When we received samples of the Synergy, a cork backed vinyl plank and tile collection, our reps were excited. When the team is so enthusiastic about a product, it’s worthy of a blog post.

Vinyl planks and tiles have exploded in popularity over the last few years. Our customers love having the wood or tile look without the drawbacks of each. As a relatively new product category, there are always many ways a good product can be improved to be made even better. The Synergy planks and tiles succeed at doing just that.

The Synergy planks and tiles combine beautiful visuals with a rating for heavy commercial use. The natural embossed finish adds tremendous realism to the wear layer. The vinyl planks and tiles are waterproof, easy-to-clean and stain resistant. But it’s the attached cork backing that makes Synergy a truly unique product. The cork provides added warmth and sound absorption once installed. No glue down installation is necessary either thanks to the click locking system.

With it’s heavy commercial rating, Synergy could be installed in residential or commercial applications. It would be especially great for areas in the home that traditionally have a lot of moisture – think kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms etc.

Summer sun has finally arrived in Vancouver! When the rays of sunshine peak out from behind the clouds, it’s time to take the cover off the BBQ. We picked a couple favourite BC wines to pair nicely with your grilled meat of choice. Our two picks are from Cedar Creek, an Okanagan based winery located just south of Kelowna. The winery was recently purchased by Anthony von Mandl, owner of the Mission Hill Family Estate. For those who love this winery as it is – don’t worry, winemaker Darryl Brooker is staying on board. We were so excited to try these two wines that we opened them before getting a photo – oops!

The contenders…

Cedar Creek 2012 Chardonnay 

The Cedar Creek Chardonnay is not your typical oak bomb Chardonnay. To create a well-balanced oak flavour, the winemaker aged this wine in a 2250 litre foudre instead of the typical much smaller sized barrels. The resulting flavour on the palette is a fresh, citrus taste. As a Double Gold winner at the 2014 All Canadian Wine Championships, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next BBQ.  Pair it with a chicken or fish dish for the tastiest results.

Cedar Creek 2011 Cabernet Merlot

Blended wines like this Cabernet Merlot give winemakers an opportunity to experiment with different aromas and flavours that create a blend greater than it’s individual parts. This Cabernet Merlot is mostly Cabernet Franc grapes blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to create a rich, full-bodied red wine. From the array of complex flavours, our team tasted fruity sweetness with a bit of spice, anise and oak. It’s best paired with a simply prepared cut of red meat straight off the grill.

The winner?

Our winner of this round was the Cabernet Merlot by 1 point on our ten point scale. Though the majority of our office typically prefers whites to red, this blend was a resounding favourite.

Do you have a great wine you think we should try for the fall tasting? Let us know in the comments.

Welcome to the job blog for Kingsbrook Apartments. This job blog will provide you with regular updates about your flooring project.

I am Kelsey Van Dam, an Account Manager at MIRA Floors. My role during the carpet installation is to make the process as smooth and pain-free as possible. If you have any concerns, feel free to contact me directly at 778-899-7977. Alternately, you can contact our office at 604-856-4799 and they will be happy to direct your call.

The lead installer of our on-site installation crew is Jack. Feel free to say hello to him and the crew – they are wearing MIRA Floors & Interiors shirts.

Installation Timeline

Please note that this timeline is an estimate and is subject to change. We will keep you updated on any changes.

Monday June 16: Carpet removal on all floors

Tuesday June 17 – Wednesday June 18: Carpet installation on 3^rd floor

Wednesday June 18 – Thursday June 19: Carpet installation on 2^nd floor

Thursday June 19 – Friday June 20: Carpet installation on 1^st floor

We have revised the schedule to deal with the carpet that is been laid but not stretched in on the third floor.

Friday June 6: Finishing third floor carpet installation

Monday June 9 – Wednesday June 11: Second floor carpet installation

Thursday June 12 – Monday June 16: First floor carpet installation

Tuesday June 17 – Thursday June 19: Carpet installation on stairs

Currently the carpet has been laid but not stretched in on the third floor and will be in the way of doorways. This is being resolved as quickly as possible to in order to keep the installation progressing. Our goal is to resolve this by end of day today. Please use caution until this is rectified.