Entries by Thais Sousa

Green Flooring Series: Cork Floors

An appealing and comfortable option in flooring materials is cork. It’s also sustainable, which means there is minimal damage done to the environment when you decide to invest in cork floors. In order to create a cork floor, bark needs to be harvested from the cork oak tree. When it’s done properly, the tree is […]

Excessive Luxury Flooring

If money is no object and you really want to put together an impressive house, there’s no reason to settle for the type of flooring that everyone else uses. Why put down a mid-grade carpet or basic hardwood when you can instead enjoy excessive luxury flooring? When your personal design tastes require only the absolute […]

Green Flooring Series: What is VOC?

VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds and they are organic chemicals found in paints, along with other materials. When the paint dries the solvents get released into the air. This is due to VOCs having a high vapor pressure at a normal room temperature, the result of a low boiling point. These factors cause the […]

Green Flooring Series: Reclaimed Hardwood Floors

Not only is this a green option that is good for the planet, reclaimed hardwood floors are beautiful! Knowing that the floor had a past brings out the rich colors more than lighting ever could. Instead of putting old, decaying, or dead wood into landfills or leaving it there to rot forever, the wood is […]

Kitchen Cabinet Materials: Laminate Cabinets

Are you wondering what laminate is? Well, laminate is comprised of layers of paper topped off with plastic that is then glued to plywood or medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Laminate comes in low-pressure or high-pressure options. Between these two varieties, high-pressure laminate is higher quality and can be found as brand names like Pionite. The low-pressure […]

Kitchen Cabinet Materials: Expensive Wood

Coordinating an expensive wood cabinet with floors, appliances, countertops and other finishes is not terribly difficult because woods like cherry and walnut look good with everything. You can pair a dark, expensive wood with granite countertops and tile flooring, or you can choose a hardwood floor to match your cabinets. Stainless steel appliances will continue […]

Water-Based Flooring Adhesives vs. Solvent-Based

Water-based flooring adhesives are popular because they are more environmentally-friendly. They have a low emission, and they are safe to install. There are no chemicals or harmful and toxic products involved in the adhesives that are water-based. While the water-based adhesives are better from a health and ecological standpoint, they have their limitations. Certain types […]

Product Feature: Grey Hand Scraped Hardwood

Gone are the days of beige and brown neutral tones dominating floors and walls in homes everywhere. Grey has become a new favorite in recent years. Not only are more people choosing gray tones for carpet, tile, and walls, it is rapidly becoming a top choice for hardwood flooring as well. It comes in a […]

Cabinetry and Bath New Manufacturer Highlight: J&K Cabinetry

A manufacturer of finished cabinetry for kitchens and baths, J&K Cabinetry stands out for offering affordable, durable, and customizable home storage solutions. Combining sleek design with necessary efficiency, J&K Cabinetry crafts unique and stylish cabinets that elevate the form and function of a home. Of utmost importance to J&K Cabinetry is ensuring that their cabinets […]

Timberlake: New Cabinetry & Bath Manufacturer

Many homeowners have concerns about the products they use to upgrade their homes. Environmental consciousness is becoming a more popular contributor when making the decision about which products are used when building a new home or renovating a current one. When it comes to cabinets, Timberlake is committed to offering eco-friendly products that are locally […]