Your house can look gorgeous and feel anything but cosy if your flooring just doesn’t cut it. Spending all day at the kitchen prep station, walking through high-traffic hallways, or standing for hours as a part of your daily life are activities that can amplify even subtle comfort differences from one flooring option to the […]

Agents consider more than square footage, layout or location when valuing a property. They are also assessing the condition of your home, and flooring can have a much larger impact on that than most sellers appreciate. Scratched wood floors, worn carpet, mismatched finishes, or dated-looking floors can all negatively influence a room before anyone even […]

Imagine your floors could do more than just look beautiful. As homes become increasingly invested in multi-purpose spaces, smart technology and built-to-last design, terms like “adaptive flooring” begin to sound a little less sci-fi and a lot more sensible. At its core, adaptive flooring means just that: floors and surfaces that better adapt to your […]

Maintenance-free flooring is flooring that needs minimal cleaning and upkeep to keep it looking great. Sounds amazing, right? No more fretting over small scratches or constantly vacuuming and mopping your floors. Is flooring really heading toward being maintenance-free? Or are consumers simply being presented with better, low-maintenance options? With hectic schedules the way they are […]

Have you ever taken a flooring sample home with excitement, only to be disappointed when it’s installed? The biggest reason your flooring will never look like it does in stores is that retail stores want you to see their flooring at its absolute best. But your house isn’t like a store! From lighting to wall […]

Getting enough rest during the day is crucial if you work nights. One of the biggest challenges can be finding ways to make your sleeping environment as peaceful and comfortable as possible. Have you considered your flooring? Believe it or not, the flooring in your bedroom can play a role in how soundproof your space […]

Have you ever been standing barefoot on two different types of floors that are the same temperature, but one feels warmer than the other? This happens because all flooring materials conduct heat differently. Creating a sensation that certain floors are warmer than others. Other factors determine how flooring will react to your body heat. Hard […]

When you enter a room, your eye may be drawn to the colour of the walls or cabinets, or the furniture and lighting scheme. However, the direction of the flooring plays a big role in how cohesive the space feels. Keep reading to learn how the direction of hardwood flooring can completely transform the shape […]

Sometimes a room can appear to be at a comfortable temperature reading on your thermostat, but the instant your feet hit the floor, you can tell it’s cold. That’s because the temperature of your floor can play a bigger role in room comfort than most homeowners know. Not only does it affect direct underfoot comfort, […]

You’ve probably seen floors that look perfect at the store, but immediately appear to have every imperfection once you bring them home into bright sunlight. Then you’ve seen floors that withstand high traffic from foot traffic, pets, furniture, and cleaning without showing every small scratch. It’s not always about which floor has higher hardness ratings […]