Mid-Century Modern Flooring: Warm Wood Tones, Plank Widths and Finishes for 1950s and 60s GTA Homes
Warm honey, teak and mid-walnut planks suit 1950s and 60s homes, and the width and sheen you pick matter as much as the colour....
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White Oak Flooring in Toronto: Solid Appalachian White Oak vs European Oak Engineered, Prices and Finishes
White oak arrives in two different builds at our Toronto store: solid Appalachian boards in two colours, and the wider European Oak engineered range....
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What Kind of Floor Do I Have? Identifying Laminate, LVP, Engineered or Solid Wood in a Home You Just Bought
You can identify most floors without pulling anything up by looking at a cut edge, the fixings and the code on the back of...
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Most Realistic Vinyl Plank Flooring: What Makes SPC Look Like Real Wood, and What Makes It Look Cheap
Flat embossing, repeating plank designs and a high-gloss finish are what make a vinyl plank look cheap. These are the surface cues to check...
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Laminate Flooring Pros and Cons: An Honest Look at Water, Noise, Repairs, Comfort and Resale
Laminate gets recommended for tight budgets and busy houses, and most of that advice holds up. Here is where it gives ground, from water...
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Cracks, Checks and Splinters in the Surface of Engineered Hardwood: Dry-Air Damage, Causes and Fixes
Why engineered oak develops fine cracks along the grain, how a face check differs from gapping and splintering, and what the depth of the...
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Why Do Red Oak Floors Look Orange? Picking a Prefinished Red Oak Colour That Stays Neutral
Red oak floors look orange because the wood carries pink pigment and the finish on top can amber with age. Here is how to...
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