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The Benefits and Versatility of Engineered Hardwood

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The Benefits and Versatility of Engineered HardwoodWhen it’s time to redo your floors, the options are numerous and can be overwhelming. There are pros and cons to everything and flooring is no different. Classics like hardwood floors are hard to resist, but the benefits of newer options are equally hard…

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The Advantages of Large Format TIle

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Sometimes, bigger is just better. Bigger portions and paychecks are both great! In fact, unless you are talking about a bigger waistline or credit card bill, size certainly can have its advantages. One product that is gaining in popularity due to its size is large format tile, which is defined…

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Repairing Scratched and Buckled Laminate

Laminate flooring

Laminate flooring, a popular and versatile floor solution for today’s busy homeowners and lifestyles, can withstand a lot of use and abuse. On occasion, it can be damaged by pets, kids, or moisture. If you have laminate floors, or are considering installing them, read on for some tips and tricks…

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How to Choose the Right Carpet Color For Your Home

Carpet flooring

Upgrading flooring is one of the biggest investments you can make when renovating your space, whether you opt for wood, tile, vinyl, or carpet. Available in a myriad of types, tones, and textures, carpet selection can feel very overwhelming. And since it is pricey, following carpet trends is impractical; flooring…

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Choosing the Right Underlayment for Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring installation

If you’ve chosen a laminate floor for your home, it’s important to consider how to properly install it, and that means selecting the right underlayment. In most cases, a laminate floor will require some sort of layer between the subfloor and the flooring material, although some brands come with one…

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Basement Flooring Options

Carpet flooring

Investing in your home is always a great idea, especially when volatile interest rates make changing zip codes less than ideal. Home renovation projects that expand your livable square footage are even better! If you are planning to finish your basement into a useful living space, it’s important to choose…

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The Best Flooring For Your Outdoor Living Space

Outdoor Living Space

Summer is here, bringing with it all types of outdoor fun and festivities. When designing a living space for the summer, don’t forget about the flooring! Whether it’s your porch, deck, or patio, the right flooring can really elevate your outdoor area and help set the vibe. Check out these…

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Water or Oil Based Polyurethane Finishes: Which is Better?

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Water and oil based polyurethanes are used to protect and coat hardwood flooring, but which option is best? If you’re thinking of coating your floor, but you don’t know which method of floor finishing to go for, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will provide an insight into the main differences between the…

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The Advantages Of Loop And Twist Carpet Styles.

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 provided…

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Maximalism Style & Why We Love It

Living room flooring | Valley Floor Covering Inc

If you’re looking for a new design that will add lots of personality and color to a room in your home, Maximalism could bring the wow factor that you’re looking for! The opposite of Minimalism’s less-is-more aesthetic, Maximalism leans the other direction with its more-is-more sensibility. Instead of crisp white…

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