(ARA) – Flooring, cabinetry, and millwork made from American hardwoods are as much a part of the American Dream as a white picket fence. The beauty, architectural detail and overall inviting warmth they offer are often what make a house a home. So, it’s no surprise that hardwoods are increasingly bringing the comforts of home [...]

(NC) – As most parents can attest infants love to crawl around and put things in their mouth. No matter how hard you try to stop them it’s inevitable – if they can touch it, “it” will end up in their mouth. This is why parents are always on guard to protect their children from [...]

(NC)—There’s a lot to consider when buying a new floor. What style and colour will suit you best? What type of floor do you need—hardwood, laminate, or cork? What about plank size? And let’s not forget about price. With so many questions to answer when making a selection, many consumers don’t take into consideration the [...]

(NC)—While hardwood floors are always in style, trends in colour, species and even the size of planks are changing. Simply put, hardwood has never looked or been more appealing. Wider. Longer. There is a growing demand for the unequalled beauty of longer, wider hardwood flooring. These prestigious boards showcase the wood’s grain and add flow [...]

(NC)—According to hardwood flooring experts, the process of selecting your new floor should lead you through five common steps – choosing your colour, whether you require solid or engineered flooring, the species and grade, width and finally gloss level. 1. Choose your colour. “We’ve found that today the number one consideration for consumers is selecting [...]

(NC) – Most solid hardwood floors in your typical Canadian family home can take a beating over the years. You have the high traffic wear and tear, variations in temperature and humidity that wreak havoc, permanent stains, germs, spills and leaks and even the sun leaves its mark. In most cases these attacks on your [...]

(NC)—If you ask any hardwood flooring expert what the number one registered complaint they receive after a wood floor installation and they’ll tell you that it’s the unsightly gaps between boards that magically appear at the onset of winter. The most common cause of gaps between the boards is Mother Nature. When the weather cools [...]

Home décor advice By Michel Collin, Mercier Wood Flooring Q: What’s the difference between laminate flooring and engineered wood? A: Laminate flooring may often look like wood but it’s not. It’s made of melamine-infused paper glued to a wood chip composite. Engineered wood, much like solid hardwood, is real wood. It is a veneer of [...]

Across Europe and North America, interior designers are predicting that the number one trend for 2010 will be luxury for the home that is not only affordable, but sustainable. Welcome to the coming age of eco-luxury. With increasing interest, savvy and responsible homeowners are enhancing their residences by going green with beautiful products and textiles [...]