Blog
-
Ceramic tile: the standard for tile flooring
For years when people chose to install tile flooring in their Indianapolis home, ceramic was the go-to choice. Ceramic tile is practical, versatile and durable. It is easy to maintain and comes in a fairly wide variety of design choices. Let’s learn more about the gold standard of tile flooring: Ceramic Tile. Ceramic tile flooring […]
-
Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: Mary Jackson (May 2016)
Kermans Flooring – a premier Indianapolis Flooring store – gives away a full size area rug each month, valued at up to $1,700. Our store selected another lucky recipient for May: Mary Jackson from Noblesville, Indiana. Mary’s name was randomly selected from our website entries. For her winning rug, she chose a modern grey and gold […]
-
Hardwood floor color trends: dark vs light
Hardwood floors are beautifully classic floors. But even floors with timeless good looks have trends that come and go. What’s in style now for Indianapolis hardwood flooring? The extremes – very dark or very light hardwoods – and each have their pros and cons. How do hardwood floors get their colors? Hardwood flooring comes by […]
-
Three simple carpet care tips
You might think caring for your carpet is as simple as vacuuming it once in a while. Vacuuming is important, but there’s more to taking good care of your carpet. When not properly cared for, carpet starts to show wear and tear sooner. Keep your carpet looking its best with these simple carpet care tips […]
-
Best floor for your sunroom
When it comes to choosing a floor for your sun room or three-season room, you need to think practically. Carpet feels cozy underfoot but it can also fade quickly in sunlight and isn’t best for a room with lots of windows. Hardwood is beautiful but with its susceptibility to heat and humidity, isn’t the best […]
-
Custom Indianapolis area rug services
Kermans Flooring got our start in the flooring business with area rugs. Today, we are proud to be one of the largest area rug stores in Indianapolis. Area rugs are a beautiful addition to so many rooms, hallways and entryways. They add a touch of softness to a hard surface floor. They bring color or […]
-
Sustainable hardwood flooring in Indianapolis
Today’s homeowners are far more aware of how their choices impact the world around us. It’s no surprise that more and more of our customers are coming to us wanting hardwood flooring that is sustainably harvested. These homeowners want to make sure that they get more than just a beautiful hardwood floor – they want […]
-
Benefits of stone tile floors in Indianapolis
Each stone tile floor adds a unique look and feel to a room. By its very nature, no two stone tiles are exactly alike and they create some of the most distinctive floors available today. Considering a stone tile floor for your entryway, bathroom, kitchen or great room? Let’s take a closer look at stone […]
-
Eco-friendly carpet
More and more homeowners are coming into our Indianapolis carpet store wanting to learn about the healthiest flooring choices. People are more conscious of the environmental impact of their flooring choice – both their immediate environment and the world around them. What are the best green choices for floors? Is there an eco-friendly carpet choice? […]
-
Non-traditional wood floors
Hardwood floors have always been a popular flooring choice. However, they aren’t the right floor for every situation. They don’t do well in humid environments or rooms where water damage is a possibility such as kitchens and bathrooms. They have to be installed on a particular type of sub-floor which often limits them to the […]
-
What’s your hardwood type?
Solid hardwood vs engineered vs wood-like flooring. Maple vs oak vs cherry. Some people are surprised to learn just how many options are available when it comes to wood flooring in Indianapolis. So… what’s your hardwood type? Wood floor options You know you want a wood floor but which wood floor is best for your […]
-
Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: Barb Arnold (April 2016)
Kermans Flooring – a premier Indianapolis Flooring store – gives away a full size area rug each month, valued at up to $1,700. Our store selected another lucky recipient for April: Barb Arnold from Noblesville, Indiana. Barb’s name was randomly selected from our website entries. For her winning rug, she selected a patterned black and cream […]
-
Where will you find the best floor for your home?
At Kermans, Indianapolis’ best flooring store! For over nine decades, Kermans has helped homeowners throughout Central Indiana find just the right floor for their home, budget and lifestyle. We don’t rest on our successes though – we’re always looking to add new flooring styles and keep the leading floor manufacturers in stock. Our wide selection […]
-
Announcing a new line of area rugs from the Feizy Family
Kermans got our start in 1921 as the Kermans Oriental Rug company. To say we know the ins and outs of area rugs is an understatement. Over time we’ve seen many shifts in preferences and styles of area rugs. Most recently we’re hearing from people that they want more affordable, versatile rugs and rugs that […]
-
Hardwood floors in contemporary decor
A common question heard in our Indianapolis hardwood store: My home has a contemporary, modern look – can I install hardwood flooring that matches? People often think of golden oak hardwood floors when they picture hardwood. But today’s hardwood types and styles are so numerous that there are definitely options for contemporary homes to consider. […]