The task of preparing for a home renovation can seem like an ominous one, but with good planning between you and your renovator, you will prepare with a minimum of wasted effort. You will have a list of question running through your head. How many of your things to be cleared out, and where are you going to put it all? What do you need to set aside for your [...]

Well, now there’s the million dollar question! And it depends who you ask. Here are the obvious choices that you may have heard about… Bamboo flooring: made from a quickly renewable resource making it a “green floor” option. This product can be harvested in from 2-8 years as a rule. Cork Flooring: to produce this product ONLY the bark is removed from the “Cork Oak” tree and it recovers in [...]

Scale that’s all that needs to be said about flooring! Bigger is better when it comes to tile and stone flooring. Larger pieces across any size room give a spacious, luxurious feel. The less busyness, grout lines, tile/stone edges, the better. The additional lines turn your floor into a grid pattern rather than a beautiful showpiece. Today’s manufacturers offer large varieties of tiles, in some cases imitating natural stone to [...]

When I review a budget for a renovation, I often see that flooring is the second biggest budget item next to the kitchen. If you are familiar with the beauty and durability of many modern flooring products and finishes you should do some research to recalibrate your expectations. The amazing new porcelains, factory hardwood finishes, and quality site coatings are all worth knowing about before beginning to narrow your choices. [...]