Hardwood Flooring Trends
About 15 years ago, builders and remodelers began building homes with hardwood floors in Florida. One hundred years ago it was common, but it fell out of favor with tile and vinyl taking over. However, now that hardwood floors are again a popular choice for homeowners, we want to share some of the current hardwood […]
Consider Hardwood Flooring for the Living Spaces in Your Home
As a Palm Harbor flooring company, we install many types of flooring throughout the area. Homes in Clearwater Beach and other beach communities often ask for tile and luxury vinyl flooring in their living spaces. Homes in Tampa and other areas further inland more often ask for wood floors in their living or great room […]
Popular Home Renovations for 2024
It’s hard to believe that the new year is nearly upon us. If you have been researching and pondering home improvement projects like a new kitchen or bathroom remodeling, now is the time to meet with contractors to get quotes and begin finalizing plans and budgets. Here are some of the most common types of […]
Luxury Vinyl Reality Part Two
LUXURY VINYL: THE INSTALLER’S PERSPECTIVE Let’s continue sharing why we don’t often recommend luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or luxury vinyl tile (LVT). Air Think about this … if a floor installer needs to wear a mask when they cut luxury vinyl, why would you want that flooring material in your home? It’s a VOC thing … […]
Luxury Vinyl Reality Part One
Luxury Vinyl: the installer’s perspective As a floor installer, we have worked with numerous flooring materials. At times, we install flooring materials that are not our selected choice for a client when their preference is set on a certain product. So, we’re going to get candid with you and explain why we don’t recommend luxury […]
Wood Flooring for Homes with Pets
Wood flooring continues to grow in popularity throughout Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, and the surrounding communities. Although there are many misconceptions about wood floors, one of the most common is that it’s not good for homes with dogs or really any pets. We install hardwood and engineered wood flooring in homes with pets of all types […]
What is the Best Flooring for Pet Owners?
Asking what the best flooring is for pet owners is like asking what is the best food for pets. There are a lot of variables depending on the type of pet and their habits. Your habits, as owners, may also influence what you ultimately choose for your new floors. Of course, materials are one consideration, […]
Why Wood Look Tile Flooring May be Better Than Real Wood
If you’ve read our blogs, you likely noticed that we love real hardwood flooring. However, we know it’s not right for every home or every room in every home. When you want the warm look that wood floors provide, but also don’t want to worry about water damage or scratches, wood look tile flooring may […]
Wood Flooring is Great in Kitchens
Most communities from Clearwater to Sarasota think first of tile as the right flooring for kitchens, even if they’re putting wood flooring elsewhere in the home. And, although tile is an option, it’s not the only option. For many, it’s not even the best option. Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing […]
Hardwood Flooring Trends of 2022
If new floors are on your wish list for 2022, you will enjoy taking a look at the latest hardwood flooring trends. Do this before you start shopping so you know what you love ahead of time. Although popular wood species remain consistent with oak flooring at the top of the list this year, the […]