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Discover the best options to step up your staircase style and durability.

Step it up: A guide to the best flooring for stairs

Your staircase is more than a pathway from one floor to the next. It’s a focal point that deserves both style and durability. Choosing the right flooring can transform your stairs from functional to fabulous, making every step a reflection of your home’s personality. Stairs are high-traffic areas that endure daily wear and tear, so they need flooring that’s both durable and aesthetically...

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How to avoid common hardwood flooring mistakes

Common hardwood flooring mistakes and how to avoid them

Avoid costly hardwood flooring mistakes with the answers to your most common questions on installing, repairing, and maintaining your dream hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring can transform your home, adding timeless elegance and value. However, if you’re not careful, hardwood flooring can also come with some expensive mistakes. Whether you’re tackling a full installation, considering...

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What is the best engineered flooring for homes with pets

The best engineered flooring for homes with pets

Yes, you can have engineered flooring without giving away your pets! We will walk you through the considerations for choosing planks that stand up to pet claws, water bowl spills, and the inevitable accidents while remaining beautiful. Not all engineered flooring products are built to withstand the constant barrage of claws, spills, and accidents. We know pets are part of the family, so we want...

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How to set a budget and get the most bang for your buck

Maximize your budget: Smart tips for flooring renovations

A new floor is one of the best ways to improve the look — and value — of your home. But there’s a lot to consider when searching for the perfect floor, including aesthetics, performance, and, of course, costs. This can make the process feel a little daunting, especially considering it’s not a purchase you make every day. But it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of research, planning...

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Explore the benefits of carpet vs. hardwood

When to choose carpet vs. hardwood flooring

Having trouble choosing the right flooring for your home? Sorting through the dizzying array of options can be a challenge. Let’s take a look at two of the most popular categories, carpet and hardwood floors. You’ll learn how each is used in interior design and their unique performance benefits. Whether for new construction or a home improvement project, flooring completely transforms...

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Update your bedroom with the latest carpet designs for spring 2024

Top bedroom carpet trends

Ready to update your bedroom? Check out our guide to the Top Bedroom Carpet Trends, which includes a look at the latest carpet fibers and technologies as well as the most recent color trends. Carpet is back! Especially in bedrooms. Sinking your bare feet into soft, warm carpet is a wonderful way to start the day. If you’re considering a bedroom update, you will want to familiarize yourself...

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2024 brings bigger and bolder flooring choices like wide plank hardwood and retro carpet design

Top 5 flooring trends to embrace in 2024

What color of hardwood is trending in 2024? What are the hottest bathroom flooring ideas? Is carpet making a comeback? These are some of the common questions homeowners are asking in 2024 , and understandably so. Choosing a new floor for your home is a big decision. And it can be an overwhelming one, with interior design trends constantly evolving and an abundance of flooring options...

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Give your bathroom a new look with our bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

The hottest bathroom flooring ideas for 2024

If you’re planning to give your bathroom a fresh look this year, the bathroom floor is a great place to start. From patterned tiles to luxurious natural stone, here’s a look at the hottest flooring trends right now. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals, plan for new projects, and think about what you really want in your life — and in your home. In other words...

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Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings.

What type of hardwood flooring is best?

Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings. The beauty of authentic hardwood layered with the stability of engineered wood offers the perfect combination for gorgeous, durable floors with a multitude of performance benefits. Hardwood looks are the most sought-after flooring visuals for interiors, a thriving trend that shows no sign of slowing down...

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Is a new basement floor on your holiday wishlist?

Make this holiday season truly special for you and your loved ones. Here are six inspirational basement renovation ideas to help you plan your dream space. Not sure what to include on your wishlist this holiday season? Consider treating yourself — and your guests — to the gift of a renovated basement complete with a new basement floor. A renovated basement adds valuable square footage...

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4 Tips for keeping your home clean, warm and cozy this fall and winter

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time to bust out those fuzzy socks and start preparing your home for the cooler months. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day out in the cold, firing up the heating, and planting yourself in front of the TV. At the same time, there’s nothing worse than seeing your inflated heating bill at the end of the winter...

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Hardwood flooring in a living room in West Suite F Clayton, NC area by by Clayton Flooring Center

Do I need to acclimate my hardwood flooring?

Acclimation is an essential pre-installation for any wood flooring, whether it’s the solid or engineered version. Trees often grow in climates very different from yours.Wood is porous and will expand or shrink according to the humidity levels. Acclimation will give it a chance for their moisture ...

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What hardwood flooring species are native to Clayton, NC?

Sometimes, your favorite wood flooring species comes from a local source. That's why it's essential to know a little about the species that are native to Clayton, NC.Some hardwood options are exotic and imported, but some could come from your backyard. Understanding the difference between them and ...

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Which hardwood flooring is the most durable?

When you come into our hardwood flooring company, you'll see hundreds of species, but not all hardwood has the same levels of hardness, so it's only natural for you to ask about durability. In addition, every type of solid hardwood flooring, whether oak, hickory, or Brazilian cherry, has varying ...

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Which type of wood flooring is ideal, engineered or solid?

Solid hardwood flooring and engineered floors are excellent choices and, while they both have a few similarities, they each have different attributes that will appeal to various people. The best way to answer that question is to give you a detailed comparison. If you still have questions, feel free ...

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What are the benefits of hardwood floors?

Solid hardwood flooring is one of the most sought-after materials in the flooring industry because of the many benefits it has to offer. In addition, the extensive lifespan of more than 100 years means you may never have to replace your flooring, and we want to tell you even more about these ...

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What to expect from your new flooring experience

If you're looking for new flooring for your home, you should receive expert attention to all the details that need it. For instance, if you’re looking for hard surface floors, we won’t try to sell you carpet.However, we also offer a lot of benefits, especially for the first-time floor covering ...

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Laminate flooring offers modern durability

One of the best features of laminate flooring is its ability to withstand a great deal of daily wear and tear. It is built to stand up to heavy traffic, pets, a child’s play and offers a useful lifespan as well, which means you won’t have to replace it anytime soon.We know which laminate floors ...

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