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Is It Time to Change the Carpet? See Factors That May Indicate That It Is

February 8, 2022

Carpet is one of the most used types of flooring – whether corporate or residential spaces, specially in regions with lower temperatures. That’s because it is a great option to offer thermal comfort to the rooms, as well as helping with acoustic insulation. But like any other type of material, it has a lifespan that determines when it needs to be replaced. Considering this, how do you know the right time to change carpets? How to Prolong the Life of Your Carpet Of course, the quality of the carpet is a key factor in prolonging its life. But it is

Does My Hardwood Floors Need Maintenance? Check Out Some Tips

January 24, 2022

Hardwood floors are widely admired for their strength, elegance and the characteristic beauty that each type of wood offers. However, it must not be forgotten that this is a natural material that, no matter how durable and resistant it may be, needs some specific care to prolong its aesthetic attractiveness and its useful life. Stains, scratches, mold and other impact marks are some of the problems that hardwood floors are exposed to. Because of that, check out some tips to recover and clean these precious and admired floors. Hardwood Floors Maintenance Tips Scraping Wooden Floors Hardwood floors, over the years,

Flooring Trends for 2022: Check Out What Will Be Hot in the Coming Months

January 12, 2022

A trend is everything that translates into colors, materials, formats and design what we’re looking for – it’s true for fashion, but it’s also true for home and decor. That’s because even if we change the floor at home much less often than we change an item of clothing, for example, we still have innovations and aspects that are also on the rise in this segment. Therefore, throughout this article, we are going to discuss some trends in floorings for the upcoming years. Flooring Trends in 2022 1. Vinyl flooring For those who are renovating or building a house from

Epoxy or Polished Concrete Floor? Learn About the Advantages of These Options for Commercial and Industrial Spaces

December 20, 2021

Are you looking for a practical and very durable flooring option for a high-traffic area? It can be a commercial building, an industry or even a garage or basement: polished concrete floors and epoxy coated floors are two great options in these cases. And to help you decide, we’ll talk a little about them in today’s post. Epoxy or Polished Concrete Flooring – Differences An epoxy coated floor is a floor that receives a layer of a material formed by a resin and a catalyst. When the two compounds are mixed, they form a monolithic chemical bond. This mixture imparts

Hardwood flooring in Vancouver: advantages and disadvantages of this type of floor

December 10, 2021

Although nowadays there is a huge variety of flooring, we cannot deny that the hardwood floor is one of the great favourites. Few materials are able to provide so much comfort, strength and insulation. However, to make a decision it is always good to be clear about the pros and cons. Yes, this wonderful flooring has good things and bad things, like everything in life. Hardwood Flooring in Vancouver The hardwood floor, the one used inside the houses, is made up of fine wooden pieces that are presented in a wide variety of formats. Speaking of installation systems, the most

Herringbone: Get To Know This Flooring Trend for Residential Homes

November 22, 2021

The herringbone is a lining pattern that can be used in virtually any room in your home – this name is inspired by the skeleton of the herring fish, as the shape is similar. In addition to being beautiful, it is a versatile flooring (or cladding) pattern – it can be used on the floor or walls, using materials such as hardwood, ceramic tiles or even porcelain. If you are renovating or building a property and are looking for a flooring option to add charm to the rooms, this can be a good choice. In this post, we’ll talk a

Ceramic Tile Flooring: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Perfect Option

November 12, 2021

Choosing a flooring type is a super important detail of a renovation or construction, after all, it will give color and finish to all rooms. And it’s not uncommon to have doubts at this stage, so today we’re going to talk a little bit about ceramic tile flooring. There is an incredible variety of models of this type of flooring – and there is also a lot of information you need to know before opting for them. So keep reading to learn more about the subject. Ceramic or Porcelain Flooring? Both floors are considered tiled floors and are often used

Flooring for commercial offices: discover the quieter options

October 19, 2021

More and more companies have bet on a new physical structure for the work areas, tearing down walls and creating large offices called “open space”. In addition to the modern and clean look, the new office concept proposes a more collaborative environment, which facilitates communication and social interaction. And to make the workplace more pleasant and comfortable, it is essential to also think about floors for commercial spaces. If the location is an office with high circulation of people, it’s not just the beauty, practicality, durability and price that come into the equation. It is also necessary to think about

Vancouver store flooring – how do I choose the best option for mine?

October 8, 2021

Are you going to open a store or are you renovating yours? Are you in doubt about which floor would be ideal for your case? So keep reading this post – we’ll answer some of the main questions surrounding this decision in it. For starters, of course, for any spaces, be it residential or commercial, everyone wants the best cost-effective option. But when we talk about stores, this is even more important. This is because this is a space with high circulation of people. And that’s where people come in with shopping carts, baby carriages, wheelchairs, delivery or product replacement

Bamboo floors: main advantages and why choose this type of flooring for your project

September 27, 2021

If you are building or renovating a property, you are probably in doubt about the choice of floors. Just to help you make the best decision, today we are going to discuss the advantages of bamboo flooring. Why choose bamboo flooring? Bamboo flooring has many advantages for a civil construction project, as listed below: * Easy to clean floor: No special product is needed to clean and maintain the bamboo floor. A broom or vacuum cleaner and a slightly damp cloth with water followed by a dry cloth are sufficient for daily care. * Good water resistance: Bamboo flooring is

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