Interior

Understanding Hardwood Flooring Grades

When you are picking out your hardwood flooring, you will notice it comes in different grades. Included here is a brief guide of understanding hardwood flooring grades. These grades are given to each floor to distinguish which bundle of hardwood flooring is better than another. In addition, grades are based on the different characteristics of …

Moulding Profile Guide

Crown, casing and baseboard mouldings can add a very simple, yet impactful touch to any room in the house. Whether you are renovating, or simply redecorating, mouldings go a long way into the style you are looking to achieve. Not sure what to use in your renovation or redecorating project? Your moulding profile guide will give …

Quick Fixes: Update, Modernize, Declutter

You’d love to remodel a little before the holidays, but need to keep an eye on your wallet. Here are a few budget friendly quick fixes which will allow you to update your home in time for entertaining family and friends. 4 Quick Fixes: Update, Modernize, Declutter Decorative Moulding Quite simply, it’s one of the …

Surplus Cabinets: Great for Storage and Organization

What places in your home could use a little more organization? Where is storage an issue? Our surplus cabinets are a perfect solution! These cabinets, sold at a fraction of the cost of custom cabinets, would be a great addition to a laundry room, office, basement or garage for extra storage and organizing just about …

It’s Time To Plan For Your Dream Kitchen

Autumn is right around the corner, and before you know it, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s will be here! Now is the time to plan for your dream kitchen. The one you’ve always wanted… a well-designed space with all the options and conveniences your current kitchen doesn’t offer. If you could have anything …

Largest Moulding Selection in New England

With a combined inventory of 400,000 feet, Builders Surplus offers the largest moulding selection in New England. What’s moulding and why should I use it when remodeling? As a dictionary states, moulding (or molding) is “an ornamentally shaped outline as an architectural feature…” It’s a decorative detail or embellishment. And to complete your new home …

Moulding: The 5 Most Commonly Used

Each moulding is designed for a specific purpose. Uses include framing a door or a window, but also just to add character to a bare wall in your home. Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish the different types of moulding. So, that’s where Max T. Value comes in. He’s here to help and break down some …

What Does The Term “Millwork” Mean?

Have you ever heard someone use the term “millwork” when talking about a home? Max T. Value here and I’m going to give you a quick lesson on what is the definition of millwork! It is a building material made at a factory or mill. Interior trim, doors, shelving, stair treads, and mantels are considered …

The Benefits of Crown Moulding

Do the benefits of crown moulding appeal to you? Many people don’t know much about decorative moulding. When we ask homeowners if they’d like to add moulding, many will give us a puzzled look. Some will say, “I mean, do I really need it?” And the answer to that question is: No, of course, no …