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4 Types of Flooring for Flood Prone Basements
Coming home to a flooded basement is no fun (believe me, we know). Homeowners can mitigate the damage, cost, and stress by choosing flooring that is not only durable and low-maintenance, but water-resistant and easy to replace. Putting the wrong flooring in your...
A Quick and Easy Guide to Tile Options
Known for its durability and low maintenance, tile flooring is both a beautiful and practical addition to your home. It comes in a variety of styles and materials and here at Unique Carpet & Floor, our expert staff can help you choose the perfect tile for your...
Hardwood Flooring Guide
Hardwood flooring is a classic and beautiful addition to your home. Its distinctive grains and swirling burnished figures add a rich character never goes out of style. If you’re thinking about installing this lovely upgrade to your home or business, here is a guide to...
How to Increase the Value of Your Home with Hardwood Floors
If you’re thinking about selling your home or even just planning for that event in the distant future, you’re probably asking yourself what kind of changes add value to your home. One of realtors’ top recommendations and our personal favorite is hardwood floors....
Differences in Carpet Fibers- How to Choose Which One Is Right for You
There are lots of choices when it comes to buying new carpet. Texture, durability, and price are probably close to the top of your list of criteria. Here we are going to talk about different types of carpet fibers available and how they measure up in each of these...
Environmentally Friendly EPIC Hardwood Floors
There was a time when the term “eco-friendly” evoked images of bland, boring and blah materials which compromise the beauty of your home. Thankfully, that is not the case today. Engineered hardwood floors from Shaw use 50% less trees than standard hardwood floors, the...
Laminate VS. Luxury Vinyl Flooring
As you shop around for flooring options, you will probably run into the terms “laminate” and “luxury vinyl flooring” fairly often. You might be tempted to think that these are the same thing, and twenty years ago you might have been right, but today there are distinct...
Engineered Hardwood VS. Laminate: Which to Choose?
Shopping for new flooring can be an intimidating process. With so much unfamiliar terminology and so many colors, textures, and materials to choose from, if you’re not a contractor, a decorator or builder you’re likely unsure about the real differences. So, what is...
How To Maintain Hardwood Floors
How To Maintain Hardwood Floors Hardwood is one of the most durable flooring options. However, it requires the proper care in order to last for a long time. There are several things that you will have to do in order to maintain your hardwood flooring. Vacuum And Sweep...
Demonstration of the Scratch Resistance of the Model Extreme Finish
Do you need a hardwood floor that keeps up with the demands of your life? Check out this demonstration of the scratch resistance of the Model extreme finish.