Tag Archives: flooring

Bamboo Flooring: A Great Alternative to Hardwood

If you love hardwood flooring and are thinking about placing some in your home, you may want to consider bamboo flooring. It is a great option for homes that is simple to clean, has anti-microbial properties, and is environmentally friendly. Bamboo grows quicker than any other type of tree. Unlike some trees that take 15 to 100+ years to grow, bamboo can be harvested every 5-7 years. The minimum aged trees used for most bamboo flooring is three years. The hardness of the flooring usually depends on what type of bamboo is used as well as how long it is … Continue reading →

Dealing with Carpet Dents

You move a table or floor lamp and are left with circular dents in the carpet that seem to exist for days if not permanently. Carpet dents can ruin the look and feel of your carpet and can force you into a permanent furniture arrangement when you can’t get them out. Here are some ways of dealing with carpet dents. We are enjoying our first experience with a nice carpet after replacing the awful vinyl flooring in our family room. The one thing I didn’t even think about when we were planning our purchase was carpet dents. Fortunately, we are … Continue reading →

Adventures in Carpeting

Last week, we decided to head over to a local flooring store to take a look at our options for kitchen flooring. Here is what happened. Remember now that we were looking around at ideas, availability and pricing to help us make some decisions for a kitchen redo. We wanted to see what types of flooring might look nice, hold up in the kitchen and be affordable. At the flooring store, we met a great salesman who was also a closet designer. I mean that he designs rooms as a side business, not that he designs closets. I’ll call him … Continue reading →

Travertine Tile FAQ

One of things I keep hearing about, mostly from home magazines and home shows is “Travertine Tile.” It seems to be the latest interest being put into homes. I have seen it mentioned as flooring in kitchens and entryways and also as linings for showers and bathroom walls. Contemplating our kitchen update, I am very curious about travertine tile. I decided to do some research and get some questions answered. Here are the results. What is Travertine Tile? Travertine is a type of limestone or Calcium Carbonate. It is a natural stone that is formed when minerals that have dissolved … Continue reading →

Redoing the Kitchen: Flooring Choices

As I mentioned earlier, we want to take on an update to our kitchen. It is stuck in the 1960s at the moment. While we won’t be redesigning the kitchen or affecting the floor plan, there is still a lot of work to be done. Overwhelmed with the choices, I hope that you will help us make some decisions. In the earlier blog, I went over some of our choices for the kitchen cabinets and the kitchen countertops. Now here are some more decisions that we will need to make. Flooring There are so many different types of flooring. Hardwood … Continue reading →

Return of the Area Rug

In a previous blog I told you about how shag carpeting was making a comeback. Personally, I have never been a fan of the furry carpeting, so it’s a trend I wouldn’t consider incorporating into my home’s décor. However, there is another trend in flooring that interests me very much—-area rugs. Research shows that area rugs are growing in popularity and are becoming more than just room “accessories.” An increasing amount of homeowners are using area rugs to divide a room or define a space within a larger room. For example, if you live in a studio apartment, an area … Continue reading →

Who Knew Shag Carpet Would Make A Comeback?

If you have pets or kids (or both) then your flooring likely takes a daily beating. I know this for a fact. Despite the fact we have a no-shoes policy in our home, our 2.5-year-old carpet is already riddled with Play-Doh scars, matchbox car tracks, and the occasional Sharpie stain (don’t ask). This, of course, is very disconcerting for me since I recently learned that savvy homeowners are treating their floors as a fifth wall. According to interior designers, floors have become a huge element in design and in the resale of a home. In fact, in 2005, more than … Continue reading →

Stainmaster Carpet 20th Anniversary Sale

Have you been considering new flooring? If you decided on new carpeting, you’re in luck. You can add color, style, softness, and warmth, and get a good deal at the same time. Stainmaster Carpet is offers an assortment of beautiful carpet styles and colors. They are currently having a 20th Anniversary Sale, providing a great opportunity to purchase that high quality new carpeting that has been on your wish list. The advantages of Stainmaster carpets are many and it is a family friendly product. Not only does it resist stains, but it is also soft while at the same time … Continue reading →

Keep it Family Friendly

How can you keep your home family friendly and still maintain a sense of style? The better question is how can you do all this without replacing furnishings and accents frequently, thus spending a lot of money? We know that kids and pets are tough on furnishings and flooring, so it doesn’t make sense to spend a fortune on things that will need to be replaced before we know it. So, what does make sense? Durable Flooring Hardwood or tile flooring are strong and durable. If you’re going to invest in quality flooring, it might as well be something that … Continue reading →

Getting Good Deals on Flooring

There are several different ways to get good deals on flooring for your home. You can check with flooring outlet centers or online liquidators, but keep in mind the cost of shipping. If shopping online, which can sometimes be the best choice, simply make sure the company you plan to shop with doesn’t eat up your entire discount in shipping charges. You’ll also hear people rave about how “cheap” carpet and vinyl flooring remnants are but you might be surprised by the prices when you walk into a showroom. Often times, remnants are not exactly cheap. The retailer still needs … Continue reading →