Aldo Adachi, Author at Flooring HQ | Longwood, FL Flooring Store

American-Made Doesn’t Have to Cost More

December 9, 2014

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 …

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Why Go Big Box When You Can Buy Local?

December 9, 2014

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. …

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Online Buying Dangers

December 9, 2014

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 …

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Trend: Greys and Taupes

December 9, 2014

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 …

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Who Wants To Be A Flooring Retailer These Days?

December 9, 2014

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 …

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Most Popular Type of Flooring

December 9, 2014

Historically, carpet has outsold almost all other types of floor covering in the US, having been accountable at its height for almost 60% of all floor covering sold. In fact, carpet represents over 50% of a typical floor-covering dealer’s purchases, according to a white paper written by the Indian River Consulting Group in conjunction with the North American …

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Porcelain Tile

December 9, 2014

Porcelain Tile – Long Lasting Value Practically indestructible from normal everyday wear, PORCELAIN Tiles are truly one of the best flooring material available. Porcelain represents the best overall value in tile because it is: Durable – professionally installed porcelain tile outperforms and outlasts just about every other floor covering material created for a similar application. Easy care – …

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Porcelain Tiles and Basic Installation

December 9, 2014

Porcelain Tiles and Installation Porcelain Tiles are considered by many to be the “hardest” tile product on the market. Porcelain tiles are extremely wear resistant, making them an excellent choice for high-traffic areas of the home, especially those regularly exposed to moisture. A tile is considered porcelain if it will absorb less than 0.5 percent of …

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Cleaning Procelain or Ceramic Floors

December 9, 2014

How to Clean your Porcelain or Ceramic Tile Floor Porcelain and Ceramic tiles are among the most durable floors you can have in your home. As durable as they are they still have to be cleaned on a regular basic. To do this you will need: A dustpan and broom or vacuum cleaner A cloth …

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Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile

December 9, 2014

Tile flooring can be a great choice for many indoor and outdoor spaces and the ease of maintaining it is often very attractive. One of the questions we frequently get from tile shoppers is “what’s the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?” And the answer is: all porcelain tile is ceramic tile, but not all …

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