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What Flooring Choice Is Best For Resell Value?

August 24, 2012 by

When you are remodeling or updating your home, the last thing you are probably thinking about is moving. Yet ultimately it’s the reason for making updates – to increase your resell value.

Some types of flooring make future homeowners say “wow”. And others, not so much. Even if you have no plans on selling your home right now, it is always a good idea to make improvements that increase the value of your home – just in case you ever change your mind. If you do change your mind and decide to sell, you will not have to spend even more money making improvements.

While it is not possible to ensure an increased resell value with the installation of particular flooring, you can get a better idea of which flooring is best. Here are a few general rules: [Read more…]

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Is Pre-finished Or Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Better?

August 23, 2012 by

Hardwood flooring is an elegant and durable option for almost any flooring project.  The graining creates a unique look for each board, while the finish provides protection and durability that will last for years.

Years ago, if you wanted the best quality and the greatest variety, you had to get a professional to install an unfinished hardwood floor.  But advances in the industry have made pre-finished hardwood floors a very reliable and comparable alternative.  So, which type of flooring is right for you?

Convenience – If you are looking for a fast and easy installation, definitely go with the pre-finished flooring option.  Unfinished hardwood floors require sanding and finishing be done in your home after the product has been placed.  Drying and curing can last for weeks, and the dust generated from sanding can get everywhere.

Finished look – Unfinished hardwood floors must be finished on site.  This means anything in the environment could potentially interfere with the finishing process.  Dust, hair, etc. in the air can easily get stuck in the finish as it is drying.  Pre-finished flooring on the other hand, is finished in a matter of minutes using ultraviolet light and perfected application techniques.  As a result, the finished look is typically much smoother in pre-finished flooring. [Read more…]

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Is Cork Flooring For You?

August 17, 2012 by

Looking for something new for your kitchen?

Maybe you want to be a head of the curve and select a flooring option that you won’t see in all of your friends’ homes.

How about cork?

Cork flooring has many appealing factors that may make it the perfect choice for your home.

  • Cork flooring has a natural beauty that you will be hard-pressed to find in any other flooring. You can buy cork flooring in a variety of colors and styles – there is sure to be a pattern available that will enhance your home’s beauty.
  • Cork flooring has a natural softness and shock absorption because of the air trapped inside the cellular structure of the flooring. This natural shock absorber makes cork flooring an ideal choice for kitchens, where you might stand on your feet for several hours at a time. [Read more…]

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The Benefits of Hardwood Flooring

August 16, 2012 by

Want to do one thing this fall to change the look of your home? Something that is easy to do yet has a major impact?

How about adding hardwood floors throughout your living space.

Changing the floors of your home is a great way to give your home a makeover. Instead of gutting the house and remodeling everything, you can change the flooring and give your home an entirely new “feel”. Adding hardwood flooring to your home is a good idea when you want to add luster and beauty to the floors of your house. And with hardwood flooring increasing in popularity every day, its easier than ever to find a choice right for your lifestyle.

There are several reasons why hardwood flooring is becoming such a popular choice. It has many benefits over other types of flooring, including:

  • These types of floors are easy to clean and maintain.
  • Hardwoods are very strong and durable. They are designed to last for many years and can withstand heavy foot-traffic. This is why you will often find hardwood floors in older homes because they are made to last for such a long time. [Read more…]

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How To Create A Unique Look With Your Hardwood Floors

August 10, 2012 by

Hardwood floors can help make your home look and feel magnificent. There are many different styles of hardwood floors, giving you the ability to create the perfect look. Yet since hardwood floors are so popular, you may be worried that your floors will look just like your neighbor’s floors. You can stop this worry by adding something special to your hardwood floors.

There are several ways you can create a unique look with your hardwood floors – making them “pop” with a style that is all you.

Add a medallion to your flooring to give it an original look. Medallions are created to add depth and design to any room. They can be many different patterns, custom or preassembled. And as a good rule of thumb, they should be no more than one third the width of the room. There are many styles of medallions available and they can be added to most any type of hardwood flooring. Medallions look great in an entryway or foyer – a place where anyone who enters your home can see them. You can even go the extra mile and have a custom medallion designed, such as one of your family crest.
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A Basic Guide To Vinyl Flooring

August 9, 2012 by

Vinyl flooring is a popular choice of flooring for many homes, especially in the kitchen and bathroom areas. It is a durable, easy-to-clean type of flooring and one that will last for a long time, when properly maintained.

Vinyl flooring is very versatile. You can find it in a variety of patterns, making it easy to find a style that fits your personal preferences. Even with this versatility, it is still possible to find vinyl flooring that adds a touch of classic elegance and beauty to your home. In other words, this is not the linoleum of yesterday – this is the vinyl flooring of today.

Vinyl flooring is quite easy to install when compared to other types of flooring. It is also more affordable than other types. It is fairly easy to change your vinyl flooring because of the ease of installation and affordable price. The price per square foot depends on the thickness of the flooring – the thicker the flooring, the higher the price. However, even the more expensive types of vinyl are still affordable for most any budget. [Read more…]

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The Finishes Available For Your Hardwood Floor

August 3, 2012 by

The installation of hardwood floors in your home probably has you waiting in anticipation. You cannot wait to see the beauty and elegance that the hardwood will bring to your home.

Before you can sit back and enjoy the beauty of your hardwood floors, you have to make a few decisions – one of them being a finish. This will be the finishing touch to your floor – and the step that brings your floors the most luster and elegance.

There are three main finishes available and understanding each one will help you choose the right one for your home.

Surface finishes – these finishes are some of the most popular because of their durability and easy maintenance. They are created from a blend of synthetic resins. They form a protective coating on the surface of your floor and are available in several types. You can find surface finishes that are water-based, oil-based, acid-cured, and moisture-cured. Water-based finishes go on clear and resist changing color over time. Oil-based finishes are durable, amber-colored finishes. Acid-cured finishes are durable and go on clear or slightly amber in color. Moisture-cured finishes are durable and more resistant to moisture. [Read more…]

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Choosing The Appearance Of Your Hardwood Floors

August 2, 2012 by

Once you’ve chosen to install hardwood floors in your home, your decisions have just begun.  Now you will need to choose the type and appearance of your hardwood floors.  Do you want a flowing parallel look or are you more the patterned type?  Do you want the real deal or simply the look of true wood?  Whatever you’re looking for, here is a quick guide to help you navigate the world of hardwood floors.

Solid wood flooring:  Just like it sounds, this is wood, wood, and wood.  Solid wood flooring is available in both pre-finished (sanded and finished before installation) and unfinished state (sanded and finished after installation).  The three main categories for solid wood flooring include:

Strip flooring has a limited number of widths available. If you are looking for a narrower beam of solid hardwood, than strip flooring is for you.

Plank flooring, unlike strip flooring, is available in a wide variety of widths.  If you are seeking the parallel look of a hardwood floor, but want a wider beam, you should consider plank flooring.

Parquet flooring is typically used when a customer wants geometrical patterns in their flooring, rather than straight lines.

Engineered Wood Flooring has the look of wood with the durability of laminate flooring.  If you want the appearance of authentic wood without all the fuss, you might want to try engineered wood floors. [Read more…]

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The Advantages Of Ceramic Tile

July 27, 2012 by

In today’s economy, more people are deciding to stay in their current home rather than upgrade. Yet that doesn’t mean you have to live with your home the way its been for the past few years.

One of the easiest ways to make a big change is to look underneath your feet – your flooring. Hardwood, vinyl, carpet, corkboard, laminate, bamboo, stone, and ceramic are some of the options – and each one of those has even more options of its kind.

If you feel overwhelmed at the prospect of determining which flooring is right for your home, consider one of the most popular floor coverings – the ceramic tile. Ceramic tile has a slew of advantages that might make it the best choice for your home.

Easy to maintain – ceramic tile is resistant to stains and you can clean it with ease. Just sweep, vacuum and mop on a regular basis to maintain your tiles to perfection.

Durable – ceramic tiles are more durable than other types of flooring – they will last longer, so you will not have to replace them as soon as you would other flooring.

Slip, abrasion, moisture resistant – ceramic tiles are slip resistant, making them a safer surface. They are also resistant to moisture, unlike hardwood. Ceramic tiles are often used in high-traffic areas because they resist abrasions and tread wear.

Fire resistant – ceramic tiles are fire resistant and will not burn, nor will they release any toxic fumes from burning – because they do not burn. [Read more…]

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Things To Know Before Using Rugs On Your Hardwood Floors

July 25, 2012 by

Hardwood floors are a beautiful and durable flooring option for any home.  While hardwood floors may look great, they can also look a bit bare.  If you are looking to add some color, comfort, or softness to your hardwood flooring areas, here are a few things you should know about hardwood floors and area rugs.

Rugs are recommended – Most hardwood floor installation companies do recommend the use of area rugs over hardwood floors.  In key areas of high traffic or outside access, area rugs can help protect your floors from the dirt and damage of normal usage.  Choose your rugs carefully and place them with a purpose.  Remember, a randomly placed rug is a tripping hazard waiting to happen.

It’s what’s under the rug that matters – You’ve taken your time and chosen your rugs carefully.  Now they need a foundation.  Simply placing a rug on a hardwood floor is asking for trouble.  With no friction between the rug and the floor, one false step can send you (or a guest) to the floor.  You want to make sure that you purchase a good quality, vinyl rug pad.  Other types of rug pads could discolor your floor.  Also, avoid carpet tape.  It works like a charm, but it is nearly impossible to get off the floor. [Read more…]

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