With the increasing concern of eco-sustainability, we are making sure that we carry more and more lines of flooring that take care of the environment, and in turn care for you family. We offer products in all of our flooring categories – carpet, vinyl, area rugs, tile – that are committed to meeting the ethical […]
If you live with young children, then you already know that your floors take a lot of punishment. From spills to scratches, car races to gymnastic routines, your floors need to be able to handle it all. Everyone wants beautiful floors, and because your floors aren’t something you replace often, they need to stay beautiful […]
Here is a look into the creation of a tigerwood headboard by one of our Carpet & Tile Mart employees. Such a nice step-by-step guide to the creation. A couple of years ago, my husband and I tackled a DIY Hardwood Headboard Project. Working for a flooring retailer does have its benefits, as I was […]
Home design trends change all the time, and home decor is no exception. We’ve paired up some of our favorite rugs from world-renowned rug maker, KARASTAN, with our favorite home decor trends. Some of these rugs are from collections featuring SmartStrand Silk. SmartStrand is most durable, easiest to clean rug fiber. Each strand of SmartStrand […]
What is the Janka Scale? The Janka Hardness Scale is a test to rate the relative “hardness” of a wood flooring. The Janka rating is given in pounds-force (lbf) by measuring how much force is needed to embed a standard sized steel ball halfway into the wood. Flooring manufacturers use this rating to predict a […]
When it comes to adding natural beauty and a timeless appearance to your home, both solid hardwood and engineered flooring can add value and durability, as they are all manufactured from 100% wood, which means you will have plenty of species, unique appearances, grains and styles to choose from. So, here we present a few […]
Looking for ways to care for your hardwood floors? Take a look at these 8 easy tips and keep your hardwood looking like the day you got it! 1. Clean your floors regularly You should sweep, dust, or vacuum your hardwood floors regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt, grit, or sand. These can act like […]