granite Countertops & Vanity Tops FAQ

BuildDirect is pleased to provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on a wide variety of our products. If your questions are not answered on this page, or you simply wish to speak with a Customer Service Representative, our customers can contact us toll free from anywhere in North America . . . Read more

Cedar Siding FAQ

BuildDirect is pleased to provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on a wide variety of our products, including cedar siding. If your questions are not answered on these pages, or you simply wish to speak with a Customer Service Representative, our customers can contact us toll free from anywhere . . . Read more

Laminate Flooring FAQ

We are pleased to provide answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on a wide variety of our products. For more information on our laminate flooring please browse our selection of outstanding laminate quality products, read our Laminate Flooring articles, or browse the answers to our frequently . . . Read more

What is Sapele Hardwood Flooring?

Botanical Name: Entandrophragma cyn. Fast Facts Color: Sapele has a medium to dark reddish brown color which will darken with time and exposure to UV light. Grain: Sapele has a fine, interlocked grain. Variations within Species and Grades: If the wood is quarter sawn, it has a ribbon stripped effect. . . . Read more

Bamboo Flooring Dos and Don’ts

Beautiful, long-lasting, and environmentally sustainable, bamboo flooring can enliven interior spaces with its unique attractiveness and practicality. Along with being aesthetically appealing, bamboo flooring is durable and easy to maintain. As with any flooring decision, there are some things to consider when shopping for a bamboo floor. Here are some . . . Read more

Hardwood Flooring Glossary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W A top Above Grade Refers to flooring installed above ground level, with a minimum of 18 inches of well-ventilated space available. Abrasion Refers to the act of wearing away at a hardwood floor finish, thereby damaging the wood. Acclimation Refers to the hardwood’s adjustment to the environment it is . . . Read more

Hardwood Flooring Buying Guide

Hardwood floors are an investment in your home that will last for decades and bring warmth and beauty to any décor. Hardwood buying guide helps to make the right interior design choices that will actually raise the value of your home, wood makes a timeless statement of impeccable taste and . . . Read more