Flooring
Tile trends – bigger is better
The designer trend towards large format tiles and stone continues in 2018. Preparation of the substrates is key to a beautiful and successful installation.
Versatile LVT flooring exploding in popularity
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) has exploded in popularity over the last few years.
LVT gains ground in commercial markets
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is gaining ground. The luxurious-looking product also promises a long lifespan, but this requires proper care.
Benefits of radiant heating
Radiant heating provides a range of benefits, including improved comfort and freedom to place furniture where desired without worrying about radiators, grills or heat vents.
The growing appeal of large format tiles
In the late 2000s, a new type of tile developed out of Europe that was both very large and very thin. Today, large format tiles have tremendous versatility and appeal.
In-floor heating gaining ground in condo market
In-floor heating is gaining ground in the condo market. And coupled with the smart home technology, it allows owners to be more energy efficient.
From wine barrels to wood floors
Discerning connoisseurs now have the ability to bring the character of a wine barrel into their cellar by ...
Digital fever
Ink-jet technology represents a new system of floor and wall tile decoration that is positioned to alter the way ceramic and porcelain is decorated.
The resurgence of linoleum
Linoleum flooring fell into decline in the post-war era after the invention of vinyl flooring, which was cheaper and faster to produce and available in a wider range of colours. But as interest in sustainability and life cycle costing has grown ...
Remarkable realism
A renaissance of sorts is underway in the vinyl flooring industry. Choice is no longer limited to sheet vinyl, peel-and-stick with its contrived designs and faux finishes, and vinyl composition tile. Now, there are luxury vinyl tiles ...