A flooring decision in a commercial space is not the same calculation as a residential renovation. The traffic is heavier, the maintenance budget is fixed, the business cannot close for two weeks to accommodate a complex install, and the floor has to perform for a decade or more without looking tired after year two. Most…
Most basement flooring fails for one reason: the homeowner chose a product designed for above-grade conditions and put it below grade in an Alberta home. The concrete slab beneath your feet is never fully dry. Even in a finished basement with good drainage, moisture migrates up through concrete constantly, and in Red Deer’s climate, temperature…
Every January, the calls start coming in. A Red Deer homeowner notices their hardwood floors have small gaps between the planks — gaps that weren’t there in the fall. They’re not imagining it, and the floor isn’t failing. It’s Alberta’s winter doing what Alberta’s winter does. When forced-air furnaces run around the clock and outdoor…
Most homeowners in Red Deer choose their kitchen floor based on how it looks in a showroom. They find out what it actually does, or doesn’t do, after the first Alberta winter. Humidity swings from 88% in February to 55% in May. Temperatures outside can drop past -25°C. Inside, you’re running the furnace, tracking in…
Open-concept design has become a growing and desirable feature in modern homes. Infact, 85% of home buyers prefer an open layout between the kitchen and dining room, and79% want the kitchen connected to the family room. Spacious, light-filled interiors feel contemporary and welcoming. But with all thatopenness comes a challenge: how do you define zones…
They say that a house is not a home without a pet. Pets become beloved members of our family and we do all kinds of things for their happiness and well-being. Whether your pet is older, rambunctious, or an over-eager baby they can still cause damage around the home. They don’t mean it, so we…
Is your flooring making that ‘snap, crack, pop’ noise as you walk across it? Are you noticing gapping between your boards that wasn’t there before? It’s been an exceptionally dry winter here in Central Alberta and our floors are even feeling it. The best tip that we can offer is to ensure that your humidity…
Oh no!! Your brand new hardwood flooring just got its first scratch! Heartbreak… but don’t worry!! Just remember, this is your home – to be lived in and memories to be made! Wood is a natural product, and you can expect to get scratches on your hardwood. However, there are some things to keep in…
Walking into a store with a large range of flooring options can be totally overwhelming. Here at Central Alberta Tile One we can help walk you through the selection process, by sharing our product knowledge and making it easier to pinpoint the type of flooring to best suit your needs. There are a few different…
Camping and Alberta go together like peanut butter and jelly; we are surrounded by beautiful rec areas, have mountains to explore and lakes to enjoy. When you drive through our residential areas, you will see an abundance of campers and RVs in driveways- this is part of our identity, we are weekend warriors! Every Spring,…
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