Luxury Vinyl Plank or Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring offers many benefits. It’s timeless, it’s beautiful, and it can be finished in a wide variety of colors. However, it does have drawbacks where longevity is concerned, especially in the beach communities of Sarasota, Clearwater and St. Petersburg, to name a few. Sand, Water and Hardwood Flooring If you frequent the beach, you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Things to Know About Wood Floor Refinishing
If your wood floors are dull and scratched, you may consider refinishing as an option. Homeowners often seek to solve several issues with their wood flooring through refinishing, and sometimes it can be difficult to know what information is accurate and what is not unless you are working with a wood floor refinishing company you […]
Choosing the Right Species for Your Hardwood Flooring
As with any flooring material, there are many options when it comes to hardwood flooring. From board width and length to stain color and type to the species of wood you choose, all these elements combine to create a custom look for your floors. Choosing the flooring species may be the biggest decision you’ll make […]
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 […]
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 […]