Laminate Flooring Cleaning Guide

You will notice that laminate flooring is quick and easy to clean.  You don’t need a range of expensive cleaning products, and you shouldn’t have to spend a lot of time sweeping and mopping.  We have put together this laminate flooring cleaning guide to help you get to grips with the basics. Read More

Was 2020 the year you hoped to remodel, change your floors, update your fixtures, and give your home a fresh new look?

Is it still in the plans, albeit pushed back a bit?

Use this time to get clearer on what you truly want for your remodel. You can do that by asking these seven questions to help you hone in on what’s really important to you.

What rooms do I really want to renovate?

We all like to dream about the ways we’d like to change our homes. Upgrade the kitchen. Make the family room more open and airy. Or maybe change out the master bathroom to a spa-like experience.

Instead of dreaming about it, start focusing in on the renovation from the ground up. What rooms will you tackle first?

Every homeowner is unique in their approach to home renovation. For one, they might realize it all starts with the flooring because the carpeting is in such bad shape. If they have to replace it anyway, why not upgrade it more to work towards creating the house of their dreams?

If you’ve always had carpet in the family room, and are considering moving to hardwood, for example, it might be more time consuming then ripping up the carpet and laying planks in place. When you’re in the process of changing your floors, you might discover that the subfloor currently in place isn’t well suited for your new flooring material. Renovation will be more detailed because it will require more work to install something new.

Location of the room is equally important. Maybe you want to create a succinct living space, with hardwood throughout the main floor. If the hardwood currently in your kitchen is no longer available, you’ll have choices to make. Do you want to sand your current flooring down and stain it throughout to match? Are you ready to install transitions between rooms to create a beautiful look?

Look through your favorite decorating sites, and start building a pinboard on Pinterest to keep track of your preferences in one place.

What is my budget?

What is a realistic budget you’ve set aside for your remodeling plans? If you’ve only based your budget on estimates you’ve noticed online, or in ads you see for your local big box store, you might be surprised at the final price tag.

Big box stores like to share low prices for products. Yes, they’re offering a low price on hardwood planks, for instance. But they don’t share with you all the other costs that go into installation. Like ripping up your existing floor. Or making it ready for a new one. Or labor costs.

Now let’s add that into a complete remodel. If you’re redoing your kitchen, every step you take might reveal problems you didn’t anticipate. Have you watched the shows on the home and garden network? How many times are the homeowners “surprised” as a problem surfaces, adding 5 to 10 percent to the final budget?

Think realistically. Then add 5 to 10 percent for the just in case. If all goes well, you’ll feel even better by “saving money” too.

Who uses the room? What for?

Are you remodeling a kitchen that will be used several hours each day? Or are you adding in a guest bedroom that will only be used several times per year?

Different rooms. Different needs.

Base your final decisions on what floor makes most sense to stand up to the kind of wear you anticipate. And ensure you consider how much upkeep it will need throughout the years as well.

Do any of your family members have health challenges?

For some families, the best decision you can make is to change your floors to make your home a cleaner place. If anyone in your family has allergies or asthma, cleanliness is everything.

Many select hardwood or tile because they are easier flooring choices to keep clean. Running a swiffer over it daily is much easier than lugging out the vacuum. But other choices might make even more sense.

What about cork? Cork is naturally hypoallergenic. They use natural materials for production, and won’t collect things like pollen, mildew, or other pollutants and contaminants that can trigger allergic reactions. In addition, cork flooring releases no VOCs, which makes it the right choice for many families.

What are your personal preferences? 

No matter what flooring choice looks good on paper, some homeowners have their minds set on a specific flooring product, and nothing else will do. Does this sound like you?

Our suggestion to you is to stick with your personal preferences. And then come in with an open mind.

Let’s say you want hardwood; you’ve wanted it for years, and your remodeling plans are based around installing hardwood. If you come in with an open mind, we can help you make the best choice based on your situation.

Hardwood is ever-popular. That’s why many other flooring choices have gone to great lengths to mimic its classic good looks. What if you could install luxury vinyl tile in the laundry room that is so close to the real thing, you have to get down on your hands and knees to tell it isn’t “real”? Or maybe you want to carry the look of hardwood throughout your home, but tile makes more sense in the master bath. Thanks to today’s technology, you can get tile that looks like wood planks too. And it’ll handle better in a high moisture, high humidity situation.

What look are you trying to create?

Design is everything. We get that. That’s why you’re contemplating a remodel in the first place.

You have a specific goal in mind. You “see” your final look long before you start putting everything together.

Go with your gut feeling. If you’ve always wanted a certain product, then don’t let others sway your final decision. Stick with it. Ask questions to ensure you’re getting the best in the product line. And love your results.

What maintenance level are you comfortable with?

Are you more of a sweep-and-go kind of person? Or do you take great joy in spending a little time in the cleaning process, and making it look great at all costs?

Different flooring options will take different levels of maintenance. It’s important to be prepared for whatever that means before the installation begins.

Also, check in with our flooring associates for recommendations for the best products to use. If you use many of the cleaning products you’ll find on the shelves of the local big box store, for example, you might void the warranty right from the very first cleaning.

Are you thinking of changing your floor this year?

Do your research. Then give us a call. Whether you stop by and see our full selection, or would like us to meet you and go over options where you are, we’re happy to help you select the perfect flooring choice for your home.

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Floating floor – it sounds fascinating, doesn’t it? The concept of being able to move a floor in quickly and “float” it into place has a certain appeal. Yet from talking with a lot of homeowners who are contemplating which new floor to install, we’ve also discovered there’s a lot of misinformation around it too.

What is meant by a floating floor?

In today’s modern homes, there are two parts to the flooring inside your home: the floor covering and the subfloor. Subfloors can be made from a variety of materials, including concrete and wood. Depending on what your subfloor is made from determines how your new floor covering will be installed.

A floating floor is designed to “float” on the subfloor without having to be secured to the floor. The installer won’t use nails or glue to ensure it stays in place. Instead, it is secured by the edges of the room as it is installed under base moldings and transitions. This requires a knowledgeable installer to ensure your flooring of choice is put into place properly to prevent movement through wear and aging.

Because floating floors have their place in modern home design, today’s homeowners have a wide variety of materials to select from, most of which have a “click” technology that helps lock planks together, and hold them tighter for a better fit. The three most popular choices include:

Engineered Wood – if you love the look of hardwood, yet want something that is more durable and that fits better into your lifestyle, engineered wood is often the best choice. Engineered wood is constructed from multiple layers of thinner wood and plywood, with a finished layer of solid wood. Engineered wood is created to be a lightweight alternative flooring choice that’s easy to care for and fits a wide variety of lifestyles. The bottom layer is often created from sustainable materials, making it a more eco-friendly option too. Because of its popularity, you’ll find engineered wood available in both floating options and glue down.

Laminate – while engineered wood is made up of different layers of wood designed to look like real hardwood, laminate takes a different approach to give you the classic look of hardwood. Laminate is a multilayer product where the hardwood look is created with a lifelike photograph. It has a protective top layer that gives it its durability. When you choose laminate planks, they’ll float into place through click technology. People often choose laminate flooring because it’s less expensive than other flooring choices, and it’s easy to use. You can often lay it into place over existing flooring, meaning you have fewer labor costs for removal.

Luxury Vinyl – while most vinyl isn’t floating and requires glue to hold it in place, the exception is luxury vinyl planks (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT). These two products are designed to imitate hardwood and ceramic tile, and come with click installation process. They interlock to make it easy to install, and have a multilayer backing that makes it a softer choice than hardwood. It can be easier on the budget too. It’s a great alternative if you’re worried about moisture, as these products stand up well in areas that typically are associated with water problems, like bathrooms and basements.

Cork – one of the newest floating floor options is cork. They come in planks, and click together in similar fashion to laminate flooring. Cork is a sustainable product, as it is harvested from tree bark, meaning the trees don’t have to be cut down for production. It’s also a hypoallergenic product, making it a good choice for homeowners that are conscious of the materials they bring into their homes.

Why would you want to bring a floating floor into your home? 

There are a lot of reasons why a floating floor makes sense for your remodeling needs.

You want fast installation – depending on the flooring you already have in place, you can often lay and of the floating floor options right over the top. This saves you time as you won’t have to rip out old flooring, and fix the subfloor for any problems that occur during the process. It means you can have your flooring installed in hours, and be ready to use your home again in no time.

You want an economical option – homeowners often select floating floors because they want the look of a more expensive flooring choice with a more budget-friendly price tag. And because it can usually be installed over existing flooring, it can save money on labor if you choose to have a contractor install it.

You have an uneven subfloor – sometimes, no matter how hard you try to create a smooth, even surface for your new flooring, your home’s flooring structure won’t cooperate. A floating floor is a forgiving floor. Because it doesn’t directly connect with the subfloor, it’s easier to lay it in place over small problem areas without causing more maintenance work down the road.

You are dealing with asbestos issues – asbestos is a dangerous product that can cause a lot of problems in your home. Unfortunately, in some older flooring products, asbestos was used in production. It’s not only dangerous to remove it from your home, but it also can be a very time consuming and costly process. In some cases, unless you’re properly certified, it can be illegal too. Being able to float a floor over this existing product is the wisest move.

You want radiant heating underneath – a floating floor is a great option when installing it over radiant heating. Because it doesn’t require nails or glue to hold it in place, it keeps the space between the perfect place to install a radiant heating system. It’s also easier for repair work because you can lift up the sections you need, and put them quickly back into place.

What’s your decision?

If this article caught your eye, it may mean that floating floors might be the perfect choice for your home. Floating floors are perfect for do-it-yourselfers, or if you’re wanting to make a quick change with less than perfect conditions. When you’re ready to talk about your remodel in more detail, we’re here. Stop by today and see the many floating floor options available to you.

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When buying new flooring, there are certain key steps to ensuring its longevity. Preparation is key. As the old saying goes: fail to prepare, prepare to fail. One key step is to acclimatise flooring. But what is it? Why is acclimating wood flooring so important, and how do you do it effectively?

To acclimatise flooring, leave the boxes in the room the floor will be fitted in. This allows it to adjust to the room’s temperature and moisture levels. Leave the flooring in its boxes, stacked on top of each other, and open them at each end to let air circulate through the packs. Different flooring types require different minimum acclimatisation periods:

• Solid wood: 72 hours
• Engineered wood: 72 hours
• Laminate flooring: 24 hours
• Luxury vinyl tiles: 24 hours
• EvoCore: No acclimatisation needed

Jump to:

• What is Acclimatisation?
• Why is it Important?
• How to Acclimatise Your Flooring
• Best Practice

What is Acclimatising Flooring?

Acclimatising flooring is the process of conditioning your wood, laminate or LVT to adjust to its new environment. This is the room it will be installed in. 

Through acclimating wood flooring, it is given time to get used to the room’s natural temperature and moisture (humidity) levels. 

Missing this crucial step can lead to serious issues with your floor down the line. 

Why is it So Important?

If you fail to acclimatise your flooring, it may warp, crack, buckle or split. You could also be left with unsightly gaps. 

This is because floors naturally expand and contract. This is even more true for real wood flooring, as they are natural products, which is why their acclimatisation times are longer. 

Every room has its own temperature and humidity levels. Because your flooring is likely to have been stored in a large warehouse, the environment is much different to the one in which it will be laid. 

If you immediately lay your flooring without letting it acclimatise, it will expand or contract due to the sudden change in environment. This is where damage most occurs.

How to Acclimatise Your Flooring

Acclimatising your new flooring is very easy to do.

Simply leave the flooring in its boxes, open up the end and stack them on top of each other. This allows air to circulate between the boards and helps the flooring to adapt to its new environment. 

The length of time you need to acclimatise flooring depending on the flooring type. Here are our recommendations for the minimum amount of time you should leave your floor to acclimatise.

Flooring Type	Minimum Time Needed to Acclimatise
Solid Wood	72 hours
Engineered Wood	72 hours
Laminate Flooring	24 hours
Luxury Vinyl Tiles	24 hours
EvoCore	No acclimatisation needed

Flooring such as solid and engineered wood is of course made from natural materials. This makes them more susceptible to damage from moisture or fluctuating temperatures. 

While laminate does have wood in the form of a fibreboard core, there is less of it, which is why it needs less time to acclimatise. 

Luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) may be made from mostly plastic, but this can still be affected by changes in temperature. This is why 24 hours minimum is recommended for this flooring type. 

EvoCore flooring is a brand new range, made from seven highly-durable layers. These layers mean it requires no acclimatisation.

When acclimatising your flooring, it’s important that the room’s temperature and humidity levels are as they would be normally. 

If they’re acclimatised to an environment that’s different, for example before heating or air conditioning is installed and used, this can cause damages down the line as the flooring adapts to the new temperature levels. 

If your room has heating or air conditioning, make sure they’ve been operating for at least five days before you acclimatise flooring. The same goes for underfloor heating. If you’ve had any work done to the room, such as plastering, allow this to fully dry before acclimatisation. 

In short, the room should fall within 18-24°C, with a relative humidity level of 45-65%. Your flooring should not be any larger than 8-12% humidity before it is installed. 

Best Practice

There are certain best practices you should follow when acclimatising flooring:

• Make sure the room environment is stable before you acclimatise your flooring
• If you floor was delivered on a rainy day and has absorbed moisture, allow extra time for acclimatisation
• Check your room falls within 18-24°C and 45-65% humidity
• Ensure your flooring’s humidity levels are between 8-12%
• Always follow manufacturer guidelines if you’re unsure to ensure your warranty remains intact

To Sum Up

Acclimating wood flooring, and most flooring types, is crucial in protecting its longevity. 

To prevent damages such as cracks, gaps or warping, ensure you follow the step in this guide. For further advice, contact our team today.

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If you are decorating your home and thinking to replace your old carpet with something a bit different, why not consider a wooden floor.  Hardwood flooring is a great alternative to a carpet and can add character and sophistication to any home. Read More

If you are looking to redecorate your house and you own a pet, there are several factors to consider when you look at flooring options. The same goes for the flooring options that are already in your home if you’re looking at bringing a new pet into the house.

While pets can really bring a home together, they also present some new home challenges that you wouldn’t necessarily have faced before. Pets, especially dogs, can be messy and unpredictable when it comes to their behaviour around the house and can leave you feeling like you can’t keep up with keeping your floors clean.

Dogs can easily tread dirt through your house after a long muddy walk, cats are known to bring small animals home and leave them on the floor. Even smaller pets like hamsters can create a mess from kicking sawdust our of their cages.

We’re here to give you some good ideas for what pet-friendly flooring options are out there and how you can easily take care of your floors and carpets.

Pet-friendly carpets

As well as making sure that you have a floor that’s easier to clean, you also need to take your pet’s comfort and well-being into account. Whilst requiring slightly more work to keep clean, carpet has the added benefit of giving your pets something more cushioned to walk around on and lay on when they’re tired. 

Your pet’s paws are very similar to your feet in that they can feel uncomfortable and ache when walking around on an uncomfortable hard floor. Carpets also have the added benefit of not being scratched by your pets if they happen to have long claws.

However, when choosing your carpet, you should consider the length and thickness of the carpet tuft. The longer and thicker the tuft can be more difficult to clean as mud and hair can get trapped inside it. It also might be a better idea to go with a darker colour for your carpets. As pets can tread dirt around the house which over time can dull the look of a lighter coloured carpet.

Easy-to-clean pet-friendly flooring

If you’re looking for and cheaper, and easier to maintain flooring option for your pets, then you can go wrong looking at installing lino or vinyl flooring. 

Linoleum, or lino flooring, is a durable plastic and a more cost-effective alternative to LVT flooring. It’s easy to clean and wouldn’t break the bank to replace once your pets are more house trained or if they are less active as they get older.

Vinyl flooring is a synthetic flooring material that is used by people looking for similar-looking flooring alternatives to hardwood. Vinyl flooring is durable, easy-to-clean and cost-effective, making it perfect for pet owners.

Extra tips on keeping your floors in good condition with pets

• Your pets can have sharp nails which can scratch most hardwood or LVT flooring. Make sure you trim your pet’s nails regularly to avoid them scratching your floors. 

• Clean up any spillages or mess immediately to avoid them leaving lasting marks and damage to your flooring 

• Secure any bowls or water containers by either placing them on rubber placemats or by using special no-tip bowls. 

• If you own a dog or cat, try and prevent them from walking on muddy parts of your garden, or just keep them on the pavement on rainy days. 

• In the case, if you own a dog, place a towel on the floor inside of your door, then when you get home from a walk, thoroughly wipe down your dog paws as soon as you walk through the door. This should remove most of the dirt. 

If you’re looking for new high-quality pet-friendly flooring, speak to one of our experts on 0114 255 5553 or email us at [email protected].

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It’s easy to mistake vinyl flooring and linoleum. After all, they both look similar when you’re shopping for sheet flooring for your home.

You might also find that a lot of homeowners don’t know the difference, and use the words interchangeably when referring to their own flooring. They both offer tough, easily maintained surfaces that can be installed just about anywhere.

But even though they are similar in the way they perform, there are distinct differences between vinyl and linoleum that you should understand before you select one for your home.

How vinyl and linoleum are constructed

Vinyl flooring comes in a variety of styles. You’ll find it in sheets, where you roll it out and cut it to fit the length and width of your room. You’ll find it in tiles – perfect for a do-it-yourself project around the house. You’ll also find what’s referred to as luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, which can take on the appearance of other floorings such as hardwood or stone.

No matter which style you prefer to install, they are all made in a similar fashion:

• Top wear layer – a top coat made of urethane or other materials is laid into place to protect the floor from scratches and stains.
• Image layer – this is what gives the floor its classic good looks. Manufacturers create the image layer by taking high quality photographs of materials and using them to create specific appearances. Yet this process also gives the ability to stretch what’s possible, giving you access to more colors and patterns then you would find with more natural products.
• Core – the core gives vinyl it’s strength and durability. Depending on the product use, this can produce dent-resistance, water-resistance, stain-resistance, as well as rigidity too. While some products like vinyl sheets may feel flexible before you install it, other products like LVT are firm, almost plank-like, designed to resemble the look of hardwood or stone.
• Underlayment – different vinyl flooring choices have different underlayments. Some add cushion to make the floor softer when walking on it. Some are designed for noise reduction. Some add additional strength for a more durable flooring choice.

While linoleum may look a lot like vinyl, it’s a completely different product. One of the reasons it’s growing in popularity again is because it’s a mix of renewable natural materials. Linoleum is made from linseed oil, which comes from flax seeds. It also contains a variety of other materials such as cork powder, wood flour, and tree resin. The design layer isn’t a separate layer, but is instead embedded throughout the material. You won’t have the patterns and color options associated with vinyl, but the natural looks can be beautiful.

Because linoleum is a natural product, it needs a wear layer to protect it from day to day living. Many require a protective sealant to block out stains and scratches, and may require reapplying it more regularly than with other flooring materials.

Which is better vinyl or linoleum?

Better is a subjective word. Better for one homeowner might not be the same as for the next.

If you want variety, vinyl flooring might be your choice. Vinyl flooring comes in a variety of styles, patterns, and looks. If you’re trying to match a specific color, vinyl may be a better choice. If you want the looks of hardwood or stone without the high cost of those products, vinyl is your better choice. Vinyl offers:

• Highly realistic image layers that can take on the look of just about anything
• Greater trend options, giving you choices of everything from reclaimed and rustic hardwoods, to wider planks and more color choices
• More options for installation – sheets can have your floors rolled into place in no time; planks may be the perfect choice for a do it yourself project.

Linoleum has an equal amount of perks:

• Linoleum is made of natural products, helping you stay on track if you’re attempting to go green
• It has anti-static properties, which can be perfect if you’re using it where static can impact equipment
• It’s resilient, meaning it’s softer underfoot
• It’s antimicrobial, giving you anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic flooring choices
• It’s also more consistent with coloring because the pattern is all the way through the material

How do you tell if a kitchen floor is vinyl or linoleum?

Both vinyl and linoleum have been around for years. If you’re moving into an older home and you aren’t sure what type of flooring is in place, we have a few ways you can tell.

Start by looking closely at the material. Get down on the floor and look at the wear patterns, especially in high traffic areas. Is the pattern still in place? Or can you see through the pattern, with a more natural color peeking between the wear marks? Vinyl has an image layer that doesn’t bleed down into the core. If that layer is penetrated, it will start to show as the image layer separates. Linoleum has the pattern throughout, so no matter how the flooring wears, the pattern will remain in place.

You can also tell by the coloring of the flooring product. Because vinyl is human crafted, it can take on any color or pattern the manufacturer can create. If it’s vibrant in color, no matter how old it is, chances are it’s vinyl. Linoleum takes on a yellowing color, especially over time due to the linseed oil base.

What about durability?

Both vinyl and linoleum are easy to care for. For daily maintenance, simple mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming will have your flooring looking good. Linoleum is a little more sensitive to cleaners as it’s a natural product; check with the manufacturer to ensure you don’t use a product that will strip the finish. Linoleum also requires periodical waxing and an annual sealant to keep it in top condition.

Be sure to purchase extra product when you install linoleum or vinyl. If one section is damaged, you can patch it or replace it in sections without complete replacement.

While vinyl, in general, is less expensive than linoleum, they are both excellent choices for budget-minded homeowners. Vinyl can be expected to last ten years or so, depending on where its installed and the traffic levels. Linoleum will last 20 years or longer.

In areas where water is a problem – kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements – linoleum can wear well if properly installed. But nothing holds up to water the way vinyl does. If water is an issue, vinyl will always be your best choice.

Which is the right flooring choice for you – vinyl or linoleum?

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Are you in the market for new flooring? What kind are you in the market for? There are a variety of choices you can select from to improve the looks of your home.

How about hardwood throughout? Or maybe new carpet to keep your floors warm. Want to try something new? You’re going to love today’s luxury vinyl tile; it looks so real you’ll swear it’s hardwood plank, stone, or granite.

No matter what kind of flooring you’re considering, you have a lot of options for making your final selection. But who should you trust?

If you’ve been asking – who sells flooring near me – you have a lot of choices. Let’s look at how you should make your final decision.

Many start with an online search

Chances are if you’re reading this article, you’ve already started your search online. You might have even found us through a search like: Who sells flooring near me?

Google today is a very sophisticated program. No matter what you type into Google, it has the structure to deliver you results you expect to see. It knows what city you reside in. It understands your preferences. It will give you lots of options: from recommendations, to maps with potential locations, to other questions people ask related to your search. You’ll be able to click and learn as you go.

You may even be able to find online retailers that offer really good deals. In fact, this may be one of the cheapest ways to buy flooring. Online retailers buy in very large quantities, which means they can pass the savings on to you. But cheap prices come at a cost.

• They may buy huge quantities to lower the cost, but shipping it to you isn’t easy, and in most cases, you’re going to pay the price.
• If you have a question, you may have to rely on an automated response system to answer your question. At best, a customer service rep might be there from 9 to 5, but chances are they know little more than selling and billing.
• They don’t care about the installation process. Their entire goal is to sell you product. If you have a problem with installation, or ruin material because you aren’t sure what to do, it’s your issue.
• You can’t see what you’re buying until it’s delivered. And what you see online isn’t always what you’re going to get. Depending on policies, you might not have much recourse.

Selecting the right flooring is a complicated process. While buying online work for some industry experts who know how to navigate and what to pay attention to, this isn’t easy for most homeowners looking for flooring that will last for years.

How about buying from big box stores?

As you cruise through the aisles of your local big box store – think Home Depot or Lowe’s – you can find just about anything for your home, including flooring. There’s an aisle of tile, a rack filled with carpet samples, and several shelves of hardwood planks. You’ll even find laminate and vinyl tucked into a corner.

But what you won’t find are a lot of choices. Or a lot of expertise.

If you happen to get lucky, you might find someone working who actually knows about flooring. But it’s a hit or miss – you can’t depend on it from store to store, or every hour of the day.

Big box stores also look for great deals on what the average consumer wants to buy. That’s why their selections aren’t huge. Because they also buy in bulk to satisfy the needs of shoppers in every store across America – or the world – they can get very low costs on the few products they do buy.

If you’ve ever found “deals of the month” at places like Costco, you know your choice dwindles even further, to one. They have stacks and stacks of laminate, for example, for a coupon shopping best deal. You can choose that – or move on.

Do these have their place in our society? Of course.

But if you aren’t sure what you want, or have something in mind that is a little different than what you see in all of your neighbor’s homes, you’ll only find that by working with an expert flooring retailer.

What we do differently

What happens when you shop with a local independent flooring shop like ours?

Let’s start with the “feel good” side of our business. We’re local. We’re a small business that opened up to do something we loved, and to be a part of our community. We treat our employees differently than they do at the big box stores because they’re more like family. We only have the need for a small number of people, so they really have become a part of our family.

We strive to ensure we offer the best products and materials to the people who buy from us. We do our research, know our product inside and out, and care about everything that leaves our shop with our name on it. We’re not in this for the quick buck; we’re in this for our full time income, and will be for many years into the future.

Plus, it’s nice knowing you’re keeping your money with someone who’s a neighbor, who shops the same stores as you, whose kids go to the same school as yours.

And when you come in and talk flooring with us, you’ll find we know more about flooring than just about anybody. Every single person you’ll come in contact with here is educated about flooring. There’s nothing they won’t know; know questions they’ll leave unanswered. And if by chance that can’t answer your questions, they have many other people right here in our store they can call upon to help.

They are also more invested in their jobs. When people come to work for us, it’s because they love this industry and truly want to be here. They are in service, wanting to help every customer who walks through our doors.

We all know we wouldn’t survive without customers like you. So we take our jobs very seriously.

Who do you want to do business with?

If you’re trying “who sells flooring near me”, we suggest you give us a try.

We’re a great fit for people who know they want new flooring, but aren’t quite sure which to choose. You might have some ideas, but want help to finalize your decision.

We’re here when you’re ready to make the right flooring choice for your home.

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Bamboo is not wood but grass and it grows really fast, harvestable every half-decade. Consider bamboo flooring this spring because of its characteristics over wood floorings. Longer usage capacity, sustainability and not being harmful to the environment are some of the heads up it has over regular wood.

It is also not depletable.

Further advantages bamboo flooring has over wood flooring are:

• It is sturdy and solid.
• It is available in variants: styles and colors.
• It is really easy to have bamboo fixed as your flooring.
• It has better looks than wood flooring.
• Its renewable nature makes it cheaper than wood flooring.
• It easily resists wetness than is obtainable with wood flooring which easily welcomes moisture.
• It can go hand in hand with heating beneath the floor and can be placed just right there (without fixing) under something else.

Bamboo itself can be gotten in different frameworks: strand woven, horizontal, vertical. The strand woven bamboo components, as the name implies, are interlaced together and squeezed together with heat to create a bamboo flooring; one key advantage of this bamboo type is its strength above the strength of any type of wood at all. On another hand, components of horizontal bamboo are always stuck together in a horizontal fashion to form bamboo flooring and unlike the strand woven bamboo variant, the grain of the bamboo shows on the floor’s surface. On the final hand, vertical bamboo type is glued just as much as the horizontal bamboo type but the difference is that this is done vertically and there is less evidence of bamboo grain on the surface.
On a final note, you should bear the colors of bamboo in mind: blonde and yellow tones for natural bamboo; light and dark brown tones for carbonized bamboo (this is a smoked version of bamboo).

Reaching out to Flooring.org today by calling us at 800-689-9006 or email [email protected] for your vertical bamboo, strand woven bamboo, or horizontal bamboo needs!

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