The U.S. flooring industry reported a growth of 3.85% in dollars and 3.2% in volume from last year. Two of the most popular residential flooring options are bamboo flooring and laminate flooring. Bamboo is a natural floor material that acts as a species of hardwood. Laminate, on the other hand, is more of a hardwood … Read more
Considering the best flooring for pets can be a complicated process. Many types of flooring contain trace amounts of dangerous chemicals – these may be warranted for human exposure, but our pets are often smaller in stature. You may be leaning towards a certain floor because of its sturdiness and scratch-proof properties. Before you pull … Read more
The U.S. flooring industry reported a growth of 3.8% in dollars and 3.2% in volume from last year. Additionally, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast, the industry experienced annual growth between 3.5% and 4% in 2018. Part of the reason the flooring sector is doing so well is because of … Read more
T-molding is a crucial part of your home’s flooring that helps create a seamless and polished look in the transitional areas. It’s a type of transition molding that you can count on to make your home look its best. Now, you might be wondering what T-molding is and when you should use it. Well, let … Read more
In a recent Home Goods survey, 47% of respondents said they hadn’t updated their home decor in at least five years. But interior design styles go in and out of fashion just as apparel does. That may be one reason many homeowners tend to repaint their home’s interior every three to four years. If your … Read more
As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your family is comfortable and your house looks nice. It’s also your responsibility to look for ways to improve your environmental efficiency. Wasting energy and doing things that hurt the environment won’t just ruin your energy bill, they’ll also decrease your property’s resale value. This year, … Read more
Total 2017 flooring sales topped out at $21.9 billion. Homeowners today have so many flooring options, all of which have their pros and cons. Certain flooring materials look terrific in modern homes but might stand out in a negative way in a more conventional style of the house, which is why it’s important to be … Read more
Engineered bamboo flooring and engineered wood flooring are composite products made up of several layers, of which the upper layer or “wear layer” is either bamboo or real hardwood. The other layers may be plywood, hardwood, or high-density fiberboard. These layers are glued together, often in a cross-grain configuration, to minimize sensitivity to changes in humidity. … Read more
This article was originally published on January 17, 2019. It has been updated to provide current information. It can be difficult to decide between bamboo and hardwood when choosing a new floor for your home. Both options look and feel great. In fact, at first glance, sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between them! … Read more
If you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, you’ll be pleased to know that in addition to our bamboo floors, Ambient offers strand woven eucalyptus flooring. Eucalyptus flooring is sort of like bamboo’s cousin, and it’s become more popular in recent years. There are hundreds of eucalyptus species out there, so you have a variety of colors … Read more