CARPET
HARDWOOD
LAMINATE
VINYL
Choosing the Right Carpet
Nylon
Nylon is the most common of all carpet fibers, and its high durability makes it a popular choice for areas of the home that receive high foot traffic. Resistant to most dirt, mildew and moisture, this fiber is also known for its ease of maintenance and non-allergenic properties.
PET Polyester
This is an excellent fiber choice for the budget conscious. Polyester shares many of nylon’s nonallergenic, moisture and wear resistant properties but lacks the same degree of durability.
PTT Polyester
Fibers are extruded from a new generation of polymer giving it exceptional durability along with built-in stain resistance, color clarity, colorfastness, luxurious softness, and ease of maintenance.
Olefin/Polypropylene
This fiber was first used in carpets designed for use outdoors and in spaces with high levels of moisture and humidity. Color-fastness, resilience, and resistance to water damage, mildew and piling are important benefits of this fiber. Polypropylene fiber is also recognized for a luxurious appearance and outstanding softness.
Types of Carpeting
Understanding a few simple basics about carpet construction will help you make the right choice for your lifestyle and budget.
Textured Plush
Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet - Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
- Adds casual beauty to any room
- Looks great between vacuuming
- Preferred style for busy households
- A great "whole-house" carpet
Saxony
Refined cut-pile surface - Luxuriously smooth, soft finish
- Beautiful with traditional interiors
- Adds distinctive elegance to any room
- Ideal for living and dining rooms
- Shows subtle highlights and accents
Berber Loop-Pile
A wool-like look and rugged loop surface - Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere
- Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
- Subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles
- Ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings
Berber Cut-Pile
A new berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of traditional loop berbers - The great plush "feel" of thick, cut pile carpet
- Beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any room
- Very versatile decoratively, ideal for casual rooms, kids' rooms, etc.
- Subtle color flecks help hide soil that might appear between cleanings
Cut/Loop
Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile - Accent colors spice up floor surfaces
- Multicolor effects hide soil and stains
- Looks great between vacuuming
- Choose from soft tonals to bolder color combinations
Commercial Loop
Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor - Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas
- Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations
- Textured surfaces provide subtle highlights
The Basics Understanding Hardwood
Hardwood Flooring is available in many different widths, styles and finishes; Wood floors are produced in both solid and engineered planks and strips and come in a wide variety of wood species. Whether it is engineered or solid hardwood, our master craftsmen bring out the exceptional warmth along with its soothing tones and textures. Each species is unique in color, grain and personality.
Solid Wood Floors
Solid wood floors are one solid piece of wood and are generally 3/4" thick. Our Solid Hardwood Floors are produced from the finest domestic and exotic hardwoods including red & white oak, American cherry, hickory, maple, and Brazilian cherry, and are available in several widths. Because solid hardwood floors are more susceptible to humidity and temperature changes than engineered wood floors they should only be installed above grade over approved wooden subfloors and must be nailed or stapled down. Solid wood floors can generally be recoated and refinished several times.
Engineered Wood Floors
These floors are produced by laminating several hardwood plies together to form the planks. Most engineered floors can be glued-down, stapled-down or floated over a variety of subfloors including wood, dry concrete slabs and some types of existing flooring. Engineered hardwood floors have cross-ply construction which reduces the expansion/contraction of planks caused by variations in humidity and allows these floors to be installed on any level in the home. Available in plank and longstrip format, our Engineered Hardwood Floors come in a wide variety of widths, thicknesses and colors in both North American and Exotic hardwoods.
Exotic Wood Species
Today wood flooring is also offered in a variety of hardwood species that are not found in North America. Our Hardwood Flooring Collections include some of the finest exotic hardwoods from all over the world. These floors offer many unique and visually striking appearances that are distinctly different from the North American hardwoods. Many of these exotic species are photosensitive and may change color over time.
Prefinished Versus Unfinished
Unfinished floors require several days to install, stain and finish the flooring. Prefinished floors are less messy and can be installed and completed the same day. A factory-applied finish like our exclusive Scotchgard or CrystalShield finish with aluminum oxide is extremely durable and could not be duplicated with a job-site finish.
The Basics Understanding Laminate
If you want a flooring that is easy to install, easy to maintain and remarkably durable then laminate is your way to go. The Uniclic system is a glueless locking system that means fast and easy installation, no glue is necessary. It is designed to be installed over almost any existing floor. Laminate floors offer a wide selection of looks that imitate today’s most popular hard surfaces. These floors are constructed by countertop materials, with a clear surface layer that protects against scratches, burns, spills and scuffs.
The Basics Understanding Ceramic
If you want a floor that has more options in color, texture, pattern, strength and style of actual stone, then you want Ceramic Tile. Ceramic not only has a great color palette but also has endless décor possibilities that bring your room to life.
Types of Tile
Glazed Ceramic Tile
Clay and water are the two basic elements that make up Glazed Ceramic Tile. This composition is then processed with heat to create the solidified product. The top surface is then sealed with a glaze that is referred to as the design layer since it determines the tile’s finished color, design and texture. Glazed Ceramic Tile is very durable and easy to clean, and because of its composition, it will not absorb odors, nor support allergens or bacteria.
Porcelain Tile
The primary ingredient in the composition of true porcelain tile is finely-ground sand. Unlike ceramic, processing of the porcelain composition involves pressure and extremely high temperature. The end result is a very dense, glass-like material with a water absorption rate of less than 0.5% and has a through-color body. Also, because of its density and composition of natural ingredients, porcelain tile has all the same excellent qualities of glazed ceramic.
The Basics Understanding Vinyl
Resilient flooring is a type of flooring which is designed to be durable resistant to stains, water, and comfortable to stand and work on. There are a wide range of styles within our resilient flooring category, at a range of price points from very affordable to more expensive luxury brands of flooring. The most common types of resilient flooring are made from materials like cork, vinyl, linoleum, and rubber. These materials are known to be extremely sturdy and protect against everyday wear and tear.
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