Ceramic Tile: One type of tile flooring is ceramic tile flooring. It is created by firing slices of clay in a high-temperature kiln. While this may sound like it would create only one or two varieties of ceramic tile, ceramic tile can be created in many different varieties simply by changing one or more of the elements involved in the process. The manufacturer could use a different type of clay, or they may add one or two different materials to the clay before putting it in the kiln. In addition to these changes, materials can also be added to the top of the clay at any time during the firing process. All of these will create unique and beautiful effects and give you plenty of variety to choose from.

Natural Stone Tile: These tiles are made from natural stone, and will therefore vary in appearance a little more than ceramic tile. There are three common types of stone used to make stone tile flooring: marble, granite, and slate. These materials are the most durable and need only a minimum amount of maintenance in order to stay beautiful.

If you’re shopping for tile flooring, be sure you’re shopping for the most competitive price. If you purchase the first flooring you see, you may end up paying more than you really want to pay.

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Carpets: Carpet is a warm and inviting style of flooring. Maybe it was the comfort of carpet that drew you to this floor covering, or perhaps it was the rich history of the carpet. While it wasn’t typically used as a floor covering until the 18th century, carpets had been around for many years before that. Today, there have been many advances in stain resistant treatments that make the maintenance of carpet relatively easy.

When you purchase carpet, you’ll likely be buying tufted carpet – this is the most common type on the market today. Tufted carpet comes in a variety of colors and styles, from solid, merged, and eclectic colors to specific or random patterns. There are also a few methods of construction for tufted carpet, including level loop pile, cut pile, or cut and loop pile.

Caring for your carpet is also quite easy. Because carpets can trap allergens and dander, you’ll need to vacuum your carpet regularly. You will also want to keep stain removal products handy; even though many carpets are treated to be stain resistant, it’s still important to clean up stains as soon as they happen.

Area Rugs: Area rugs combine the chic style of hardwood with the comfort of carpet. It is recommended that an area rug cover all but 12 to 18 inches of your hardwood. This will leave a nice frame of wood around the rug. Area rugs come in many styles, from solid colors to patterns and prints – no matter what style you need, you’re bound to find one to suit your room!

An area rug requires very similar care to your carpet. Regular vacuuming will ensure the removal of dust and irritants that the fibers may have captured. It’s also important to clean up spills as soon as they happen even though most rugs these days are treated so that they are resistant to stains. Unlike your carpet, your area rug will need to be rotated 180 degrees every year so that it wears evenly. If you’re able to, it’s also recommended that you install UV protection on your windows or keep drapes and blinds closed; direct sunlight will cause your rug to fade. If you’re unable to close blinds or install UV protection, you can rotate your rug more frequently so that it will fade evenly. You may want to consider putting a rug pad underneath your rug – this will keep it from slipping and will also protect your hardwood floor.

Whether you choose to go with the wall-to-wall comfort of carpeting or the hardwood-framed elegance of an area rug, you will want to shop around for the most competitive price before purchasing your new flooring.

Caring for carpets: One of the benefits of installing carpet in your home is that allergens and dander get trapped in the fibers. This also makes it very important to regularly vacuum your carpeted floors so that you remove these allergens before they have a chance to build up. It’s recommended that you also keep stain removal products handy; while most carpets on the market today have stain resistant treatments, it’s still very important to clean stains up as soon as they happen.

Caring for hardwood: There are many types of hardwood flooring to choose from, and you’re bound to find one that will compliment your home. No matter the type of wood you choose, your hardwood floors will need to be vacuumed regularly, mopped occasionally, and treated periodically with a hard surface floor cleaner.

Caring for stone tile: Stone tile flooring is very simple to clean and has the added benefit of looking elegant, welcoming, chic, and timeless in any room. It only require the most basic care, such as occasional mopping and vacuuming.

Carpets By Direct has been serving Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, and other cities in North Carolina since 1960. Carpets by Direct is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau and is dedicated to providing high quality carpet at competitive prices to consumers in the Triad area and all over North Carolina. Come by the showroom at Carpets & Mattresses By Direct, Inc or call (336) 288-6643 and they will bring their mobile showroom to your home or office!

When choosing your hardwood flooring, you will have many choices. If your room feels rustic, you can choose boards with character, graining, and color variation. If your room is sleek, you can choose boards that are consistent and evenly colored. The most popular hardwoods used in flooring are oak and maple, but ash, beech, birch, cherry, hickory, and walnut are other popular woods used in flooring.

There are two production types of hardwood flooring widely available on the market: solid hardwood floors and engineered hardwood floors. Solid hardwood floors are made from solid wood and are harvested from a single piece of timber. Solid wood flooring retains very natural characteristics. Engineered wood flooring is made up of two or more layers of wood. The top layer provides the nice, finished hardwood flooring look while the core (also called the substrate) provides the stability. Engineered wood floors are often confused with vinyl, veneer, or laminate flooring, but they are not the same. Laminate flooring uses an image of real wood on its surface. Vinyl flooring is actually made of plastic that has been molded to look like wood. Veneer flooring consists of a thin layer of wood laid over a core that is typically a composite of wood products (most often this is a high density fibreboard).

If they are treated right, your hardwood floors will continue to look new and remain beautiful for years. You can prevent wear and tear on your floor simply by being careful. Dirt, grit, and sand are some of the most harmful substances you can get on your hardwood floor. The granules act like sandpaper and can cause dents, scratches, and dulling. This damage can be minimized by placing floor mats at all the entrances to your home so that you and your guests can wipe the granules off their shoes before entering your home. Also, be sure to sweep up as soon as you notice dirt. Sun can also damage your hardwood floor by discoloring it, but this effect can be slowed or even prevented by installing sheer drapes or closing your curtains to protect from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Hardwood floors are relatively easy to maintain. With regular vacuuming, sweeping, and damp mopping, your hardwood floors will stay clean and appear beautiful. Using a vacuum with a special bare-floor attachment will ensure the removal of all of the dirt and dust. When cleaning your floors, be sure to avoid oil soaps; instead, use glass cleaners, like Windex. Hard cleaners can build up over time and make it difficult to successfully maintain your flooring.

Picking an area rug is easy. First, you want to pick the right sized area rug for your room. If you want the rug to cover most of the floor, it’s best to leave between 12 to 18 inches of exposed hardwood to act as a frame for the rug. For dining rooms, measure your table and add four feet to the length and width. You may want to consider putting a rug pad down underneath your area rug. A rug pad will keep your area rug from slipping and will help protect your hardwood floor.

Area rugs are pretty simple to care for; just like carpet, area rugs require regular vacuuming. These days, most area rugs are treated so that they are resistant to stains. This helps prevent the quick absorption of spilled fluids such as soda or wine. It’s still important to clean up spills quickly, but the stain resistant treatment will greatly reduce stains. To ensure that your area rugs lasts as long as possible, it’s recommended that you rotate it 180 degrees every year so that it wears evenly. If possible, it’s also good to avoid exposing your area rugs to direct sunlight that will cause it to fade. To prevent this, you can keep your drapes or blinds closed, or install UV protection on your windows. If you can’t avoid direct sunlight, you can turn your rug more frequently so that it fades evenly.

There are many beautiful styles and patterns of area rugs to choose from, so you’re bound to find the perfect one for your room.

Carpets By Direct has been serving Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, and other cities in North Carolina since 1960. Carpets By Direct is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau and is dedicated to providing high quality carpet at competitive prices to consumers in the Triad area and all over North Carolina. Come by the showroom at Carpets & Mattresses By Direct, Inc or call (336) 288-6643 and they will bring their mobile showroom to your home or office!

When choosing your hardwood flooring, you will have many choices. If your room feels rustic, you can choose boards with character, graining, and color variation. If your room is sleek, you can choose boards that are consistent and evenly colored. The most popular hardwoods used in flooring are oak and maple, but ash, beech, birch, cherry, hickory, and walnut are other popular woods used in flooring.

If treated right, your hardwood floors will continue to look new and beautiful for years. You can prevent wear and tear on your floor by being careful. Dirt, grit, and sand are some of the most harmful substances you can get on your hardwood floor. The granules act like sandpaper and can cause dents, scratches, and dulling. The damage can be minimized by placing floor mats at all the entrances to your home. Also, be sure to sweep as soon as you notice dirt. Sun can also damage your hardwood floor by discoloring it. Install sheer drapes or close curtains to protect from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Hardwood floors are relatively easy to maintain. With regular vacuuming, sweeping, and damp mopping, your hardwood floors will stay clean and appear beautiful. Using a vacuum with a special bare-floor attachment will ensure the removal of all of the dirt and dust. When cleaning your floors, be sure to avoid oil soaps; instead, use glass cleaners, like Windex. Hard cleaners can build up over time and make it difficult to successfully maintain your flooring.

Carpets By Direct has been serving Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, and other cities in North Carolina since 1960. Carpets By Direct is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau and is dedicated to providing high quality carpet at competitive prices to consumers in the Triad area and all over North Carolina. Come by the showroom at Carpets & Mattresses By Direct, Inc or call (336) 288-6643 and they will bring their mobile showroom to your home or office!

• Marble Tiles: Perhaps the most classic tile option, marble flooring can increase the value of your home and give your home a refined feel. Whether you choose marble tiles from Spain or Italy, the your new marble tile flooring will be classically beautiful.
• Slate Tiles: Durable and rustic, slate tile flooring can be a beautiful way to add a casual look to your home, even if you’re on a budget. Slate tiles also come in many colors, such as copper slate, green slate, multicolor slate, and black slate. Whatever the theme in your home, you’ll be able to find a slate tile flooring that will accent it perfectly.
• Granite Tiles: One of the hardest and more durable tiles available, the polish of granite will make your home classically elegant. Granite tile is relatively low maintenance and makes excellent flooring for high traffic areas in your home.
• Limestone Tiles: Offering a soft, classic look to your home, limestone tile is a rustic, refined choice. Limestone tile flooring is famous for its place in the Parisian Chateaux and various English mansions.

These are only a few of the options available; you can also choose onyx tiles or travertine tiles, both of which will add an elegant feel to your home. Whatever type of stone tile flooring you choose, be sure you seek out the most competitive price available.

Carpets By Direct has been serving Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, and other cities in North Carolina since 1960. Carpets By Direct is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau and is dedicated to providing high quality carpet at competitive prices to consumers in the Triad area and all over North Carolina. Come by the showroom at Carpets & Mattresses By Direct, Inc or call (336) 288-6643 and they will bring their mobile showroom to your home or office!

The most common type of carpet on the market is called tufted carpet. You will likely end up purchasing a tufted carpet, but don’t let that worry you – even though it’s the most common carpet available, there are still a lot of options available to make it fit your room! Tufted carpet comes in solid colors, merged colors, or an eclectic variety of colors in a specific pattern or random arrangement. In addition, there are also various constructions of tufted carpet available. You can choose from cut pile, level loop pile, or cut and loop pile construction when picking out your carpet.

As with anything, be sure you shop around for the most competitive price when you shop for carpet. Even though tufted carpet is the most common and is often readily available, prices will vary and you should be sure that you are getting the best deal.

Carpets By Direct has been serving Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, and other cities in North Carolina since 1960. Carpets By Direct is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau and is dedicated to providing high quality carpet at competitive prices to consumers in the Triad area and all over North Carolina. Come by the showroom at Carpets & Mattresses By Direct, Inc or call (336) 288-6643 and they will bring their mobile showroom to your home or office! 

Carpet: Carpet might be the most obvious choice. It’s soft, warm and inviting and can add a sense of comfort to any space. In addition to these more aesthetic benefits, it also traps allergens and dander and allows you to easily vacuum them away. While no carpet is completely stain-proof, many carpets available these days have stain resistant treatments that will make them easier to clean. All carpet requires vacuuming, and it is recommended that homeowners with carpets keep stain removal products on hand just in case.

Hardwood Flooring: If carpet doesn’t fit with your room, hardwood is another option. Hardwood floors are rich and beautiful, and there are many different types to choose from. If your room has a rustic look, you can choose boards with character, graining, and color variation. If you prefer a sleek look, there are boards available that are evenly colored and consistent. There are also many different types of wood to choose from, and each will add its own beautiful touch to your room. Hardwood flooring requires regular vacuuming, occasional mopping, and periodical treatment with a hard surface floor cleaner.

Stone Tile: Perhaps you don’t think your room is right for carpet or hardwood flooring. A third option is stone tile. Stone tile flooring is elegant and welcoming, timeless and chic, and is one of the longest lasting types of flooring on the market. It requires basic care, including mopping and vacuuming.

The kind of flooring you decide to purchase will depend greatly on the room you are planning to floor. You should take into account the room’s traffic, moisture level, and style. For instance, if you’re putting new flooring in your kitchen, you will need to consider the durability of the flooring, as well as the ease of cleaning. Some good options for kitchens are linoleum, wood, and ceramic tile. If you’re putting new flooring in your bathroom, you will need to keep in mind the amount of moisture. Bathrooms are high moisture areas, so your flooring will need to be functional and relatively moisture-proof. When it comes time to put new flooring in your living area, whether it is a living room, bedroom, or office, you will want to consider your personal preference as well as the feeling you want the room to give off. Tile flooring may seem creative, but it is also cold. Carpet is cozy, but it also may require weekly cleaning.

When you’re shopping for flooring, be sure to shop around for the best price. If you settle on a store without researching prices beforehand, you run the risk of spending more money than you really have to. Also, beware of offers to “buy two rooms, get the rest of your house free!” These enticing offers often have hidden fees and regulations that will bump the actual price higher and higher.

In today’s world, more and more people are becoming concerned about the environment and our natural resources. Bamboo is often considered to be eco-friendly because it is a highly renewable resource, especially when compared to wood. Bamboo grows faster than trees because bamboo is a grass. In fact, the rate of growth for Moso Bamboo (the kind of bamboo typically used to make flooring) is 47 inches in 24 hours. Bamboo reaches full maturity in three to five years, compared to the typical 20 to 120 years for traditional hard woods to mature. In addition, bamboo does not have to be replanted after harvesting because the root structure is left intact.

If bamboo is harvested at its peak maturity (between five and a half to six years), its fiber density will be peaked. At this time, it’s hardness is said to be 25% harder than red oak and 12% harder than North American maple.

Bamboo flooring is typically available in planks (with either vertical or horizontal orientation), though it is also sometimes available in locking format. As with hardwood flooring, bamboo flooring is available in a variety of colors, so you are sure to find the perfect shade for your room.

Carpets By Direct has been serving Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, and other cities in North Carolina since 1960. Carpets By Direct is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau and is dedicated to providing high quality carpet at competitive prices to consumers in the Triad area and all over North Carolina. Come by the showroom at Carpets & Mattresses By Direct, Inc or call (336) 288-6643 and they will bring their mobile showroom to your home or office!