Should You Choose Engineered Wood or Hardwood Flooring?
Although both engineered wood and hardwood flooring offer the advantage of being able to refinish them, they aren’t quite the same. There are differences that you should consider before you choose one or the other. Let’s look at some key differences and why they may make a difference in what you ultimately choose. Materials Of […]
When Engineered Wood Flooring Is a Good Option
Although we offer many flooring products, we haven’t spent a lot of time talking about engineered wood flooring recently. Some people classify it as hardwood flooring. Others put it into a synthetic flooring material category. However, engineered wood flooring is not entirely either of those. It is in a category all of its own and […]
Can You Refinish Engineered Hardwood Floors?
Whether you’ve moved into a home with engineered hardwood flooring or are considering installing them, you may wonder if it will be possible to refinish your engineered hardwood floors in the future. There isn’t a simple yes or no answer to this question. There are many factors that influence a decision to refinish engineered flooring. […]
Three Reasons to Hire a Professional to Refinish Your Wood Floors
There are many home maintenance projects that you may enjoy taking care of for yourself. Things like caulking your windows and replacing weather stripping around your doors are often simple and doable by the average homeowner. They require just a few tools and the help of a how-to video or two. However, refinishing wood floors […]
What You Should Know About Wood Floor Refinishing
Although wood floor refinishing is something you may be able to do yourself, there are many reasons hiring a professional could be beneficial. As a flooring company, we’ve fixed many flooring mistakes. In some cases, we’ve even had to replace flooring after a DIY refinishing project went wrong. Here are some things to know about […]
Choosing Your Home’s New Flooring
Some homeowners along the Gulf Coast through the Sarasota area may ask their local flooring company to install tile flooring throughout their entire home. This is an option that works well for many, especially if they love tile flooring. Tile stands up well to water so it can go in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and the […]
Flooring Trends for 2021 – Part 2
We started a mini-blog series on flooring trends a few weeks ago. Click here for part one if you missed it. Here are some of the newer flooring trends that we and other flooring companies are seeing this year. You may be surprised at a few of them. Emphasizing the Wood’s Grain Whether you’re installing […]
Flooring Trends for 2021 – Part 1
Although flooring trends overall this year aren’t significantly different from last year, we are seeing a few notable changes. In today’s blog we’re going to talk about flooring materials and the rising trends that are becoming more common this year, and in our next blog we’ll discuss trends in finishes, installation patterns, and flooring color. […]
Tips to Help Protect Wood Flooring
Hardwood and engineered wood flooring are both susceptible to damage. The most common issues are scratches and dents. If you take some simple precautions, though, you can protect wood flooring so it continues to look great for years to come. When you get new flooring, review these tips before installation so you can have what […]
The Pros and Cons of Various Flooring Materials
If you’ve made the decision to replace the flooring in your home this year, you may be wondering which is the best flooring material. There’s no one answer for all homeowners or even for all rooms. We’re going to spend the next two blogs trying to help you decide on the right flooring type for […]