Wood Flooring for Homes with Pets

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Wood flooring continues to grow in popularity throughout Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, and the surrounding communities. Although there are many misconceptions about wood floors, one of the most common is that it’s not good for homes with dogs or really any pets. We install hardwood and engineered wood flooring in homes with pets of all types […]

What is the Best Flooring for Pet Owners?

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Asking what the best flooring is for pet owners is like asking what is the best food for pets. There are a lot of variables depending on the type of pet and their habits. Your habits, as owners, may also influence what you ultimately choose for your new floors. Of course, materials are one consideration, […]

Why Wood Look Tile Flooring May be Better Than Real Wood

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If you’ve read our blogs, you likely noticed that we love real hardwood flooring. However, we know it’s not right for every home or every room in every home. When you want the warm look that wood floors provide, but also don’t want to worry about water damage or scratches, wood look tile flooring may […]

Wood Flooring is Great in Kitchens

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. […]