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How to Choose Hardwood Floors in Vancouver

April 18, 2023

Deciding to install hardwood floors is often motivated by the unmatched durability, natural beauty, and eco-friendliness of this flooring option. With so many advantages, it’s no surprise that many people opt for hardwood floors. However, choosing the right hardwood flooring for your Vancouver home can be challenging, given the wide array of products available. While the installation process requires some level of expertise, the first hurdle is selecting the right hardwood material. Factors to consider include the type of wood, the thickness of the planks, the grade of the wood, the finish, and the colour. You should also think about

What to Consider When Choosing Flooring: Popular Flooring Options

March 21, 2023

When it comes to choosing flooring for your home, there are many things to consider. The primary factors to consider are the type of flooring, cost, and installation. The type of flooring is important because the material will determine its durability and care requirements. Popular types include hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl plank, and carpet. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks when it comes to cost, maintenance and longevity. Cost is a major factor when selecting flooring as different materials have varying price points. You also need to factor in installation costs if this isn’t something you can do yourself.

Cleaning Engineered Hardwood Floors Is as Easy as 1-2-3: What You Should Know About It

January 31, 2023

Engineered hardwood is an extremely popular flooring choice, and for good reason. While having the same appearance as regular hardwood, engineered wood products are cheaper, have better resistance to moisture and can even have superior acoustics. An engineered hardwood installation is usually much easier than a solid hardwood installation of the same size. If you have engineered hardwood floors in your home, you might be wondering about the best way to keep them clean and looking their best. If so, read on as we walk you through some engineered hardwood homecare tips. When It’s Time To Clean Engineered Hardwood It’s

Wooden Flooring for Properties With Integrated Living Room and Kitchen – How to Choose the Best Option?

June 22, 2022

Where is wooden flooring suitable for? Well, for wherever you want. Currently, with the various treatments that wood can receive, we can have this type of flooring installed in any space. Ceramics, porcelain, cement and resins continue to be great options for high humidity areas, such as the kitchen, but there is no problem in choosing wood as long as some care is taken. And in the case of properties with an integrated living room and kitchen, many people want to keep the unity of the space with a single choice of flooring – and wood ends up being the

Hardwood Floor Restoration: Is It Worth It? Or Should I Change the Entire Flooring?

April 8, 2022

Are you going to renovate the house and don’t know what to do with that old hardwood floor that is already all scratched and worn? It is important to know that it is worth evaluating possibilities for floor refinishing and restoration before investing in the total replacement of the material. After all, when well taken care of, hardwood flooring is durable, never goes out of style, brings more comfort to spaces (even walking barefoot on cold days) and does not appear to be easily dirty (unlike some very smooth coverings, in that a strand of hair can really stand out).

Hardwood Floors: Check Out Some Floor Layout Options That Can Transform Your Home

March 10, 2022

Have you ever heard of hardwood floor layout? If you haven’t heard it, you’ve probably noticed it in practice. That’s because solid wood floors can be designed and assembled in a number of different patterns, such as checkered, herringbone, diagonal and others. **Please take note that all flooring designs & layouts must be reviewed and approved by BC Floors before any quotation of service.** If well thought out, together with a good choice of material, it contributes to the final aesthetic result and, depending on the chosen pattern, can be a great ally for the economy of the work. In

Guide: How to Choose the Ideal Hardwood Floors

February 22, 2022

The floor is one of the main choices in a house and wood is one of people’s favorite options. But, before applying a coating, it is necessary to think about several aspects that involve this choice – from aesthetics to care and maintenance. With that in mind, we’ve put together a complete hardwood floor guide. Check it out below. Types of Hardwood Floors There are many species of wood that are used in the manufacture of floors, among the most common are oak, ivory, peroba and teak, for example. And wood is used to make a number of different types

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,

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

What are the most suitable floorings for the outdoor area?

August 16, 2021

Gather family and friends, have a party, relax by the pool, finish reading on the porch, breathe the fresh air of the garden. No wonder that the outdoor area of the house is one of the darlings of many people, always associated with moments of relaxation and rest. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to it, investing in quality material from the beginning of the work or renovation. As well as indoor environments, the outdoor area also needs adequate floorings, considering its own characteristics. In addition to the appearance, which asks for a more natural appearance, it is necessary

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