Thinking about installing gray flooring but wondering if you are catching the tail end of a trend? As hardwood flooring trends go, don’t worry. Gray is still popular for floors and will continue to be popular in the coming years. It provides an eye-catching neutral color for the floor and gives you tremendous range when … Read more
This month we are headed down to the coast of Virginia where Rob and Kim Segers recently renovated their rental unit in Chincoteague! The Segers proved their DIY capabilities by installing one of our newer products: Oyster Shell Rigid Core Bamboo click lock flooring. Keep reading to find out more about the Segers’ project and … Read more
Whether you’ve noticed irregularities in your flooring and are looking for a fix, or you’ve experienced water damage and want to know the extent of its effect on your floors, getting a flooring inspection is the first step towards a solution. Read on to learn everything you need to know about professional flooring inspections, including … Read more
Looking to install new bamboo flooring in the near future? There’s more to this home improvement project than simply finding the floor that looks the best. If you want the installation process to go smoothly and provide long-lasting results, your first consideration must be your subfloor. Bamboo flooring, just like most other types of floors, can’t … Read more
Understanding the hazards that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can present and how to avoid them is a crucial step in making your home—and the environment—a healthier place. Whether you are building your dream green home from the ground up or are looking for ways to make your current home more eco-friendly, decreasing volatile compounds is … Read more
There’s no denying that 2020 changed the way we live our lives. Many people found themselves spending significantly more time at home, often crowded into spaces that felt a lot smaller when populated by significant others, children, and pets! The forced move to remote work and schooling left many families scrambling to upgrade to larger … Read more
The history of humans using bamboo can be traced back at least 7,000 years. During the time of the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century B.C), ancient Chinese citizens were already using bamboo as a part of their daily life. They used bamboo for everything from food and clothing to their housing and transportation. Bamboo played a … Read more
Refinishing is a critical part of hardwood floor upkeep. While hardwood floors are often seen as a cost-effective flooring, repetitive refinishing can feel burdensome and easy to procrastinate. The intensity of the refinishing process depends on the severity of damage, but it can often be completed efficiently without relying on professional help – making it … Read more
Trying to pick the perfect hardwood flooring? Even if you’ve decided on the easy-care, long-lasting life, and eco-friendliness of bamboo hardwood flooring, you still need to pick a color and surface style. When bamboo flooring first arrived on the scene in the US in the 1990’s, the only color the flooring was being sold in … Read more
Our Customer Stories segment is intended for sharing the unique stories of homeowners and DIY-ers across the country who have trusted Ambient™ flooring and building products for their home and business projects. By giving you an insider’s look at each featured customer’s journey, we hope to inspire design ideas, provide essential do-it-yourself tips, showcase excellent … Read more