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20 Apr

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring

HDF Engineered Hardwood

April 20, 2021
Posted by Andrew
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Engineered hardwood is available with three basic types of construction: 1) plywood core; 2) 3-ply core, and; 3) HDF core. Very quickly, plywood core is constructed by gluing and compressing thin layers of wood together...

04 Mar

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring, Installation, Laminate Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Common Flooring Installation Mistakes

March 4, 2021
Posted by Andrew
flooring installation, installation errors, installation mistakes
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Flooring installation can challenge even the most experienced pros. Each material can be problematic in its own way. Mishandling these trouble spots can trap an installer into attempting a cosmetic cover-up, or require a...

04 Mar

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring, Installation, Laminate Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Flooring

3 Ways to Save Money on Your Flooring Project

March 8, 2021
Posted by Andrew
great deals, hardwood flooring, New Flooring, save money
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One of the costliest and most long-term investments in your home is flooring. Once installed, it's there to stay. So, the question here is, how can you save money and still install quality flooring? Comparing...

25 Feb

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Lifestyle, Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Get to Know Us at Best-Flooring.ca

March 8, 2021
Posted by Andrew
Best Flooring, get to know us, introduction
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Best-Flooring.ca aims to be the leading expert of flooring in southern Ontario, providing expertise and a broad range of flooring products. Our website provides clients with a chance to learn about everything that goes...

22 Feb

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring, Installation, Laminate Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Flooring Installers – The Good and the Bad

February 22, 2021
Posted by Andrew
estimate, flooring installation, flooring installers, good installer, installers, insurance
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New flooring transforms your home, improves property value and cuts down on maintenance. Investing in quality floors makes sense, but consumers must also protect that investment by hiring a good flooring installer. Here we present...

21 Feb

General Flooring Knowledge, Installation, Laminate Flooring

Laminate Floor with Attached Pad- A Bad Idea

February 22, 2021
Posted by Andrew
attached underlayment, attached underpad, Laminate flooring, underlayment, underpad
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At first glance, laminate floors with pre-attached underlayment seem to be the way to go. After all, the benefits of flooring are all still there – affordable, durable, and easy to install, but without...

19 Feb

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring, Installation

Prevent Gapping In Hardwood Floors

February 22, 2021
Posted by Andrew
acclimatization, gaps, hardwood flooring, humidity, prevent gaps
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It is important to remember that wood, no matter its species or its hardness rating, is an organic product and will absorb moisture. The fibers within wood are constantly changing in tension, flexibility, and...

18 Feb

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring, Lifestyle

Top 5 Hardwood Flooring Trends

February 18, 2021
Posted by Andrew
Buying New Floors, flooring trends, hardwood flooring, interior design, new floors
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For your home, hardwood flooring is always an elegant choice. It’s timeless yet trendy, it can last a lifetime if you invest in a high-quality option. Follow these hardwood flooring trends to create a...

18 Feb

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring

All About the Janka Hardness Test

February 19, 2021
Posted by Andrew
dent resistance, durability, hardness, janka hardness test, janka scale
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The Janka hardness test provides consumers with valuable information about the durability and strength of a particular type of wood species. This test is particularly important when considering which types of wood floors are...

17 Feb

General Flooring Knowledge, Hardwood Flooring, Installation

Acclimatizing Hardwood – A Primer

February 22, 2021
Posted by Andrew
acclimatization, hardwood floor, humidity, installation, moisture content
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"How long should I acclimatize my new hardwood flooring before I install it?" At Best-Flooring.ca, we get asked this question. All. The. Time. The answer is, it depends. There are a couple moving parts that are inter-related...

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