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Flooring: Shopping, Installing, Maintaining, Cleaning and More

One hundred years ago, floors consisted of hardwoods, luxurious wool rugs or the occasional tile arrangement, and in some cases, floors during that era were still dirt. In just three or four generations, we've come a long way. Now you can find tile made of materials quarried from around the world. You can opt for rugs or wall-to-wall carpet made from everything from wool to synthetic fibers to bamboo. In addition, there's polished concrete, vinyl tile that can mimic almost any look or material, and a range of other options. With so much to choose from, it's important to do your research, and this blog is designed to help. I hope you enjoy my posts!

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4 Ways Professional Polishing Keeps Hardwoods Floors Looking Great
9 November 2022

When it comes to flooring materials, hardwood timb

Helpful Hints for Installing Carpet in Compact Areas
9 March 2022

If you've decided to install carpet in your home,

Reasons to Choose Engineered Oak Flooring in Your Home
26 July 2021

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What You Should Know About Carpet Installation
23 December 2019

If you want your carpet installation process to be

Climate Considerations: Five Ways Blackbutt And Spotted Gum Flooring Withstand Australian Weather Conditions

When it comes to choosing the right flooring for your Australian home, it's crucial to take the country's unique climate into account. With its wide range of weather conditions, from intense summer heat to chilly winter months, the right flooring needs to be resilient and durable. Here the focus is on two popular types of Australian hardwood flooring: blackbutt and spotted gum. Here are five ways these flooring types excel in Australian conditions. Read More 

4 Ways Professional Polishing Keeps Hardwoods Floors Looking Great

When it comes to flooring materials, hardwood timber is one of the most desirable and attractive options available. One benefit is its exceptional durability, but that doesn't mean it will stay looking its best forever if you don't treat it right. One thing you should do periodically is have your hardwood flooring polished. This isn't just great at maintaining its long lifespan—polishing also helps keep your hardwood flooring looking as fantastic as it did when it was first installed. Read More 

Helpful Hints for Installing Carpet in Compact Areas

If you've decided to install carpet in your home, you need to work out whether you want a loop, a cut pile or a combination, which affects the look and feel of the flooring. The material is important as well, whether it be luxurious wool, attractive and tough nylon or cheaper, durable propylene. Another factor, the fibre density, affects how lush the carpet feels, and it can be tested by bending a piece of carpet and seeing how much backing you can see. Read More 

Reasons to Choose Engineered Oak Flooring in Your Home

If you love the look of timber flooring, solid planks are not the only solution. An alternative is engineered oak flooring. Here are several reasons to go with this option instead. Easy to Install Engineered oak flooring is easier to install than unfinished hardwood flooring. Because engineered planks are prefinished at the factory, no sealants that release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) into the air are required, so your home won't be filled with unpleasant substances during installation. Read More 

What You Should Know About Carpet Installation

If you want your carpet installation process to be flawless and successful, you need to have a plan. Don't take having a plan lightly. You want to cater to everything and be ready for anything. Here's what you need to know. What Is Your Situation? You can be in one of two situations: you either want to install a carpet on a floor that does not have one or you want to replace the currently installed carpet. Read More