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What Is the Cost to Install Hardwood Floors? Hardwood Floor Installation Cost

May 16, 2023

When it comes to hardwood flooring installation, the investment is well worth it. The unique ambiance, comfort, tactile experience, and aesthetic appeal that hardwood floors bring to your home make every penny spent worthwhile. However, it’s crucial to ensure that the cost remains reasonable. In this article, we will delve into what constitutes a reasonable cost, considering various components such as hardwood flooring, additional materials and accessories, labour installation rates, and related services costs. Hardwood Flooring Installation Cost A variety of hardwood flooring options are available to match your budget and preferences. The cost for these materials can range from

Hardwood Floor Resurfacing vs Refinishing: Which One is Right for You?

May 2, 2023

When it comes to renovating your home, there are many decisions to make, and one of them is how to spruce up your hardwood floors. Over time, your hardwood floors can become dull and worn out. But fear not, you have options to breathe new life into your floors. Two common options are hardwood floor resurfacing and refinishing. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between hardwood floor resurfacing and refinishing and help you determine which option is right for you. What is Hardwood Floor Resurfacing? If you’re looking to restore your hardwood floors without completely replacing them, resurfacing is

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

I’m Thinking About Refinishing: What Is the Cost of Refinishing Hardwood Floors?

December 13, 2022

Hardwood is a timeless choice for your floors, combining a great appearance, durability and longevity. However, over the years wear and tear will begin to take its toll on the surface of your floor. If you’re beginning to notice the shine on your floor beginning to dull, or you can see scratches, scuffs, or other marks, it’s time to consider refinishing. As a basic rule of thumb, you should probably be refinishing once every 3–5 years. Wood floor refinishing will leave your floors looking as good as new. However, the caveat is that it can only be done a limited

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

Vancouver Hardwood Floors: How to Choose the Ideal Wood Color for My Home?

June 8, 2022

One of the most striking features of hardwood floors is the variety of shades available. In addition to the enormous diversity in types of wood, this versatile material also allows us to change the colors, texture and shine through varnishes, oils and types of brushing. Faced with so many possibilities, it is normal to have doubts when choosing the tone and finish of your wooden floor, so we have separated some tips that will certainly guide you in this choice and make it easier. It is also important to emphasize the importance of having professional help when choosing your floor.

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

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