It probably isn’t the smartest decision to lay carpet at the front door entrance or kitchen but there is no denying carpet is wonderful in the bedroom. However, tile is an excellent choice for the foyer or kitchen, but isn’t a popular choice for the bedroom. The great news is, both have a place in the home and offer comfort and beauty.
Some folks consider marmoleum the new linoleum but better made and much better for the environment. It repels dirt and dust making it a healthier choice for those with allergies.
Red oak is a beautiful open grain hardwood that can be used in flooring applications throughout your home. Dependent on how the wood is cut, you have several choices of grain appearance from which to choose.
Vinyl flooring is making a comeback with new designs, styles, and colors. Technology has greatly advanced the durability and resiliency of vinyl over the years.
Cork is drastically increasing in popularity as a flooring choice due to its environmentally friendly make up, beauty, and ease of installation. If you are in the market for new flooring, give cork a look.
Vintage porcelain or marble mosaic tiles never go out of style. Mosaic tiles in the shapes of hexagons or penny rounds in high gloss white are very popular. Checkerboard or other patterns in black and white fit beautifully into vintage or historical renovation projects.
Resilient flooring is just like it sounds, durable and flexible. Resilient flooring is also beautiful and stain resistant. This type of flooring is ideal for kitchens, garages, offices, or anywhere else in your home where you might stand for extended periods of time or have a lot of foot traffic.
Hardwood flooring is among one of the most popular types of flooring. If you’ve ever had hardwood floors, you know why. Hardwood floors are easy to maintain, look beautiful in any décor, and come in a wide range of sizes, types of wood and finishes that can easily be incorporated into any style or type of décor.
When people think of area rugs, they tend to think of a standard, rectangular shaped, Persian style rug. But today’s area’s rugs come in so many colors, styles and shapes that you can choose the perfect area rug to complement the rest of your home décor.
That’s right, most everything that was in style back in the old days is making its way back. They call it retro now, but odds are, like the old adage says, “If you keep something long enough, it will come back in style.” One item making a strong comeback is shag. Shag rugs were extremely popular in the 1960s to early 70’s, and they are back in style today.
Check out the top five reasons why ceramic tile flooring is one of the most popular choices in kitchen flooring and how it can work for you.
Ceramic tile flooring comes in various colors, sizes, patterns and designs but no matter how you choose to incorporate it into your kitchen remodeling project, you’ll find it durable and easy to maintain.
If you suffer from allergies, you need to know the best type of flooring for your home. There are different flooring options you can choose from such as carpet and tile with some people even opting just to use rugs on their floors to cut down on allergens. The choice is yours and depends on what makes you feel the best.
Pebble mosaics are a wonderful choice for many interior and exterior applications in and around the home. Pebble mosaic tiles are normally mesh-mounted and come in a variety of colors and shapes.
Try a beautiful white or multi-color flat pebble mosaic on your shower floor or pool decking.
Pavers are great choices for exterior walkways, paths, and patio flooring. But they also make a beautiful application indoors as well. Interior pavers can create a great rustic design in your kitchen, foyer, or den.
There is great interest in making smarter decisions when it comes to home improvement these days and there is no shortage of eco-friendly products on the market. Knowing what types of products are easier on the environment is the first step.
Many homeowners think natural stone is reserved only for those with a big budget, but today’s options in beautiful natural stone is much more affordable than you may think.
Most people think heated flooring is limited to tile, but you can also heat carpet, laminate and wood floors as well. Radiant heat works from the ground up and therefore stirs up less dust and allergens.
You’ll find many types of laminate flooring today that has the look of real hardwood floors in a wide range of styles with the look of woods such as maple, cherry and oak. There are also many different types with varying “plank” widths so you can create the look you want.
Marmoleum flooring is extremely durable and holds up well under heavy foot traffic and furniture. It is easy to clean and only grows more beautiful over time. Many patterns and designs are available.
