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Engineered Wood Flooring
Take a read if you are keen on more eco-friendly flooring options, or if you would like to find out more about non-toxic products that keep your household safe.
The problem with engineered wood flooring is that its difficulties are sometimes harder to foresee than those of its hardwood counterpart. This is because manufacturing methods vary across brands, and not all products are created equal.
Creaking floors are not at all uncommon, but they can be an annoyance in homes where tranquillity is valued. Thankfully, it is possible to stifle squeaky floors if you are desperate for a temporary fix.
One of the most efficient ways to transform a space is to redo the floors. Floors take up a lot of real estate in any space since they are underfoot, and they are the main element that “grounds” the rest of the room. This means that the look and feel of one’s floors are vital to the aesthetic and mood of each room.
Many consider solid wood flooring reasonably priced because of the lasting value it offers. Newer alternatives on the market, however, leave many people questioning whether the cost of installing solid wood flooring is truly worth it. If you are curious about what it would cost to install solid wood flooring in your own home, and whether this is the best option for you, we help to answer your questions.
Braaing and South African weekends are synonymous. Walking through any suburban neighbourhood on a late Saturday afternoon, you are sure to pick up the wafting aroma of sizzling sosaties and hear the laughter of a lekker kuier. Braaing is South Africa’s version of barbecuing, except that it is an entire subculture on its own.