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4 Excellent Below-Grade Flooring Options

In construction, grade is the term for ground level. Even when the sun is shining and rain is scarce, below-grade flooring can leach moisture from the ground in the form of vapor. Basements are notoriously damp, and during heavy rains, they can become downright wet or even flooded. The primary . . . Read more

DIY Floor Repair: A BuildDirect Guide

If you’re looking to take on a DIY floor repair project, we’ve gathered all of our resources in one place. Be it tile, laminate or hardwood, we have the step-by-step instructions to help you fix knicks, scratches, cracks and water damage. Tile DIY Floor Repair How to Repair Damaged Grout . . . Read more

6 Floor Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

The average floor takes a ton of abuse. Shoes, pets, kids and furniture all take their toll, leaving your floors looking worse for wear. While materials like natural stone, laminate, porcelain tile and even hardwood are designed to be durable, you still need to put some effort in when it . . . Read more

Do Grout Pens Work?

Manufacturers of grout pens claim they will restore dirty or stained grout to a nearly-new luster. Consumers may wonder whether this innovative product actually delivers these claims as promised. For people who don’t like the look of dingy grout but can’t afford to re-tile or add new grout, grout pens . . . Read more

High-Traffic Flooring For Busy Spaces

The flooring is the foundation for the rest of the room. It needs to be fashionable, easy-to-clean, and durable, especially in high-traffic areas throughout the home. Whether you are laying new floors in a single room or updating the flooring throughout the home, choosing the right product is a crucial . . . Read more

What is the Best Type of Flooring for Pets?

When building a new home or remodeling an existing home, flooring choices are everything. With pets in the home, this becomes even more important, because pets are just as hard, if not harder, than people on flooring surfaces. What are the best flooring for pets in the home? Let’s take . . . Read more