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 […]
Now that you’ve got a gorgeous hardwood floor installed, here’s a few things you should try to avoid in order to keep it looking its best, and ensure its longevity. Moving furniture: Rearranging a room is a great way to freshen things up, but before you drag those chairs and that couch across the room, […]
Playing with colors and curtains and rearranging furniture aren’t the only ways to make a small room feel more spacious. There’s several overlooked solutions that can work just as well, and here’s a few of them. Planks, not strips: An over abundance of seams and grout lines will make the floor look busy which in […]
Installing a new floor can be somewhat chaotic but there are some things that you can do to help minimize the chaos. Here are some steps to help you get ready for your floor installation. Clear the room: This may seem obvious but it’s a big prep step. Remove all the furniture from the room […]
Carpets can be very comfy but what makes them comfy is also what catches the most dirt. Essentially, the best way to make your carpet last longer is by keeping it clean! Remove those shoes: It takes an average 17 steps before all the dirt and grime from outside fully wipes off your shoes and […]
Mold stinks. In every sense of the word. It’s an unfortunate problem that many households have to deal with at some point and sadly, there really isn’t a non-invasive way to deal with it. Below are the steps you should take if you do every find mold or mildew in your floors. Identify: Mold and […]
