Flooring4 min read
Whatcom County Flooring for Older Bellingham Homes
Old Bellingham houses hide fir floors, board subfloors and layers of old vinyl. What to check before new flooring goes down in an older Whatcom County home.
Guides & Advice
Materials guides for Whatcom County homes
Written for our climate and our housing stock — what holds up through a wet Bellingham winter, what suits a coastal build, and how to plan a remodel that does not stall.
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Finish Submittals and Your Architectural Materials Supplier
For architects and designers in Bellingham: what a finish-materials submittal should include, how samples and approvals fit in, and how to handle substitutions.
Slabs & Countertops4 min read
Countertops Near Me in Bellingham: Supplier or Fabricator
Search countertops near me in Bellingham and you get suppliers, fabricators and big-box stores. Here's what each one does and how to use them together well.
Tile4 min read
Carrara Marble Subway Tile: Formats, Layouts and Care
The classic Carrara subway look comes from small rectangular marble in a few sizes. Here is how to choose a format and layout, and what marble needs in daily use.
Flooring4 min read
White Oak Hardwood Flooring and Its Look-Alikes
The white oak look now comes in engineered hardwood, waterproof vinyl and wood-look porcelain. How the three compare and where each belongs in a Bellingham home.
Flooring4 min read
Flooring Near Me in Bellingham: Sorting the Search Results
Searching flooring near me in Bellingham returns installers, big-box stores and suppliers. Here is how they differ and how to pick the right one for your job.
Slabs & Countertops4 min read
Comparing Quartz Brands at Forma Material
Several quartz manufacturers can look alike on a screen. How to compare brands at Forma Material fairly: slab sizes, finishes, patterns and warranty terms.
Slabs & Countertops4 min read
Granite Countertops in Bellingham: Choosing the Right Slab
Granite is natural, so every slab is different. What to look for in color, veining, fissures and finish before your fabricator cuts your Bellingham countertop.
Tile4 min read
Backsplash Tile in Bellingham: Matching Counters and Cabinets
How to pick backsplash tile for a Bellingham kitchen that works with your countertop and cabinets, including where to stop the tile and how grout changes the look.