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Today’s flooring market is seeing an ever-increasing variety of options. Woods such as bamboo and cork are taking their place alongside more traditional materials, and tile is making a big comeback. That said, concrete is a viable alternative to traditional flooring materials that you may not have considered. Concrete flooring is expanding from its traditional…

Hardwood floors are tough to beat from an aesthetic standpoint, period. But if you’re looking for a little something different, you might consider wide plank flooring for your next flooring project. A wide plank floor adds an entirely different feel to a home, one of antiquity, rustic aesthetics, and times gone past, that other hardwood…

Imagine, for a second, that the best burger at McDonalds was on the dollar menu. We’re talking a bigger paddy, ground sirloin instead of chuck, fresh baked buns, and a list of condiments to choose from that required a sign of its own at the drive-up lane. Would you ever order anything else? Of course…

Often, flooring is the first thing people notice when they enter a home. It’s the largest surface area in the house and since you’re in constant contact with it, floors are quickly scrutinized by guests and potential homebuyers. So when your carpet doesn’t look good, it’s almost guaranteed to reflect poorly on your reputation for…

Hardwood is perhaps the most practical of all flooring materials. But over time, the protective finish may wear off, most noticeably in heavy traffic areas. This is the prime reason for refinishing hardwood floors. Applying a modern new finish can even make hardwood floors much easier to maintain than when they were originally installed. Another…

Brazillian cherry is one of the most popular hardwood flooring materials on the market, and for good reason. For starters, it’s a beautiful hardwood with a unique, color, and grain. Secondly, it’s one of the strongest, most durable hardwoods you can purchase, oak included. And, finally, Brazilian cherry is also considered a green building material…

Cork flooring is typically not the first thing that pops into most homeowners heads when they think cork. It’s time to push aside those images of wine bottle stoppers and bulletin boards. Cork tile and plank floors are some of the flooring industry’s best kept secrets. Cork is a Renewable Resource For those with an…

© David Papazian – Getty Hardwood flooring elevates your home and works well in traditional or contemporary spaces. Choose from popular hardwood species, including hickory, oak, ash or maple. Each species has distinct properties and visual differences. Select a type of wood flooring that suits your lifestyle and your budget. Common options include solid hardwood,…

Unless you already have century old marble for your flooring, about the most elegant flooring option is hardwood. With a rise in industry standards, nearly any kind of wood can be used as hardwood flooring, but one in particular is hot right now and you may never have heard of it. Cypress Floors If you’ve…

Wood floors aren’t terrible about letting heat escape, but even if your utility bills haven’t skyrocketed, you can be put off by the fact that your floor is too cold during the winter. Wood floor insulation is a great way to reduce your heating bills, give you a comfortable floor, and protect your wood flooring…