• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Floor Store At Thornebrook

My WordPress Blog

352-367-2950

  • About
  • Gallery
  • Location
  • Products
  • Reviews
  • Blog

wood flooring

Ten Reasons to Install New Flooring

July 28, 2016

Ten Reasons to Install New Flooring - DuChâteau Flooring exampleWe love the look of a new floor. It’s our passion and yes, we’re biased. But we think everyone can appreciate the massive impact that new flooring has on a room. Below we’ve listed our top ten reasons to install new flooring in a room, or throughout your home:

1. New flooring costs less than you think

You may not realize it, but there are many inexpensive options for new floors that won’t break the bank. Durable and low-maintenance linoleum is excellent for a kitchen. And don’t forget inexpensive laminate flooring options to flawlessly imitate hardwood, tile, or even stone. All of these options are available in a wide array for colors to match any interior.

2. Nothing changes the appearance of a room like a new floor

New flooring can immediately change the appearance of a room. It can add value, elegance, space, cleanliness, or warmth. It can make the entire space look redone and new. It can take a room from dark and dreary to light and bright, or from drab and sterile to warm and cozy.

3. New floors add value to your home

Thinking about selling your home but still have worn out, stained, or knicked floors? You’d be amazed at how much more attractive your home will be to new homebuyers with new floors installed. Even just one room can make a difference.

4. New floors can improve air quality

Some flooring options contain contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds) like benzene, perchlorothylene, and formaldehyde that can off-gas. By replacing these with new flooring options that minimize the use and off-gassing of VOCs in their production, you can ensure a safer environment in your home. Carpet installed in areas of high humidity can be prone to mold or mildew. Replace with floors more suitable for high humidity environments.

5. New flooring is a versatile way to change things up

You can change the floors in a room without needing to change the rest of the interior and still achieve a vastly different look. Flooring options come in all varieties of color and finish to achieve any look.

6. New floors can create more openness

Replacing a stained, scraped, warped, knicked, or dark floor with something light can immediately open up a room.

7. New floors can make space useable

Building an outdoor patio or deck creates a comfortable place to enjoy the outside. Replacing an old tile floor with carpet can warm up a living room and make a space safer for toddlers and children to tumble.

8. New flooring is a good investment

By choosing wisely, you can install a new floor that will last for years to come. Talk to a professional about the intended use of the area you wish to renovate so you make a choice that is best. Some floors can better handle high use while others have specific cleaning and maintenance requirements.

9. New flooring can add color to a drab interior

With all of the flooring options available today, there are rich tones in every color. Whether you choose a rich mahogany wood-look laminate or a bright green tile, the rich hues of a floor will reflect on the walls and surroundings to change the entire space.

10. New floors are fun

New floors are like a haircut for your home – they make everything feel new a fresh. They can give you a new perspective on a home you’ve grown tired of. They can inspire you to care about your space all over again.

Wood Floor Damage and Indoor Humidity

June 20, 2016

Wood Floor Damage and Indoor Humidity
Wood is a porous organic material that “breathes” with the environment. Because of this, wood floor damage due to changes in indoor humidity is possible for all types of wood flooring. It doesn’t matter what kind of wood flooring you have installed – solid wood, laminate, engineered wood, oak, bamboo, mahogany. All wood floors absorb water an expand in high humidity. All wood floors lose water and shrink in low humidity. A little bit of expansion and shrinking is normal and will not damage a wood floor. However, rapid or extreme changes in temperature and humidity can cause irreversible damage to your wood floor.
[Read more…] about Wood Floor Damage and Indoor Humidity

Increase Home Value and Improve Appearance with Wood Flooring

February 15, 2016

Increase home value and improve appearance with wood flooring
In a recent survey of Realtors, 82% said that homes with hardwood floors sold faster and for more money. A wood floor in great condition is a great asset to home value. It instantly conveys a home in good condition that is well-maintained. Conversely, nothing makes a home look old or poorly maintained more than a beat up floor. With that in mind, here are some tips if you are considering refurbishing or replacing your home’s floors with hardwood:

Consider Your Options

When it comes to wood floors, there are a host of considerations. Should you choose real hardwood or wood look laminate? How about eco-friendly bamboo? Should you go with unfinished or factory finished floors? Solid or engineered wood? There are pros and cons to each of these options and it’s worth your time to do some research.

Sit Down with A Flooring Installer/Professional

If you are seriously considering a floor replacement, it is worth your time to sit down with a flooring installer in their showroom. The Floor Store at Thornebrook in Gainesville has a fully-trained staff ready to discuss your flooring needs, just stop in during our normal business hours.

Consider Home Value vs Costs

Especially if you are installing a new floor to increase your home’s value to buyers, you need to do a cost/benefit analysis to determine if the increase in home value is more than the cost of the new floor. If not, you may be better off with your existing floor. Whether you are selling or living in the home, it’s important to consider the longevity of the floor and invest in something that will stay in condition with proper care.

Don’t overlook Laminate or Green-Flooring Options

Faux-wood, or wood look laminate has come a long way over the years and the best stuff is hard to distinguish from real wood. The high-durability and versatility of laminate make it an ideal choice for many. Similarly, bamboo and cork flooring are often overlooked option that give you a beautiful floor that is environmentally-friendly, easy to maintain, and economical. If you are choosing for the environment, be careful to choose bamboo flooring that doesn’t use VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) in their manufacture.

Wood Floors are Timeless Investment

We may be biased, but at The Floor Store in Thornebrook Village, we believe that there is no better investment to improve your home than a new floor. That’s why we take the time to help you choose the best flooring option for your home, family, and finances. We invite you to come see us. We can answer all of your questions and promise the highest quality installation in the Gainesville, FL area.

Wood Floors – Interior Design

July 17, 2013

Wood floors are classic and versatile. Their natural beauty can enhance many styles; they can even be the design piece that brings a room together.  In addition to visual appeal and versatility, the beauty and timelessness of wood flooring give homes a higher resale value.

Shade and Color

Light wood brings a fresh spacious feel to your living spaces and shows off the grain and detail beautifully. Mid-toned woods are great for rooms with neutral or earthy color schemes and similarly toned fixtures. Dark wood shades can add exceptional warmth and richness to a room, making it feel indulgent and inviting. In addition to shade (light, mid, dark), there are also color considerations. Depending on the stain and type of wood, a wood floor can be tan, natural, orange, red, brown, or even gray.

[Read more…] about Wood Floors – Interior Design

Primary Sidebar

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you! Please fill out this form and we will get in touch with you shortly.

    Receive exclusive offers.

Footer

Find us online

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • About
  • Gallery
  • Location
  • Products
  • Reviews
  • Blog

Copyright © 2023 · Milad Meftah · Built on the Genesis Framework · Designed by SunCloud Design

Copyright © 2023 · Infinity Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in