Repair Instead of Replace This is the second in our 2-part series on the repair and restoration of various household fittings and fixtures, in particular flooring, carpets, blinds and outdoor fixtures like wooden decks and awnings. If you missed the first article on Wood and Laminate flooring repairs, you can find it here. In [...]
Why Repairing and Restoring Carpets and Floors Can Save You Money We recently published articles on preventing damage to carpets and floors and on actions to take in the event of such damage. If you missed these articles, they can be found here. We at Libra Flooring, do understand, though, that the full [...]
Should you switch to carpets? Have you ever wondered why most international hotels still have carpeting in most of their rooms when there are so many other flooring options available? Sure, as Flooring experts, we agree that Hardwood, Engineered wood, Laminate, and Vinyl flooring are fantastic but there is a lot to be [...]
Why Fast Action Is Essential After Water Damage We recently wrote about the various ways we can try to prevent floors and carpets from getting so wet that they can become damaged. This is a result of the extreme wet weather conditions we are currently experiencing here in the Cape. In fact, in some [...]
Wet Floor and Carpet Damage We are well into winter now in the Western Cape and have already experienced severe weather and even flooding in certain areas. This means many people are dealing with roof leaks, and when that is the case, or when rain has managed to enter the building through doors or windows, [...]
Busting Carpet Myths - Just in Time For Winter! It is surprising how many people don’t make carpets their first choice, even in the winter months, due to myths related to old carpets or misinformation. It is a pity, because there is absolutely no better choice for the cold months than carpets, which offer [...]
Why Carpets This is the second in our two-part series on why carpets are a great choice for winter. In this article, we examine a few more benefits of carpets in general, as opposed to other flooring options, and then, more specifically to the topic, mention a couple of carpet styles specifically suited [...]
What makes carpets a great choice? No matter how much you like the look and feel of the very popular flooring types of Laminate and Vinyl, and the sheer elegance of Wood and Engineered wood, there is still something very special about carpets - especially in winter! In this 2-part mini-series, we look [...]
Low-Maintenance Outdoor Renovations Cape Town This is the second of our two-part mini-series on low-maintenance outdoor renovations that should be executed now before the rains come. Outdoor renovations generally take much longer once we are into winter and can, consequently, be more expensive. In the first part (available here if you missed it), [...]
Low Maintenance Outdoor Renovations Cape Town - Part 1 Here in the Western Cape it is almost time for our winter and in this part of the world, that means the rains are coming . This also means that if you, as a homeowner, or holiday home or guesthouse owner, plan to do some [...]
