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How To Choose Vinyl Flooring

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When it comes to flooring, you know you want something beautiful as well as durable.  After all, your choice of flooring can make or break the look and functionality of a room.  So when it comes to vinyl flooring, how can you wade through all the choices to find the right one for you and your room?  Here are a few considerations that will help direct you in your search.

Location - Are you looking to put vinyl in a bathroom, the kitchen, the mudroom?  Room location and function play a key role in the type of vinyl you will want to consider.  The higher traffic the room experiences, the better quality vinyl you will want to get.
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What To Consider When Choosing Wide Plank Wood Flooring

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If you are looking for new flooring for your home, you may be overwhelmed by the options: ceramic tiles, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and carpet. However, there is one type of flooring you may have overlooked – wide plank wood flooring.

When you think about wide plank flooring, you may imagine a rustic cabin in the woods or a centuries-old house. However, wide plank wood flooring is actually a great choice for modern homes. It is increasing in popularity and available in a wide variety of woods. Wide plank wood flooring can provide your home with that refreshing, unique look you want.

Wide plank wood flooring consists of planks that are at least three inches wide. If the planks are smaller than three inches, they are not considered planks. However, most wide plank flooring is anywhere from five to twenty inches wide – giving it the name and associated look of “wide” planks. Wide plank wood flooring is available in softwoods, hardwoods, antique woods, and exotic woods. In other words, you will have plenty of wood options for your wide plank flooring. You are not limited to “little-cabin-in-the-woods pine flooring. [Read more...]

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How To Clean Your Floors The Natural Way

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We live in a world where living “green” is becoming the norm. Protecting your environment is important. If everyone in the world makes an effort to live a green life, the planet will be a healthier place to live.

One of the ways you can help the environment is by cleaning your floors with natural cleaners. While you may be tempted to use chemicals for that “deep down” clean, you can achieve the same results with natural cleaners. [Read more...]

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What Is Green Flooring

May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

As a nation, we are slowly becoming more conscious of our environment as well as our impact upon it.  Companies are now providing eco-friendly options for things like paper products, cleaning materials, and so much more.  But did you know that you can go green even in your choice of flooring?  If you are striving to make your life more eco-friendly, here are a few things to consider when finding flooring.

Sustainability – What resources are necessary to replenish the materials used in the flooring you are considering?  How easily are the materials renewed?  The materials that rate the best as far as sustainability include cork, bamboo, and most resources used to make linoleum. [Read more...]

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How To Clean Tile and Grout

May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It’s a job you probably dread and put off as long as possible. Let’s face it; the tile and grout in your home can be tough to clean.

However, it must be done from time to time – so when the time comes, make the chore a little bit easier by choosing the right equipment for the job. Over the counter cleaners may be what you use for weekly cleaning. But for deep cleaning, a steam cleaning machine may be the right tool for the job. Here are some tips for choosing the right machine for your situation.

  • For tile and grout cleaning, the output temperature should be as high as possible. For today’s efficient steam cleaning machines, they can reach up to 386 degrees. The higher the heat, the easier it is to remove all the dirt and impurities present on the tile joints and grooves. The higher temperature also brings one other advantage: superheated water turns to vapor, meaning less mess to clean after the chore is complete. [Read more...]
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10 Tips To Buying An Area Rug

May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hardwood and tile flooring are both popular choices for a home’s floor. However, neither of these options provides a “soft” area – an area where your feet can relax, an area where your little ones can crawl in comfort. This is one reason why area rugs are a useful option.

These small rugs provide the look and feel of carpet without the fuss and muss. They also give you an easy way to add a splash of style to your home. You can have your cake and eat it, too – or in this case, you can have your hard flooring and your carpet too. Keep the following ten tips in mind when buying your next area rug.

1.    Use masking tape to “visualize” the size of the rug you will need.

2.    Snap a picture of the room where you need the area rug and take it with you for reference when you go shopping. [Read more...]

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Understanding Laminate Flooring Classification

April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Are you changing out your current flooring? Are you looking into laminate flooring? There is more to keep in mind than color and style.

Laminate flooring has a specific classification system.  Understanding this system will help to ensure that you choose the right laminate flooring for your home.

There are two methods of manufacturing laminate flooring – Direct-pressure laminate and High-pressure laminate. DPL flooring is made by bonding four layers at about 400 degrees and at a pressure of about 600psi. HPL flooring is made by treating the two outer layers separately, then bonding them to the inner layers. HPL flooring is more expensive than DPL flooring.

The AC rating of laminate flooring refers to foot traffic:

AC1 – light residential foot traffic
AC2 – moderate residential foot traffic
AC3 – heavy residential/moderate commercial foot traffic
AC4 – general commercial foot traffic
AC5 – heavy commercial foot traffic

Both products work. And both can be functional additions to your home for many years to come. The key is to consider your options and choose the right flooring for you home and situation. [Read more...]

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What To Consider When Replacing Carpeting In An Office

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Nothing can change up a room and make it fresh and new like new carpet. It can give your business a new look and feel, and not only make your clients look at you a bit differently, it can give you motivation to try new projects as well.

Yet making the decision to have it replaced is the easy part. Once your landlord gives the approval, where do you go from there?

Start by evaluating your needs.

Do you run a high traffic business, or it it just you and the office staff? Do you deal with chemicals and liquid materials that risk destroying carpets quickly? Are you out to impress, or simply want functionality? Make a list of you needs. Then talk with with a flooring consultant and find out what flooring will best work for your business.

Work out a plan that works for everyone

Find out how long it will take to replace the flooring. Replacing carpets may be easier and less time consuming than adding in new hardwoods. Also plan on replacing it during a slow or easy time for all occupants. Desks are easy to move. Wall to wall filing cabinets aren’t. Its important to give yourself plenty of time for moving and rearranging, both before and after the replacement. [Read more...]

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Colorado Pro Flooring Celebrates Earth Day 2012

April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Its Earth Day 2012. This year’s focus is on securing Renewable Energy for all, and building a sustainable future for our planet.

With over one billion people participating this year, its natural to want to do what you can. But why stop at one day – why not create an action step that will last many years to come?

When it comes to flooring, choose flooring with a green emphasis. More flooring manufacturers are using sustainable materials and choosing to use manufacturing processes that greatly reduce their carbon footprint. Before you buy, ask your flooring representative what your options are. If you haven’t looked at flooring in awhile, you’ll be surprised to find how many companies have made the choice and commitment to going green. [Read more...]

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How Ceramic Tile Is Made

April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Ceramic tile is one of the most popular and versatile coverings used today. It can be used not only on floors, but also on walls. Ceramic tile creates a beautiful floor covering for your home, whether it be your kitchen, dining room, bathroom, or any other room of your home. You can even tile ALL of the floors in your home for a vibrant, durable, attractive look. Ceramic tile is also used on walls – from the bathroom to the kitchen backsplash, ceramic tile offers homeowners a unique tile that comes in a wide variety of styles and colors.

Ceramic tile has been around for centuries – but the process to make the tile is essentially the same today as it was years ago. Ceramic tile is clay that is formed into a shape, glazed and then baked. A closer look at how ceramic tile is made reveals more about the process. [Read more...]

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