Homeowners usually make a flooring purchase for one of two reasons: 1. They remodel their homes and need new flooring out of necessity. 2. They notice their current flooring is worn out or out of date. That’s when the process begins, and homeowners start noticing flooring around them. This is when your flooring research should...
Have you ever slipped, tripped, or fallen to the ground because of something in your path? According to the National Safety Council, falling is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death, with over 42,000 people dying in 2020 at home and at work. While work environments have their own safety rules, if you’re redesigning a...
Open concept. It’s taken on new meaning in recent years as we get more creative in the way we design our space. Put in a sliding wall of glass, and you’ll suddenly transform what used to be indoor space into something more. Take advantage of the nice weather. Continue with the view. And let your...
Thinking of remodeling your home? One of the best places to start is with new flooring. If the thought of selecting a new floor has you a little overwhelmed, we have advice on how to pick the right flooring for every room in your home. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all flooring choice made to work in...
There’s a negative connotation with the term “fake.” Fake means: not genuine, something that is not real, or is an imitation designed to entice someone into thinking it is real or original. This is why the term “fake wood” can leave a homeowner wondering what to select when choosing new flooring. Every year, traditional hardwood...
One of the most popular flooring materials in the world is hardwood. Hardwood consistently tops the lists of what buyers want when they’re shopping for a new home as well as what people want installed when designing their dream homes. Yet hardwood doesn’t always make sense for your lifestyle. Luckily, other choices offer you the...
Commercial carpet. Even saying it brings ideas to mind. Commercial carpet can be durable. After all, it’s placed in high-traffic situations, and has to stand up to a lot of wear and tear. Commercial carpet is functional. It can be easy to change out small sections due to spills. Commercial carpet can be economical. If...
I was sitting in a reception area the other day, waiting for my appointment, when I looked down and noticed how the hardwood was installed. From the entryway, the hardwood appeared to move vertically into the office space. Yet the hallway back to the individual meeting rooms sat at an angle. The pattern moved into...
Thinking of remodeling? Want new flooring? Many homeowners instantly envision their newly redesigned rooms with hardwood flooring. But here’s the thing: Hardwood flooring doesn’t always make sense. Sure, it looks great. Yes, it’s one of the most popular flooring materials sold. But hardwood flooring has its positives and negatives. Sometimes hardwood isn’t suitable for your...
Once upon a time, residential flooring didn’t offer as many flooring choices as it does today. When it came to hardwood floors, the general rule was to install planks based on the size of the room. In smaller rooms, evenly spaced planks precisely the same size are placed together to create a refined look. As...