Laminate vs. Hardwood: Which is Right for Your Ontario Home?
Choosing the perfect flooring for your Ontario home is a significant decision, impacting everything from your interior aesthetic to your daily comfort and long-term investment. Among the most popular hard surface options, laminate and hardwood flooring often stand at the forefront, each offering distinct advantages and considerations. At Markville Carpet & Flooring Centre, serving Toronto…
Read MoreWater Damage and Flooring: Tips and When to Call a Professional
Whether you’ve come home to a leaking appliance or discovered wet floors after a heavy storm, water damage can feel overwhelming. It’s frustrating, messy, and sometimes hard to know what to do next. Acting quickly can help limit the damage and protect your home and health. Recognizing the signs of…
Read MoreHardwood Installation Methods: Glue-Down vs. Nail-Down
Hardwood Installation Methods: Glue-Down vs. Nail-Down Hardwood flooring is one of the most sought-after upgrades for any home. It brings natural beauty, timeless style, and long-lasting durability to your space. But to get the full benefit of your hardwood floors, proper installation is essential. The method used to install your…
Read MoreSelecting the Perfect Flooring for Your Remodel
New flooring is one of the most impactful ways to refresh your home during a remodel. The right choice adds beauty, functionality, and long-term value to your space, helping you create a home that feels truly your own. Selecting the best flooring for your renovation project means balancing personal style…
Read MoreThe Water Resistance Question: Understanding Laminate and Moisture in Ontario Homes
For homeowners in Toronto and across the GTA, the appeal of laminate flooring is undeniable: it offers the stunning aesthetics of real wood or stone at a more accessible price point. However, when considering flooring for moisture-prone areas like kitchens, bathrooms, or basements—especially in Ontario’s climate with its fluctuating humidity and inevitable tracked-in snow and…
Read MorePlayroom Flooring Ideas for Active Kids
If you have fun, energetic little ones in the home, designating a room in the house as a playroom is an excellent idea! Having a dedicated space that is hospitable to kids will go a long way in ensuring that they actually use it, and that can really help prevent…
Read MoreLuxury Vinyl Tile: A Versatile Choice for Modern Homes
Regardless of your season in life, whether you are part of a new family just starting out or an empty-nester, you don’t want to waste precious time with fussy cleaning chores. Most of today’s busy households don’t have many spare moments but we still want our homes to look updated…
Read MoreCarpet and Wall Color Combinations: Tips for a Harmonious Space
Coordinating home decor is not unlike styling a great outfit. Both decor and personal style can be classified by type: formal, classic, casual, or bohemian, for instance. Style is reflected in choosing the major pieces and then adding accessories. In decor, two of the major “pieces” are wall color and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Carpet Pile: Plush, Shag, Frieze and Berber
Installing new carpet is one of the best ways to quickly improve the look and comfort of the rooms in your home. Before you head to our showroom, it’s a good idea to review some carpet basics so that you have a better understanding about which type will work well…
Read MoreComplementary Rugs and Flooring: Creating a Cohesive Look
When you have hard surface flooring, whether it’s solid or engineered hardwood flooring, luxury viny, or a tile variety, you probably have at least considered purchasing area rugs. Attractive rugs can be useful for absorbing sound, curtailing dirt, and protecting your floors from messes and scratches, as well as making…
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