Wood floors have been a great choice for many homeowners for centuries. They are beautiful and very durable. In the course of the years, a lot of myths have cropped up about hardwood floors and they have become so popular to the point of becoming “facts”. There are many homeowners that have refused to installed wood floors in their homes simply because of these misconceptions.  In this article, we will be debunking 14 misconceptions and learn the actual facts about wood floors. Misconception #1: Wood Floors are Expensive The initial cost of wood floors may be more than some other flooring opti ..read more

Wall Colors and Wood Floors Combination When it comes to choosing your wall colors, one important thing you need to consider is the color tone of your wood floor. Naturally, it can be quite overwhelming when you think of coordinating the wood floors with wall tones but you really do not have to fret about it. Once you make up your mind on how bold or subtle the look you want to achieve in your space is, you can easily select a wall tone that matches perfectly with the wood tones in your home. In this article, we will explore how you can match wall tones with your wood floors, as well as genera ..read more

The condo is a trend nowadays, and for good reasons. A condo is much smaller than a house. It is easy to manage, and more practical. Many people choose a condo over a house for the following reasons: With a condo, there is no yard to mow. Since you are paying dues to the condominium association, the association takes care of all maintenance required in the surrounding area. A condo is cheaper when compared to a house, so you can save a lot on the mortgage. Condo owners live in close proximity with others which gives a sense of communal living. Although a condo is compact and cute it can be di ..read more

Every homeowner knows that the living room needs to be well decorated since that is where people come over, and a large portion of the day is spent in the living room as well. The bedroom, however, is a place where one goes to sleep at night. And that is precisely the reason as to why there should be some serious thoughts put behind decorating the bedroom as well. It is where you end and begin your day, and it is also where you are absolutely relaxed.  So, let us take a look at each flooring type and how each one of them add to the ambiance of the bedroom based on its design. Solid Wood Floor ..read more

When it comes to hardwood flooring, many homeowners only think of solid and engineered wood. However, there are other manufactured woods, such as Luxury Vinyl planks that are fashioned to simulate the look and feel of hardwood. Solid and engineered wood flooring undoubtedly add great value and structure to the home and come in various species, styles, and stain. But on the other hand, Vinyl offers quite a good number of advantageous features that the natural hardwood and even engineered wood cannot offer. In this wood flooring guide, we will look at the major differences between solid hardwood ..read more

Wooden flooring looks classy, elegant and really inviting. You might get puzzled while choosing the best wooden flooring option for your house. There are a number of factors that you should consider so that you select the apt flooring. Light wood flooring and dark wood flooring both have their short-term and long-term benefits. But in this article, we will focus on the benefit of dark wood floors, and how dark wood floors can fit into your room. Let’s get started by doing a comparison between dark floors and light floors. Dark Floors vs Light Floors If we can divide flooring into two categorie ..read more

Introduction Contrary to old-fashioned vinyl floors that were susceptible to damage from heat and water, Luxury Vinyl flooring is resilient to weather changes. The great thing for homeowners is that luxury vinyl plank is available in multiple styles and various themes. So, not only will you have a comfortable and durable floor but also a most impressive design beneath your feet. Let’s explore the different styles of luxury vinyl planks available in the market: Contemporary As the name suggests, the idea behind this style is to portray the current fashion. The key to achieving a contemporary lo ..read more

Engineered Wood Flooring is an extremely popular choice and easy wood flooring solution amongst homeowners these days. Engineered hardwood is made of a core of hardwood or plywood with a layer of hardwood veneer attached to the top surface. Compared to solid hardwood, Engineered hardwood is much more resilient to moisture and heat and has enhanced stability. Benefits of Engineered Wood Flooring: Easy installation : This flooring can be installed anywhere, even on cement! Installation can be either DIY (do it yourself) or professional. Extremely Durable : The top hardwood layer shows all t ..read more

Flooring Trends Predicted by Industry Experts Can you believe that almost a quarter has passed in 2017?! Well, for 2017, FERMA keeps a bunch of its existing solid hardwood. To catch up the trend, FERMA has also introduced four new solid hardwood flooring. Multiple Industry experts have predicted the market trends for flooring industry (see references). These predictions can be summarized as: Continued preferences for the wide plank in gray tones with extremely low-sheen finishes. An increase favorite for inexpensive, local, sustainable flooring products. An increase favorite for lighter wood f ..read more

Luxury Vinyl Plank has become the most popular flooring option in homes today — it’s a type of flooring that can simulate the appearance of hardwood, but comes with several benefits that make it preferable to different types of property owners: Multifamily Properties: Since 2010, apartment managers in New Jersey have started to look for strategies to replace carpets – which residents often struggle to clean – with other types of flooring. In this circumstance, Luxury Vinyl plank becomes a preferred choice. In the high-traffic areas in multi-family properties, the durability of luxury vinyl fl ..read more