There are those that believe learning is a life long skill. Certainly that's the case at Flooring & More Carpet One! We continue to stay current with the latest materials, trends and installation techniques. All of our professionals participate in these continuing education programs in one form or another.

On Thursday, January 21st, the good folks at Mohawk Industries hosted an all day carpet installtion clinic in our warehouse. We had over twenty of our installation mechanics (and three sales professionals) attend the workshop to learn the latest in materials performance, pattern matching and installtion techniques.

We work hard to make sure that our customers get the best selection in quality materials, at the best prices, supported by the best installation and service. We call it our "value proposition." That's just the way we are.

Hello everyone, Danny here, Sales Manager for Flooring & More Carpet One. I just want to let everyone know what they've been missing here at our Store. Not only do we have a beautiful showroom staffed by friendly, knowledgeable sales pros, but we are also your locally owned "big box store!" Our huge warehouse is stocked full of carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood and ceramic tile with value pricing starting with:

carpet $0.85 per square foot

We also have a huge area rug showroom full of all sorts of shapes and sizes. And if we don't have it in stock, we can get it for you in a matter of days or assist you with custom rugs through our binding service. We look forward to assisting you with any flooring need!

Danny

Fiber Backed Vinyl?
First, if you think of vinyl as that discolored and buckled stuff on your mother's kitchen floor, think again. There are new fiber backed vinyl sheet flooring products that look exactly like wood, tile or stone, that never fade or buckle, and they're "softer" on your feet than harder surfaces and even have a cushion "feel" to them. These new fiber floors are easy to install (typically with a releaseable adhesive making future repairs feasible and generally inexpensive). They also come with some outstanding manufacturer's warranties. We have the area's largest selection of these beautiful new products.

Bamboo or Cork As a Green Choice? 
Lately, we've been installing a lot of hardwood and bamboo floors in kitchens. Bamboo is particularly appealing because it's a very durable yet stylish and affordable green choice. It also comes in a variety of finishes to match almost any kitchen decor. Bamboo can have a very elegant yet contemporary, high-tech appearance. Hardwood, on the other hand, can give a kitchen a warm and rustic feel. The possibilities are endless.

A third alternative is cork, which may be the most comfortable floor surface available other than carpet. Cork is also surprisingly durable and, like bamboo, it's naturally water-resistant. Cork also has "memory" -- many indentations, if not too deep, will bounce back!

A word of caution to all our readers here...wood, any wood, and even bamboo and cork can be damaged when exposed to enough water. As a natural product, denting is something that will happen with ALL woods. I always ask our customers where they park their new car when going shopping.

Invariably, they all park further away than normal from the store's front door trying to avoid that inevitable first ding. The ding will happen...you just don't know when. The same is true of a wood floor. Dents are going to happen, but reasonable care will help postpone and minimize that inevitable first, and sebsequent, dings.

Water and Wood Do Not Mix.
Obviously, some species and finishes are more forgiving than others but, as with any floor, an appropriate amount of care, including the immediate removal of water, will go a long ways toward preserving the integrity and quality of your wood or bamboo floor.

Flooring & More has the area's largest selection of all of these products. Give us a call or stop by. One of our knowledgeable flooring specialists will be delighted to show you these products and discuss the characteristics and costs of each.

All the best,

Al