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We recommend making sure you are comparing apples to apples when comparing flooring or tile quotes and not apples to oranges.  We suggest doing this by asking what's included and what you still need to buy. For example most flooring installers include nails, glue and wax paper in their quotes for hardwood installation. However, some don't and their quote could appear lower then others until you find out they are expecting you to buy those things making the cost more than expe

Why we recommend reading installation instructions before purchasing product and why it's important to pick an experienced flooring & tile installer with an installation warranty:   Reading instructions before purchasing the product could save you money and hassle. Below are 2 examples:   Example 1:  Manufacturers recently started manufacturing a thinner click LVP (under 5 mill) that requires a 1" subfloor and standard subfloors are 5/8". Unfortunately when it first came out

If flooring/tiles are not manufactured in the same batch they can vary slightly in colour and size. We recommend buying flooring/tiles made from the same batch. You can do this by making sure they all have the same dye lot which will be on the packaging.    If you already purchased flooring/tiles that do not have the same dye lots do not fret yet! They could still be the same size and colour. If not there are things we can do to possibly salvage the project with out having to

Think your tile and grout are waterproof? Think Again! What happens if you're shower isn't waterproofed properly? Rotting Structure (Hidden): Water seeps behind tiles and causes wooden studs, subfloors, and drywall to rot and decay. By the time you see it, the framing is often already compromised. Mold and Mildew Growth: The damp environment behind the tiles becomes a breeding ground for mold, often causing a persistent musty smell in the bathroom. Waterproofing is a small pe

We like to help people choose what type of flooring best suits their needs and budget. So we thought we'd share the benefits of carpet tiles in a business setting.    Carpet tiles are easier to install in sections in an already established office space. You can move the furniture around instead of having to completely remove all the furniture in order to roll out a large piece of carpet.    When you get a stain on traditional carpets, that won't come out, you have to live wit

We thought we would take the opportunity to let you know the advantages of a glue down vinyl floor compared to a floating click vinyl...