Flooring Materials and Acoustics
One of the least discussed but clearly noticeable aspects of your home’s flooring is how it impacts the sound in your home. As you consider different flooring materials, remember to consider how sound will carry more over hard surfaces. While the flooring itself does impact the acoustics of your home, other factors including the underlayment […]
4 Things to Consider When Choosing New Flooring
As you evaluate various flooring materials for your home, you’ll quickly realize there are more than a few factors to consider. The total investment may be one of the bigger considerations as you look at all the factors, especially if you do not plan on staying in the home for the long term. Or you […]
The Right Way to Clean Your Flooring
Everyone has their favorite floor cleaning product. Some prefer naturally-based ones while others want something that will improve shine. However, depending on your flooring material, some products are better than others and some should never be used. Here are our recommendations, as an experienced flooring company, for the best way to clean different types of […]
What is the Most Durable Flooring?
There are many reasons you may prioritize durability as the most important feature for your new flooring. Perhaps this may be of high value to you because of a large pet or because your kids play hard on the floor. Or maybe you’re remodeling a home for rent and want durable flooring so you don’t […]
Engineered Wood Flooring Vs. Laminate
It’s clear to see that today’s laminate flooring looks more like real wood than ever before, but it’s still not the same as engineered or hardwood flooring. You’ll find that most laminate is less expensive than most engineered wood flooring. However, the differences are also significant in ways other than price. Materials Both products are […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Choosing Neutral Flooring Color
Today’s flooring comes in more options than ever before. If you’re planning to install new flooring, not only do you need to choose the right material for your home, budget and lifestyle, but you need to choose the right color. Manufacturing techniques have evolved so even pre-finished flooring has more options in style and color. […]
Understanding Flooring Terms – Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part blog series. If you missed part one, click here. Once you’ve chosen your desired material and style, your flooring installer will talk to you about the installation process. Depending on the flooring material and the location in your home where the installation will take place, you’ll hear […]
Understanding Flooring Terms – Part 1
If you’re looking at any type of wood flooring – engineered wood, laminate or real hardwood – you should understand the terms you may read about or hear before making a purchase. Because many homeowners don’t, we decided to help with a mini blog series to help define and simplify these common flooring terms. Some […]