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Laminate is a go-to floor covering for many Calgary families who want extensive benefit diversity and change their flooring covering every decade. In today's post, we will speak specifically about available texture trends and what they can do in your home, so read along with us for more information ...

Yes, that, and much more, is possible, including (but not limited to) the look of reclaimed or natural oak, whitewashed wood look floors, hickory planks, and exotic grains. In addition, technological advances like embossing make textured details, such as scrapes, burns, and knots, possible; chevron ...

At Westvalley Carpet & Flooring, we're your one-stop flooring store in Calgary, priding ourselves on staying with our customers from start to finish and afterward. While laminate flooring is relatively easy to take care of, with high durability and longevity, we all know that the better we take ...

Wood floors are one of the biggest trends, expected at least 15 years, but genuine wood may not be possible for you. A great alternative is wood look laminate flooring, so realistic in both look and feel that sometimes even experts can't tell the difference. If you want to get even more specific, ...

We often get asked the question about whether underlayment is necessary underneath your Calgary home’s laminate. Whether the motive is to look for an area to shave a few dollars off of the total cost or because you are looking to simplify the installation, we believe that any time you invest in a ...

Laminate flooring provides a cost-effective way to get a wood look, including in spaces that are not appropriate for hardwood flooring. Don't be afraid to think outside the box! White laminate planks are a great alternative to the standard dark variety.  Laminate tiles that mimic stone and ceramic ...

It might seem a little odd to talk about this now when, for many, spring is just around the corner.  In Calgary, however, winters are long and freezing, with March being the snowiest month. April comes in second. Laminate is considered one of the warmest floors, Calgary. Just the appearance alone ...

As one of the leading experts for laminate floors in Calgary, our showroom professionals at Westvalley Carpet & Floors get a lot of different questions about our hard surfacing options. One such question pertains to laminate plank upkeep, specifically in terms of waxing. While you would normally ...

This laminate has a high-end look that would be fit for any home decor page. Best of all, when it's high gloss (sometimes referred to as just gloss or gloss-over), it has a shiny, reflective quality that twinkles in the light, like glass, and will give any room a Wow factor.What is it?This is a ...