Entries by Chris

Hardwoods v. Softwoods

Wood floors are beautiful and each wood type has its own distinct colorings and patterns. The trouble, though, is not all woods are durable enough to be on the floor.  Softwoods are from gymnosperm trees, which usually have needles and cones. They are used in fiberboard, paper, timber, and as Christmas trees! Whereas hardwoods are from angiosperm […]

Protect Your Floors During the Holidays

During the holiday season, guests are coming and going and your floors are getting more wear than normal. There are a few tips that will help keep your floors nice and stay cleaner longer! Institute a new shoes in the house policy: This will ensure no one is tracking anything on your floors and dirtying […]

Orange + Black Floors

In the spirit of Halloween, we’ve highlighted a few black and orange floor options! Black is a great statement option that when combined with a white tile, becomes a classic option. There are also many natural stone tiles that have an orangey hue and make for a great neutral option in warm spaces. Which is […]

Stairway Options

Have you ever thought about making your stairway a statement location in your home? You don’t have to do the traditional wood or carpet floors. Instead, you can have fun with runners, designs, paint, and backings. Take a look at what we mean below! -Runners can be made out of almost any carpets, and provide […]

Best Floors for a Screened-In Porch

Screened-in porches are a great way to listen and feel as though you are outdoors, without the bugs, rain, and heat (if you install a fan, that is). Especially in Texas, this little extension of your home can be used all year round.  As you read this title you probably thought tile, tile, tile! But […]