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The Ultimate Face-Off Between Wood Flooring & Carpet

March 6, 2017

Is hardwood flooring better than carpet?Wood flooring and carpet flooring each have their own redeeming qualities. However, when the time comes to select the appropriate flooring for your home, it’s important that you’ve conducted proper research so that you can confidently make a decision you’ll be happy with for the foreseeable future.

Today, many homes use a combination of flooring types, ranging from hardwood floors to carpet, tile, linoleum, concrete and other materials. Each type of flooring provides its own inherent benefits, as well as vulnerabilities. Let’s take a look two of the more popular flooring choices, wood and carpet, each of which are available in an outstanding selection of color and texture options to compliment any home.

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Filed Under: Buyers Guide, General, Wood vs Carpet

How to Pick the Right Stain for your Hardwood Flooring

February 15, 2017

Hardwood flooring stain selection tipsJust like to other finishes in your home, such as the woodwork, cabinetry, hardware and overall décor, selecting a hardwood floor stain to compliment your style is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. In addition, the right floor stain can provide a functional benefits.

Whether you’re having new hardwood floors installed or planning to resurface existing wood flooring, it’s probably time to rethink your stain color. After all, floor stain trends do change over time. If you’re planning to sell your Chicagoland home in the near future or just want to give your home a nice update, selecting the right floor stain can increase your home’s perceived value and create a pleasing, updated look. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General, Pets and Wood Flooring, Refinishing, Stain

Questions You Should Ask Before Signing a Hardwood Flooring Installation Contract

January 26, 2017

Hardwood flooring contact questionWhen you hire a new Chicago contractor it’s important to conduct the proper research and ask the right questions so that you can feel confident about your choice. While receiving a professional recommendation from a trusted friend or family member always makes the process easier, it’s still important to properly vet your contractor so that there are fewer surprises once the project is underway.

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Filed Under: Buyers Guide, General, Installation, Tips

Hardwood Flooring in the Kitchen

January 11, 2017

Kitchen Hardwood FloorsWe get a lot of questions about the appropriateness of installing hardwood flooring the kitchen from our Naperville and suburban Chicago customers. While it may seem like exposure to water, spills or heavy foot traffic could be reasons to install an alternate flooring material, there’s are actually more reasons to choose hardwood flooring for your kitchen than there are reasons to avoid it. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General, Wood Flooring in Kitchens

How to Decide Between Hardwood and Laminate Flooring

December 28, 2016

Hardwood and Laminate Floor DifferencesHomeowners in Chicago and its suburbs are often conflicted about how to select the proper flooring material for their home. Luckily, with so many great options, the decision doesn’t have to be difficult.

But, before you decide between hardwood flooring and laminate flooring it’s important that you understand the pros and cons of each flooring type so that you can make the best choice for you and your home. Additionally, you should also think about the intended placement of the flooring alongside your aesthetic preferences, along with longevity, maintenance and eco-friendly considerations. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eco-friendly Flooring, General, Laminate Flooring

Hardwood Flooring Do’s and Don’ts

September 22, 2016

Hardwood flooring is a major investment and requires dutiful care and maintenance to prolong its lifespan and continued enjoyment. Although hardwood flooring is considered to be a rather versatile floor material, it is important that you are aware of the general do’s and don’ts of having wood floors in your home. No matter what you do, your wood floor will age over time, however there are numerous steps you can take to protect your wood flooring and keep it in pristine condition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cleaning Tips, Do’s and Don’ts, General, Tips

Wood Flooring Projects – Should You DIY or Hire a Professional?

September 22, 2016

Common wood flooring projects in Naperville and the Chicago suburbs include wood flooring installation, floor refinishing or sanding, wood flooring replacement and upgrading from carpet to wood flooring. Depending on your comfort level of handling home-maintenance projects, including factors like your budget and timeframe, you may consider hiring a professional wood flooring expert to complete one of these projects in your home or attempt to complete the project on your own. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Do’s and Don’ts, General, Installation, Tips

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