Blog

What is a scratch proof floor? Does it really exist?
-
6 min read

What is a scratch proof floor? Does it really exist?

Everybody is looking for a floor that can handle everything and not get damaged in any way. Does that floor really exist? Can there really be the perfect floor out there that you can install it and nothing will damage it? The absolute answer...

Why you should pick carpet for a new floor
-
4 min read

Why you should pick carpet for a new floor

When looking for new flooring, carpet will usually be the lowest priced option to start with.  It can also become a very expensive option as well. Starting price can be around $2 and will go up to $30 or more. It can fit in many different...

What is the best inexpensive wood flooring?
-
2 min read

What is the best inexpensive wood flooring?

There are a lot of companies that will tell you that they have the best. Many are made the same way or very similar. Some product lines are made in the same warehouse and shipped to different companies with different names. Others may be the...

Pre-Finished Solid or Engineered Hardwood?
-
4 min read

Pre-Finished Solid or Engineered Hardwood?

I have had many discussions with customers about what kind of wood floor to get for their home. There is no way I will ever tell them what they should get. It isn't my home and every home should reflect the personality of the homeowners....

What's important when buying flooring? Name or Performance
-
3 min read

What's important when buying flooring? Name or Performance

When I was growing up, name brands on clothes or items that you owned meant a lot. As I have gotten older, that doesn't apply as much. This is for a few reasons. Probably the best reason is that I got a little wiser and have learned more as...

Controlled Chaos for Laying Plank Flooring
-
3 min read

Controlled Chaos for Laying Plank Flooring

When installing any type of plank flooring, it is important that if you want it to look its best, you need to stay away from any type of pattern. Plank flooring, whether wood, vinyl, or laminate, look the best when they are installed in a...

Customer Changes in Home Design & Shopping
-
1 min read

Customer Changes in Home Design and Shopping