For those who believe that epoxy floor coating hasn’t been around very long, it may come as a surprise to learn that this remarkable floor finish began as a formulation that was invented to make dental fixtures back in the 1930s. The brainchild of Dr. Pierre Castan of Switzerland and Dr. Sylvan Greenlee of the […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Painted Wood Floors
Once upon a time, painting one’s wood floor was not just the sign of an elegant, well-appointed decorating turn, but oftentimes masterful patterns, colors and mosaic displays turned ordinary rooms into extraordinary ones. Is the art and science of floor painting enjoying a renaissance? We hope so. This unique way of turning an ordinary wood […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Tigerwood Flooring for Homes
Yes, this type of wood flooring got its name from the jungle animal. But that doesn’t mean it’s either dangerous or frightening. In fact, this exotic wood (also called Brazilian Koa Hardwood) is one of the first choices of decorators eager to install a tough, gorgeous hard wood that’s easy to clean and attention-getting. To […]
Pine Wood Flooring Pros & Cons for Yellow, White, Heart Pine Wood Types
I’ve always loved wood flooring. Personally, there is nothing like walking into a house where the wood flooring is suitably selected to bring out the colors of the home. One of my guilty pleasures is honestly walking around the house barefoot. The finish that a wood flooring gives is unbeatable. However, we’ve come to a […]
Hickory HardWood Flooring in Homes – Pros and Cons
Hickory wood flooring adds character to a house. It makes the house homely, but it also comes with a lot of maintenance. However, there are variants in wood flooring which are definitely worth the high maintenance. Yet, does the beauty of the room outshine the tedious care routine? Let’s see that in today’s post. Natives […]
Pros and Cons of Brazilian Teak Hardwood Flooring for Homes
If you’re looking into changing your flooring, here are all the reasons why Brazilian teak hardwood flooring might be a great option for your home. Hardwood flooring can lift up the look of a room without changing anything else. Whether you’re trying to brighten up a dining area or spruce up a study room, hardwood […]
Different Types of Finishes That Make Concrete Floors Aesthetically Appealing
In the past, a lot of interior designers and homeowners were limited by the available concrete floor finishings on the market. Apart from common gray concrete finishes, there weren’t many choices available back then. Nowadays, you can now choose from several types of finishes aside from concrete floors. With this wide option, the aesthetics that […]
Different Types of Floors and Materials for Homes
How’s your budget looking? If you are renovating your house, then you need to go for the best. You know about the materials that didn’t work out well for your house the last time, which means that you need to spend a little extra. Let’s lay down the base first and by that, we mean […]
Where to Buy Hardwood Flooring: 7 Great Online Sites
If you are wondering where to buy hardwood flooring, you should look at these different online shops. Read on to see our pick of 7 great shops for hardwood floors. Building a home? Renovating your current home? So many decisions…from cabinets to flooring! Are you considering hardwood flooring? Have you heard that hardwood flooring can […]
Reasons to Replace Carpet with Hardwood Flooring
There are many different flooring options for you to consider, however, none of them are as iconic as carpet and hardwood flooring. There are many reasons behind this but the two most important ones are the fact that it’s A) traditional and B) quite pragmatic. Although they share these two common features, this is where […]