Buying Guides
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A Guide to Buying Non-Toxic Flooring for Your Home
September 08 | 8 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 8 minutesThere’s a reason the saying “strong as an oak” has lasted throughout the ages. Featuring Jasper European Brushed Oak Collection. SKU: 10103799 If you’re looking into buying new flooring for... read more
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What is the Cost to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring?
April 20 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you curious about the cost of installing vinyl flooring? If so, you’ve come to the right place. From the cost of the vinyl planks themselves to the labor cost... read more
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What Is a Floating Floor and Is it Right for You?
April 12 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is a floating floor? Floating floors aren’t a type of material. They are any type of flooring installation where the floor material “floats” above the underlayment and subfloor. Floating... read more (6 rating, average rating is 2.83/5)Loading...
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Pros and Cons of Bamboo Flooring vs. Laminate
March 17 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you trying to decide between bamboo and laminate flooring? Each option has both pros and cons, so what’s better, laminate or bamboo? In a head-to-head battle between bamboo vs.... read more (1 rating, average rating is 1.00/5)Loading...
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Laminate Flooring vs Carpet: Comparison, Costs, Pros & Cons
February 04 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 4 minutesChoosing between carpet vs laminate can be tough and time consuming. There are many different factors to consider. Where will you be installing your new flooring? How is the space... read more (2 rating, average rating is 1.00/5)Loading...
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Engineered Hardwood: The Best Water Resistant Flooring for Basements
January 21 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 5 minutesHardwood floors are tough to beat. They are beautiful, warm, add value to your home, and last for ages, but hardwood floors cannot withstand high levels of humidity and certainly... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Engineered Hardwood vs. Vinyl Flooring: Which Material is Best?
January 07 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 5 minutesMany of you now work, and workout, at home, and that long-standing flex space has permanently transitioned into an office or home gym with flooring that is no longer ideal... read more (2 rating, average rating is 1.50/5)Loading...Get inspiration straight to your inbox
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The Complete Guide to Rustic Engineered Hardwood Flooring
November 21 | 7 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 7 minutesIf you want the natural look of flooring from a sawmill and the stability of engineered hardwood plus a finish that complements your decor, you need to consider rustic engineered... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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When to Choose Engineered Hardwood vs. Laminate Flooring
November 11 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 6 minutesTechnological advances have made engineered hardwood floors and laminate flooring competitors for the attention of homeowners that want the look of wood when installing a new floor. There was a... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Scratch Resistant Engineered Hardwood Flooring for Dogs
October 14 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 4 minutesDogs are part of the family. They live where we live. They play where we play, and they require flooring that can withstand all that living and playing. Just like... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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How to Choose: Porcelain or Ceramic Tiles?
November 13 | 4 min read | The Build Direct Team
Reading Time: 4 minutesTile is a downright durable choice when building from the ground up or starting a renovation project. Not all types of tile are created equal though. Depending on where you... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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How to Rock an Open Floor Plan
August 07 | 4 min read | Brooke Cumming
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe ubiquitous open-floor plan has dominated architectural trends since the 1990s, and it’s still as popular as ever. In an open-floor plan, two or more spaces that were traditionally separate... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Top Floors for a Commercial Washroom
August 06 | 4 min read | Brooke Cumming
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen choosing materials for a commercial washroom floors, it’s important to strike a balance between durability and aesthetics while staying on-budget, and that can be tough. Even though the washroom... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...