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Who Wants To Be A Flooring Retailer These Days?

Flooring HQ offers wholesale pricing directly to the public. “How can they do that,” you might be asking. In order to answer this question, we must first understand what a flooring retailer is. In the flooring industry, specifically, manufacturers sell their flooring products to distributors, who usually sell many manufacturers’ flooring products to various retailers in a given area. At each point along the way, a mark up is added to the cost of the flooring, so that each selle...

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4/23/2012 1:39:00 PM Comments(0)

Trend: Greys and Taupes

Keeping up with trends can be a ton of fun, but it can also be overwhelming. That said, most people prefer a more classic look when making large purchases like flooring, because it’s easier to change the look of the room with accent pieces than it is to replace flooring. Luckily, one of the hottest trends is flooring right now is a fresh twist on an old classic. We now have more neutral options than we’ve had in the past, with greys and taupes trending in everything from fashion, to ...

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3/20/2012 1:02:00 PM Comments(0)

Online Buying Dangers

Practically anything you want can be purchased online, from the convenience of your chair. Online shopping is particularly useful for price-shopping and finding great deals. But a great deal on price can come with a great deal of stress. Making a big purchase online can be risky and is something that should be given careful consideration. If you’re considering purchasing flooring online, here are a few things to consider before you click: 1. Freight . Shipping can be very expensive on heav...

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2/21/2012 10:54:00 AM Comments(0)

Why Go Big Box When You Can Buy Local?

We hear the term “local” a lot these days. Shopping and buying locally is part of a sustainability movement, but also helps to support the community in which you live. Here are a few reasons that buying your new floors from your local flooring retailer is cooler than buying from the big box guys: 1. Buy local, support yourself. Several studies have shown that when you purchase from an independent, locally owned store, as opposed to a national business, significantly more of your mone...

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2/14/2012 9:00:00 AM Comments(0)

American-Made Doesn't Have to Cost More

With American unemployment rates at over 9 percent and growing concern over the state of our economy, the “buy American” movement is gaining momentum. One of the often cited problems with buying American-made products is that they are frequently more expensive due to the high cost of manufacturing in the US. But when it comes to flooring, American-made doesn’t have to cost more. In fact, it may even cost less. Here’s what you need to know to find a lower-priced American-m...

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1/24/2012 12:58:00 PM Comments(0)

What Type of Green Flooring is Best for Your Home?

We are becoming increasingly aware of our impact on the earth and the way that we use the earth’s resources. As the world’s population grows, resources become more scarce and more expensive. As a result, more and more people are seeking out products that have less of an impact on earth and more benefits to their health and their wallets. Most people already have a personal reason for choosing green flooring, but if you need a couple of reasons why you should choose green flooring, he...

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1/10/2012 8:18:00 AM Comments(0)

2012 Flooring Trends

Let’s be real. In 2012, we’re watching what we spend, trying to save more, and seeking products that fit our budget and our style. We want an expensive look at a cheap rate. And that’s not all, we expect our purchases to withstand the test of time and be the eco-friendly option. What we want is value. As we move into this New Year, our shopping decisions are based on the value we get from the style, functionality and cost of the products we purchase. Luckily, manufacturers know...

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1/3/2012 10:58:00 AM Comments(0)