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Caramel coloured flooring can add a fantastic twist onto the more traditional golden tones associated with Oak floors.  The rich tones will add warmth and character to your home, while still giving you a natural, elegant floor. Furthermore, Caramel tones will easily complement most styles of interior, transforming your room completely.  We have many different shades of caramel-coloured floors to choose from.  So, here are some of our favourites: Read More

The dining room is one of those places that might not get a lot of use, but when you do use it, you want it to look spectacular.

It’s a place where you greet guests and share a meal. The last thing you want to worry about is a spill.

Or maybe thanks to staying closer to home, you’re using your dining room more than ever before. Why not make every meal spectacular … without the worry, of course.

Whether your dining room is a once-in-a-while place, or you use it all day, every day – hello, home office – we have a few flooring design options to make it your favorite room in your house.

Every room begins with great flooring. If you get the flooring wrong, you’ll avoid the room for lack of functionality and personality. But if you get it right? Let’s start there.

Upgrade to hardwood

If you look through our site, you’ll notice a lot of our content is based around the idea of adding hardwood flooring to your home. There are reasons for that.

First, Coloradans love hardwood. All you have to do is head into any commercial space, restaurants, or resorts and you’ll notice this trend. Maybe it’s the Rocky Mountains right in our backyard that has us yearning for a great mountain lodge.

Second, people pay more money for a house with hardwood floors. When you walk inside a house that greets you with hardwood, you can’t help but think “ah, clean.”

Third, it gives you more functionality. Dining rooms are meant to share food and be with friends, not worry about the stain on your carpet. Hardwood gives you the option for easier maintenance while giving you classic good looks.

If you’re reading this to confirm hardwood as your choice of flooring for the dining room, you won’t get any argument from us. It’s what people want; and we meet people every day selecting new flooring for their home.

Maybe laminate is more your style

Of course, there are just as many people that love the idea of hardwood, yet are skeptical about maintenance. Hardwood can be a little more difficult to care for. And if moisture is a problem, you will have trouble with hardwood.

That makes many homeowners go looking for a better option. Maybe laminate is better suited for your needs.

Laminate is a stain-resistant, water-resistant, low maintenance option for people that want the look of hardwood with less worry. Laminate gives you the look of hardwood with a strong core of hard plastic. The top layer is real wood – for some homeowners, that’s important. But included in the layers is a hard plastic that makes it more durable than real wood options.

Because it’s not solid wood, it’s also more budget-friendly. It’s also easy to install, a perfect choice if you’re looking for a DIY option.

Don’t ignore luxury vinyl flooring

If you’ve looked for even a short time in the new flooring market, you can’t miss one of the latest players in the “hardwood” game, and that’s luxury vinyl. Technology has made it possible for luxury vinyl planks (LVP) to take on the look and feel of real wood, but with all the benefits of vinyl.

It’s waterproof. If you drop a glass of water and don’t clean it up immediately, no worries. It won’t harm your flooring. That’s because LVP is made from several layers of vinyl, giving it unparalleled strength and durability.

And thanks to technology, the print layer – the one that gives it its classic good looks – it’s more real than ever before. It’s so real that even experts have to give it a second look to determine if it’s hardwood or LVT.

If your dining room has turned into an office space, a school, a workout room, as well as a place to eat, luxury vinyl might be the perfect choice for your remodel. Plus you’ll be amazed at all the different looks, textures, and styles that are offered. You can truly find any look you’re craving for your home.

When in doubt, go with tile

If you want to stretch beyond traditional, maybe it’s time to give tile a second look. Tile isn’t just for bathrooms and kitchens anymore.

Today’s homes often apply open concept to new levels. Are your kitchen, dining room, and outdoor living space all blended into one? Rather than blending multiple flooring options and trying to make it look good, why not select tile and create a better flow?

What we love about tile is the unlimited possibilities in creativity and looks. If you still want a wood look, only with tile functionality, tile has you covered. Today’s technology has created a tile that compares with both wood and stone looks. It gives you a traditional look with modern flexibility. And you can continue the look well beyond the door.

We also see homeowners laying tile over radiant heating. That means your feet are never cold, even on the coldest day of the year.

Tile is also easy to maintain, and virtually indestructible. Of course, that depends on the type of tile you select, and ensuring it’s properly installed. We can help with all of that.

Carpets and rugs

We know everyone has a different design style, and personality dictates what you choose to install in each room in your home.

If you love hardwood, but want to marry it with carpet, how about a new rug to place underneath the table? We have a complete selection of rugs that can suit any style, and need.

If you love carpet, we can show you a broadloom or Berber carpet that handles very well in busy rooms. It’s especially great for multipurpose rooms, where action is the name of the game all day long.

What’s your style?

What’s the perfect flooring for your dining room?

If you have questions, we can help you narrow down your selections, and make the right choice for your home.

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In the past year, we have spent more time at home than we have in decades.  The flooring in your home needs to withstand the impact from additional wear and tear.  The rooms most often used during the pandemic were kitchens and bathrooms.  So, one of our most asked questions now is which laminate flooring is best for kitchens?

Check out this quick video by Joe Zago, of The Carpet Guys. Which laminate flooring is best?

Do you have kids or pets?

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Mohawks RevWood Plus laminate flooring is an excellent durable product if you have kids or pets!  Hardwood, though beautiful, scratches easily.  And due to moisture levels, carpet is not practical for kitchen use.  Laminate flooring is a scratch-resistant and dent resistant product.  It can withstand your son throwing the ball into the kitchen just so he can watch Fido slide across the floor.  Don’t forget! If the kids “accidentally” color on your new laminate with a permanent marker, it wipes off easily with a bit of cleaner.

Can’t stand the heat? Then get out of the kitchen!

Hardwood flooring is…wood!  But laminate will withstand higher than normal temperatures. RevWood Plus is flame retardant.  This makes it a unique solution to use in your kitchen where heat from a running refrigerator or frequent stove use are a daily occurrence. Also, if your laminate is installed properly, it will allow for the expansion and contraction that happens with warm to cold climate changes.  Additionally, if your kitchen is full of windows, have confidence that your RevWood Plus laminate will not fade in the sunlight like most other floor coverings will.

Open the flood gates in your kitchen

Another exceptional quality of RevWood Plus Laminate is that it’s water resistant.  In a kitchen, where you’re washing your hands constantly, cooking, carrying pots of water, running a dishwasher, etc., you want something on your floors that will repel water damage.  Hardwood absorbs water and begins to buckle. Carpet is not recommended for high humidity levels. Laminate flooring cleans easily and holds up in most wet situations.

If you’re looking for the best laminate for your kitchen, call The Carpet Guys!  We guarantee our installation for the life of your flooring.  Call 855-4-MY-GUYS (855-469-4897) or set up a Free In-Home Estimate today.  One of our experienced Design Consultants will bring our showroom of Mohawk’s, American-made, RevWood Plus laminate to your home so you can see which color and style goes well with your furniture and lighting.  Don’t replace your floors every 3 years.  Get it done right, with the best product, and do it once!

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Let’s face it, there are certain rooms in your home where you spend more time. You gather as a family. You bring friends in for the big game. You have parties so you can talk.

And in those rooms, the last thing you want to do is spend all of your time worrying about your floors. Do you really want to spend time cleaning it each day? Or repairing damage after your guests leave?

Why not go with low-maintenance flooring options instead.

What does low maintenance mean?

Before we get into a few flooring options that might be right for your home, let’s discuss what low maintenance truly means. In fact, it’s different for every homeowner.

For one, it might be easy cleaning. With a broom and an occasional mop, they want a flooring that makes any spill easy to clean up. For another, they might be willing to put in a bit of extra effort. Regular vacuuming isn’t a chore, because they like the looks.

And that’s what it really comes down to – what is your definition of low maintenance?

What are you willing to give up in exchange for aesthetics and good looks?

Today’s flooring options are better than ever. Carpets have stain resistance, hardwood has durability layers, and vinyl can be waterproof if you so desire. Whatever flooring you choose today is going to have top technology, and be more durable than ever before.

And if you have special needs, just ask. We can help you select a low-maintenance flooring that makes sense given your situation.

While you’re contemplating your choices, we have a few suggestions for you. These are some of our top sellers, some of our favorite flooring choices. Homeowners all across the Front Range are selecting these every day, and loving the freedom they bring to their active lifestyles.

Vinyl

First on our list is vinyl. But don’t think we’re talking about the vinyl you might have grown up with a decade or two ago; you’ll be surprised at how beautiful the product is and how well it holds up.

Vinyl is a human-made material that has resilient properties. Depending on your selection, your new flooring may be waterproof, and stand up to all your family can dish out.

The newest product on the market is known as LVT and LVP – luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank. These are created to resemble materials homeowners have come to love, yet may not be suitable for their lifestyle.

Luxury vinyl tile can resemble stone, marble, even concrete. Luxury vinyl plank resembles hardwood, and can bring out any grain and pattern you desire. Yet they both offer something the other materials can’t: affordability and durability.

If you’ve had your eye on exotic wood, but can’t handle the high price that goes along with it, give LVP a look. If you love the look of marble, but want something that handles better in day to day living, give LVT another look. They are so realistic that even experts have had to give it a second look.

And by installing LVT or LVP, you’re also gaining a low-maintenance flooring that stays clean and requires little work to keep it looking good. Homeowners love it because it’s waterproof. Those occasional spills can easily be wiped away without worrying about staining, warping, or other damage.

Stone

Not completely sold on vinyl? Want something more natural in your home? You can’t go wrong with natural stone.

Natural stone refers to flooring material that is extracted from the earth and processed into tiles to be used inside your home. Depending on your final selection determines how the look will be laid into place in your home.

For kitchens and bathrooms, you can’t go wrong with natural stone. Slate and granite, for instance, are hard surfaces that handle well to daily happenings in these busy rooms. With a sealer, they can be resistant to water and other spills that may damage the surface area.

Their hardness factor also means they are resistant to scratches and divots. Keep in mind that they can crack if you drop something heavy, or if the tiles are improperly installed.

But for a truly low-maintenance flooring option, one where you can create one of a kind looks, you can’t go wrong with natural stone.

Linoleum

Linoleum is another low-maintenance flooring choice that gives you the classic good looks of vinyl, with the natural, sustainable option found in natural stone. Linoleum is one of the most eco-friendly flooring choices on the market today. It’s manufactured from linseed oil, it’s a renewable, biodegradable, all natural product that’s quickly increasing in popularity. It also has the benefit of being able to be recycled at the end of its lifespan.

You’ll love the colors, patterns, and styles you’ll find available to you. Plus linoleum is resilient flooring that has many of the durable properties you’ll find in vinyl products. That makes it a great choice for the messiest rooms in your home like kitchens and bathrooms. Just be sure to have it professionally installed to ensure it’s put into proper placement.

Tile

Don’t ignore the classic good looks of tile. In fact, tile can take on any shape, any size, and be incorporated into your final design in many ways. The look is truly unlimited when you’re installing tile in your home.

Tile also has another benefit that can make it worth a second look. Are you expanding your kitchen outdoors? Do you have indoor/outdoor living and are designing it for use year-round? Tile may be the perfect choice for you to continue the look throughout your home, even to the great outdoors.

Plus we love the fact that you can install radiant heating underneath, and have warm toasty flooring on the coldest winter days. With a flip of a switch, your home will feel warmer no matter where it’s located inside your home.

What’s the right choice for you? 

We know that today’s homeowners are busy and want flooring that can withstand all your family can dish out. If you’re looking for low-maintenance flooring, let’s talk about your needs and desires.

We have a full range of flooring options, and we’re sure we can help you select the right flooring for your needs.

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Now that you have a hardwood floor–whether you just bought a home with an existing hardwood floor, or you just had a hardwood floor installed–you need to know how to take care of it. Here are some important tips for caring for your hardwood floors.

Hardwood floors are made from a single piece of wood. Each plank of hardwood floors comes from part of a tree. Engineered hardwoods are different. They are strips of wood with plywood underneath. There are many different types of hardwood flooring. The flooring is separated by color, grain and hardness. Hardwood floors require different care than other types of flooring, such as laminate.

First, if you have hardwood floors in high traffic areas, you may want to put rugs on these floors to protect them from contant strikes from shoes. You could also request family members and guests take shoes off to walk across floors.

Second, any moisture on the hardwood floors is a bad idea. If you are thinking about putting hardwood floors in your kitchen or bathroom, you may want to opt for engineered hardwoods that are less likely to absorb moisture. If you do spill something on your hardwoods, clean it up immediately.

If you need to move furniture on your hardwoods, you need to pick it up and move it rather than sliding it across the floor. You can also put scratch-resistant pads on the legs of your furniture to further protect your hardwoods. You may also want to consider sealing your hardwoods as well, because this gives your hardwoods additional protection.

When you’re ready to talk to someone about your floor, you need to contact Flooring.org. Call us anytime at 1-800-689-9006.

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Do a search online and you’ll likely find various articles on installing floors in a home with pets. But different kinds of pets present different levels of potential destruction. Arguably, cats can be one of the most destructive pets you’ll ever have in your home.

Just one cat can leave your new floors looking old and worn after the wrath of claw marks, urine, and vomit, for starters. If you’re planning on purchasing new floors, what should you look at to ensure you install cat friendly flooring?

Protection from cat claws

If you have brand new flooring, watching your cat stretch and scratch their claws across carpet or hardwood can send chills down your spine. You know instantly that your flooring will never be the same.

Declawing may not be an option for you. Many cat owners are forgoing the practice and allowing cats to live as naturally as possible. You can train them to use a scratching post, but they can still wreak havoc on your floors as they tread across the surface daily.

To avoid that, it’s easier to select the right flooring that will stand up to all your cat can dish out. What kind of flooring works well to prevent cat claw scratches? Two of the best choices today are luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and luxury vinyl plank (LVP). They are created using the latest technology, designed to prevent things like scratching, scuffing, and staining.

LVT comes in the more traditional tile squares, and will give you a surface texture that resembles tile, stone, or even concrete. It can take on a realistic look, and can even be set with grout if you wish, for it to resemble traditional tile.

LVP comes in plank shape and offers you the look of traditional hardwood, albeit with many benefits not found with hardwood planks. It’s harder, more durable, and can stand up under pressure to scratching too.

Both LVT and LVP are constructed using several layers. There’s a durable wear layer, a design layer that features its classic good looks, a PVC core, and an attached backing that provides added comfort and support as well as creating a more quiet flooring underfoot. Pay attention to thickness levels as that’s where your true protection will be over time.

Protection from cat urine

Training your cat to use the litter box is high on your list of to-do’s when you bring a kitten into your home. But it takes time to train a kitten properly. Accidents will happen.

If you have an older cat, incontinence problems may also be a part of your life. Cat urine could become a major problem if you don’t have the right flooring installed. If you’ve ever walked into a home where cat urine is present, you know it’s a smell that will never go away.

To prevent this problem, we turn once again to the latest technology in vinyl flooring. LVT and LVP look like real hardwood or stone, yet is more durable and makes clean-up a snap.

LVT and LVP are waterproof – yes, waterproof. That means if your cat has an accident, you can simply wipe it away. Keep in mind that while your flooring may be waterproof, your flooring can still be susceptible to problems. If moisture seeps along the baseboards, or if cracks between planks or tiles aren’t properly sealed, there is a risk urine can penetrate down into drywall or subflooring, and become a permanent part of your home. The faster you clean it up, the better the results.

There is another type of flooring that works well in this instance as well – vinyl sheet flooring may be the perfect choice in this situation. Because vinyl sheets can often extend throughout the room without seams or cracks, it provides a surface area that can stand up to accidents even better than LVT and LVP.

How about the perfect flooring to prevent cat hair and other stains?

Cats shed. You’ll find hair all over your home if you’ve added a cat to your family.

Once again, that makes vinyl a perfect flooring to simply sweep the hair away. It won’t get trapped in the fibers of carpet, and will be easy to clean daily.

Yet we also know that vinyl isn’t the perfect choice for every homeowner. Want something more natural? Something that looks as good as vinyl but has more natural qualities to it? Give linoleum a second look.

Linoleum is one of the longest lasting floor options on the market today. It’s been known to last forty years and even longer with careful cleaning and maintenance.

Linoleum has a protective layer on top that protects it from scuffing or scratching. It’s water resistant, meaning it can stand up well to those occasional accidents as long as you wipe them quickly away.

It also comes in large rolls like sheet vinyl, making it a snap to install in large rooms. Just roll it into place, and depending on the width of your room, you can hide seams in inconspicuous places.

The price of linoleum is also a plus. It’s one of the most economical choices you’ll find, making it easy to install now, and replacing it as needed without breaking the bank.

It’s all about proper maintenance

As a pet owner, extra maintenance is a part of the job. With a cat, it’s important to go into it realizing you’ll have to stay on top of daily maintenance items to ensure your flooring stays in good condition for years to come.

The good news is, if you make the right choice, you’ll have cat-friendly flooring that will last for years. Cleaning is relatively easy, have a vacuum to clean up dirt and hair, and a mop for spills and accidents. Pay attention to the cleaning products you use, to ensure they don’t strip the finish from the floors. Most manufacturers make suggestions as to which products are safe. You can always use a natural cleaner of vinegar and water to keep things fresh.

Well-known manufacturers often create products that are especially tough at handling what homeowners can dish out. If you’re worried about how your cats will damage your floors, let’s talk. We can show you which flooring products make the best choices, and show you the available options. You’ll be surprised at how durable today’s flooring lines are, and how they’ll wear even in active homes.

The only question now is: What cat friendly flooring choice is right for your home? 

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There are lots of different cleaning products on offer to keep your wooden floor looking fresh and new.  As wood is a natural product, you need to be careful about how you clean it.  Some are perfect for your hardwood whereas some can cause damage.  Here, we have explained which wooden floor cleaning products to use, and which to avoid. Read More

Since hardwood flooring is so luxurious (and expensive), it’s important to learn how to prevent scratching hardwood floors.

Hardwood flooring is known as the creme of the crop flooring product. No hardwood owner wants their floors to look worn.

Thankfully, there are a few ways to keep your hardwood floors from scratching.

How to Prevent Scratches on Hardwood Floors

Protecting natural solid hardwood flooring from scratches can be done by a couple of methods.

These methods include:

• Cleaning the outside of your home
• No shoes allowed
• Use mats in high traffic areas
• Anti-scratch felt pads on furniture legs
• Trim your pets claws routinely
• Have a floor cleaning routine

Put pads on furniture legs

Learning how to protect hardwood floors from furniture scratches isn’t too difficult. All it takes is some slip-on furniture pads (also known as chair glides) for the legs of your couches and chairs.

If you tend to scoot your chair back when leaving the table, that can wreak havoc on your floors over time. Furniture leg pads can reduce the chances of scratching the floors. It will also help you move heavy furniture around the room without tearing up your hardwood. Furniture pads or slides can be found at any hardware store and are very inexpensive.

Trim pets nails

To prevent scratches on hardwood floors from pets, trim their claws. Long nails can do the same damage as a high heel. If pet’s nails are still causing damage or a concern, we recommend looking at some high-end laminate flooring. The Carpet Guys carry many scratch and dent resistant styles of laminate flooring options.

Leave shoes at the door

Speaking of high heels, make sure you and your guests take off their shoes at the door. Debris tracked in with the soles of shoes can also scratch wood floors. Plus, who knows what you’re bringing into your home on the bottom of your shoes. Also, having a mat at the door will help keep anything brought in from the outside at the entrance of the home. It’s also a great place to leave shoes.

You can prevent scratches on hardwood floors easily with these tips. If you don’t have hardwood floors and are interested in purchasing, The Carpet Guys can help.

Book a Free Hardwood Flooring Estimate with Us!

If you’re ready to have beautiful hardwood flooring installed in your home, give The Carpet Guys a call at 855-4-MY-GUYS (855-469-4897). Flooring is what we do, and we guarantee you will love all the assistance we offer you.

With The Carpet Guys, you’ll benefit from multiple services like:

• Stunning variations of high-quality hardwoods
• Complimentary decorating advice
• Free estimates available seven days a week
• Budget-friendly financing plans
• Free old flooring rip-up
• Free furniture moving
• And more!

Book your free hardwood flooring estimate with The Carpet Guys today.

You’re going to love the way your rooms look.

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Thinking of installing new flooring in your home? If you’ve done a little research, you’ve probably noticed that hardwood tops everyone’s wish lists.

Top designers will show you dozens of ways to bring hardwood to every room in your home.

Realtors will tell you it’s what homebuyers prefer. It’s one of the best investments you can make if you’re planning on selling your home anytime soon.

But what if you aren’t sure about hardwood? You prefer tile. It’s more durable. You love its classic good looks. And you want easy clean-up and maintenance for the life of your flooring.

The good news now is you can have both: install the tile you love with the classic good looks of hardwood. Thanks to today’s technology, porcelain planks look so much like the real thing, they can fool even trained decorators’ eyes.

Wood-look Porcelain Tile

Before you get into the advantages porcelain tile can offer your home, let’s talk about why more homeowners are considering it. Thanks to technology, wood-look porcelain tile gives you the classic looks of wood with the dependability of tile. Yet porcelain tile is often considered better because tile can be:

• Waterproof
• Stain-proof
• Dent-resistant
• Scratch-resistant
• Fire-resistant

That’s a lot of benefits, especially if you’re building your dream home here along the Front Range.

Our lifestyle demands that our flooring plays well in all kinds of conditions. You can just as easily track in ice and snow as you can dirt and mud. The weather changes quickly, sometimes in one day. Can your flooring handle all your kids and pets drag in?

And if you’ve built your dream home in a wooded area where wildfires can happen, it can increase your peace of mind knowing wood-look porcelain tiles add fire-resistance to your structure.

Still have unanswered questions? Here are some of the most popular we get when homeowners are considering installing wood-look porcelain tile planks.

Is wood-look tile durable? 

This is one of the biggest reasons people decide to install wood-look porcelain planks. It creates a flooring surface that’s one of the longest lasting within a home environment.

Porcelain tiles have been used for centuries – that’s why they’re still popular today. If you have a high traffic room or higher moisture levels, it can be a perfect choice.

While designers would be leery of recommending traditional hardwood in places like bathrooms and laundry rooms, they’ll quickly tell you why this is the technology you should consider. You won’t panic when accidents send liquids flowing across your floors.

Do wood-look planks require grout?

This is often a holdback for homeowners that don’t want grout lines to show, and instead want the close look placing wood planks together. Tile is tile – it will require grout to install the planks to your floors.

However, wood-look porcelain tile planks have what’s known in the industry as rectified edges. This means all edges are trimmed, straight, and consistent. They are designed to closely resemble the look of hardwood planks, which means it will put more emphasis on the planks, and less on the grout. One of our sales associates would be happy to show you how the final results will look on your floors.

Are wood-look porcelain tile planks truly waterproof?

The reason many homeowners prefer porcelain tile is because it’s one of the least porous flooring materials used in today’s homes. It is suitable for rooms you might traditionally be leery of installing hardwood, such as kitchens, mudrooms, laundry rooms, even basements. And depending on your outdoor living environments, some products can even extend outdoors.

Some tiles may be water-resistant; others may be waterproof. It depends on a variety of things, such as materials used, manufacturer, grout, subflooring in place, and more. If you want the benefits of a waterproof floor, speak with one of our representatives before you make a final decision.

What about longevity – will wood-look porcelain planks fade, dent, or scratch over time?

When you install a new floor, you want it to look good for as long as possible. Porcelain tile is very durable and will retain its good looks for years. It resists fading, and does well under pressure. It resists scratching under normal use.

With proper care, you can easily expect your flooring to last for decades. What’s more, because your floors will be built with planks, it’s easier to replace individual pieces or small sections in the event of a problem. Be sure to order more tiles than you need to have extra on hand.

What about cold – tile is cold, especially here in Colorado where temperatures can fall below zero?

We hear you; that’s one reason hardwood is ever more popular than tile in residential homes across the Front Range.

Still, there’s another reason to move wood-look tile to the top of your list. Tile is the perfect flooring to install over radiant heating. Tile may be cold to the touch, but it’s made from clay harvested from the earth. That makes it a natural conductor of heat, able to hold warmth for long periods of time. When you add that to a radiant heating system underneath, it can ensure your floors are warm no matter what the temperature is like outside. And because heat rises, you’ll feel warmer as your heat source starts from the lowest point.

What about slip-resistance? Will porcelain tiles be slippery when wet?

If you want to have your flooring flow throughout your home, installing wood-look planks is a great way to add cohesiveness throughout your rooms. Some tiles are known for their slippery surfaces, not so with porcelain tile. Of course, it depends on the manufacturer. Some tile companies add additional materials during production to cut back on potential falls.

This is where it pays to speak with a professional who knows their product line. Don’t trust a sales clerk making minimum wage at a big box store.

When you work with a flooring company, all we do is think about flooring. We know the various product lines. We get to know the manufacturers well. We stay in touch with our client base, and learn how families live with the various products.

If you have a question, we have an answer.

Just ask!

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Hardwood flooring trends tend to change year on year, although the wooden floor still remains classic and timeless. When you imagine a wooden floor, you probably think of a plank style oak flooring with golden and neutral tones.  In reality, there are so many more options to choose from.  Choosing the right style, colour and type of floor can really make an impact on your home and transform the area completely. Read More