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How to avoid common hardwood flooring mistakes

Common hardwood flooring mistakes and how to avoid them

Avoid costly hardwood flooring mistakes with the answers to your most common questions on installing, repairing, and maintaining your dream hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring can transform your home, adding timeless elegance and value. However, if you’re not careful, hardwood flooring can also come with some expensive mistakes. Whether you’re tackling a full installation, considering...

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What is the best engineered flooring for homes with pets

The best engineered flooring for homes with pets

Yes, you can have engineered flooring without giving away your pets! We will walk you through the considerations for choosing planks that stand up to pet claws, water bowl spills, and the inevitable accidents while remaining beautiful. Not all engineered flooring products are built to withstand the constant barrage of claws, spills, and accidents. We know pets are part of the family, so we want...

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How to set a budget and get the most bang for your buck

Maximize your budget: Smart tips for flooring renovations

A new floor is one of the best ways to improve the look — and value — of your home. But there’s a lot to consider when searching for the perfect floor, including aesthetics, performance, and, of course, costs. This can make the process feel a little daunting, especially considering it’s not a purchase you make every day. But it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of research, planning...

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Explore the benefits of carpet vs. hardwood

When to choose carpet vs. hardwood flooring

Having trouble choosing the right flooring for your home? Sorting through the dizzying array of options can be a challenge. Let’s take a look at two of the most popular categories, carpet and hardwood floors. You’ll learn how each is used in interior design and their unique performance benefits. Whether for new construction or a home improvement project, flooring completely transforms...

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Update your bedroom with the latest carpet designs for spring 2024

Top bedroom carpet trends

Ready to update your bedroom? Check out our guide to the Top Bedroom Carpet Trends, which includes a look at the latest carpet fibers and technologies as well as the most recent color trends. Carpet is back! Especially in bedrooms. Sinking your bare feet into soft, warm carpet is a wonderful way to start the day. If you’re considering a bedroom update, you will want to familiarize yourself...

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2024 brings bigger and bolder flooring choices like wide plank hardwood and retro carpet design

Top 5 flooring trends to embrace in 2024

What color of hardwood is trending in 2024? What are the hottest bathroom flooring ideas? Is carpet making a comeback? These are some of the common questions homeowners are asking in 2024 , and understandably so. Choosing a new floor for your home is a big decision. And it can be an overwhelming one, with interior design trends constantly evolving and an abundance of flooring options...

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Give your bathroom a new look with our bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

The hottest bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

If you’re planning to give your bathroom a fresh look this year, the bathroom floor is a great place to start. From patterned tiles to luxurious natural stone, here’s a look at the hottest flooring trends right now. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals, plan for new projects, and think about what you really want in your life — and in your home. In other words...

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Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings.

What type of hardwood flooring is best?

Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings. The beauty of authentic hardwood layered with the stability of engineered wood offers the perfect combination for gorgeous, durable floors with a multitude of performance benefits. Hardwood looks are the most sought-after flooring visuals for interiors, a thriving trend that shows no sign of slowing down...

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Is a new basement floor on your holiday wishlist?

Make this holiday season truly special for you and your loved ones. Here are six inspirational basement renovation ideas to help you plan your dream space. Not sure what to include on your wishlist this holiday season? Consider treating yourself — and your guests — to the gift of a renovated basement complete with a new basement floor. A renovated basement adds valuable square footage...

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4 Tips for keeping your home clean, warm and cozy this fall and winter

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time to bust out those fuzzy socks and start preparing your home for the cooler months. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day out in the cold, firing up the heating, and planting yourself in front of the TV. At the same time, there’s nothing worse than seeing your inflated heating bill at the end of the winter...

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Four benefits of waterproof luxury vinyl flooring

Four benefits of waterproof luxury vinyl flooring

Luxury vinyl plank and tile are excellent choices for any home. They offer impressive benefits, including a beautiful look and a reasonable lifespan. But they also provide complete waterproof protection. So when you need the best floor covering, it pays to learn more about these materials. Four ...

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Bathroom decorating tips: Is luxury vinyl flooring a good fit?

Bathroom decorating tips: Is luxury vinyl flooring a good fit?

Luxury vinyl plank and tile are excellent choices for any bathroom décor, thanks to a wealth of visual options that are sure to please. With a variety of appearance, textures, colors, and formats, these materials are a perfect fit for this room, and we’re going to tell you more about it in today’s ...

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What's the difference between luxury vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile?

What's the difference between luxury vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile?

If you are currently trying to decide between luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank, you are probably wondering about the differences between the two of them. In today's post, we will talk a bit about those differences, so follow along for facts you'll want to consider. Luxury vinyl plank or ...

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What are the latest flooring trends?

What are the latest flooring trends?

Flooring trends matter, especially when you have specific requirements to meet in certain areas of your home. In today's post, we will take a look at some of the most popular trends so you can get an idea of what is available to you for your home. Your flooring options are diverse - luxury vinyl ...

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What is water-resistant laminate flooring?

What is water-resistant laminate flooring?

If you are looking for options that protect against water damage but don't want to go all-out for 100% waterproof flooring, a tremendous water-resistant laminate flooring is a great choice. While it doesn’t protect you from every threat of water damage, it does give you much more time to clean up ...

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Is luxury vinyl flooring durable?

Is luxury vinyl flooring durable?

So you are looking for durable flooring? Let Sistare Carpets Inc help you with your search. We know all about luxury vinyl flooring. We recommend it as a durable flooring for you. Durability due to its waterproof nature, luxury vinyl has been a consistent choice for kitchens, basements, and bathrooms ...

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