Bamboo Flooring Isn’t Ideal for Calgary Homes and Better Alternatives

Why Bamboo Flooring Isn’t Ideal for Calgary Homes and Better Alternatives

Due to Calgary’s unique climate conditions, choosing the right type of flooring is crucial when renovating or building a new home. Although bamboo flooring is known for its aesthetic appeal and sustainability, it might not be the best option for homeowners in this region.

In this article, Deerfoot Carpet & Flooring will explore why bamboo flooring may not be ideal for Calgary and discuss some beautiful, practical alternatives such as Engineered wood or Laminate.

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Flooring Types Can Help Retain Heat During Calgary’s Frigid Winters

How Specific Flooring Types Can Help Retain Heat During Calgary’s Frigid Winters

Winter can be harsh on our homes. From heavy snow affecting our roofs and foundations to the challenges of fluctuating temperatures, it’s crucial to be prepared. Even if you’re not in an area with severe winter conditions, keeping your home warm is essential to prevent issues like damaged flooring and frozen pipes.

When it comes to flooring, it’s essential to select a material that can handle the cold and temperature shifts. In this blog,

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4 Flooring Options That Work Well Over Concrete Substrate

When selecting the perfect flooring for your basement, there can be many options to pick from. If you have concrete substrate, you have no shortage of options, from laminate to hardwood, vinyl flooring, and much more. It can be difficult to filter through all your choices and find the most ideal for your home.

When you visit any flooring store in Calgary, it’s reasonable to feel a little overwhelmed by the amount of inventory.

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Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring

Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring: Key Differences + Pros & Cons

Both vinyl and laminate flooring present a range of attractive benefits, including resilience, aesthetic appeal, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendly installation. At a glance, the two types of flooring can even appear almost identical.

However, it’s important to note that neither flooring type is categorically superior to the other. The ideal choice depends on your specific needs and circumstances. In this article, Deerfoot Carpet & Flooring will examine the major differences between laminate flooring and vinyl flooring.

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Basement Flooring Over Concrete - Solid Hardwood

Basement Flooring Over Concrete: Solid Hardwood and Other Options

Choosing the right flooring for your basement upgrade can be challenging, as numerous DIY-friendly options can be installed on concrete. It’s important to select the best flooring type that suits your home and your requirements.

In this article, Deerfoot Carpet provides basement flooring options over concrete and why you should consider solid hardwood flooring!

Carpet

Carpeting is often the most common solution for basement flooring over concrete.

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Laminate Flooring - Deerfoot Carpet & Flooring

Can You Install New Laminate Flooring Over an Existing Laminate Flooring?

Laminate flooring is an excellent material for nearly any flooring purpose and can suit a variety of rooms in your home. It is a durable, long-lasting material that makes for a solid investment and a cost-effective way to get a wooden floor look!

But one of the questions we get is whether or not installing new laminate flooring over existing laminate flooring is advisable. And while we don’t recommend this approach,

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Laminate Flooring in Calgary - Deerfoot Carpet & Flooring

How to Choose & Install Laminate Flooring in Calgary

Laminate flooring is an excellent material for nearly any flooring purpose and can suit a variety of rooms in your home. It is a durable, long-lasting material that makes for a solid investment and a cost-effective way to get a wooden floor look!

There are many types of laminate flooring in Calgary, and with the possibilities endless, how do you know which is the best for you?

Read further for our best tips for choosing the right laminate flooring in Calgary.

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Male hands measuring wood flooring - Deerfoot Carpet & Flooring

An Eco-Friendly Flooring Solution for Your Home That Won’t Break the Bank

Are you an eco-conscious homeowner? Interested in a flooring option that is eco-friendly, comfortable, and also cost-effective? You’ve probably done your research on a variety of flooring options, but without any luck finding one that was able to check all of these boxes.

And that’s because you have yet to come across cork flooring. Cork flooring is an environmentally friendly flooring solution that’s perfect for the eco-conscious homeowner.

However,

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Key Differences Between Laminate and Linoleum Flooring - Deerfoot Carpet Alberta

Key Differences Between Laminate and Linoleum Flooring

Are you considering replacing your floor? Have you been researching ideas for the best types of flooring available? If so, you’ve most likely stumbled onto the flooring options of laminate and linoleum.

In fact, you’ve probably heard about them a lot. But you may be curious as to what the actual difference between the two of them is.

In this article, we will be going over those differences in detail so that you can make the best decision for your home flooring project.

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