Wood Flooring is Great in Kitchens
Most communities from Clearwater to Sarasota think first of tile as the right flooring for kitchens, even if they’re putting wood flooring elsewhere in the home. And, although tile is an option, it’s not the only option. For many, it’s not even the best option. Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing […]
Hardwood Flooring Trends of 2022
If new floors are on your wish list for 2022, you will enjoy taking a look at the latest hardwood flooring trends. Do this before you start shopping so you know what you love ahead of time. Although popular wood species remain consistent with oak flooring at the top of the list this year, the […]
Narrowing Down Your Tile Flooring Options
Tile flooring is one of the most popular flooring options in the Sarasota and Tampa areas. This is often because it’s not easily damaged by water. Also, good tile is unlikely to be scratched by sand, kids, or a pet’s nails. However, if you’re replacing your floors and know you want tile, it can be […]
Pros & Cons of Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular flooring options for families replacing their floors. Its beauty and longevity is hard to match with synthetic products. However, after installation there is a time period that requires careful management. You may need to stay off of new hardwood flooring or keep rugs and furniture in another […]
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 […]
Traditional Tile or Luxury Vinyl Tile
Options for floor tile today are greater than ever. Not only can you choose between ceramic and porcelain tile, but you may also want to consider luxury vinyl tile (LVT). Although there are many similarities between ceramic and porcelain tile, you may be surprised to learn LVT shares some great traits with both, yet it’s […]
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. […]
Why Bamboo Flooring May Not Be Your Best Option
Although we install most types of flooring, we sometimes steer homeowners away from bamboo flooring. It may have a great reputation as an environmentally friendly and affordable type of wood flooring, but it’s really not wood or all that environmentally friendly. If you are thinking about bamboo rather than engineered, hardwood, tile, or luxury vinyl […]
Flooring Trends for 2020
Are you considering new floors this year? New floors are a big decision whether they are for your whole home or just a few rooms. They’re not something you want to replace often, so it’s important to make your decision with confidence. One thing to take into consideration is current flooring trends so, should you […]
The Best Flooring for Families
Every family is different. Households with kids have different needs for their flooring and value different things than families with older children or none at all. And, if you have four-legged fur-kids in your home, chances are good you have other requirements for your flooring too. So, what is the best flooring for families? It […]