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New Stair Treads for Shaw and COREtec

New Stair Treads for Shaw and COREtec

These stair treads include an end cap to be cut to size for the left or right tread. Instead of buying a center, left, and right stair tread, you only need to buy one!

 

  • Emily FM
Environmental sustainability and Our Brands

Environmental sustainability and Our Brands

With the world being focused on the serious issue of climate change and conserving the natural resources we have, big corporations need to do their part to ensure their products are environmentally friendly.

In August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was published, revealing the five main culprits contributing to global warming and the climate crisis. Fossil fuels, deforestation, increase in livestock farming, and fertilizers containing nitrogen. To find out more about IPCC, click here: https://www.ipcc.ch

Here are just some of the top flooring brand's views, policies, and programs to contribute to achieving environmental sustainability:

 

Mannington has been recognized for their environmental sustainability, in 2013 they received the Green Step Award for their practice and process in recycling. In the same year, Mannington was also awarded the NJ Governor's Environmental Excellence Award for their efforts to protect and enhance the state's environment. With these awards, they are also ISO 14001 and 9001 certified. To find more information on ISO here: https://www.iso.org/certification.html

 

"Green is not just a color at Lauzon; it is part of our value system." Since its founding in 1985, Lauzon has been committed to helping build a sustainable future. To achieve that goal, the company has used sustainable stewardship practices from recycling, reusing, and has implemented policies designed to protect the trees by only sourcing from sustainably managed forest. Lauzon is ISO1 4001 certified and contributes to LEED Projects. For more information about LEED Projects, click here: https://www.usgbc.org/projects

 

In 2007 Armstrong made a goal to reduce their energy, greenhouse gasses, and water usage by 10% before the start of 2015. These goals were achieved by ensuring that their manufacturing plants are in accordance with ISO 14001. They have also been extending this goal to their third-party manufacturing in China and Australia. Armstrong has reset their environment goals to further reduce their carbon foot by 25% by 2025.

To learn more about a specific brand's environmental attributes, we recommend visiting the particular brand's website.

  • Emily FM
Trends for 2022!

Trends for 2022!

With only a few months left in 2021, this is the perfect time to look at upcoming trends for the new year. Throwing out bold primary palettes and ocean hues, 2022 shows a more muted color palette focusing more on accent colors or having a "pop of color" in the home. Décor trends show a softer look with more rounded shapes and less sharp designs.
So far, about three different color palettes are trending. Warm neutral tones with some pops of green or dark blue to bring in a bit of nature since the pandemic has kept everyone inside. On the other hand, another popular color palette trend is beige with white mixed throughout and interesting texture brought in to save your room from looking flat. The final color palette is "inverted contrasts," which means having light walls, furniture, and cabinets but having dark flooring, ceilings, and hardware.
Even with dark floors becoming part of the 2022 trends, the popularity of light wood flooring is staying with us when we come into 2022. As well as geometric and herringbone patterns are coming back for the new year. With having a neutral color palette, the geometric patterns will be the centerpiece of your home.
All these new flooring trends can be found here in our vast collections of hardwood, vinyl, and laminate flooring!

  • Emily FM
The Coast

The Coast

These coastal trends will give you an endless summer by the ocean.

Start with the walls, use light colors such as bright whites, sandy blondes, pebble greiges, and driftwood grays as a primary color. Then add a pop of blue to inspire a clear sky, turquoise to mimic water, and yellows to imitate the sun.

Flooring can significantly impact a space. Use a beautiful light luxury vinyl or laminate to serve as a beautiful sandy beach. If you want more color, use a patterned tile.

It is a must to use texture.  For cabinets, use weathered and whitewashed wood. Use upholstered cotton linen and burlap for curtains, pillows, and rugs.

This will give you a beach look you will never have to leave.

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Carpet Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Getting your carpets professionally cleaned can improve health and improve the look and feel of your carpet.

Carpet is home to allergens and bacteria. Vacuuming does help remove dust mites, dirt, and bacteria but does not entirely remove them. Getting your carpet professionally cleaned can help remove allergens and bacteria.

Over time carpet fibers become matted, making your carpet look old and worn. This can also make your carpet feel flat and rough. Getting your carpet cleaned can bring it back to life.

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Carpet and Humidity

Carpet and Humidity

Humidity can have negative effects on your carpet. Carpet retains humidity. It can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Trapped moisture can cause a bad smell. Humidity can cause buckling and rippling in carpet. It can also cause the carpet fibers to weaken.

Delamination is when carpet separates from the backing. This can happen when carpet gets too wet.

  • Jenna FM