Once you know what grade of carpet padding will match the grade of carpet you’ve chosen, it’s time to start searching for the type of padding you want. There are a few main options, each offering their own benefits and drawbacks. Rebond Pad: This is the most common choice for residential floors. Rebond is made […]
A man cave is the room that holds the essence of everything male. It should be dark, classy, and, of course, manly. Here are some tips to help you choose the best flooring for your man cave. Dark: Dark, rich colors best captures the essence of the man cave. You’ll have lots of options within […]
Carpet padding can be a little tricky because it’s not one type fits all. So here’s some things to consider when choosing your carpet padding. Padding Thickness Some people believe that the thicker the pad, the better it will be. This, however, can be a costly mistake. Installing padding that is too thick can create […]
People tend to shy away from or avoid using dark colors all together because of the myth that it makes a room appear smaller. However, if contrasted with the right colors, a dark floor can actually visually expand a space as well as give it a very sophisticated and polished look. Not only will dark […]
Laminate floors have many great qualities, and advantages that make then suitable for particular conditions within in your home. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why laminate would be a good flooring choice. Replicate: Laminate floors can perfectly mimic the appearance of natural material floors. This means you can have that hardwood […]
When selecting a type of flooring, some factors you may consider are how easy it is to clean, how safe it is and if it’s environmental friendly. There are several hard surface floors that offer these features, but there are also select carpets that do as well. One of those unique styles of carpeting is […]
While everyone loves the sunshine, UV rays can be a little intense. And just because old man winter is right around the corner, doesn’t mean it can’t happen during the colder months. Just like skin, too much UV exposure can damage hardwood floors as well. Extended exposure to UV rays causes hardwood floors to lose […]
While choosing a thin carpet padding or deciding not to get one at all may seem like a good way to save some money, it might actually end up costing you more down the road. Carpet padding isn’t there just to make the flooring a little more comfortable. It actually serves several important purposes. Let’s […]
Although wood flooring has been dried, cut and treated, it is still a natural material, so it will continue to respond to humidity levels during the changing seasons. This means during the warmer seasons it will expand as it soaks up moisture and during the colder times, it releases that moisture. When the wood releases […]
Recent studies are finding that people work best in a collaborative environment. Offices are being redesigned to accommodate that need and give their workers a place where ideas can flow freely. Most people think walls and furniture are the best way to give a place a fresh look but floors can be just as important. Floors can create […]
Tiles floors are a great, durable, low maintenance flooring choice. But every now and again accidents happen. A major advantage of having tile flooring is that instead of having to replace the entire floor, a single or a few tiles can be fixed in certain instances. Let’s say one day youdrop your iron skillet and it cracks […]
Everybody wants the classic look of hardwood or the sophisticated feel of stone, but it might be a little out of their price range. Commercial spaces have found a secret that has only recently begun to trickle down to the residential consumer. Luxury vinyl tile offers the same look and feel of of hardwood and […]
