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Marble Tile Design Ideas

With so many sizes, colors and finishes to choose from, picking the right marble tile for your interior design project can be overwhelming.

Wood Flooring Buying Guide

Wood flooring offers a wide range of species, colors, grains and styles to choose from. Whether you’re looking for solid hardwoods, reclaimed woods more than a century old, or the new technology of dimensionally stable engineered woods suitable for any humidity level, BuildDirect has the answer. We have ecologically sustainable . . . Read more

Wood Flooring Buying Checklist

Before you buy wood flooring, there are a few things you should know. What is my budget? Budget is always a major consideration for most families when renovating, and there are several things to think about when considering new flooring. Putting in cheaper flooring may be tempting, but will it . . . Read more

Is Wood Flooring Right for Me?

Many people look to wood flooring to enhance the look and feel of their home, but it is not always the right choice. There are many different types and styles of wood flooring available, and choosing the right one for a home depends on a number of factors. In looking . . . 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