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Pros & cons of cork wood flooring
Homeowners shopping for hardwood flooring are sometimes surprised to learn about cork as an option. Cork flooring is made from the bark of trees and has many of the same qualities as a hardwood floor. It’s not a new type of flooring but in today’s world when more people are looking to be environmentally conscious […]
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The best selection of floors in Indy
Yes, we know it’s a bold statement to make but we’ll stand behind it. You won’t find a better selection of carpet, hardwood flooring, tile or area rugs in Central Indiana. Kermans has been in the Indianapolis flooring business since 1921. We’ve built relationships with vendors that are hard to beat. And that’s just one […]
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Indianapolis wood flooring FAQ
Many people walk into our Indianapolis flooring store wanting to look at hardwood flooring options. While looking through our wide selection of hardwood floors, people often have questions about how that wood flooring will best fit in their home or how to narrow down the choices. We’ve compiled the most common questions and ended up […]
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Go bold with carpet choice
Bold, colorful, patterned carpets are one of the biggest flooring trends we’ve seen recently. There’s truly something for everyone in these new carpet designs. A highly contrasting geometric pattern is very contemporary. A more subtle floral pattern shines in a classically designed room. Add in texture options and you have a whole new world of […]
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Versatile porcelain tile flooring
We’re noticing more and more customers visiting our store asking about tile flooring options. These customers love the big benefits of tile: easy maintenance high durability allergy friendly And they are looking outside the traditional “off-white ceramic tile” box. Our design consultants love watching trends like this pop up. Let’s see what they have to […]
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Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: Debbie M. (August 2015)
Indianapolis Flooring store, Kermans Flooring, gives away a beautiful area rug each month! Our store selected another lucky Rug-A-Month Giveaway recipient: Debbie Mobley from Indianapolis, Indiana. After Debbie’s name was randomly selected from our fishbowl entries, she stopped by the store to pick out her new area rug. She selected a two colored rug with […]
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Three tips for picking the best carpet for a child’s bedroom
Carpet is probably the most popular flooring choice for bedrooms. It’s comfortable, warm, cozy and quiet – all things that are ideal for the bedroom. If you’re looking for carpet for a child’s bedroom, however, you might be concerned about the wear and tear from children running and playing. Before you even step foot in […]
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Wood flooring for high traffic areas
There’s a reason hardwood floors last in some houses for decades. Wood is durable, strong and wear-resistant. Top wood flooring with the right finish, maintain it properly and you’ll have a floor that will outlast nearly any other. Not all woods are created equal, however, when it comes to durability. Which wood flooring is best […]
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Change the feel of a room by changing the color of the floor
Flooring is one of the largest element of any room. It just makes sense that the color of your floor is going to have a big influence on the feel of the room. You can make any room feel cozy or open by paying careful attention to the color of your floor choices. Bring a […]
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Affordable alternatives to hardwood floors
Traditional hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any room. They aren’t always a beautiful addition to your budget unfortunately. What if you want the long lasting, warm feel of hardwood floor in your home while also sticking to your budget? Kermans Wood Flooring Store in Indianapolis has some excellent, affordable alternatives to hardwood for […]
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Flooring tricks to make a room look larger
Do you have a room in your house that is looking cramped and small? Have you tried rearranging furniture until you’re blue in the face but just can’t make the space feel any larger? Maybe it’s time to look at the floor. The floor you select can make a big impact in the size of […]
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Popular Indianapolis flooring trend: patterned carpet
Carpet has always been the most popular floor covering choice at Indianapolis flooring store Kermans. It’s interesting, however, to see what types of carpet are top of the request list. Berber? Plush velvet? Cut & loop? Right now, we have more customers than ever before asking to see our selection of patterned carpet. What is […]
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Affordable and fun bathroom floor ideas
Bathrooms aren’t always the most exciting rooms in the house. Often small, cramped and functional, bathrooms tend to get some basic white ceramic tile for the floor and then the homeowner moves on to other areas of the house. However, with a little attention a bathroom can be a peaceful retreat. Even a small hall […]
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Pros & cons of solid hardwood floors
Solid hardwood floors are a classic floor choice for many Indianapolis homes. Hardwood floors never go out of style. They are warm and inviting. And today’s manufacturing techniques make hardwood floors more versatile than ever with different finishes and plank widths. If you’re considering hardwood floors for your home there are a few things you […]
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Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: Bruce J. (July 2015)
Indianapolis Flooring store, Kermans Flooring, gives away a beautiful area rug each month! Our store selected another lucky Rug-A-Month Giveaway recipient: Bruce Juntgen from Indianapolis, Indiana. After Bruce’s name was randomly selected from our fishbowl entries, he stopped by the store to pick out his new area rug. He selected a brown shaded rug with […]