Entries by Thais Sousa

Flooring Series: Pet-Friendly Laminate

When it comes to choosing the right flooring for your home, there are many factors to consider, but few are more important than how it will interact with your pets. Whether making mischief or innocent accidents, your pets can take a serious toll on your floors. So before you decide on checking out that hardwood, […]

Hardwood Flooring or Laminate Flooring?

Homeowners love the look and feel hardwood gives to their home. Hardwood can warm any room and add value to your home, but laminate flooring is competing with hardwood more than ever. In recent years, laminate floor manufacturers have produced laminate floors that mimic the look of hardwood for a fraction of the price. So […]

The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring

The negative connotation of vinyl floors in the past is now being revamped with praise and esteem as the new variety of designs has made vinyl popular once again. Vinyl “tiles,” as they are referred to, come in a variety of patterns, colors and visuals including ceramic tiles, wood, and stone. Vinyl is also a […]

Vinyl Flooring or Linoleum Floors?

If you aren’t a floor expert, and let’s face it, unless you are installing floor in your home by the season, you probably are not, you may not know the difference between vinyl and linoleum floors. In fact, these two floors are often spoken about interchangeably. But, in fact, there is a difference between vinyl […]

Monthly Manufacturer Spotlight: Anderson Floors

When it comes to flooring, hardwood is America’s number one choice and Anderson Floors offers the best selection of hardwood floors in the market. Founded in 1946, Anderson Floors began as a small family business that has flourished into a respected brand, well known for its craftsmanship and quality hardwood. Today, Anderson Floors continues to […]

Pick the Perfect Padding

Underneath the surface of your carpet sits the backbone of your carpet’s comfort: the padding. Not really sure which carpet padding to pick? Does each room need a different type? Wait, there are different types?! Don’t worry, here’s a quick cheat sheet on what you need to know to pick the perfect carpet padding. First, […]

Pet-Friendly Hardwood Floors

Do you love your four-legged companion? Do you love hardwood floors? Are you afraid you will have to choose one over the other? Don’t sink your tail between your legs just yet because there are plenty of pet friendly hardwood floor options out there – you just might have to do a little digging. When […]

Four Basic Fibers Used in Carpet: Nylon Fibers

When it comes to carpet fibers, nylon is especially renowned for its strength and versatility. Nylon’s inherent durability make it ideal for lively, busy families and whether cut or loop pile, nylon can produce the greatest variety of carpet styles in the broadest array of colors, making it a great addition to your home. Because […]

Four Basic Carpet Fibers: Polypropylene – Olefin fibers

Only second to nylon, polypropylene, or more easily known as olefin, is one of the most popular and most used carpet fibers. Although it may not be as durable as nylon, it is very resistant to acid and bleach. Olefin fibers are less expensive than nylon and is a great alternative when looking for a […]

Carpet Fiber: PTT (Triexta Polyester)

PTT, that’s Polytrimethylene Terephthalate-Trexita for your carpet gurus, is a basic carpet fiber made from polyester carpet fiber and by 1998 all the bugs were fixed and PPT could be commercially produced. PTT is a resilient, yet soft, durable, easy to dye carpet fiber that can offer carpet buyers vibrant colors. It  is resistant to […]