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Fun trends in bathroom flooring
Flooring trends are a fun way to get inspiration for your home. Renovating an existing bathroom? Looking for a good floor for new construction? You might think bathroom flooring is boring and practical but it doesn’t have to be! There are some excellent hard surface flooring choices on the market today that are certainly practical […]
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Gray wood floors for your home
If you’re looking for a classic, long-lasting flooring that works well in a variety of interior designs, take a good look at gray wood flooring. Gray wood floors carry all the benefits of hardwood floors while adding a unique sense of style to any space. Gray is a popular color in all areas of home […]
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Does it matter which carpet fiber I choose?
There are so many things to consider when buying carpet: color, carpet style, padding… does the carpet fiber make an impact? You might be surprised to hear that it does. From stain resistance to durability, the carpet fiber does make a difference in how well your carpet matches your lifestyle. Which carpet fiber is best […]
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Choosing a color palette for your room
Whether you are designing a newly built room or renovating your home, choosing colors are an important part of the process. Colors can dictate the feel of a room and create a space that feels bright and energetic or calming and soothing. When it comes time to choose the color palette for your room, don’t […]
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Best carpet options for homes with pets
Pet owners have unique concerns when it comes to carpet. Simply put, pets are hard on carpet! Their claws can snag carpet fibers. They tend to track in dirt and mud. And of course, the most dreaded issue of all, pet accidents can cause stains and odors to settle into carpets. With all those concerns […]
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Spring cleaning tips for your floors
Spring is in the air! For many of us that means we’re looking for a weekend to dig into spring cleaning. As you sweep away the cobwebs and move the furniture to get things extra clean, don’t forget to give your floors some timely extra maintenance. Kermans flooring in Indianapolis has a few great tips […]
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Alternatives to hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring is a beautiful, classic choice. However, there are many reasons why a hardwood floor might not be the best fit for your home. Hardwood flooring is expensive. It doesn’t stand up well to high traffic or pets. In any room with potential water damage – kitchens or bathrooms in particular – hardwood isn’t […]
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Carpet Trends: texture and patterns
Ready to buy new carpet but looking to do something new? Hoping to break out of the rut of boring neutral carpets and add a sense of style to your room from the ground up? Gather some flooring inspiration from today’s carpet trends. Patterned carpets and carpets with texture are all the rage – for […]
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Kitchen Flooring Trends: Waterproof flooring
Hard surface flooring stands up to the demands of a kitchen. Easy to clean. Handles spills easily. Many design options from which to choose. Ceramic tile, porcelain tile, luxury vinyl, hardwood, laminate wood… all of these are great choices for your kitchen. Current kitchen flooring trends have two of these floor types rising above the […]
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Highlight the texture in your hardwood flooring
Indianapolis homeowners choose hardwood flooring for many reasons. Hardwood floors are beautiful and tend to grow in beauty as time goes on. They are long-lasting and add value to the home. And hardwood floors let you bring a bit of nature inside – a look that works just as well in traditional home decor as […]
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Creative neutral colors for carpet
Traditionally if you wanted a neutral carpet you were looking at something in shades of beige. Today’s design options have opened up the notion of neutral carpet and given you far more choices. From patterned carpets to shades of color that are beautiful in their subtlety, if you want your carpet to act as a […]
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What is waterproof composite flooring?
Resilient flooring is a fairly new flooring category but one that is growing in popularity. Resilient floors bring a highly authentic appearance of stone, ceramic or wood at a lower cost. Don’t mistake these floors as cheap options though – they are extremely durable, easy to clean, beautiful floors. Perhaps one of their best qualities […]
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Before you buy new carpet, consider these four tips
Shopping for flooring and considering carpet? Carpet is a natural choice for just about any room in the house and with its wide range of design options and styles you’re sure to find a carpet that is the perfect fit for your lifestyle and budget. When you walk into a store ready to buy carpet […]
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Three things to consider before buying a new floor
Choosing the right floor involves more than simply walking into a store, picking a color of floor and walking out. To choose the best floor for your home you need to make a wants and needs list. If you just go with what you want, you might end up with a floor that doesn’t last […]
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What kind of carpet is best for busy homes?
Pets. Kids. Parties. Family gatherings. If you have a home with a front door that sometimes feels like a revolving door, you might think that carpet is not the best choice for your home. While it’s certainly true that hard surface flooring is a long-lasting, beautiful choice for busy homes, there’s no reason to push […]