Buying Guides
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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
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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 (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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The Complete Guide to Rustic Engineered Hardwood Flooring
November 21 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Reading Time: 6 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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How to Choose Dog-Friendly, Scratch Resistant Engineered Hardwood Flooring
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...Get inspiration straight to your inbox
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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...
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The Best Flooring Options for a Tiny Bathroom
July 21 | 4 min read | Brooke Cumming
Reading Time: 4 minutesA tiny bathroom can be a big design challenge. You want it to look fabulous, but you’ve got to keep it fairly simple to avoid overwhelming the space. Small bathroom... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Should You Install Vinyl Flooring in Your Bathroom?
February 23 | 4 min read | Brooke Cumming
Reading Time: 4 minutesA bathroom requires flooring that is water resistant, easy to clean, durable, and fashionable. A great alternative to traditional tile or sheet vinyl is luxury vinyl plank flooring. This product... read more
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New Year, New Floors: 2019 Flooring Trends
December 16 | 4 min read | Brooke Cumming
Reading Time: 4 minutesEach new year brings new trends in home décor, home improvement, and design elements. In 2019, a few unique flooring options for your home are worth looking into since they’re... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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November 09 | 4 min read | Brooke Cumming
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Black Friday continues to gain momentum and the sales get bigger than ever, it’s impossible to resist the temptation to join in the first day of the holiday shopping... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...