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Flooring, Hardwood Flooring
June 21, 2019

Why Cork Flooring Is Perfect For Your Home

For some homeowners, they go searching for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and make their homes more eco-friendly, greener places to live.

Of course, there are lots of ways to do that. But one of our favorites is with cork flooring.

When cork was first introduced in this industry, it’s greatest claim to fame was that it was an eco-friendly alternative. It was perfect for people who were worried about sustainability within the hardwood industry, or wanted something that was highly renewable and didn’t harm trees at all.

Natural cork fits that bill. Plus, it has the added benefits of being both biodegradable and recyclable, meaning when you decide to pull up your cork floors and install something new, you’ll have a way of maintaining the eco-friendliness of the product throughout its useful life.

Cork comes from cork oak trees native to Spain, Portugal, and Tunisia. While it’s been used for centuries in other parts of the world, and for different things, it’s only recently began climbing steadily in the flooring industry here in America, and for good reasons.

What are the benefits of cork flooring

Durability – Cork is an incredibly durable material. Cork flooring goes beyond the soft cork you use as a wine stopper or a bulletin board in your room. Cork does have a spongy quality to it, but when flooring manufacturers use cork to create flooring, they combine it with an adhesive resin to strengthen it and create a material that is resistant to dents and scratches. That means it won’t dent when you place furniture on it, it’ll bounce back instead. And if you properly maintain your cork floors over the years, you can easily expect a 40 year lifespan or more.

Comfortability – Hardwood flooring is just that – hard. And for a lot of people who are on their feet all day, that can mean back, hip, or leg pain. If you drop something on it, or fall on it, damage can be extensive. That’s why cork is a better alternative. The sponginess of cork creates a comfortable cushion underfoot. That same sponginess also acts as an insulator, meaning your room will stay warmer and quieter too.

Healthier – Do you have allergy or asthma sufferers in your home? Cork can be a great step in creating a healthier environment to live in. Cork is naturally resistant to biological growth, including mold and mildew, and can even stop termites from penetrating your home. It also has anti-microbial qualities, and when properly maintained, will not off-gas and negatively impact your indoor air quality.

Safer – Here in Colorado, depending on where you live, wildfires are something you have to consider with every building material you select. Cork is naturally fire-resistant, and will ignite and melt only at very high temperatures. What’s more, if temperatures do reach that point, because cork is an eco-friendly material, it generates less smoke, and produces less toxic fumes than other flooring choices.

Style – When you start looking at cork as a flooring choice for your home, you’ll be surprised at how many ways you can use it within your home. Use cork tiles to create a uniform look throughout a room. Or vary the tiles to create a more modern effect. Cork also comes in plank format similar to hardwood. You’ll find it in many styles, colors and patterns – if you can create it with hardwood, there’s a cork alternative. Like hardwood, cork runs through the thickness of the material, meaning it wears better over time when compared to vinyl or laminate.

Does cork flooring scratch easily

This is one of the questions we receive the most about cork flooring. Does cork scratch easily? Is it a good choice in flooring if you have dogs or cats? Will their claws hurt the cork material, or will it bounce back?

Cork is soft. And while it’s a durable material that stands the test of time well, a lot of it depends on the activity within your home. Pets included.

Some pets race around, digging in over and over throughout the day, playing chase or gaining traction. Some pets move slower. They aren’t as bouncy. They aren’t full of energy. They take life a bit slower.

Only you can truly know your pet and what it’s capable of. The only true flooring choice that can withstand constant pressure from a pet is stone – hard surfaces can’t be penetrated. But hard surfaces might not be the right choice for you or your pet.

Is cork flooring good for kitchens

Kitchens are one of the busiest rooms in a home. They are also one of the messiest. If your flooring can’t stand up to spilled water, messes from kids cooking dinner, or even a spilled bowl of food, you’re not going to love your flooring for very long.

Can cork stand up to all of that and more? Yes, it can. And while it isn’t as resistant as stone is, it can be a great alternative over other tile, and in some cases hardwood.

If cork is your choice for kitchen flooring, pay attention to the sealant. A polyurethane or similar sealant will help make the cork tiles or planks as durable as possible. These sealants should be reapplied every 5 years or so to help maintain the look and feel, and to keep moisture and stains at bay.

When spills do occur, clean the area as quickly as possible to avoid damage. The longer a spill sits, the more damage it can do. It can seep down to the backing of the tile or plank, move further into the adhesive layer and even the subfloor.

Cork flooring will continue to look great with minimal cleaning. Vacuum occasionally, and sweep on a regular basis. The key is keeping the floor free of dirt particles that can scrape the surface and leave a mark that will continue to wear over time. Wet mopping is too much; if you want a deeper clean, use a slightly damp towel or mop, making sure moisture isn’t left behind. Don’t use chemical cleaning agents, as they can wreck the polyurethane level and penetrate down into the cork material.

Is cork flooring good for high traffic areas

While cork flooring can be added to any room in your home, be aware that with higher traffic comes more chance of damage.

Cork may not be the best choice for your entryway, especially if you have guests coming and going all day.

It might not be the perfect choice if you have a home office with lots of action and activities.

It probably isn’t the best choice for commercial locations, especially if you have a lot of customers or clients. It might also not provide the wear you’re looking for if you consistently move inventory to and fro.

But cork flooring may be the perfect choice for you in many situations.

If you have any questions about using cork in your home, or if you simply want to see what’s available, stop by today and see our selection.

We know you’re going to love it as much as we do.

Flooring, Hardwood Flooring
June 18, 2019

How To Make Hardwood Flooring Installation A Success

Nothing says “Colorado” quite like hardwood floors. You’ll find them everywhere.

It’s no wonder they continually top the list of flooring choices across the Front Range. It’s also no surprise they are one of the most requested materials when people start searching to buy a new home.

Maybe you’ve decided that this is the year to add hardwood flooring to your home. But what is the hardwood flooring installation process really like? Read enough websites, and you might be a bit nervous about having them installed. After all, it can be quite a mess – especially if you approach it the wrong way.

Hardwood floors won’t be quickly installed and ready to walk on in hours like other flooring types. You can’t roll hardwood floors into place like carpet. Or float and click them together like laminate. It takes a little more work, but the finishing touches are well worth the wait.

What should you expect?

Where will I install my new hardwood flooring?

Hardwood can bring warmth and coziness to any room in your home. But that doesn’t mean it’s right for every room in your home.

You’ll often find hardwood flooring throughout the main level living quarters. Think living room, family room, home office, or dining room. These are perfect spaces to add warmth and style, and bring out your own unique personality by selecting a hardwood of your choice.

Hardwoods are also often extended upstairs and into bedrooms and shared space. We love the look of a grand entrance, with wood steps and risers that extend up to the second floor. Of course, you can add even more personality by adding a runner to make the steps a little softer underfoot. That only adds more charm.

Depending on your family and your lifestyle, some also choose hardwood flooring installation into the kitchen area. Just be conscious of your decision, and be quick to the draw with spills. Hardwood and moisture don’t mix. You’ll need a more detailed maintenance plan. Consider adding a protective finish that increases water resistance.

Hardwood should only be installed above grade. That means if you’re finishing your basement, opt for different flooring material. Hardwood doesn’t work well in damp environments.

What type of hardwood flooring materials will I use?

The fun part comes in selecting what hardwood material to use. You have so many choices!

First, start with the look. You’ll find hardwood flooring comes in strips, planks, and parquet. It may be finished or unfinished. That means your floors will either be ready to go once it’s laid into place, or be ready for your contractor to stain and seal it after it’s installed. Be prepared for the time it takes for all work, from beginning to end.

If you select unfinished, the final results depend on your selection and personality. The flooring will need several coats of stain to bring out the wood’s character, followed by a protective coating that helps it stand up to all your family can dish out.

The best hardwood floors are made from wood species that are readily available, sustainable, and are hard enough to stand up to daily use. Oak is one of the most popular floors, but look at other species such as cherry and maple too. One of the newest hardwoods is bamboo – it isn’t actually wood, but is grass instead. Yet it looks, feels, and performs much like hardwood. Want to go exotic? Consider teak, jarrah, or mesquite. Just be sure you learn a little about the manufacturer to ensure they use a sustainable harvest forest for their products.

What hardwood flooring installation method do I prefer?

Hardwood flooring can be installed in a variety of ways, depending on your subfloor and the material you select.

Nail down is popular for installing solid wood strips or planks, attaching them directly to the subfloor.

Staple down is similar to nailing, except it uses a pneumatic staple gun instead of nails.

Glue down is usually used on parquet flooring or if you select engineered wood.

Floating is also a popular form of installation for plank wood, especially engineered, and is installed over a layer of padding to help with noise reduction too.

When do I have plenty of time for installation?

This is usually the biggest complaint associated with the hardwood flooring installation process. If you want a good looking floor made of hardwood, it’s going to take a little time.

It takes time to ensure your subfloor is prepared and ready for the hardwood of your choice.

It takes time to acclimate the hardwood to your home.

It takes time to lay the individual boards into place.

It takes time to stain and seal your hardwood floors.

It takes time for the floor to dry and seal.

If you want your hardwood floors ready for a specific event or reason, be sure to leave enough time for this entire process to take place.

Is my subfloor and base surface in great shape?

Hardwood flooring is hard – it doesn’t have the give of carpeting or vinyl, and it won’t conform to the subfloor below. If your subfloor isn’t flat, your hardwood is immediately at risk.

Above all, the subfloor should be a dry material before the installation begins. It can be a raised plywood subfloor, with is the traditional material, but we’ve also used a cured, moisture-proof concrete subfloor for both glue down and floating installation.

Just be aware that installing hardwood flooring can raise your flooring level up a bit. That means it might not be even with other flooring materials in adjacent rooms, causing you to rethink your transition material from room to room.

Is the hardwood properly prepared for installation?

Wood is a natural product; it isn’t man-made. That means it reacts to the area in which it is installed, and needs to adjust to the moisture content and the humidity levels of your space.

The best seasons for installation are spring and fall. That’s when the degree of humidity is at the lowest, and you’re not using your furnace and air conditioner on a regular basis. Of course, you can install other times; just allow plenty of time for the acclimation process inside your home.

To ready the hardwood for installation, have the materials delivered and stored in your home before work begins. Open the package and let the wood sit inside your home for up to a week or more, to give them a chance to acclimate to your home’s conditions.

It’s also a good idea to ensure your indoor humidity levels are between 45 and 65 percent. This not only gives you a comfortable air supply to breathe, but your floors will thank you too.

Is this the year you select hardwood flooring installation for your home?

Carpet, Flooring
June 14, 2019

6 Signs It’s Time To Replace Your Carpet

Remember when you first installed new carpet? Your rooms looked new. They made you smile whenever you walked inside. They added color and pizzazz. They helped you define your decor, and add personality to your room.

And then things changed.

A stain here. Pulled fibers there. Threadbare over here. And damage over there. Yep, your carpet is worn out.

It’s time to replace your carpet.

But maybe, just maybe you can stretch another few months out of it. Surely it can last another year … right?

Your carpet might be trying to tell you: no way! It’s time to replace your carpet, and bring some freshness back into your home once again.

You can’t ignore the stains on the carpet

The first stain is usually pretty easy to hide. You simply move the furniture around to cover it up.

The second stain becomes a bit more challenging. How about a bigger rug?

Eventually, you don’t have enough furniture to make your carpet look good. And it’s not just the stain from the grape juice your kids spilled, or the bottle of red wine from your last party. It’s the fade marks from the sun streaming through the window too.

Carpet cleaners can often work magic. If you call them in as soon as some stains appear, they can treat the area and make it look better. But not all carpet cleaners are the same. Some carpet cleaning methods can actually do more harm than good. They can make your stains more noticeable, and can damage the fibers with harsh chemicals.

Of course, there are other stains too that can do severe damage to the carpet, the pad, the subfloor, and even your health: biological substances like pet urine, vomit, mildew, and mold. It’s difficult to get these out when they occur, and over time they can cause serious hazards throughout your home. When you have several spots like this in your room, it’s time to replace your carpet.

Wear and tear on carpet is telling you something too

Remember how your carpet looked when it was brand new? The color was perfect. The fibers popped back into place as you walked across it. It looked beautiful.

Now, it looks like a matted mess. And after years of vacuuming, you may have even noticed it pulling up around the edges. While that might not matter much in the corner of your room, you can’t ignore it when it’s near a threshold as you move from one room to the next.

You may also start to notice trails. Do you see more wear in heavy traffic areas? Hallways are notorious for matting down. And no matter how much vacuuming you do, within minutes, it’s right back to looking old and worn.

Different types of fibers wear in different ways. While nylon fibers are more resilient than others and respond well to cleaning, they can still wear out over time. When you no longer can hide the matting, or can’t get a piece of metal or wood wide enough to cover the threadbare edges of your carpeting, it’s time to replace your carpet.

That funny smell? Yep, it’s your carpet

If you have a pet, those funny smells can linger long after the carpet cleaner leaves your home. When you continue to smell that weird smell long after you attempt to do something about it, that’s when you know the problem is deeper than just your carpet. The problem has sunk down into your padding, and possibly even impacted your subfloor.

As spills, biological substances, and chemicals seep through the backing of your carpet, it soaks into your padding. And once there, there is little you can do to get it out. So it stays there, and grows. It can mildew and mold.

And the smell begins.

That’s when you know it’s time to replace your carpet.

Dig deeper – your carpet padding is the problem

When people shop for carpet, they usually focus all their energy on the carpet. They move to a more expensive, higher quality carpet thinking the additional investment will add longevity overall.

That’s not entirely true. Yes, a higher-quality carpet will give you better performance. But carpet padding comes into play too. Carpet padding is the foundation for your flooring. Without the right carpet pad in place, carpet is nothing more than a sheet of material you hook into place.

Carpet padding is what buffers sound. It keeps the room quieter. It improves the insulation factor of your space. It also adds comfort and increases wearability. If your carpet wears well, you can thank the carpet padding for that.

And when you start to see problems with your carpet – stains, spills, ripples, and wrinkles – that’s your carpet padding saying: help!

Cleaning your carpet doesn’t necessarily reach down to your padding. So the problems escalate until finally it can’t take anymore.

That’s when you know it’s time to replace your carpet.

Sick more? It may be your carpet

The more stains your carpet accumulates, the more the padding begins to wear, the more particulates you’ll have in your space. And eventually, all of that biological substances can start impacting your health.

Do you sneeze more? Have colds that linger? Have allergy symptoms you never used to have?

It might be your carpet.

If you can’t find any other reason for your health issues, it might be time to replace your carpet.

Maybe your carpet is just old

How old is your carpet? Is it still original from when you moved in? Did you add it when you remodeled, yet you’re almost ready to remodel again?

Carpet isn’t designed to last forever. With even the best care, you can expect carpet to last around 10 years.

After 10 years, you’ll notice it shows signs of wear, especially in high traffic areas. The dirt will show. The spills will stand out. And no matter what you do, you can’t make it look good.

It’s a little embarrassing, right?

Think of what new carpet would do for your home. How would it liven up your room? How would it change your decor?

New carpet may be one of the least expensive ways to revive your home. To give it style and add life back into your room.

So what’s it going to be? What’s the best carpet for your home?

Stop by today and see what’s new. And in just a few minutes walking through our showroom, you’ll wonder why you didn’t replace your carpet before.

Flooring, Tile Floors
June 9, 2019

You’re Going To Love Wood Look Tile For Your Home

A lot of Colorado homeowners dream of using hardwood throughout their homes. It’s a beautiful choice. It’s aesthetically pleasing. Nothing says Colorado more than using wood throughout.

But if you’ve had hardwood before, as much as you love it, there might be something holding you back. It might be the care and maintenance – especially if you have kids and pets. What if there was another choice?

Enter wood look tile.

Wood look tile gives you everything you love about hardwood flooring, with the ease and durability of tile.

Wood look tile is one of the most sought after flooring choices in the industry. Changes in technology have made wood look tiles more realistic than ever before. But you’ll know the difference. You’ll have style and personality, aesthetic beauty, and an easy to maintain flooring choice perfect for your active lifestyle.

Not sure if wood look tile is right for your home? That’s why we’ve created this handy guide to give you all you need to know about this growing floor trend. And when you think you’re ready to start finalizing your decision, stop by. We can help you narrow your selection and choose the perfect tile for your unique tastes.

What is wood look tile?

A wood look tile is ceramic or porcelain tile designed to look like hardwood flooring. It replicates the aesthetics and appearance of natural hardwood sourced from all kinds of trees. Love cherry hardwood? Or traditional oak? Or maybe something more exotic like reclaimed hardwood? There’s a wood look tile for that.

Ceramic wood look tile comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and tones. It can be used in many different applications.

Likewise, porcelain wood look tile is designed to mimic almost any kind of hardwood you could imagine. And because porcelain tile is one of the hardest substances you can select for flooring, with a high breakage point, it’s one of the most desirable flooring choices in busy households.

If you drop something heavy on your porcelain wood look tile, chances are you won’t be able to tell after you clean the mess up. Try that on traditional hardwood floors.

What are the benefits of using wood look tile?

One of the top benefits of using wood look tile is its durability. If you’ve installed hardwood before in high traffic areas in your home and been disappointed with the results, wood look tile may be the perfect solution for you. Wood look tile is perfect for day to day use, as it won’t nick, scratch, crack, or warp like its hardwood counterpart. This means you can do day-to-day things without worrying about the implications – walking in heels, moving furniture, or playing with your cat or dog will no longer be cringe-worthy events.

Maintenance is also a breeze. For many homeowners, hardwood is a daily chore. You sweep. You vacuum. You mop. You jump at every spill. You sand. You wax. And you start it all over again.

If you’ve ever had tiles before, you know how much easier they are to maintain. Tiles have an easy-to-care for surface that can be cleaned with a wipe of a sponge or a swish of a mop. You don’t have to worry about every spill because tile will never warp. It requires minimal maintenance, and it will never stain the way more traditional hardwood choices can. Of course, that depends on the wood look tile you select, so it’s always important to talk with one of our flooring consultants to understand the nuances of your final selection.

And, of course, wood look tile is the perfect selection if you’ve been dreaming of installing radiant heating. Yes, you can install radiant heating under some hardwood selections. But it can be a difficult process, one you’ll have to watch out for to prevent warping and cracking. That’s where wood look tile excels. Tile and radiant heating are made for each other. This gives you a win-win for aesthetics and comfort.

How long does wood look tile last?

As a homeowner, changing out your flooring isn’t a fun job. It’s not something you want to tackle on a seasonal basis.

When you look at flooring choices, think durability. If you install it today, what are the chances it will still look good in a year? In ten years? Or more?

That’s where tile excels. Because of its hard surface area, with the right care and maintenance, it can last for decades. It can be nice to know you’ll only have to change out your flooring because you WANT to, not because you HAVE to.

Does wood look tile scratch?

We get this question a lot, typically from busy homeowners that have bad experiences with their hardwood.

Nothing can be more disheartening than having a pet make the first scratch minutes after the installer leaves. Or creating a deep gauge by moving a chair from here to there.

While we can’t tell you that it’s impossible to scratch a wood look tile, we will tell you it’s more difficult to do than with traditional hardwood flooring. Tile has a harder surface. It stands up better to normal, everyday punishment.

With everyday living, it will look better for longer. And if that’s what you’re looking for, we’d tell you this is your perfect choice.

Is wood look tile a fad … or here to stay?

Remember the bright orange shag carpet in your parent’s home?

Or maybe the wild patterns vinyl displayed decades ago in kitchens across the land?

While people loved them at the time, they quickly became dated. Try selling a house when the flooring “screams” fad – it’s not an easy process.

So of course, you don’t want to select a flooring choice and pay good money for something that will be out of date in just a few years. And while there is no guarantee with any type of flooring, we think wood look tile is here to stay.

Why? Because its looks and durability are hard to beat. It looks almost like the real thing, and yet it can be added anywhere in your home and provide you with exceptional results. Think kitchen. Or bathroom. Or laundry room.

Should I use wood look tile?

Only you can decide if wood look tile is best for you.

But if we’ve piqued your interest, why not stop by and look at our full display? Then pick a few samples and bring them home. See how they look in the rooms you are considering. Touch it. Feel it. Play with how they look at different times of the day.

And discover why wood look tile may be the perfect choice for your remodel.

Flooring, Vinyl Floors
June 6, 2019

Laminate Flooring May Be The Perfect Choice For Your Home

When you live here in Colorado, hardwood flooring is a natural choice for your home. However, just because you love its looks, doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for your home or your situation. If you have an active household, filled with kids and activities, pets and parties, hardwood can be a problematic flooring choice to take care of. You may regret your decision almost as soon as it’s installed.

Consider laminate flooring instead.

Why laminate flooring?

Because laminate flooring looks as good as hardwood, but it offers benefits that make it the perfect choice for busy households.

Laminate flooring offers the stunning looks of hardwood, only with more durability. Today’s laminate flooring isn’t what it was even a few years ago. You’ll find today’s laminate choices in abundance, with colors, styles, patterns, and looks to suit every taste.

It’s stronger than hardwood. If you’ve ever dropped a can from your pantry onto your hardwood, you know those dents can add up. That won’t happen as easily with laminate. It’s also scratch-resistant. That means it’s a better choice for a family with pets, or with small kids where they love to play on the floor.

Is laminate flooring a good investment?

If you are currently designing your forever home, you might not be worried about the investment value of the flooring you install. But if you’re planning on selling in the near future, it becomes more of a consideration.

Nothing motivates a potential buyer more than hardwood. Especially here in Colorado, where architecture and design likes to focus on natural beauty, hardwood is one of the most popular choices you can make for your home.

But not all rooms are meant for hardwood.

Laminate is an excellent addition for places that need extra protection from water or humidity. It can be a great choice for the walkout basement you’re refinishing, where potential water damage can impact the structure of the flooring in many ways.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of laminate flooring?

Still not sure if laminate flooring is the best choice for you? Here are just a few of the reasons we see customers choosing laminate flooring for their home.

It’s durability

We’ve covered this a bit earlier, but it’s worth mentioning again. Laminate is one of the best ways to get the look and feel of hardwood in a much stronger and more durable package. It’s a great choice for heavy traffic areas, areas prone to moisture or humidity, or for homes with pets and kids.

It’s easier to install

Laminate can be easier to install compared with other flooring choices. Laminate boards are created with an interlocking system, making them a snap to install. Plus laminate flooring is designed to “float”, meaning you don’t have to create a perfect subfloor before you start the installation process. Whether you’re choosing laminate as a DIY project or just want your remodeling project finished quickly and easily, laminate may be your perfect choice.

It’s more forgiving

Have you ever been told you can’t install hardwood in your home because your subfloor won’t handle the installation? You might be the perfect candidate for laminate.

Laminate is versatile and can be installed on almost all types of subflooring. Have a base of concrete? Not a problem. Have vinyl or linoleum flooring in need of replacing? You can often install laminate directly over the existing materials.

It’s easy to clean and maintain

Because laminate flooring is a hard, durable surface, clean up is a snap. With just a quick sweep or vacuum, you can keep your flooring looking its best all the time. What’s more, you won’t need a lot of special cleaners or waxes as a part of the upkeep. Check with manufacturers guidelines, but in most cases, you can wipe away messes with little more than water.

It’s hypoallergenic

One of the best flooring choices for people with allergies is hardwood – there isn’t a place for dust, dirt, and other particles to hide. Laminate flooring provides those same benefits, but makes it even easier to keep clean. What’s more, laminate is built with a multilayer system that includes underlayment that not only protects the floor from damage, but it also prevents mold from growing underneath. That makes it an excellent choice for worry-free care.

It’s stylish

No matter what style of flooring you’re looking for, or how much personality you wish to incorporate into your final design, there’s a laminate product for you.

If you stop by and take a look at our full selection, you’ll be amazed at all you can do with laminate flooring. Want laminate that looks like oak, maple, or even rustic wood? There’s a choice for you. Want the look of natural stone without the hardness factor of laying down stone tiles? Laminate is for you. Love the look of ceramic or porcelain tile? You can get laminate with the same good looks.

Laminate typically has four layers.

Layer one is the backer paper, or the bottom layer that provides the backing and seal for the product. This ensures the laminate maintains stability as it’s laid into place. This backer paper often decreases the need to have a subfloor in place.

Layer two is the core board. This is the fiber board that gives laminate its strength and durability.

Layer three is the decorative paper. This is what gives your laminate the look of real wood, stone, or tile. Plus it can provide a multitude of colors and patterns, often far more than you can get with other products.

Layer four is the overlay layer. This gives laminate its seal and protects the laminate floor from everyday wear and tear. It also shields the decorative paper layer from harmful UV rays as the sun scatters across your floor from windows and doors throughout the day.

A few things to consider

You may be sold on laminate flooring, but there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Laminate does a good job mimicking hardwood, but it’s not. That means as good as it looks, it will never provide the ultimate look and feel of the real thing. If you want the natural blemishes real wood provides, you’ll have to install the real thing.

While laminate is moisture resistant, it’s not waterproof. That means if you have a room that is regularly subjected to water and large spills, think twice about laminate. It can handle the occasional messes, and will last for years with quick attention to accidents. But if water is allowed to sit for too long, it can penetrate between the spaces and ruin your floor.

And the one thing people always notice is it feels slightly different underfoot. Run across it, and it has a somewhat hollow sound. That can be reduced by opting for thicker, more expensive laminate. But because of its construction, it will never have the acoustics of real wood.

Want to way the differences and see what makes your best choice? Stop by today and see our entire selection of laminate flooring. There’s a choice perfect for your home.

Carpet, Flooring
May 27, 2019

How To Ensure Worry-Free Carpet Installation

You walk into your room. The contractors have been there all day. You’re excited about the color. You can’t wait to start decorating. Yet there’s still one question left to think about.

How well did the carpet installation process go?

Because it’s important to choose your carpet’s color wisely. It’s equally important to buy based on your room’s use. But if the carpet installation process isn’t everything it should be, you could face many years of disappointment. Here’s why.

It’s all in the details

It seems easy enough. You want new carpet in a room in your home. You select the right carpet for you. A contractor comes in and installs it. Everything’s perfect.

Well…

It might not be the carpet that’s the problem. The floor the carpet will reside on must be properly prepared.

Will it sit on a cement slab? Was the previous flooring glued down, leaving residue? What kind of padding was in place – will it be removed? Is the subflooring still in great shape?

Carpet is a good flooring choice to hide a variety of problems. Yet carpet still depends on having a good base. It’s not the carpet quality that determines how long it will last; what’s underneath plays an equally important role.

After you select the perfect color and style, turn your attention to the padding. Also, ask about the installation process. While a small bedroom may not have a lot of issues during the carpet installation process, if you’re putting in new carpet throughout a large commercial property, it can be a little trickier.

Every manufacturer has their own set of guidelines that must be followed in order for the warranty to remain valid. Ask about these guidelines even before the carpet enters your space. Then ensure that the policies are followed, so you don’t void the warranty even before the contractor leaves.

Ask about experience

Have you ever walked into a room with new carpet and noticed visible mistakes? Chances are there was an amateur at work.

Like any career, it takes time to learn the little details that make the job easy. When you’ve installed new carpet a handful of times, you might overlook simple issues. When you’ve installed new carpet thousands of times, nothing gets by you.

Small rooms aren’t a problem. But when a room is larger than the roll of carpet, there will be a seam somewhere in the room. How noticeable that seam is depends on the contractor.

If you work with your installer beforehand, you can talk about the way you use your room. Seams can be minimized if they’re placed underneath furniture, or if they flow with the direction of the light.

Don’t assume because a business has been around a long time that the installers associated with that business are top-notch. Ask questions. Those big box stores may seem to be a bargain, with low prices on carpeting that looks good on swatches in the store. But it’s the installer that’s equally important.

Where’d that fee come from?

You know those GREAT deals that promise you a house full of carpet for a few pennies on the dollar? Yeah … they don’t exist. It may seem like a great deal in the commercial, but when you finally sign on the dotted line and pay the final bill, you’ll be overwhelmed by the hidden fees.

Before you say yes to a deal, be clear about what services and fees will be tacked on to your final bill. For example, will you be in charge of moving furniture out of the room? Will they charge to discard old carpet and padding?

What about the baseboards and molding around your room? They have to be removed. Will the installer take care of this, including patchwork to get everything back in place?

And if you install a different level of carpet than was installed before, the door might not clear. That means you’ll be left with another problem of having to find a way to adjust your door to open and close.

Pay attention to how much overage you’ll have. Measure twice and cut once. You should never leave this process to chance; a reputable dealer will ensure the proper measurements are taken before ordering, and before the carpet installation process. They’ll take into account the dimensions of your room, the closet floor, and the pattern that needs to be matched at the seam.

The time and the place

A lot of homeowners choose to upgrade their carpet with an event in mind. They want new carpet for a party they’re planning. They want their homes to appear fresh and updated before relatives roll into town.

In order for that plan to work worry-free, you should give yourself enough time for installation, and a little extra for the “unexpected” problems that may arise. Ideally, you should install new carpet after other work has been done. Paint, wallpaper, and other remodeling work should all be completed.

To avoid even more problems, be sure the subfloor is clean. While a lot of contractors handle this part of the job, it’s a good idea to ask.

You should also determine how long the project will last. Small rooms can easily be completed in one day. Larger projects may take longer. And what happens if the installer runs into a snag? The more questions you ask, the better prepared you’ll be for the day.

It often takes up to 72 hours for odors to dissipate. It’s also normal for new carpet to shed. But if you see wrinkles or ripples, that’s when you need to call the retailer back immediately.

Of course, you should never install new carpet and plan your party for that evening. Give yourself some time to adjust and live with it first. Vacuum the carpet a few times. Walk on it barefoot to adjust the fibers into place. Enjoy your carpet before your guests arrive. Ultimately, this is about how well you’ll enjoy the space you’ve created.

Are you ready to redo your home? Wanting for a new look? The perfect way to have worry-free carpet installation is to plan for everything before you take your first step. Stop by today, and we can get you started on a worry-free process.

Flooring, Hardwood Flooring
May 23, 2019

What Are The Best Flooring Options For Your Home?

For many homeowners, they ignore their flooring until they can’t. Suddenly, carpet looks stained and worn. Hardwood loses its shine, and dings and scratches become glaring reminders you have to do something soon. Vinyl is scuffed and torn.

Of course, way deep down, we know nothing changes that fast. But as a homeowner, you tend to put off noticing how bad something is until you can no longer do so.

Then you’re tasked with replacing your current flooring and making an upgrade that will hopefully last for years. That’s when you have two paths to take to select the best flooring options for your home. You can:

Jump at a flooring choice because of the price
Take the time to carefully consider what’s best for each room in your home

Sounds like straightforward advice, right? And when most people read those two statements, they place themselves in the second. Of course, you think about what’s best for you. But from our experience, many homeowners put all that aside when it comes down to price. They justify a flooring option because of the sticker, and regret their decision almost from the moment it’s installed.

You may love the look of hardwood, but is it really the right choice for every room in your home? You might be leaning towards carpet, but are you doing so for all the right reasons?

Here’s a list of the best flooring options and which rooms they are well suited for.

Hardwood

Nothing creates more style and elegance than hardwood flooring. And with so many different styles, patterns, colors, and hardwoods available, making your final selection will be the most challenging process. Here in Colorado, hardwood is a part of our culture. You’ll find hardwood is used in everything from ski lodges to shopping malls, so of course, it will look great in your home. And if you’ve bought or sold a house in the last few years, you know it tops the list of items in demand.

What’s more, hardwood flooring is easy to care for on a day to day basis. Keeping dirt off the floor with a quick sweep or vacuum is all you’ll ever need to keep them looking new. This will have to be a regular part of your cleaning routine, as hardwood can be easily be scratched if dirt or small rocks are ground into the wood when you walk.

While hardwood looks great anywhere, keep in mind that it’s most significant drawback is its loudness. You’ll hear every step someone takes, and that can become annoying in a home with small children, especially near the bedrooms. It’s also not the best choice for rooms with high humidity or moisture issues, such as bathrooms and laundry rooms. Nothing can ruin hardwood quicker than standing water.

Still, hardwood is a great choice for your main living spaces. Family rooms, living rooms, and even dining rooms will all look stylish with hardwood installed. And if you want to muffle the noise a bit, a rug will accomplish that and add to your decor in the process.

Tile

There are so many ways tile can accent every room in your home, there’s no way we can cover it in one article. You’ll have to come in and see our selection to fully appreciate all you can do with today’s tile choices.

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Tile comes in a wide variety of styles, sizes, colors, patterns, and materials. You can choose ceramic tile that is very durable and resistant to scratches. You can stay natural and go with travertine, slate, or granite. Or give porcelain tile a try. You’ll be amazed at the look and feel tile can mimic – how about tile that looks just like hardwood, only with the durability of tile?

Every tile selection has its own level of durability, maintenance, and care. It’s wise to talk with one of our consultants long before you make your final selection. Homes with pets and small children will require different choices than a house with empty nesters.

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Tile is one of the hardest selections you can make for your flooring. It has no give when you walk, stand, or even drop something on the floor. It can create a louder room environment, and may echo depending on your decor. It can also crack, depending on the tile and how it’s treated.

And while some say tile is very cold, we often suggest to include radiant heating under tile to make it warm and inviting. That makes it a perfect choice for your master suite, where standing on a cold-winter morning will be something you look forward to, maybe even get you popping out of bed a little quicker.

All of this and more makes tile one of our favorites for best flooring options.

Carpet

No one can argue that carpet still has its place in homes across Colorado. When the temperatures dip well below freezing, you’ll be glad you took a second look at carpeting.

Carpet not only feels soft to the touch, but it also softens the appearance of the room too. It adds depth. It adds design. And it prevents that hollow, echo-y sound associated with other flooring choices.

Plus carpet is easy to install. If you have subflooring issues, or a home where uneven floors have been a problem in the past, carpet is the perfect solution.

Although a lot of advancements have been made with stain-resistant fibers, carpet will still stain over time. Even if you vacuum regularly, the simple act of living in your space will mean that carpet wears out eventually. You will have to get them professionally cleaned from time to time.

Yet even with a few downsides, nothing takes away from the comfort you’ll feel slipping out of bed in the morning. It’s also lovely in a child’s playroom, giving them cushion as they crawl and roll around. Or in a home movie theater where it acts as a sound absorber as you play your favorite movies.

Vinyl

When we make recommendations for the best flooring options for Colorado homes, we have to include vinyl on the list. Today’s vinyl isn’t what you remember your parents installing in their homes. Today’s vinyl is wild with opportunity.

Luxury vinyl can give you any look, style, pattern, or color you desire. Vinyl has come a long way in looks, and can even mimic wood planks or tile. It’s quite easy to install, and equally as easy on the feet. If you stand in a laundry room or kitchen for extended periods of time, you’ll love having the cushiony feel of vinyl under your feet.

Vinyl continues to be a great choice for laundry rooms, bathrooms, or even kitchens. You’ll love the softness and the warmth it brings.

Making Your Final Selection

We know making your final decision can be a difficult process. Because you will only install new flooring a few times in your lifetime, it’s worth some thought. It’s also worth a second look.

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Stop by today and see all of our flooring samples. Talk with one of our specialists and consider your options. Take a few samples home and see how they look in the light.

Our goal is to help you find the best flooring options for all the rooms in your home.

Flooring
May 21, 2019

Why Luxury Vinyl Is The Hottest Flooring Trend

Looking for a flooring that’s durable, easy to care for, and looks great too?

Maybe it’s time to give luxury vinyl another look.

For many, the word “vinyl” instills memories from our parents’ homes, where vinyl was anything but attractive. The hodgepodge of colors and patterns rose up from the floor, creating a vision we’ll never forget.

Luckily, “vinyl” has upgraded its look and feel, and we think you’re going to be pleasantly surprised.

What Is Luxury Vinyl?

Today’s luxury vinyl is designed to mimic the look of some of today’s hottest flooring products like wood, ceramic tile, or stone. Luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, is a high-end product that is possible through technology, and is so good people are using it in all kinds of places, including luxury homes, condos, and even businesses.

LVT is designed in layers. The bottom layer is the foundation of the product. It’s sometimes known as the backing, and is made of vinyl or sometimes a mixture of limestone and vinyl. The top layer is a heavy film made from aluminum oxide, which is a protective layer designed to help keep the look and feel of the vinyl intact. It’s combined with a second layer of transparent film to prevent damage to the flooring. Together, they prevent things like UV rays from penetrating through, and helps keep scratches and other marks at bay.

The middle layer is the actual vinyl layer that creates the look and feel. Designers and manufacturers create photographs and prints to mimic the real thing. Each manufacturer adds their own tweaks and nuances to give their product their own personalized touch before including in their LVT product line.

Why Buy Vinyl?

People choose luxury vinyl for a variety of reasons.

One of the top reasons is durability. You can’t beat the performance of luxury vinyl tiles. Spills are easily wiped up. Moisture isn’t an issue; luxury vinyl is waterproof and won’t ruin the subfloors with consistent humidity or water. Of course, nothing can prevent damage with standing water or flooding, but luxury vinyl offers protection where you need it most. It also gives you protection from scuffs, scratches, and scrapes. It’s one of the most versatile flooring choices on the market for high traffic, busy homes.

And if that isn’t reason enough, you’ll love luxury vinyl’s softness and comfort factor. If you’re on your feet all day, LVT helps make that a comfortable experience. That’s especially helpful for small children learning to walk, or the elderly with mobility issues. With the insulation properties of luxury vinyl, you’ll also find it helps create warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer.

Want even more? Then consider the price. Luxury vinyl planks, tiles, or sheets give you a high-end look without the high-end price. You’ll love the wide selection of hardwood and stone looks that make it a perfect choice for any room in your home.

Installing Luxury Vinyl

One of the biggest advantages of using luxury vinyl in your home is how easy it is to install. Instead of days or weeks of preparation that’s necessary with other types of flooring, you can install luxury vinyl in a matter of hours. It’s one of the most forgiving flooring choices on the market.

Depending on the manufacturer you choose and the product you select, there are several different ways of installation. Your flooring consultant can help you choose the right product for your unique situation. In general, there are two types of LVT on the market: glue-down and floating. Glue-down LVT products must use adhesive to stick to the subfloor. These adhesives generally require a day or two to cure before you can return to your usual living habits. Floating LVT tiles and planks do not require adhesive, and instead, lock together and float above the subfloor. They can be used as soon as the installation process is complete. Look for:

Self-adhesive LVT – these tiles come with adhesive backing in place. Simply remove the protective covering, lay in place, and press down to apply the adhesive to the subfloor.

Glue-down LVT – these tiles require a special adhesive glue to be applied to the subfloor before the tiles are laid into place.

Interlocking LVT – these floating tiles use a groove and tongue system along the edges to lock tiles into place.

Loose LVT – these tiles are backed with a high friction bottom that grips to the floor once installed.

Luxury Vinyl Tiles – Is It For You?

We’ve covered a lot of great reasons why luxury vinyl may be the perfect addition to your home. Its durability alone is worth a second look. If you need new flooring quickly, you can’t compete with its easy installation. And its resiliency makes it the perfect choice for many rooms in your home.

But we also like luxury vinyl becomes of its versatility. If you haven’t looked at LVT before, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the options. Whether you want the look of hardwood, prefer the look of natural stone, or simply have a ceramic tile design in mind, you’ll find it in today’s luxury vinyl. Manufacturers understand that today’s homeowners no longer will sacrifice good looks for ease of use, and with LVT, they didn’t disappoint.

What’s more, luxury vinyl is one of the easiest flooring products to replace. Glue-down tiles will take a little more work, but with the other three LVT products – self-adhesive, interlocking, or loose LVT – you can remove the tiles quite easily. That means the renovation process will be a snap whenever you choose.

Think luxury vinyl is for you?

Then the best place to start is by stopping by today. Not only can we show you our complete line of luxury vinyl products, but we can cover design ideas too.

We realize you might not want LVT in every room in your home. We can help you create the perfect way to transition the resiliency of luxury vinyl with any other flooring product you may wish to install within your home.

You’re going to love what luxury vinyl does for your home.

Flooring, Tile Floors
May 18, 2019

Which Tile Material Is Best For Your Home?

Tile is one of the most versatile materials you can use for the floors in your home.

But if you’ve ever visited a flooring store for ideas, you were probably overwhelmed at the possibilities. You’ll find every color of the rainbow. Patterns – yep, you’ll find a huge selection. Tiles come in a wide variety of sizes too.

Where do you start?

How do you decide?

Tile is a great choice for the high-traffic areas of your home. Tile can last for years with proper care and maintenance. And durability? We can’t say enough about how easy tile is to maintain. It’s a great choice in a busy home.

But before you pick on color or pattern alone, there are a few things you should know about tile material. In general, tile can be placed into three different categories: clay (porcelain and ceramic), stone, and glass.

Clay Tile

Think of clay tile as the workhorse of the industry. This is where you’ll find high-quality tile at economical prices. This is also where you’ll find the widest selection.

Clay tile is made of clay. Manufacturers quarry clay, press it into a mold, apply extreme pressure, and heat it to a high temperature to seal it into size. Clay tiles are a great choice for high moisture areas of your home, including the kitchen, bathrooms, entryways, and laundry room. They are one of the most durable materials to install, and offer water-resistance where you need it most. Plus you can’t ignore the colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes that make clay tiles the perfect product to install throughout your home.

You’ll find clay tiles listed as ceramic or porcelain.

For ceramic tile, materials such as shale, gypsum, and sand are combined and molded together, then are worked into a material called bisque. Once molded, they are fired in a kiln at extreme temperatures; the higher the temperature, the stronger the tile. Yet ceramic tiles are porous right out of the kiln. A glaze is applied before they are placed back into a kiln and fired again.

This molding process gives ceramic tile its versatility. If you can dream up a color, pattern, style, or size, chances are there’s a ceramic tile option to fit your needs.

Porcelain tile is a form of ceramic tile that meets higher moisture standards. According to the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency, porcelain tile is ceramic tile that has a water absorption of 0.5 percent or less. The clay used in porcelain tiles is more refined. It’s fired at higher temperatures. It’s manufactured under greater pressure than its ceramic counterparts.

That also means porcelain tile has more flexibility in the manufacturing process. If you want the looks of natural stone with the benefits of clay tiles, porcelain is your answer.

Stone Tile

It’s hard to ignore the natural beauty of stone. It combines rustic good looks with strength and durability.

Natural stone is quarried in different places throughout the world. It’s slabbed, finished, and cut to size. Because stone is natural forming, they vary in size and strength, depending on the material you select.

Granite

Granite is a popular choice for countertops and backsplashes. It also makes a great choice for flooring. People select granite because of its strength and durability. It can be polished to resist scratching, and is completely waterproof when sealed. When people select granite for their countertops, they choose it based on color variances and unique veining. When you apply granite to flooring, these unique patterns can be carried throughout the home in beautiful ways.

Marble

Marble tile offers many of the same benefits as granite. You’ll find the colors, shapes, and sizes can give any room in your home a personalized touch. However, marble is more porous than granite, which means it’s more susceptible to stains and scratches. If you install marble in your home, especially in high traffic areas, proper maintenance and sealing will be required on a regular basis.

Limestone

If you’re looking for an earthy, natural look, you can’t go wrong with limestone. While color and pattern choices are minimal, if you’re looking for an earthy, unique texture, you can’t ignore limestone. Limestone is less dense than both granite and marble, and is easily stained and scratched. Regular maintenance is mandatory to keep limestone tile looking its best. But if your goal is to create a natural look throughout your home, give limestone a second look.

Slate

Slate is also a durable stone tile that adds a dark, modern look to your home. Depending on how it’s quarried, it can take on a textured look, or honed and smoothed for a softer finish. Its hardness means its water resistant, making it an excellent choice for high traffic areas in your home.

Sandstone

Like limestone, sandstone is a softer stone that comes in lighter shades of brown, tan, red, and gold. It’s beautiful in the right area, but it’s porous and will stain and scratch easily. It’s also softer underfoot than other stone choices, making it a good choice if you’re looking for smooth surfaces with natural beauty.

Glass Tile

When you’re looking to add uniqueness and a punch of color to a room, it’s hard to ignore the possibilities glass tile brings to the market. While glass tile made its way to design centers a few decades ago, it’s never lost its reputation for being able to bring a little bit of fine and whimsy to surfaces throughout your home.

Keep in mind that glass tiles can crack under pressure. You’ll most likely find splashes of glass tiles built into backsplashes and used as accents. They are usually smaller in size, and allow you to create unique patterns by installing one tile at a time.

What’s Right For Your Home?

If you’re remodeling your home and looking for the perfect tile to include in your design, the best place to start is by stopping by our showroom and start comparing your options. With a little bit of thought and planning, the sky’s the limit with what is possible with this material. You’ll find every color, size, pattern, and shape you can think of, and even some you didn’t know existed.

Stop by today to see our entire tile selection today.

Flooring, Hardwood Flooring
May 14, 2019

Looking For Green Flooring For Your Home?

Remember when the first wave of “green living” fans started making their way into headlines? The rest of us thought green living was … a little strange. Eco-friendly was anything but friendly. Who wanted natural materials that had no place in modern decor?

Well, times changed. And if eco-friendly living is one of your top demands in everything you buy for your home, you now have a lot of choices. Green living isn’t only “cool” but has a lot of advantages. What’s more, you can use green materials into almost everything you do.

Like green flooring.

Green flooring is no longer only for environmentally savvy homeowners. Now green flooring is on everyone’s wish list, it includes some of the most in-demand materials in the world, and is being used to create beautiful living arrangements. They’re durable. They’re long-wearing. They’re perfect for every room in your home.

Here are our favorites.

Cork

What do you think of when you think of cork? Maybe you picture an old bulletin board you used in school. Or perhaps as a bottle stopper for your favorite wine.

Cork has been used in a variety of ways throughout the years. Only lately as flooring.

Cork is harvested from the bark of fast-growing cork oak trees commonly found throughout the Mediterranean. This is a sustainable process. The cork tree isn’t chopped down. Instead, the bark is harvested, and will grow back every three years. That makes this a renewable resource you can be proud to put on display in your home.

Cork has antimicrobial properties that help reduce allergens inside your home. Cork is also naturally fire retardant, making it the perfect choice for homes throughout Colorado. It’s also easy to maintain, and has natural insect repellents built into it too.

Today’s cork flooring isn’t the same as cork flooring from even a few years ago. You’ll be surprised at the durability. You’ll also be impressed with the colors and patterns. Like wood, cork can be finished with paints and stains to compliment any decor or color scheme. If you maintain it properly, it can easily have 20 to 30 years of life.

Bamboo

Not sure about cork? Why not try a second look at another green flooring option – bamboo. Bamboo looks and feels like wood flooring, but it’s not made from wood at all. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass that shares similar characteristics to the hardwood flooring choices you’ve come to love.

Bamboo is a durable flooring that is easy to maintain. It comes in a wide variety of patterns, colors, styles, and choices. While bamboo itself is a light color, it varies in hue and grain, and takes quite well to customization.

Like cork, bamboo is a sustainable flooring choice. It’s made from natural vegetation, a fast-growing grass that typically matures in about three to five years. Compare that to popular hardwood choices that can take twenty years or more to grow to maturity.

Linoleum

What do you think of when you hear the term: linoleum. If you’re like many, your mind probably drifts to vinyl options that have graced our homes for the past few decades.

In truth, vinyl and linoleum have very little in common. Vinyl is made from synthetic petrochemicals that are anything but sustainable. Linoleum is created from linseed oil, cork dust, tree resin, wood flour, and ground limestone. All natural materials that produce a growing-in-popularity green flooring material.

It offers homeowners a great choice when looking for durable, easy to maintain flooring. It’s flame resistant. It’s also water resistant. If properly maintained, it will hold up to years of wear and tear.

While linoleum fell out of fashion in the 1940s when vinyl was introduced, it’s been making its comeback as homeowners continue to ask for green flooring choices. While linoleum does take a little more work to apply new sealers every so often, the work is worth it when you see the results. This is a great option for rooms where vinyl may have been your preferred choice once upon a time.

Wool Carpet

Carpet has been a popular choice for decades, especially in low traffic areas like bedrooms. It’s soft, comfortable underfoot, and comes in a wide array of colors, patterns, and styles.

It’s only recently that we’re starting to become aware of more traditional carpet materials and how they impact our health. Over the years, some carpet selections were made with volatile organic compounds (VOC) and toxins that are continually being proven to be harmful to the environment and to our health. That’s why many homeowners are returning to more natural options.

Like wool carpet.

Wool carpet is a natural resource made of wool. It’s spun into thread, woven into fibers, and tightly bound to create beautiful carpets to match any decor.

Wool carpet is one of the original flooring options, you’ll find it all throughout history. If taken care of properly, it can quite easily last for centuries. In some families, wool carpets were passed down through the generations as a family heirloom.

Hardwood

If you still have your heart set on good old fashion hardwood, never fear. There is a green option for you.

Deforestation is a problem. But if you’re aware of it before you shop for hardwood, you can consider your options. When you visit with one of our flooring consultants, ask to see hardwood labeled FSC certified. This designation is given by the Forest Stewardship Council for a manufacturer that promotes the use of responsible management of forests. They ensure that the manufacturer adheres to both high social and environmental standards throughout the process.

Another option is to use reclaimed wood. Reclaimed wood reuses existing hardwood resources that have been used in many ways before. They are often salvaged from other projects; it can be a great way to use and reuse materials from other places in your home.

Are you ready to find the perfect green flooring choice for your home? If going green is on your list of to-do’s this year, work with one of our flooring consultants to find the perfect look for your home.