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Top kitchen design trends
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:27 PM
he kitchen is the anchor of the home. It’s where you, your family, and your friends gather to socialize and enjoy delicious meals. So it's no wonder that homeowners often remodel their kitchens.With any home improvement endeavor, homeowners must look at many factors before beginning. Concerning ...
Tile & stone style trends
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:25 PM
Tile isn’t all pale beige anymore. Today’s new colors are richer and somewhat deeper, and there are exciting looks in surface texture and edge treatments. Tile is appearing in larger sizes, too, so that it’s easier than ever to make a dramatic statement you’ll love. Check with us about these hot ...
Us vs. box stores
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:20 PM
What we offer ... that big-box discount stores probably don’t!Exceptional SelectionWhile “big-box” stores carry some flooring, we have an enormous selection of products presenting high style and originality. When you allow us to assist you with new floors, your rooms won’t look like everyone else’s....
Carpet cushion
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:13 PM
TripleTouch® Carpet CushionThe ultimate in luxurious cushionBenefitsUnsurpassed Comfort Underfoot:Enhanced urethane cushion technologySimply the most comfortable carpet cushion for long-lasting, beautiful fl oorsExtended Product Warranty:Doubles the Texture Retention Warranty on Anso®, EverTouch® ...
Decorating with blue
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:11 PM
Blue is a color that evokes mood. And because many people associate blue with melancholy, they avoid it as a decorating color.“It's a popular conception that blue is associated with coldness, and it's not valid,” says Shelley Kirsch of Shelley Kirsch Interior Design and Decoration in Toronto. “Used ...
Installation of laminate
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:03 PM
Before InstallationYou want a problem-free installation and, to help ensure it, here’s a checklist of things to do before the installer arrives.Make sure you know who’s removing your existing flooring. If you wish, the installer will do it. If not, you should make arrangements to have it removed....
Benefits of laminate
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:02 PM
Today’s laminate looks so realistic, you’ll find yourself asking, “Is it laminate … or is it hardwood?”It’s laminate, all right—the stylish result of continuing breakthroughs in modern technology and manufacturing methods. There are styles that convey the authentic look of wood or the classic ...
Care & maintenance of laminate
Friday, April 24, 2020 4:01 PM
LaminatePlease be sure to reference your laminate floor warranty for specific care requirements! For your general information, however, here are some basic tips and facts:Use a damp cloth to blot up spills as soon as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.For tough spots, such as ...
Getting started
Friday, April 24, 2020 3:56 PM
IN ADVANCEConsider:You want flooring to complement your unique style as well as the function of the room. Throwing dinner parties? Curling up with the Sunday funnies? Dog sitting for the neighbors, yet again? Keep in mind how you will use the room.Imagine:What personality are you trying to create? ...
Loop vs. twist
Friday, April 24, 2020 3:54 PM
First … you might not know that all tufted carpet begins with a loop pile. If cut pile or cut-and-loop pile is desired, loops are cut during manufacturing.In loop styles, loops are left uncut.In cut pile styles, all loops are cut.In cut-and-loop styles, some loops are cut. Pattern and texture are ...
Installation of carpet
Friday, April 24, 2020 3:41 PM
Before InstallationYou want a problem-free installation and, to help ensure it, here’s a checklist of things to do before the installer arrives.Make sure you know who’s removing your existing flooring. If you wish, the installer will do it. If not, you should make arrangements to have it removed. ...
Benefits of hardwood
Friday, April 24, 2020 3:40 PM
Beautiful and long-lasting, hardwood floors make an elegant choice for nearly any room in your home. When choosing hardwood, the color, character, and construction type are the important factors to consider.Color: The color of hardwood floors ranges from quite light to intensely dark—and everything ...
Solid vs engineered hardwood
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:49 PM
SolidSolid wood is milled from a single 3/4”-thick piece of hardwood. Because of its thickness, a solid hardwood floor can be sanded and refinished over several generations of use. Solid wood flooring expands and contracts with changes in your home’s relative humidity. Normally, installers ...
Care & maintenance of hardwood
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:48 PM
Protect the natural beauty of your Shaw Hardwood flooringShaw Hardwood products, with their DuraShield finish, provide superior wear; easy, no-wax care; plus superior resistance to staining from all common household products such as coffee, shoe polish, lipstick, acetone, mustard, and more. A few ...
Roll specials
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:47 PM
Authorized Dealer For Shaw, Mohawk, Dream Weaver, and PhenixLarge Selection of Hardwood, Laminate, LVT/LVP, Shaw, Mohawk, & Earthwerks.Texted Carpet Available in Solid and Multi ColorR2X Scotch Guard, Installed With Pad For $1.77 Per SQ FTFrieze 3M Scot Guard15 Colors, Installed With Pad For $2.10 ...
Benefits of carpet
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:46 PM
Created by leading design professionals who know color, pattern and trends, our carpet presents a world of wonderful solutions for your home. Whether your setting is formal or informal, quiet or high-traffic, an empty nest or a house full of kids, we have the right carpet style for you.Following ...
Benefits of area rugs
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:32 PM
No matter what your tastes, décor, or preferences are, we can help. We offer area rugs that come in many different styles and designs, so it’s easy to find the right look for you.Here are a few tips to get you started—because it’s important to know the major decision points in shopping for this ...
Installation of hardwood
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:29 PM
You want a problem-free installation and, to help ensure it, here’s a checklist of things to do before the installer arrives.Make sure you know who’s removing your existing flooring. If you wish, the installer will do it. If not, you should make arrangements to have it removed.Who’s moving the ...
Care & maintenance of area rugs
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:28 PM
Area RugsPlease be sure to reference your area rug warranty for specific care requirements! For your general information, however, here are some basic tips and facts:Regular cleaning: Regular vacuuming will help rugs retain their beauty and will extend their useful life. In light to medium traffic ...
Care & maintenance of carpet
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:26 PM
Keep your carpet just-like-newCarpet may be one of the easiest types of flooring to take care of. Learn how to keep yours looking great over time with a simple care program:Preventive Maintenance - protect your investment before problems occur.Vacuuming - prolong the life and beauty of your floor....
The layers of laminate
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:17 PM
Laminate is constructed in layers to create lasting, affordable, beautiful floors. Four layers of material, each of which has its own purpose, are fused together through a direct-pressure process that binds them into one extremely durable material. And this material is today’s laminate—a type of ...
Carpet helps you breathe easier
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:12 PM
n often-overlooked advantage of carpet is its ability to improve a home’s environment, a benefit to people suffering with asthma or allergies. It is simply a myth that carpet contributes to poor indoor air quality. Carpet fibers can be beneficial in trapping and immobilizing potential allergy-...
Choosing a rug
Friday, April 24, 2020 2:07 PM
Finding Inspiring Rugs Just about any room can use an area rug. It adds instant color and style. And rugs are inspiring! Get your creativity going with the hottest trending rugs—in designs that sparkle with color, pattern, and texture while they spark the imagination!When you shop, expect to see ...
Style
Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:10 AM
Jumping into a new look for your floor can be daunting. That’s why most people play it safe. But even if you don’t want to show off your wilder side, there are ways to incorporate fun into your floors. You just need to find the look that works with your overall design style.WHAT ARE MY PREFERENCES?...