Uncovering the cognitive connections between wayfinding and design elements Without design cues like colourful signage and strategic commercial matting layouts embedded in our environment, navigating a large building can feel surreal, like moving through a dreamlike, liminal space. While getting from point A to point B seems like an easy task – for some of…
There are many reasons to love wool rugs, but you don’t just have to take our word for it – it’s royally approved. Since 2008, His Majesty King Charles (then the Prince of Wales) has promoted the use of wool across the Commonwealth as The Patron of The Campaign for Wool. The initiative endorses the…
When it comes to home design, lighting often plays a starring role, influencing everything from mood to aesthetics and functionality. Whether you’re redesigning your space or looking to refresh a room, the right lighting choices can make all the difference. Understanding the basics of lighting To make the most of your home’s lighting, it is…
Interior design has always been governed by a set of rules that are meant to create balance and harmony within a space. However, as times change, so do the principles of design. What was once considered a cardinal rule may now be seen as a limitation to personal expression. In today’s world, modern design is…
Feast your eyes on budget-friendly interior design If owning your beautiful home came with the coordinating beautiful diet of ramen noodles to match, we’re here to help sprinkle some of that seasoning back into your home – one budget-friendly interior design tip at a time. If you think transforming your home requires a bottomless wallet,…
Dream big when designing for small spaces Not everything that glitters is gold, but small packages boast lots of promise – leaving us with a promising feeling about designing for small spaces. In a landscape where space is a luxury, design becomes a composition of efficiency and elegance. Join us as we walk through the…
Turn over a new leaf while enhancing your home’s appeal Conform to convenience and be the coolest grid on the block by enhancing your home’s visual appeal with artificial grass. It’s official – April showers have brought May flowers, washing away all of our metaphorical dead foliage and revealing a fresh canvas to flaunt our…
Sustainable practices make the world go round As well-rounded beings living in a cyclical world, we figured it was high time we rolled out the ins and outs of sustainable practices and brought the momentum home in this season of change. From Earth Day preparations to solar eclipse gatherings to springtime feelings, humans can’t resist…
What’s in an interior design style? What is interior design, if not the composition of the silent dialogue between form and function, where the essence of a space whispers its profound story to those who speak its language? Or maybe it’s just the creative process of making the inside of a room look and feel…
Make your dream office design a reality Movies like The Internship, The Intern, or even How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days have a way of making luxurious office design feel as far-fetched as their film’s plots. After all, if all workplaces could look like that, why wouldn’t they? Budgeting is often to blame;…
Interior design 101: shed the old to become new The next generation’s new ‘relaxed’ approach to corporate culture – love it or hate it – has moved the needle to make the workplace work for the people. Enter the wellness-oriented workspace. As we take a pause from the battle of the generations, close your eyes…
Unpacking the chemistry of colour in our interior design If interior designers are the plastic surgeons of architecture, their understanding and application of colour psychology is the trick of their trade. Where laymen see a well-designed room and perhaps appreciate its individual pieces, a designer sees a collage where walls are the canvas and furniture…
From under the radar to over the moon Like the hole in the ground that they are, basements are often overlooked and underutilized spaces in our homes. If they’re not relegated to storage, many homeowners often forget them entirely. We like to write it off as a product of the common ancestor we share with…
Summer’s virtually over, and the days are getting shorter, so do you know what that means? It’s time to set the vibes from the outside in. The good news is, just because the sun is going into hibernation mode doesn’t mean you have to as well. The even better news is making your exteriors match…
What’s in a landscaping trend? Everyone’s thumb is a different shade of green, which means turning over a new leaf in the garden can feel like turning a mountain on its head. Vifloor understands that we all have an assortment of comfort levels when it comes to identifying key changes in landscaping trends and harnessing…
What’s a trailblazer that leaves no trail? It’s sustainable commercial carpet! Let us explain – the commercial carpet industry has broken into new territory, developing new manufacturing processes that leave no trace behind on the environment while meeting all the same needs that regular carpet can. Building on this momentum, our partner, Shaw Contract, ensures…
In commercial real estate settings, moving through a facility remains challenging for many disabled people. In 2023, where access to everyone’s perspective is all-encompassing, we know the importance of highlighting the room for development in many buildings. When the goal of having accessible buildings is on the line, we’ve prepared some measures to help foot…
Does spring gardening and maintenance stress you out? Is your green thumb feeling a little sore? Great news: the season may be changing, but your grounds-keeping routine doesn’t have to. Best of all, and contrary to popular belief, there’s no need to move mountains of control issues to have a low-maintenance garden – though we’re…
As we enter the beginning of springtime, facilities are bracing for the impact of potential water intrusion. When three-in-five Canadians are worried about the potential consequences that flooding may cause during this spring season, we figured it’s high tide – we mean time – that we highlight some solutions instead of problems. Here are some…
Wool carpet in a bedroom turns a house into a home. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sinking your toes into soft, cosy wool carpet, right out of bed. But, if you aren’t sold yet, here are a few more reasons why wool is the way to go. Healthy living Can’t argue with science.…
Adding a border to your commercial matting has 6 advantages. #1 – Borders enhance the overall look and design of your commercial matting and building Sharpen up the boundaries of your flooring design and make it pop! First, consider whether you want a dark, light or patterned outline, then choose where to accentuate. #2 –…
At Vilfoor Canada, we’re very proud of the work we do. Whether it’s commercial matting or flooring solutions for the office, multifamily, hospitality or senior living sectors; wool carpet or area rugs for the home; or our eco-friendly landscape grass, we treat every installation with product quality and customer care top-of-mind. Our versatile, custom, high-quality…
Soothing colours, texture, bringing the outside in and plenty of pattern are great ways to decorate your home for this autumn and winter. Soothing colours like deep greens, brown and mustard tones will dominate. Introduce small accents in different parts of your home. Create the right balance by not overdoing it, and carry these colours…
Commercial matting has the very important function of protecting your building occupants from slips and falls while also keeping your floors in good condition. Multifamily complexes, senior living facilities, hospitality venues and commercial buildings all have their own flooring requirements. Matting may need to be spike and skate resistant, anti-static or stain resistant, impervious to…
As we move into autumn, colour trends will be richer, deeper and more vibrant. Think martini olive green, lively orange and dazzling rose violet for the autumn and winter 2022 season. These shades will dominate in home décor and fashion.Looking to be on trend but don’t want to fully commit? Here’s a few simple ways…
Vifloor Canada’s cherished clients in commercial environments require flooring that is dependable, durable, and timeless. These settings can include retail, office, multifamily, hospitality and senior living facilities. The wide array of sectors we serve brings us much pleasure in providing a product affecting the many lives that that either regularly grace these sectors or are…
At Vifloor Canada, we’re very proud of the work we do and enjoy sharing with our readers the finished product. Whether it’s the styles in our Cortenaer Wool Carpet line, our Europe direct products, exclusive custom collections, or our custom area rug program, seeing our clients standing confidently on our luxury wool carpet makes us…
Spring is a great time to make improvements aimed at boosting your home’s curb appeal. As the weather starts to change and warm up, the buds start coming out on the trees, we shed our winter hibernation and get outside. Spring is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and take a look at the…
Artificial landscape grass is on the rise! Properties small and large are using artificial grass to create the perfect landscape. It is eco-friendly, free of lead, safe for children and animals alike, making it a great choice towards green living. Artificial landscape grass can be used in so many ways! Pavilions, gazebos, porches or decks…
Spring is in the air! We all get the itch to tidy up this season, but do you think of these tasks as part of your spring cleaning? Garbage and recycling bins Take your bins outside, close to where your garden hose is. Pour some disinfecting cleaning solution into the bottom, and use and solid…
When spring is in the air, we often look around our home and ask ourselves, “How can we inject some new and fresh design and décor to our spaces?” If you’re looking for some easy ways to incorporate a few of the interior design trends for 2022 into your spring refresh, look no further. Botanical…
Interior design trends are most often a response to the times. Some are new, and some are blasts from the past that resurface to bring us comfort and nostalgia. We could all use a bit of inner peace and even some glam to keep us content as we spend more time at home. With that…
It’s that time of year again when industry forecasters look ahead and showcase the-up-and-coming design trends for the year. Today, we take a look at some of our favourite colour trends for 2022. Courageous creativity Design industry watchers all have eyes on Pantone’s highly anticipated Colour of the Year. This year’s selection, PANTONE 17-3938 Very…
Vifloor is proud to have the pleasure of bringing good cheer to our customers and charities alike for the holiday season. Join us in reminiscing on our last five years of holiday memories. Holidays 2016 Holidays 2017 Holidays 2018 Holidays 2019 Holidays 2020 A very happy holidays and a bright New Year from all of…
As the warmth of summer fades away and the leaves start to change, you’ll want to get your home winter ready. There’s plenty to do inside and out! Here’s a handy checklist of “to-do’s” before Jack Frost comes knocking. With fall in the air, it’s a great time to start with your winter preparations and…
Branding your building and creating a safer space can be rolled into a two-in-one initiative – starting at the front door! Protecting your interior surfaces while preventing slip and fall accidents is the ultimate function of matting. However, there’s an added benefit. By embedding logo mats into your entrance or walk-off, matting used throughout any…
Summertime is a wrap, and school is upon us once again. It may have you thinking of a better home office space set up. Covid has taught us many things, one of which is we all need to have a work space that isn’t our dining room table and a place to call our own.…
Artificial landscape grass is on rise in popularity as we all endeavour to find sustainable products that are good for the environment. Artificial grass has many eco-friendly benefits, like water conservation and not needing any harsh chemicals to keep it green or grass clippings going into the atmosphere. Most artificial grass comes with a recyclable…
Should you clean your carpets, rugs and runners in the spring after a long winter or in the summer? There’s various reasons and different times of year you may want to have your carpets cleaned, but it is time to consider summertime. It’s a great time to rid yourself of all those lingering impurities and…
To create the perfect outdoor patio space, start with a focal point, and design from the floor up. Outdoor patio spaces are like an extension to indoor living areas. By using rugs, end tables, coffee table, ottomans, couches and chairs, you create a lively and very purposeful outdoor living area to enjoy. It’s also good…
Do more of this… Less of that… With spring in the air and summer around the corner, spending time outside and enjoying our backyards is at the top of the list. Who doesn’t want to create a backyard retreat without the work? Artificial landscape grass can do just that, and there’s a host of reasons why…
Every once in a while, you come across a company that you get inspired by and excited to represent. Obeetee is one of those companies. A perfect alliance to Vifloor Canada’s 25 years strong in the flooring business, Obeetee and the Obeetee Express program complements our custom area rug and broadloom sector. The Obeetee Express…
How do you decide upon the right area rug for your dining room? We all set out wanting style and practicality, especially where people are going to be eating. Carpets that are fluffy can permanently trap every morsel that lands on the carpet. A carpet that is too small can cause your chairs to catch…
If you love to follow design and colour trends, but don’t want a hefty price tag to go along with them, we have some cheap and cheerful solutions to keep your home on-trend. The colours of the year for 2021 are yellow and grey. Yellow signifies hope, while grey gives us a cool, calm feeling.…
Now that you’re prepared with your winter emergency kit, it’s time to take stock of other items you’ll want on hand as you prepare for snow, ice, cold or a potential power outage. Here’s a list of 12 items to have on hand to keep you safer during snow, ice, cold or a potential power outage Shovel…
Are you ready for the deep freeze? After coming off a year like 2020, being prepared in things you can control can bring a sense of calm and have you ready for whatever winter brings. There are two instances you’ll want to be prepared for: winter emergency situations, as well as preparation for snow, freezing rain,…
Fall is the perfect time to take stock of maintenance items inside and outside of your home. These are often chores easily put off, but the money saved on electricity, heating and repairs down the road make these to-do’s worth the time and money well spent. Here’s a list of common fall home maintenance items as…
How do you say “welcome” to your guests? When you have a mat at the entrance of your door it signifies a welcome to visitors. In addition to saying welcome, welcome mats offer so much more. When used outside, they can prevent as much as 80 per cent of the outdoor dirt from coming in…
Are you ready for what Mother Nature throws your way when you bring the outdoors to your indoors? No matter what the season, mud rooms are the catch-all. Mud rooms and entryways start before you enter your home. Having durable matting outside your door to catch what lies on the bottom of your shoe or…
There are many different types of carpet fibres. Carpet fibres can be natural or man-made. Each have their own characteristics, strengths and can come with very different price tags. They may also feel different underfoot. The experts at Vifloor are here to help you determine what is best for your home with this glossary of…
Wool is the whitest, cleanest and most natural fibre in the world. It originates from fibre sheered from sheep and is twisted into yarn for weaving. Despite its natural durability, dirt- and water-resistant properties, wool carpet, just like many elements in your home, needs some occasional upkeep for maintenance and to protect against spill and…
How can flooring play an instrumental role in acoustical effects in multi-level structures? There are a few things to consider when sourcing your finishes with the design and sales centres for your unit. First, check the overall thickness of the standard flooring product going in. There are some thinner luxury vinyl tile options that will…
What is the difference between sound and noise? How does this affect our lives daily? What is the importance of sound absorption and acoustics in multi-level structures? These are the questions we are going to explore and how flooring plays an instrumental role in acoustical effects on people in multi-level structures. The difference between sound…
COVID-19 is impacting many of our lifestyles, and interior design changes in both homes and commercial spaces will be required as we ramp up the economy. While it’s impossible to predict the future, industry experts are expecting that many of these important updates may just stick around. Stress and anxiety has been rampant for many…
With spring blooms at last gracing us, many of us are feeling the itch to get outside and into our outdoor living spaces. Here are some cost-effective, eye-pleasing DIY tasks that can really make an impact on your property. Revamp your outdoor living spaces When the temperature starts to rise and the sun comes out,…
Spring is in the air! The long awaited tips of tulips and hyacinths are popping up in gardens. The grass is looking greener. Buds are on the trees, and backyards are a welcome retreat. There’s no better moment than during this historical time when we are all at home to get started on some inexpensive…
Make it a spruce-up, not a reno! Manage your pocket book by doing simple refreshes to your home interior that will give the lift you are looking for. Here’s how you can spruce up your house without breaking the bank. Before heading out to shop, it’s always a good idea to de-clutter. Believe it or…
Winter walk-off matting may not be the most glamorous of floor covering to talk about, but when Jack Frost hits, it’s a must!
Most of us have done it. We’ve searched out a local supplier, visited their website, and either become instantly captivated or have immediately recoiled in horror at the thought that a business could put so little care into their online home. The days of paper phone books have long passed, and websites have evolved into…
While Santa is working on his list, and checking it twice, the elves at Vifloor have been merrily working on holiday initiatives of their own. We’re big fans of the holiday season, and taking the time to spread cheer among our clients, staff, and favourite charitable organizations is part of what makes the season special…
Home should be your respite, and with the rising popularity of mindfulness, the value placed on inhabiting a calming environment has never been higher. Here are a few of our favourite tips on incorporating mindful home design. Consider a focus on scent. Fragrances affect brain function and can trigger emotion. Whether it’s memories of the…
We’re big fans of wool carpet at Vifloor Canada. Wool is the whitest, cleanest and most natural fibre in the world. It originates from fibre sheered from sheep and is twisted into yarn for weaving. Here are 10 reasons why you should have wool carpet in your home. Wool looks better longer – Wool not…
Now that you’ve developed a design plan for your home and learned about laying out the rooms, it’s time to consider layout cohesiveness. Let’s not forget that rooms connect to each other. Having cohesiveness and transitioning from one room to the other is important. Design and decorate within the context of all of your rooms.…
Now that you’ve developed a design plan for your home, the next step is to focus on laying out the rooms in your home. Every room has its nuances that need to be worked around. Map out on graph paper the layout of your room, or if you’re savvy enough and can use a layout…
As we kick off the fall season, this is the time to be planning your decorating projects so that they’re complete before the snow falls. Most items, like ordering new furniture or reupholstering, ordering new lights, getting new carpets installed or ordering area rugs can take up to four to eight weeks to arrive from…
Pet owners would do anything for their four-legged family member, so why not install artificial grass for them to roll around on? Artificial grass is the perfect product for pet owners and their furry friends. Dogs need to run and play outside all year round, no matter what the weather is. In springtime, there are…
Choosing the right carpet for your stairs, landing or hallway requires some thought. Stairs are a high-traffic area in most homes, so if you choose the wrong product, the signs of wear and tear will show all too soon. Stair runners are also one of the best ways to personalize your space. There are five…
The snow has melted; temperatures are rising, and the signs of spring are in the air. It’s a welcome sound to hear the birds singing, see buds on the trees, daffodils unfurling from the barren ground – and then there’s the brown grass! The grass will eventually become green, and you can keep it green…
Now that the ground has thawed for most of us in Canada, it’s time to start thinking about getting your home ready for springtime. Here is a list of easy-to-do projects, sourced from the experts, that will help keep your home in tip-top shape through the lovely season to come.
f Your home is not only your refuge from the outside world, it’s also likely your biggest investment. Crossing your fingers and hoping your home’s value increases over time may seem like a safe bet in today’s market, but adding in these quick and easy tips can play a big part in increasing the value…
fan Celebrating the individualist in all of us, character and bold colours are in vogue this year. Statement carpets and area rugs are also frequently gracing entryways, being used in larger sizes, and showcasing a mix of vibrant colours. Here’s our favourite selections from the experts for top carpet trends for 2019. The Pantone Colour…
You’re proud of your home, and you want to show off your personal style. Or perhaps you’re thinking of selling, and it’s time to work the room, so to speak, so you want to showcase your dwelling to potential buyers. Here are some tips to up your online game and make your home stand…
In celebration of the holiday season, Vifloor Canada’s spirit of giving and goodwill is being celebrated this season with a donation in our clients’ and friends’ honour to St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation. St. Joe’s, as it is affectionately called, is a community teaching hospital and part of an integrated health network. Founded in 1921,…
Putting an area rug over a carpet can be a wonderful way of bringing new life into a room. This can add that pop of colour or texture that doesn’t require a complete room redesign. Alternatively, it can be an inexpensive way to cover up a worn area, or if you are renting, bring your…
Vifloor Canada was delighted to host a CEU (Continuing Education Unit) event on Tuesday night. Aptly named the “CEU & Brew” night, our evening was partnered with Great Lakes Brewery (GLB). The first part of the evening was hosted in Vifloor’s showroom followed by dinner, oysters and craft beer down the street from Vifloor at…
Buying carpet is not an everyday purchase, so it’s easy for consumers to be confused by the process and end up with carpet that does not suit their needs. Here are some helpful points to consider when buying a carpet. Consider your lifestyle – If you have a large family or multiple pets, you may…
The Op’s Monkeys are at it again! Teamed up with Vifloor Canada’s Michael Chisholm and Keelan Neal, representatives from Bentall Kennedy, Manulife, MLSE, Avison Young, Quadreal Property Group, Sands Commercial Flooring, and Keltic Transportation helped raise over $2.7 million for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at the Scotiabank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event. The…
Under the veil of secrecy, the rebranding of this Toronto landmark to transform its appearance to the Scotiabank Arena was revealed on July 1, 2018. This was an exciting job for Vifloor Canada, and we were proud to be part of this project. Back in the spring, MLSE asked us to quote on new matting…
The summer is now upon us, wouldn’t it be nice to have perfectly green grass? Well you can – no more brown grass, no more dandelions, only soft, lush green grass. Made in Holland, this tufted landscape grass is environmentally, child and animal friendly, UV resistant and free of lead and cadmium. It blends a mix…
Love your small home or apartment, but feeling a bit closed in? There are a myriad of ways to make your small rooms look bigger. Here are some of our favourite tips from the experts: Go with fabrics and area rugs with small prints or plain colours, says Stylecaster. Unified colours will visually expand a…
Dents in your carpet? Gum, stains or pet accidents? Or are you penalized with an electric shock every time you touch a doorknob? After sleuthing out some common carpet maintenance problems, we at Vifloor Canada have compiled a list of our favourite hacks to save you time and aggravation. Ice cubes can remove dents in…
It’s that time of year again! As 2018 gets started, we at Vifloor Canada are taking a moment to pause and look back at a successful and exciting 2017. Here are some of our favourite commercial carpet, commercial matting, home carpet and area rug installations from last year. We hope you enjoy the work as…
Winter is not over yet! With the highs and lows of temperatures, more snow is sure to fall, and it’s not too late to get your winter matting. Available in 21 colours with a wide range of logo colours, we can create and reproduce virtually any layout, design, logo or corporate identity in any size…
Vifloor stays local with their goodwill this holiday season. Vifloor is happy to support Thorncrest Market Foodland and their Grinch tree initiative in support of St. Joseph’s Health Centre this year. For almost 100 years, St. Joseph’s has served patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary…
For the past few years, Vifloor Canada has partnered with Holiday Helpers Canada. We were touched by the story of two sisters, April and Sarah Rutka, who in 1996 were volunteering at a local food bank and found out about a family who lost everything in a fire just days before Christmas. Wanting to do…
Introducing Vifloor’s newest product: Houndstooth, a product from Spain offering up an on trend pattern reminiscent of its name. This carpet is a woven Wilton made of a wool and nylon blend. Stocked and available in four colours, this style is sure to add a sophisticated and vibrant flare to any stair, area rug or…
Vifloor Canada, along with representatives from Sands Commercial Flooring, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, Bentall Kennedy, Manulife Financial, Avison Young, QuadReal Property Group, and Royal Bank of Canada recently participated in this year’s Scotiabank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event. This year’s fundraising event was held on Saturday September 23 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, featuring hundreds…
There are no set guidelines when looking to finish off your home’s area rug, hall or stair runner. It simply comes down to personal preference. The advantage of creating a custom piece is you have options of material and how it’s done. Here are some of your best options. For a higher end finish, often…
One of the most effective ways to finish off the look of a room is to add an area rug. However if you have the opportunity, it is often best to build your décor from the floor up! Often decorating with rugs is based on the principles of proportion. When possible, choosing your area rug…
The first thing you need to know about carpet styles and fibres is the difference between tufted and woven carpet. Tufted carpet consist of rows of machine-punched yarns held together by adhesive and a backing. Woven carpets, made on a loom, are known for their long life span and higher price point due to the…
As a proud Canadian company, all of us at Vifloor Canada are pleased to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday and say Happy Birthday Canada! Vifloor designed commemorative custom hats to mark this momentous occasion and distribute them among our clients and friends. Below is a gallery of our colleagues in their new head-toppers thus far. Please…
If you truly want to have a custom rug or runner, then having a hand-tufted and over-tufted custom carpet or area rug is the way to go. Made from the finest silk and wool fibers, every colour used is custom dyed and tufted into the carpet stitch. Any design vision, colour and texture can be…
If you are thinking of installing landscape grass yourself, here’s how the professionals would do it. Remove any old grass. Level the surface and spread a generous amount of building sand across the surface (5 to 6 cm). Compact the sand, sprinkle with water and level so you are left with a nice even surface.…
Stair runners and area rugs look best when contrast in colour is created with the flooring underneath. We are seeing more greys, cooler tones over beiges because they allow you to add pops of colour in rooms by adding other decorative accents. Grey tones in particular have been on the rise due to the dark…
This just in! Vifloor Canada is pleased to launch three new wool carpet styles. Please take a look below and let us know what you think! Clipper II: Tried and true and re-coloured for a contemporary palette Re-coloured for today’s contemporary buyer. Soft greys and neutral colours offering a woven texture of a durable wool and…
Have you ever found an area rug and wished it was just a little shorter or a little wider, or do you have an odd shape or indent that you need to accommodate? Having a custom rug is like getting a tailored suit made. The area rug is made-to-order with the exact width, length and…
Now that 2016 has passed us by, we at Vifloor Canada are proud to take a look back at some of the notable carpet and commercial matting installations we’ve completed for our clients. In the collection below, we’ve shared just a handful of our favourite residential carpet, commercial carpet, and commercial matting installations from the past…
The experts at Vifloor Canada are often asked, how much floor should be showing on either side of a hall runner? Often, four to five inches of floor showing on each side of a standard hall (three feet wide) is a good balance. If you have a hallway that is wider, then leaving about six inches of floor showing…
As we enter the cold, soggy depths of January in Canada, it’s time to do our best to cheer up and dream of the warmer times to come. What better way to ring in springtime than to renovate your backyard shed into a livable space? Alan’s Factory Outlet has provided some tips to turn that…
To celebrate the spirit of this holiday season, Vifloor has once again partnered with Holiday Helpers Canada – a local charity that brings the season’s magic to low income Toronto families by bringing them memorable and personalized Christmas packages. The holiday season is about spending time with family and loved ones. The dinner table is…
Vifloor Canada, along with representatives from Bentall Kennedy, Manulife Financial, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Avison Young, and Brookfield Property Partners recently teamed up for an event that raised over $2.5 million in the battle to fight cancer. The ScotiaBank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event is a Toronto-based, dawn-to-dusk event that features hundreds of…
For the second consecutive year, Vifloor Canada Ltd., in conjunction with Onyx-Fire Protection Services and Plan Group, recently hosted an evening at Jack Astor’s following day two for the PM Expo and Construct Canada delegates from The Buildings Show – North America’s largest exposition, networking and educational event for the design, construction and real estate community.…
Vifloor’s Customer Service Manager had been working with one of our customers on a job where the flooring quantity kept changing due to complexities of the job. Ultimately a decision was made on the quantity, and the order was placed with Vifloor’s U.S. based mill. The order arrived at our warehouse, and our customer came…
At Vifloor Canada, my colleague Scott and I often meet with condominium boards to help them in selecting a new corridor carpet. We begin by asking the board members to paint us a picture. We ask questions about what they don’t like about the existing carpet and what they expect to see when the new…
Cabernet Carpets Inc. of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Vifloor Canada Ltd. of Toronto as the exclusive distributor for its custom hand tufted carpet and rug program for the province of Ontario, Canada. Vifloor Canada Ltd., has extensive experience in the development and production of custom commercial carpet for the…
It all started with a mock-up: A blue circular shape laid out around centre ice encompassing 19 white maple leafs for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ home opener on October 15. The numbers of 17 former Maple Leafs players were being retired that Saturday evening at the Air Canada Centre, and a focal point for the nearly…
It’s not just long lasting, environmentally-friendly, and great for your indoor air quality. Today, Vifloor Canada Ltd. takes a look at seven main reasons why wool carpet is better than synthetic options. Wool looks better longer – while most synthetic fibres are designed to imitate wool, it’s tough to match the strong, resilient nature of…
Inspiration can come in many forms. Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) seems a natural setting for design inspiration with an array of art, world culture and history among its roughly six million items and 40 galleries. While spending a day outside the office, and walking up a staircase at the ROM, the proprietors of Vifloor Canada Ltd.…
The art and science of enhancing interiors has been around since humans first sought shelter. Since those early beginnings, many brilliant minds have brought their philosophies to the mainstream and greatly impacted what we see around us today. Here are 25 tips and quotes, as collected by Blinds Chalet, to inspire your creative spirit. Looking…
Have you ever wondered what size your area rug should be? Here are some helpful tips from the experts at Vifloor. If you have a big space, like a living room with furniture floating in the centre, your rug should be big enough so that the furniture fits completely on top. It’s best to see…