Category Archive For "Flooring"
Concrete Flooring: Using Stylish Stains to Bring Out It’s Natural Beauty
Concrete is one of the most durable flooring types that there is. However, there is the idea that concrete is rather boring in the style department, being more useful in basements or other rooms where design doesn’t matter. If you love the utility of concrete flooring but not the look, you’ll be excited to learn …
Marmoleum: The Natural Linoleum
Linoleum has long been one of the most popular flooring choice for homeowners across the country thanks to its numerous style options and long term durability. Few homeowners, however, are familiar with linoleums all-natural cousin, marmoleum. If you’re looking for a cost effective green solution for your home’s flooring, marmoleum is one of your top …
Bamboo Flooring: Pros and Cons
When you’re looking to update the flooring in your home with a natural hardwood, there are a number of excellent materials you could choose from. However, if you want a unique appearance and one of the highest levels of durability available, there’s almost no beating bamboo flooring.
Carpet Cleaning Breakdown: Chemical, Steam, & Green Cleaning
When the carpeting in your home starts to look a little worn and dingy, you might be wondering what’s the best way to clean your carpet and restore its appearance. Unlike in times past, there are now a number of great ways to clean your carpet effectively, with the most prominent choices being chemical, steam …
Best Kind of Carpet for Pet Owners
If you’re a pet owner, then you know how important it can be to pick a carpet type that fits your particular animal. Having indoor pets can be a big stress on your carpeting, meaning you need a choice that is durable and can retain its appearance no matter what type of pet you have.
Choosing the Best Carpet Padding
When you’re choosing the right carpeting for your home, there a lot of things you’re probably considering. Color, carpet type and how much carpeting that you need are all at the front of your mind. One thing you may have not considered, however, is what type of carpet padding you will use in your home. …
Carpet Dyeing Pros and Cons
If you have an aging carpet in your home, it can be hard to know what to do to return your carpet to its former glory. While some people choose to replace their carpet entirely, a good choice can be to dye your carpet instead. Dyeing your carpet can give it a completely new lease …
Natural Fiber vs. Synthetic Carpets
If you’re thinking about carpeting the floors in your home, there are a lot of factors that you need to take into account. Perhaps the most important decision you can make is what your carpeting will be made from: natural fibers or synthetic fibers. Both of these materials offer big benefits, making it important that …
What is the Janka Rating and Why Does It Matter?
If you’re considering installing hardwood floors in your home, then you’re probably doing research to make sure you get the right flooring for you. During your research, it’s likely that you’ve heard of something called the ‘Janka rating’. While you may not know it, the Janka rating is actually one of the most important things …
Travertine: Stone Flooring that Ages Beautifully
Natural stone flooring, for many reasons, is a popular choice among homeowners seeking to improve their home’s appearance. Because there are such a wide variety of stone flooring options, it can be difficult to find the right pick for your home. While it isn’t as well-known as traditional choices, like concrete, a great option for …
