Here is an explanation of a few different types of tiles that will hopefully help you choose which is right for you. Wall Tile- Now this may sound very common sense that wall tile is for well, the walls, however there are people who don’t see the difference between a regular ceramic tile and a…
Using the same type of flooring throughout several different rooms adds a sense of continuity to a home. For example if you choose to do one bedroom in laminate it is a good idea to go ahead and try and do the rest of the bedrooms in laminate. Or if you choose to replace old…
A lot of people tend to think that hardwood makes a room very formal looking and is only for formal rooms such as dens and formal dining rooms. This however is completely untrue. While hardwoods can make a room feel very formal there are ways to get around this. Characteristics such as beveled-edge details, light…
I just wanted to let everyone know about a product that a lot of customers haven’t heard of. It is PVC flooring. It is made to look like wood ( but also comes in tile designs) and comes in individual planks. It glues straight down to the floor and is actually made out of the same…
There are basically two main types of carpet fibers, polyester and nylon. It is important to consider what your carpet needs are when choosing between these two. Nylon is the most common of all carpet fibers, and its high durability makes it a popular choice for areas of the home that receive high foot traffic….
When it comes to buying carpet most people want a a neutral color and choose a beige color because they think that is there only option. While this has been a long time neutral color in today’s design world there are a few other colors that can also give you the feel of neutral but…
One thing that is important when choosing a wood for your home is to keep in mind how much traffic and/or abuse your floor will be taking. Each species of wood varies on its hardness. Here is a list of some woods from Hardest to Softest. Brazilian Cherry Mahogany Pecan/Hickory Hard Maple White Oak Ash…
Here are a few ways to get the most out of your room. If you have a smaller room and would like to make in look longer/add more length to it then choosing a narrow wood plank will help to achieve this. If you have the opposite problem and would like your narrow room to…
Here is another quick tip about choosing the right color of laminate or wood for your home. Light-colored floors tend to make a room look brighter and larger. Dark-colored floors create a more dramatic environment. The current trend however is that dark floors are the “in” thing and lighter floors tend to age a room…
Here are a few things that might help when choosing colors for a wood or laminate floor. When choosing what type of wood or laminate you want it is important to decide what type of look you are going for. If you want a contemporary environment then pick an exotic wood/laminate such as Tigerwood or…