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The focus on building sustainable homes has skyrocketed in recent years, paving the way for innovations and advancements in flooring options. As we all aim to make greener choices, understanding the ecological impact of our home renovation selections becomes critical. Let's delve deeper into the ...

Choosing the right flooring for high-traffic areas in your home or business can be a challenge. You need something stylish yet resilient. Enter hardwood flooring – a blend of beauty, durability, and practicality. Let’s delve into why hardwood is the go-to choice for areas that see a lot of foot ...

Maintaining a beautiful home while juggling a busy lifestyle can be challenging in today's fast-paced world. Thankfully, luxury vinyl flooring offers the perfect solution for homeowners seeking a low-maintenance and stylish flooring option. With its durability, versatility, and easy upkeep, luxury ...

Walk through our carpet store, and you'll see fibers, such as Mohawk's SmartStrand Ⓡ Forever Clean, which explicitly addresses pet issues. In addition, Godfrey Hirst uses this fiber on many of its rugs.You'll also see fibers like Anso RNA R2x and Nylon 2RX by Shaw Industries. These carpet fibers ...

Walk through our tile flooring showroom and see some fantastic stone-look tiles. They include designs like Kendall Slate by American Olean, Massa Marble by Lungarno Ceramics, or Crystal Stone ll (a mosaic look) by Marazzi.You'll see many other creations by MSI, Shaw, and more.How is this possible?...

Solid hardwood flooring is installed via the traditional tongue and groove nail-down. Engineered wood, however, can be glued, stapled, or installed as a floating floor.Click lock: a modern take on traditional tongue and grooveHere, the pieces snap together to mat.Traditional tongue and groove also ...

When shopping for waterproof flooring, you'll often hear the phrase "stone-core luxury vinyl flooring." But, like many, you're probably not sure what it is or what to expect, so we'll give you the 411 on this fantastic product.SPC coresThis floor comes with a technologically advanced stone-plastic ...

Science has proven over and over again that the right carpet won't exacerbate allergies. However, there are many with hypoallergenic properties.So, go ahead and enjoy the beauty of carpeting. You'll appreciate its ability to hold onto heat and prevent drafts–an excellent advantage for those cold, ...

One of the many benefits of ceramic and porcelain tile flooring is easy cleanability. Dirt and grime sit at the top in plain view, so it's easy to see and wipe away.Think also about grout. It's absorbent and stains and darkens easily. If you clean it regularly, it becomes easy to maintain without ...

When choosing your wood floors, you'll have an important decision: the finish.Good quality finishes bind the planks together and keep dirt and moisture at bay.There are many choices, but we often hear about penetrating oil. It's the finish of choice among many of our hardwood flooring customers.It ...

Yes, yes, it does. Marble floors are trending–but have they ever gone out of style?This marble look is unbelievably realistic, with distinctive veinings and textures. The veins range from black to blue, gold, gray, and more.People accomplish their marble look by using the form of a square, tile-...

When shopping for carpet, you'll hear a lot about padding. You may even wonder if it’s essential, and it is.Please don't skimp on it. Padding does much more than add to that "springy, cushiony" feeling when we step.Lying just below the rugYou'll see a big square outlined with wooden strips when ...

When shopping for tile in Portsmouth, NH, remember that this product isn’t just for the kitchen and bath. It can look just as great in the living room or hallway.Tile flooring is stylish and sophisticated, adds value to a property, and can be made to look like anything. They're also functional, ...

Hardwood flooring is a great choice for many rooms in your home. They provide impressive beauty and excellent performance, especially when customized.For bedroom use, they can last a lifetime or more, with results you'll love. Here are three options that are perfect for bedroom floors.1. Hickory ...

Luxury vinyl flooring gives you plenty of reasons to fall in love with it. It offers outstanding benefits that will serve you in every room of your home, day after day.If you've never considered the materials before, now is a great time to do so. And here are three reasons why considering luxury ...

As you search for the perfect carpet floors, you'll hear they are "warmer" than other floors. But it's important to understand this terminology and what it can mean for your home.The more you understand about your flooring options, the better products you'll choose. This is a great way to find ...

Floor tile is always the best choice for tile flooring in any room of your home. It's denser and thicker than wall tile and handles much more wear.If you're looking for the perfect material for your floors, tile is a great place to start. You're sure to find benefits and characteristics that will ...

When you hear "hardwood flooring," you likely think about solid wood materials. But there's another type that's as popular and offers impressive benefits.As you search for the perfect materials for your floor, extra information can go a long way. And you'll want to know about all your options.Solid ...

Luxury vinyl plank comes with a top, clear, melamine wear layer that protects the floor from scratches, scuffs, and dents. A kid-and-pet-friendly product will also stand up to the heaviest foot traffic.Please continue reading to see why luxury vinyl flooring might be the ideal floor for you.Hard-...

The best carpet flooring store has a complete inventory that doesn't just include a small number of "best sellers," and they're one of the best places to shop if you want something a little more distinctive. If it's not in stock, they'll order it.There are other advantages to shopping in locally-...

As you shop for the perfect tile flooring, you’re likely to be interested in current trends to ensure the best décor match to keep you current longer. Today, we’re going to tell you about the top four tile trends and what they might mean for your household, so be sure to read along now to find out ...

Hardwood flooring adds exceptional value to your home, even if you only install it in a single room. With stunning visuals and outstanding performance, these floors were created to serve you well in every room, with benefits that will pay off over time, and we’re going to tell you more about it ...

Even if you’ve only recently started floor shopping, you probably already know how popular luxury vinyl flooring is. In today’s post, we’re going to tell you a bit about why it’s so popular and how it could benefit you and your household today.You’ll find impressive luxury vinyl tile and plankVinyl ...

“How do I choose the right rug?” is a question we hear all the time in our showroom. After all, when you walk into a carpet flooring store, you'll see hundreds of rolls with different colors, patterns, designs, and styles, all from various mills. Finding the best carpet floors isn't complicated, ...