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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.

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.

Laminate and Humidity

Humidity levels are usually affected by season changes. Laminate floors will expand with high levels of humidity and contract with lower moisture levels. During high humid times, the floor may look crowned, and during dry cold weather, laminate might shrink, causing cracks between each plan.  The best way to protect your flooring is by installing a humidity control.

Floating vs Glue Down

If you are debating between a floating floor and a glue down here are some things to consider. Floating Floors are often laid on top of an underlayment. There is no adhesive needed. This is can be removed easily and without special equipment.

For high traffic areas and commercial spaces glue down is preferred. It provides a sturdier surface. The adhesive can keep the flooring in place and from buckling. It is tougher to remove and may need special equipment.

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2019 Vinyl Trends

Vinyl flooring has come a long way since the 1980’s when it was getting confused for linoleum. Now vinyl can look like wood or stone. Vinyl now has texture such as handscraped, wirebrushed and distressed. These textures are no is no longer just for hardwood. Some of the big colors we will see in 2019 are still the extreme lights and the extra darks such as Espresso and Blonde.  We will be seeing a lot more warmer tones. As we enter 2019 we are excited to see what the year holds for vinyl.

Light Hardwood VS Dark Hardwood

With so many different shades of hardwood and wood visual flooring, it can be hard to pick what color would be perfect for your home. It all comes down to light floors or dark floors. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of both to help with your decision.

Light Floor Pros

1. When used in smaller spaces, it will make the room appear bigger than it is.
2. Having light wood floors can give the look of a newer home as lighter floors have been the trend for new homes for the last few years.
3. More flexible style options with lighter floors such as modern, farmhouse, or rustic aesthetic.
4. Creates a more natural and lightweight feel to your space.

Dark Floor Pros

1. It can give your home a more luxurious and sophisticated look. Perfect if looking for a more vintage-aged aesthetic.
2. Fading is less likely to happen, unlike lighter floors as well as stains are not as noticeable with darker floors.
3. Darker floors have a better resale value!
4. If you have lighter interior/décor a dark floor will give a more contrast look.

Light Floor Cons

1. It fades faster than dark floors as dark floors do not absorb ultraviolet light.
2. It is not recommended for kitchens and bathrooms with light wood cabinets unless the monochromatic look is what you are trying to achieve.
3. Reflects light making rooms appear brighter; if walls and floors are a light shade, it can drown out your home, creating a rather blank space

Dark Floor Cons

1. Dust, footprints, and lighter debris will be more noticeable.
2. Not recommended for smaller spaces as the dark color can make the room look even smaller and seem more cramped.