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How to Plan the Ultimate Staycation
We’re all probably dreaming of a trip to Europe or the Caribbean. Sometimes, however, travel just isn’t in the cards. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the arrival of warm weather and have fun with your family by turning your home into a staycation destination. Here at Floorscapes, we have…
Read MoreYour Quick Guide to Hardwood Species
It’s no secret that our team here at Floorscapes is in love with hardwood flooring. One step inside our showroom in Calgary, Alberta will make this more than evident, as we showcase a vast array of hardwood styles and species with different textures and finishes that will…
Read More4 Ways You’re Damaging Your Hardwood
With proper care and maintenance, your hardwood flooring will remain beautiful and serve your home for decades. It will also improve your home’s resale value.We know that our floors are prone to spills, drops, and scratches. These should be avoided at all costs. However, there are some other ways you…
Read MoreLuxury Vinyl Plank: How It’s Made
Luxury Vinyl Plank is a wondrous material. Somehow, it is completely waterproof, easy to install and hosts very convincing hardwood and tile-like appearances. Those of you more technically minded out there might wonder how such a wondrous material is constructed. Here’s a little 101.
Read MoreHistory of Design Series: The Bauhaus School
So much about how design works can be learned from the past, which is why we decided to study up on our history with this series of blogs. We’ve already covered the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau movement. The next movement to pave the way to Modern design was the Bauhaus Movement which started in 1919 in Germany.
Read MoreWhat is a Floating Floor?
If you’re in the market for flooring, you’ve probably heard the term ‘Floating Floor’ bouncing around. It sounds mysterious. What is a Floating Floor? How can floor a ‘float’? Is it a specific type of material? A floating floor is actually not a type floor, it is an installation method. Both laminate and vinyl plank most commonly come in Floating Floor format and many of their benefits have to do with this.
Read MoreWaterproof Vinyl Plank
Vinyl Plank is unlike any other floor covering. It is 100% waterproof. It is made from PVC, a kind of plastic which does not absorb moisture whatsoever. To see for yourself, drop a piece of Vinyl Plank into a bathtub, leave it for a week and when you pull it out you will see that it is the exact same shape as when it went in.
Read More3 Simple Ways to Warm Up Your Space
But with the cold enveloping the building, trying to creep into the window, sometimes you need to bring in the reinforcements and make your space feel even warmer for the winter. So, courtesy of our in-house interior designer Kayla Osborne, here are 3 simple ways to warm your space: plants, cushions and throws, and area rugs.
Read MoreBest Carpet for High Traffic Areas
Durability. For many homeowners the most important factor in choosing a Carpet is durability. Especially if your home sees a lot of foot traffic, you want to know that the Carpet you choose will stand the test of time.
Read MoreThe Right Hardwood Finish for Your Home
Every hardwood product needs to be finished to seal and protect it, but different finishes have different benefits and depending on your priorities some finishes will be better for you than others. Factors at play here are: VOC content, durability, luster level and maintenance schedule. Let me break it down for you.
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