What are the Best Choices for Ottawa Bathroom Flooring?

There are countless types of flooring on the market these days, making it hard for the homeowner to make an informed choice. Your Ottawa area bathroom renovation contractor, LindenCraft, can help you with the decision, outlining what will work best in your home.

Here are the pros and cons to the most popular, as well as some of the new, unexpected options for your bathroom to give you some food for thought.

01 Vinyl Flooring
Many people choose vinyl for their bathroom due to cost. Vinyl is by far the cheapest option and offers the benefits of easy care, a wide choice of colours and patterns and it is warm to the feet. Vinyl, however, is not the most durable option and the textured floorings can trap and hold dirt and mildew.

02 Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are by far the most practical and durable choice for all bathrooms according to Ottawa bathroom renovation contractor LindenCraft. They come in a dizzying variety of colours, patterns and styles, so there is a tile to suit every taste and budget. Both are easy to keep clean and maintenance is minimal. Porcelain is more durable than ceramic and often has the colour throughout the tile so any chipping that may occur is not as obvious. The main drawback to these tiles is the feel. They are certainly colder than vinyl floors. This is easy to remedy, though, using in-floor radiant heat. LindenCraft can install the system under the tiles, this gives the floor that spa feel that is wonderful on those chilly mornings.

Tips to determine if a renovation or remodel is needed

Often LindenCraft, an Ottawa Ontario renovation and remodeling company that specializes in the design and renovation of kitchens, bathrooms and finished basements, is called in to help people decide if they should renovate their homes. Sadly, many people neglect their homes for too long, citing excuses like money, time and inconvenience. Then many customers feel like it would be better to move than to renovate. Moving is the quick fix, but it is not always the most cost effective or sensible choice. Renovating can add value for future sale, that is true, but it can also add value in improved living space.

Here are some essential tips on when to remodel or renovate your home using a reputable renovation professional like LindenCraft, Ottawa Home Renovators:

Kitchen Renovation Tips

Are you thinking of renovating your Ottawa kitchen? Here are a few tips and ideas that will make your experience easier and more rewarding from LindenCraft, an Ottawa, Ontario kitchen design and renovation company. If your entire house needs redoing, and you are getting overwhelmed, focus on one room at a time. In Ottawa, kitchens, bathrooms and basements tend to give the best bang for your buck.To create a kitchen that will keep you happily cooking for many years, you should consider your needs, your budget and functionality. You can research and contemplate these items on your own or in consultation with a knowledgeable contractor with in-house designers, such as LindenCraft, an Ottawa, Ontario custom kitchen, bathroom and finished basement design and remodeling company. They can guide you through the process.

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Six Essential  Pet Safety Tips For Your  Ottawa Kitchen, Bathroom  or Finished Basement Renovation

LindenCraft, an Ottawa kitchen, bathroom and basement renovator, cares about pets. In fact, Justin Linden, the owner, is so passionate about animals that he rescues hard to place dogs and cats. Here are his top tips to safeguard your beloved pets during your renovation process.

01 Keep your pet out of the construction area. Pets are curious about strangers and new noises and smells, so will naturally want to investigate. Unfortunately, there are many dangers to pets in a renovation zone, including sharp objects, and materials that if eaten will cause a trip to the vet. 

Ottawa Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends for 2013

Following on the heels of the release by Neil Kelly of www.neilkelly.com of their top ten design trends in the United States for 2013. LindenCraft, an Ottawa, Canada based, Kitchen, Bath and Finished Basement design and renovation company reveals their 2013 top ten design trends for Ottawa, Canada.

We believe that the Canadian market is so diverse that a trend in one area, like Ottawa, Canada, may not be the same trend in other areas. But, a good use of design and space is universal for a good kitchen, bath or basement renovation.

The top 10 great trends we are seeing in the Ottawa area for 2013 are:

01 The emergence of quartz counters made in North America by North Americans. LindenCraft recommends the quartz counters from Cambria www.cambriacanada.com who have come up with a 102 colour selections that are as pleasing to the eye as they are durable.