Floor & Ceiling
Editor’s Selection
THE TWO MAIN TYPES OF UNDERFLOOR HEATING
There is something so satisfying and luxurious about feeling heat beneath your feet, particularly in a bathroom. Under floor heating is not a new invention. It actually dates back thousands of years. When the [...]
IS IT ALRIGHT TO INSTALL WOOD FLOORING IN A KITCHEN?
You love wood - its grain, its warmth, its timeless beauty. But will hardwood flooring really work in a kitchen? The simple answer is yes, but there are certain issues to be aware of [...]
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SITE AND FACTORY FINISHED WOOD FLOORING?
When you choose solid hardwood flooring, you need to decide whether the final finish will be pre applied at the factory or added once the floor has been laid.FACTORY FINISHEDThis means that each hardwood board [...]
People’s Choice
WHICH FLOOR TILE IS THE MOST DURABLE?
If you are a busy household with children, pets and lots of traffic, then durability may be your number one factor in selecting a floor tile. Flooring more than anything needs to suit your [...]
WHICH IS THE BEST WOOD LOOK FLOORING?
Advances in technology and digital imagery have opened up so many possibilities that the top laminate brands are now difficult to distinguish from real wood. Even porcelain tiles can expertly mimic a wide selection [...]
ARE HEATED FLOORS WORTH IT?
There is something very luxurious and comforting about feeling a heated floor under your feet. Before you decide whether it is for you, here are a few things to think about. Read our article THE [...]
All List
WHICH HARDWOOD IS THE HARDEST?
SOME WOODS ARE HARDER THAN OTHERS Not all woods are created equal, or equally hard. Hardwoods come from all over the world and offer a vast variety of colors, textures, grain patterns, characteristics and [...]
CEILING STENCILS DRAW THE EYE UPWARDS
ADD A TOUCH OF WHIMSY Ceilings tend to be overlooked and are usually painted white. When planning new renovations, they do not usually feature at the forefront of our designs. And since we don’t [...]
5 KITCHEN FLOORING OPTIONS THAT ARE EASY ON THE LEGS
Have you ever spent the day standing on a concrete floor? I have done this at Trade Shows and by the end of the day, my feet and legs are aching and my back [...]