Pros & Cons of DIY Hardwood Floor Refinishing
It’s been nearly 15 years since the trend of hardwood flooring took off in Tampa Bay and Sarasota. And, if your home is more than about ten years old, it’s likely time to refinish your hardwood flooring. Because you can rent the tools for DIY hardwood floor refinishing and buy the supplies at your neighborhood […]
Commercial Flooring Design Trends in Medical Offices
There was a time when almost every medical center had square vinyl tiles or sheet vinyl throughout the office. Today’s options are varied and rarely do you see the same flooring throughout the facility even in a small practice. Commercial flooring design trends lean toward modern, clean, and functional rather than just clean and practical […]
Choosing Medical Office Flooring for Health & Safety
Medical office flooring is more than just something to walk on. Healthcare facilities, more than any other industry, need flooring that is non-slip and easy to clean. Patient safety and health is paramount to running successful medical offices. So, what questions should you be asking your commercial flooring company or designer about flooring options for […]
Tips for Pet Owners Considering Hardwood Floors
In our last blog we shared how harder wood species, lighter matte finishes, and distressed flooring are good options for pet owners who want hardwood floors (click here). As local flooring installers, we’ve helped many homeowners with pets find the right wood flooring and refinish their existing wood floors. If you’re considering wood floors, we […]
Hardwood Floors with Pets Is Possible
We’ve been asked many times if choosing hardwood floors with pets in the home is a bad idea. Although pet owners do refinish their hardwood more often than non-pet owners in general, that doesn’t mean you should immediately dismiss the possibility of wood floors because you are a pet owner. However, it does mean you […]
Choosing the Best Restaurant Flooring
As we said in part one of this mini-blog series (click here if you missed it), the best restaurant flooring is often several different flooring materials. And, although there are many great commercial flooring options, some work better in certain areas. Today we’ll look at some of the options to consider for your lobby or […]
Best Flooring Materials for Restaurants – Part 1
As a commercial flooring company, we’ve often been asked what the best flooring materials for restaurants are. And, our response is always, that depends. Probably not the quick answer you were looking for, however, it’s true. There really is not one best material for a restaurant’s flooring. In fact, some eating establishments have three or […]
Tile Options for Kitchen & Bathroom Flooring
The overwhelming option for kitchen and bathroom flooring is tile. Of course, in a bathroom, we also use tile on shower walls, surrounding the tub, and sometimes more. Tile has many options in not only color and pattern, but also size and shape. Because of this, how you choose to lay the tile can dramatically […]
Unique Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
Bathroom remodeling can feel overwhelming. There are countless details you and your bathroom remodeling company will want to talk about and design. If you’re looking for a different bathroom, whether it’s your primary bathroom or a small half bathroom, we have some unique ideas to create a space that incorporates your style and personality. Here […]
Hotel Flooring Trends
There are two hotel flooring trends that we’re seeing emerge. One is in higher priced hotels and the other in more moderate rate hotels. In upscale hotels, we’re installing luxury vinyl planks throughout the lobby, guest eating areas, and other public spaces. In moderate modern style hotels, we’re installing resilient flooring in the guest rooms […]