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 [...]
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), [...]
We at Libra Flooring often write about the many versions of flooring that we provide, but we have seldom mentioned one of the most popular forms of flooring in commercial applications - and that is carpet tiles. This mini-series will look into what kinds of applications are most popular for the usage of carpet [...]
If you are considering doing some home/office or guesthouse renovations in 2025, now is the time to begin to plan. Before you go away or while you are on holiday there are a few things you can do to get the ball rolling – or at least schedule to do as soon as you [...]
We have just experienced a winter with unusually high rainfall and invariably this leads to all kinds of damage, not the least of which can be damages to all parts of your home, office or guesthouse. Damage from water to floors can sometimes be easily detected but in some cases be quite subtle, so [...]
Here in Cape Town, due to the lucrative short-term rental prices that can be fetched in our holiday seasons, we have many homeowners who rent out their properties for the summer, but actually, if one is clever enough and installs the right fittings, fixtures and décor accessories winter rentals are just as feasible. We [...]
As always certain trends prevail as we go into each new year. This time last year we wrote that the flooring and carpet trends for 2023 would pretty much align with international lifestyle trends – and as we go into 2024 this is still prevalent. There are some exciting new developments too though so [...]
Yes, it’s that time of the year when we in the Cape prepare for an invasion of either those we love or, as landlords of rental holiday homes, welcome visitors from out of town or abroad. We are lucky to live in a part of the world that is so highly sought after as [...]
It has been around for a very long time and predated the Vinyl and Laminated floors that we so commonly see today. Rich in texture and very beautiful, Solid Wood flooring has adorned the plush homes of the Western Cape for many decades. Now, equally as elegant and beautiful, Engineered Wood is the preferred [...]
Have you ever wondered why we consistently recommend Virgin Vinyl when recycled Vinyl is less expensive? Well, there are a couple of very sound reasons and as trusted flooring specialists we always have our customer’s best interests at heart. So let’s look at the evidence… What is Virgin Vinyl? For the uninitiated Virgin Vinyl is sometimes also [...]
