Robbins Hardwood Floors and Your Home

Robbins hardwood Floors is a member of the Armstrong family of flooring brands. The Robbins name is synonymous with quality, elegance and value. They’re also well known for their durability and how easy they are to take care of. The reason for this durability is the fact that all Robbins floors have either a ForEver II or ForEver II Satin finish. Each ForEver II finish features a finish that has aluminum oxide suspended in several layers of ultra-violet cured urethane. This is a super durable finish that still allows the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. These finishes are also the reason why the maintenance on these floors is so easy. The floor’s finish will prevent dirt and grime from scratching and becoming ingrained in the flooring. Clean up is just as it would be with other hardwood floor regular sweeping and occasionally dry mopping.
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Posted under Residential Flooring by admin on Wednesday 18 August 2010 at 2:21 pm

The Best Way To Shop For Century Flooring

Century Flooring is a highly regarded and skilled flooring manufacturer. It has built this reputation on precision craftsmanship and their ability to create quality, solid wood flooring. They take pride in their process and hand-select all of the lumber they use in their manufacturing process to ensure their longevity. Century Hardwood Flooring has also developed technologies to keep them at the forefront of the industry. Breakthroughs such as CenturySeal–an advance surfacing technology that’s very effective against stains and grime. On top of that they’re also one of the most prolific manufacturers. Which is great, but can cause some difficulty when browsing through their product selection. FloorMall has developed the Floor Navigator in order to make it easier for customers to browse through their huge selection of flooring products. Now, whenever you search for flooring on FloorMall.com you can tailor your search to display only the results which are most important to you. This will help save a lot of time and can prevent you from being overloaded by the sheer amount of products available. Best of all the Floor navigator covers all of the brands FloorMall carries, including Century Flooring.
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Posted under Residential Flooring by admin on Tuesday 10 August 2010 at 2:30 pm

Considering floor installers

The whole process of choosing a type of flooring to install in the home can be a drawn-out and difficult one. You have to pick out the type of flooring you want, you have to find out who you want to buy it from, and then you have to get it delivered or installed by someone who is not only going to do a good job but isn’t going to try and rip you off in the process. One of the best ways to fight the stress and uneasiness associated with floor buying is by researching and asking questions. (more…)

Posted under Floor Installers, Residential Flooring by admin on Thursday 11 June 2009 at 10:07 am

Residential flooring options for the bedroom

Floor coverings in residential bedrooms have traditionally been divided into two categories: hard coverings and soft coverings. Hard coverings are hardwood, tile, stone, vinyl and laminate flooring. Soft coverings include carpet and, more recently, spongy eco-friendly materials such as bamboo. Choosing flooring for one’s bedroom is perhaps the most personal of decorating choices. The bedroom is a haven, one’s private Zen, if you will, where personality shines forth most clearly.

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Posted under Residential Flooring by admin on Tuesday 7 October 2008 at 6:26 pm

Vinyl floors for the kitchen

Vinyl floors have always been a good choice for the kitchen. They are inexpensive and easy to install. Vinyl floors are durable and virtually maintenance free. Vinyl flooring also offers a nice compliment to wooden cabinetry. With vinyl floors, there is no grout to clean and no expensive tiles that may become chipped, cracked or broken. Plus, vinyl comes in many different shapes and sizes and can even be installed as a do-it-yourself project!

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Posted under Residential Flooring, Vinyl Floors by admin on Tuesday 7 October 2008 at 6:26 pm

Are laminate floors right for homes with pets?

Pets truly make a house a home, but they can also do a lot of damage to a home’s floor. With so many options in flooring, it is possible for pets and your home’s design to exist peaceably. There are many opinions on the best flooring for homes with pets. Many people recommend laminate flooring for it’s hard, scratch resistant surface. Laminate floors are durable and easy to clean. With its good price point, laminate can be an attractive option over stone, ceramic tile or hardwood – especially if you have other, larger goals for your home improvement projects. But is it the best choice? Are there any downsides? And how can you decide if it really is the best option for you and your furry friends?

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Posted under Laminate Flooring, Residential Flooring by admin on Tuesday 7 October 2008 at 6:24 pm

Is tile the right choice for the bathroom?

Traditionally, ceramic tile has been the most used and considered the best choice for flooring in the bathroom. Tile is non-porous, easy to clean, and moisture and allergen resistant. Tile installation is a relatively easy process, and the wealth of color and texture options really opens up the possibilities for making your bathroom look great. Some ceramic tile can even be made to look like other materials like natural stone.

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Posted under Residential Flooring, Tiles by admin on Tuesday 7 October 2008 at 6:00 pm