The mineral magnesium oxide, also known as MgO, is the primary ingredient in MagPanel® (aka MgO board or magnesium oxide panels). MagPanel® is a fireproof construction material that is recently gaining popularity in the United States. MagPanel® is the perfect answer to construction needs in the home and commercial facilities because they are strong, durable, … Read more
Ambient is proud to present this guest post by Cora Ballek, with the Greener Living Blog Editorial Team’s additions. Cora is the winner of the 2019 Ambient Bamboo Floors Essay Contest Scholarship. Cora is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Davis. On October 8th, 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a … Read more
Choosing the right flooring color for your home’s floors can be a dilemma. What you think might look good when you see a smaller sample or display panel may overwhelm you when it’s your whole floor. There’s no foolproof way to ensure you’ll love the result, but there are some tricks to bettering your odds! … Read more
First things first: in case you don’t already know what underlayment is, it’s the material laid on top of the sub-floor before the bamboo floor is installed (the subfloor is pretty much the base floor of your house, whether it’s a concrete slab or plywood resting on floor joists). You will need underlayment if you … Read more
Below is our list of 10 sustainable building products that fight climate change. 1. Bamboo Flooring There are so many factors threatening the planet in these modern times, and it is our obligation to do what we can to take care of the planet. Using sustainable building products is a great way to reduce your … Read more
Each year brings new flooring trends, but one thing remains the same—hardwood flooring is always in style. Hardwood flooring has remained one of the most popular and fashionable flooring choices since the early 20th century. According to the Magazine of the National Wood Flooring Association, 67 percent of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and contractors expect sales … Read more
It sounds complicated, inconvenient, and very, very expensive…so is replacing your flooring really worth it? Will it increase home value? Whether you’re renovating your current home or wondering what to do about the flooring in a new home, you may be wondering just how much to invest in the flooring. Does it really matter what’s … Read more
When you’re thinking of upgrading your home, first consider your flooring. Above most other home improvements, one of the first updates for most people is hardwood floors. They’re lasting and elegant—but they also demand diligent care and can be costly to resurface or repair. Some homeowners resort to laminate flooring that only looks a bit … Read more
It’s one thing to choose new flooring for your own home, and another to choose flooring for your rental property. Rental properties endure more wear and tear, and many tenants don’t take care of their floors the way you might take care of your own. The goal of your rental property is to help you … Read more
Older homes have a lot of character and charm. But they also have some issues when it comes to amenities and features. Old electrical wiring can be a serious hazard, and outdated hardwood flooring can cause painful slivers. The good news is we’ve compiled a list of things you can do around your new, but … Read more