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What Is the Average Price Per Square Foot of Carpet?

Apr 15, 2019

The average price per square ft. of carpet is $2. Is the Price of Padding Included? Padding usually isn’t included in the price of the carpet. Some companies may include the padding for free, but the cost of the padding is usually made up elsewhere, either in the cost...

How to Install Laminate Flooring on Your Own (DIY)

Jan 9, 2019

Click below to jump to a specific section How much can I save? How long does it take? General tips What supplies do I need? What tools do I need? Tips on purchasing laminate flooring How much laminate do I need? Why do I need underlayment? What are transition strips?...

The Best Flooring Options for Florida Homes

Sep 4, 2018

Choosing flooring for your house is a challenging task. There are several factors, such as style, price, availability, and climate that make it one of the most important and difficult design decisions you’ll make. If you happen to live in Florida, that...

Types of Craftsman Flooring

Jun 26, 2018

The American Craftsman style of home exemplifies handcrafted quality and locally sourced, natural materials. Starting at the end of the 19th century, the Craftsman style showed the rise of the middle class, moving away from the vast and opulatant Victorian...

Guide to Selecting Environmentally Safe Flooring

May 9, 2018

You recycle, you compost, you avoid unnecessary chemicals and you bring your reusable grocery bags to Publix every week… now how about some eco-friendly flooring for your home!? That’s right, there are flooring choices that can better support your going-green...

The Best Flooring Options for A Colonial Home

Mar 13, 2018

Colonial architecture, popularized in the 1600s, has continued to be prevalent in the United States ever since. With symmetrical aspects throughout, such as shuttered windows, dormers, columns, and chimneys, this rather formal style can be found throughout...

The Best Flooring Options for A Contemporary Home

Mar 9, 2018

As far as home style trends go, contemporary seems like it is here to stay and for good reason. Who doesn't love the sleek, minimalistic and refined style of the newer contemporary homes? If you're interested in creating a contemporary style for your home,...

Signs to Replace Your Carpet

Jan 4, 2018

Carpet creates a cozy, soft surface in your home and is great for families, but it doesn't last forever. If you're starting to notice that your carpet doesn't look, smell, sound, or feel as great as it used to, here are some signs that it's time for a replacement or...

3 Useful Tips When Choosing Colored Tiles

Sep 19, 2017

Tile flooring is not new to everyone. You can see tile flooring on offices and homes. It’s easy to install and there’s a variety of options on how to clean and maintain its original form. Whether you choose frosted or the shiny ones it’s up to you. But what about the...

Could New Flooring Be Better for Your Health?

Aug 17, 2017

We do many things with our health in mind, but selecting flooring is usually not one of them. Failing to think of health when choosing new flooring could be a mistake, however, as floors can be around for years to come and can impact the health of you and your family...

You’re Going with Tile! Now What?

Jul 13, 2017

When you’ve decided that you’re going to tile your home, it can be exciting. Tile is cool and easy to clean, which can seem particularly appealing during the warm, wet Florida summers. It’s easy to get carried away with an impulse buy and bring home tile with little...

Choosing the Perfect Floor for You

Jun 22, 2017

You have a variety of options when choosing a floor. Hardwood, laminate, carpet, and tile are the most popular, but how do you choose between them? Let’s take a look at a few of the qualities of each. Hardwood Hardwood floors are made of 100% wood and hardwood has a...

Why Wood-look Tile?

Jun 21, 2017

Wood-look tile is the prominent floor covering in the current flooring market. Flooring HQ supplies over 200 wood-look tile options that will make your property stand out from the rest! Wood-look tile is composed of either porcelain or ceramic tile with a wood grain...

Explore Your Options When Choosing Laminate

Apr 16, 2017

Laminate flooring has many advantages, including affordability, comfort, and ease of installation. However, one of the advantages that many don’t think of when selecting laminate flooring is versatility. There are now more options than ever before when it comes to...

Carpet Installation 101

Apr 5, 2017

Carpet can add comfort and warmth to a room that’s not easily attainable with other flooring materials. Carpet is an affordable option, but installing it yourself can make it even more affordable. Before taking on a carpet installation project, however, make sure that...

What You Should Know About Cutting Tile

Mar 20, 2017

Tile is a very versatile flooring material that comes in many different patterns, shapes, and sizes. This makes it a great option that can add personality and elegance to a space, while also being durable enough to last years. Unfortunately, many people are...

Should You Go with Laminate or Hardwood?

Mar 16, 2017

Wood flooring looks beautiful and is a desirable flooring option for many homes. The warm hues and gorgeous grains can add class and a certain timelessness to a room. Both hardwood and laminate can help to achieve this look, but each has pros and cons that should be...

What Does Installing Hardwood Floors Entail?

Feb 16, 2017

Hardwood floors are known as a timeless pick that will last a long time and fit with nearly any type of décor. Hardwood floors hold their value because they can be sanded, stained, and refinished many times before they need to be replaced. If you’re thinking about...

5 Reasons Tile Might Be Your Best Flooring Option

Feb 9, 2017

If you’re considering getting new flooring, you may be thinking about the pros and cons of installing tile. Tile isn’t the cheapest or easiest to install option, but may have certain advantages over other types of flooring. Visit your Altamonte Springs tile experts to...

6 Advantages of Laminate Flooring

Feb 2, 2017

If you’re looking to install new flooring in your home, chances are good that you’ve at least considered laminate flooring. You can find laminate flooring online and in most flooring stores, its popularity makes it highly accessible. If you’re unsure about going with...

Choosing the Right Tile Flooring

Jan 31, 2017

Trying to find the right tile floor for you can really be a lot tougher than a lot of people think it’s going to be, especially if they haven’t had to go through this process in the past. It’s not that you are only going to have a limited amount of choices to pick and...

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