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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
Are you currently flipping residential property? Despite what the HGTV shows might lead you to believe, house flipping and flipping commercial property takes a lot of investigation. To ensure you make the most money, you have to choose the best materials for each part of the flip. The flooring choice . . . Read more
Installing a new floor can be a big do-it-yourself task. Even if you’re DIY-minded, updating your kitchen, family room or a bathroom can be a large project to embark on. Even a small powder room, entry area or mudroom can be a lot of work if you’re going to be . . . Read more
Upgrading your floors is a major home improvement that will continue to affect your life daily. After all, these are the floors you’ll walk on day in and day out for years to come, so you want to make sure you choose the right type of flooring for your home. . . . Read more
Parquet is one of the many stylish flooring options available to today’s homeowners. This flooring style is fairly easy to install, but since it does emphasize unique geometric patterns within the tiles, it’s important to do it carefully. Use this how-to guide for laying parquet flooring to make sure your . . . Read more
Healthcare environments, whether they’re emergency units, clinics or doctor’s offices are unique spaces. Juggling the needs of patients, medical providers and other staff members when it comes to design can be particularly challenging. One big part of creating an optimal healthcare space is installing the right type of flooring. Use . . . Read more
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
Grout is a common material used with tile, and it keeps the spaces between each tile looking uniform. This material can become damaged over time, and it will likely require a bit of repair to restore it to its original state. If you’re dealing with damaged grout, there are some . . . Read more
Of all places in your house, shower flooring requires the most consideration and attention to details. The process of selecting the right flooring material in the bathroom is a lot different than in any other living space of your house, and this is even more true for the shower. This . . . Read more
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
