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How to Choose the Perfect Color for your Carpet

November 2, 2012 by

When it is time to replace your existing carpet, you have a large number of decisions to make. Carpet is not something that you purchase very often, which means that it is a purchase you will have to live with for many years. Understanding what to look for when you shop for carpet will help you make the decision that is right for you and your family.

Stay Neutral

One of the best ways to ensure that you will still love your carpet a few years down the road is to choose neutral colors. Choosing colors that are in the brown family, including beige, will allow you to work your decorations around your carpeting, no matter how many times you wish to change them. Just because your carpeting cannot be changed often does not mean that you cannot change the furniture, wall décor and various other accessories as often as you want.

Color Theme

If your room is already complete and you are simply changing out the carpet, you should choose a color that compliments the color scheme that you currently have. If you are changing everything, including the color on your walls, you should make the decision regarding your walls and carpet together to ensure that they are within the same color family to maximize the size and style of your room. [Read more…]

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Should your Carpet Color Match your Walls?

November 1, 2012 by

Every homeowner has his or her own tastes when it comes to decorating the interior. There is no one rule that applies to every home. The décor that you choose is based on your personal preference. The color of your carpet and walls will be determined by the look that you desire for the rooms in your home.

Same Shade

It is possible to purchase carpeting in the same shade that you paint your walls. When the colors match it gives the illusion of more space in the room. If you are going to choose the same color carpeting as the color on your walls, you should choose a neutral color and keep that same trend throughout your entire home to have a natural flow that is not suddenly broken up by a much different color.

Complementary Shades

If you want to break things up in your home, you can choose your carpeting color first and then the paint color that complement either the walls or the furniture in the room. It is typically recommended that you choose the carpeting color first because it is the most expensive purchase and one that you will be unlikely to change in the near future. Once you have the carpet color chosen, you can take a swatch of the carpeting to the paint store to find the perfect paint color to complement your carpet. [Read more…]

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What Makes The Best Choices For Commercial Flooring?

October 26, 2012 by

Commercial locations, such as office buildings, retail stores and warehouses, require flooring, just like any residential setting. An important thing to keep in mind is that the flooring you choose for a commercial setting must be able to withstand the environment.

Commercial flooring should be durable, easy to maintain, affordable, and attractive. The same holds true for residential flooring, but these factors are on a much larger scale in a commercial setting. The foot traffic of your commercial location is likely to be much higher than that within your personal home – so, you have to purchase your commercial flooring accordingly and keep the environment in mind.

Some of the most common choices for commercial include stone, laminate, vinyl, concrete, and carpet. Each type of flooring has pros and cons, so evaluate your flooring needs and choose the best flooring for your commercial setting.

Stone – Stone floors are often more expensive than other types of flooring. However, this type of flooring is known for its durability and longevity. While the  initial cost may be on the high side, stone flooring is made to last for a long time, saving you money in the future. [Read more…]

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What To Expect From Your Flooring Contractor

October 25, 2012 by

Vacuum, sweep, mop, sanitize, deep clean… our floors are constantly being used, so they constantly need a little bit of love from us.  But what happens when your floor needs a bit more love than you can handle?  When your floor needs expert attention, what exactly should you be prepared for from a flooring contractor?

Know your needs – Before we can talk about what to expect from a flooring contractor, we need to figure out what type of flooring contractor you need.  As with every field, the field of flooring has different specialty areas.  For the best experience for you (and your floors) you need to figure out what type of contractor you need.  Is your floor in need of refurbishing or replacing?

Ask for credentials – Once you have determined what exactly you need, you may begin the process of looking for a flooring contractor.  Be sure to ask each potential contractor what there specialty is and what credentials they have.  You want someone who will do the job right the first time. [Read more…]

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Is Teak Flooring An Option For Your Home?

October 19, 2012 by

Choosing the perfect flooring for you home can be a tough decision. There are so many different types of flooring available and each one has its advantages. Stone, laminate, hardwood, vinyl – the choices never seem to stop.

Even if you narrow your options down to one, you still have to choose the right pattern and style. It is enough to make your head spin.

If you are trying to find the right flooring for your home, you may start out with a broad idea in mind. Hardwood flooring is a beautiful choice and will last for years. Once you’ve decided hardwood is the right choice for you, its time to look at your options.

Teak flooring is a beautiful, wood flooring that is available in a wide range of sophisticated colors. It ca range from a rich gold tone to a beautiful reddish brown, and of course many colors in between. Teak has a tight, even grain that gives a smooth, even appearance as it runs across your room.

This particular type of flooring is a very hard wood – meaning that teak is quite durable over time. This type of flooring also naturally resists decay – another durability factor that mustn’t be overlooked. Because of its durability, it is a good choice for heavy traffic areas.
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What Is Flooring Underlayment?

October 18, 2012 by

When you walk around your home, chances are that you don’t give the flooring a second thought. As long as it is solid and serving its purpose, you hardly notice it. You clean it and maintain it. You repair it, when necessary. As long as you can walk across it to get from room to room, you are not concerned with its construction.

Your flooring consists of the materials you see – hardwood, tile or carpeting. And it consists of the materials you don’t see – the underlayment. While most people focus in on the looks and feel, spending extra money as necessary to get what they want, it’s the underlayment that can significantly play a part into the quality of your flooring choice.

The flooring underlayment makes it possible to have “floating” floors. Rather than have the flooring attached to the actual subflooring, an underlayment is installed. This underlayment lays on the subflooring. It provides extra insulation, reduces sound, minimizes any imperfections of the subflooring, and helps give your floor a smooth, level appearance. [Read more…]

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What you Should Know About Floor Tile Adhesive

October 12, 2012 by

If you have decided to change the flooring in your home, you have a choice between self-adhesive tiles and tiles that require the use of a separate adhesive. Both methods have their own benefits, but the majority of home renovation experts recommend the separate floor tile adhesive for a variety of reasons. Even if you are relying on a professional, its important to understand the difference between the two types of adhesive to make an informed decision and ask the right questions before you buy.

Stickiness – the self-adhesive tiles are sticky, but it makes it difficult to move the tiles once they are placed. This could prove to be dangerous for the do-it-yourself homeowner that might not be well versed in laying tile. [Read more…]

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How To Maintain Bamboo Flooring

October 11, 2012 by

Bamboo flooring can be a beautiful addition to your home.  It is the hardest wood flooring available today.  Since bamboo is a grass, you can rest assured that your beautiful new floor is Eco-friendly too.  As you admire your new floor, here are a few things you should do to make sure your floor looks beautiful for years to come.

1.    Make use of mats – Doormats and area rugs are an easy way to beautify your home.  However, when you have hardwood floors, they can serve an even greater purpose.  Placing doormats at the entrances to your home will help collect dirt and debris from being tracked in.  Area rugs in the main areas of your home can help protect from furniture scratching your wood.

2.    Sweep often – Loose grit on the floor can easily collect on the bottom of shoes or feet.  While this grit may be annoying for you, it is even worse for your floor.  A quick sweep every day or so with a Swiffer dry mop (or similar product) can keep your floor clean and clear.

3.    Spot mop –  Use a soft, slightly damp rag to clean sticky spots or other small messes on the floor.  When you clean the entire floor be sure to avoid excess water as this can damage the flooring.  Whether cleaning a small spot or a larger portion of the floor, do not use abrasive scouring pads to clean the floor. [Read more…]

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Matching Your Flooring To Your Lifestyle

October 5, 2012 by

You love the hardwood floors your neighbor had installed. They were talking about bamboo on the show you watched the other day. And you just read about cork flooring in the home magazine you picked up.

What are you to do? How do you pick which is right for you?

With every type of flooring constantly expanding the available styles, colors, textures, etc.; the current flooring customer is faced with an even greater dilemma than ever before…how to choose the right flooring for you.

Rather than choosing flooring based solely upon aesthetics, perhaps you should consider choosing your flooring to match your lifestyle needs.  Here are a few suggestions to help you match your flooring choice to your lifestyle. [Read more…]

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8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Glass Tiles

October 4, 2012 by

Glass tiles are becoming popular in a variety of areas inside the home and commercial locations. Homes and commercial businesses use them in places such as bathrooms, spas, showers or even as murals for decorative purposes.

If you are considering using glass tiles in your home or commercial business, there are a few things you should know before you buy.

1.    Each batch of glass tiles can contain a variation in color. This is important to remember when you are ordering your tiles based on a sample; the colors will probably not be the same.

2.    Glass tiles are heat and fire proof, as well as UV and moisture resistant. This makes them the perfect choice to use in places of high moisture or temperature change, such as outdoors or in a bathroom.

3.    The area that the glass tiles are going to adhere to should be smooth, free of residue and dry in order for the tiles to stick the best.

4.    Before you get your glass tiles wet, you should wait a minimum of 20 days. This includes when it is installed in areas such as pools, showers or bathtubs. [Read more…]

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