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New flooring products have greatly impacted our homes in recent
years. A wide range of economical flooring materials have been
developed which are easier to install and maintain; the floor covering
market has, therefore, become quite competitive and flooring dealers
often discount their wares substantially.
The primary flooring materials are wood, stone, ceramic, vinyl, rubber and linoleum as well as wall-to-wall carpeting in wool, nylon, and other synthetic fibers.
- Wood floors constructed of oak, maple, or other hardwoods are
available in solid wood or laminated wood variations. Hardwood
floors can be finished to highlight the beauty of the wood grain and
are generally long wearing, especially if they are made of solid wood.
- Stone floors are beautiful and hard-wearing and are often made
of limestone, slate, marble, or flagstone. They are cool to walk
on in summer but can be cold in winter unless radiant heating
is installed under the floor.
- Ceramic tile floors are versatile and easy to clean; they are
available in an extensive range of shapes, finishes, textures
and colors. Similar flooring includes quarry tiles and terrazzo.
- Good quality
vinyl flooring is produced in tile and sheet form and is available
in many designs and colors. Vinyl is hard-wearing and requires
little maintenance but care must be used when joining large vinyl sheets.
- Rubber floors, available in tile and sheet form, are expensive
and mark easily, but they can provide an attractive, smooth, solid-color
finish, especially when installed professionally.
- Linoleum floors are made from wood, flour, linseed oil, resins
and pigments — natural materials which impart a muted character
even to bright colors. Linoleum requires professional installation
for a good quality finish.
- Wall-to-wall carpeting is a popular floor covering because it offers warmth, comfort, and a quiet sense of elegance. Available in many textures and colors, it should be installed over quality underlayment to help it absorb sound and wear better.
Laminate floors are relatively new in the USA, but they have been used in Europe for decades. Laminate flooring of several layers, including an image layer which imitates the appearance of traditional flooring materials.
DiscountFlooring.us features a contractor referral service which can help you locate a flooring or floor covering installer in your local area. It also offers convenient access to discount flooring dealers and selected flooring manufacturers, where you can find and compare specifications on a wide range of flooring products. Do-it-yourselfers will appreciate this informative guide to popular flooring products. Homeowners will appreciate the simple floor care and carpet care tips which can help your floor last longer and keep it looking fresh and clean.
Flooring Installers
- Find Flooring Contractors
Get matched to prescreened, customer-rated flooring contractors in your area.
www.ServiceMagic.com
Discount Flooring Dealers
- Lumber Liquidators
This Virginia-based firm has one of the largest inventories of pre-finished and unfinished hardwood floors in the industry. They offer a variety of flooring brands for residential and commercial construction. Because they negotiate directly with lumber mills, they can pass savings along to their customers.
www.LumberLiquidators.com - iFloor.com
Find a good selection of laminate flooring, hardwood floors, area rugs, and floor tiles at this discount flooring supplier.
www.iFloor.com
Flooring Manufacturers
- Congoleum
This flooring manufacturer features "floors for the way you live."
www.Congoleum.com - Mannington Mills
Leading manufacturer of resilient flooring products.
www.Mannington.com - Armstrong Floors
This vendor's flooring brands including Armstrong, Bruce, Hartco, and Robbins.
www.Armstrong.com - Bruce Hardwood Floors
The world's largest hardwood floor manufacturer features affordable, stylish, elegant products for the home.
www.Bruce.com - Pergo
Discover the latest in flooring design for your home.
www.Pergo.com
Flooring Associations
- NWFA
National Wood Flooring Association.
www.WoodFloors.org - MFMA
Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association.
www.MapleFloor.org - NOFMA
The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.
www.NOFMA.org - WFCA
World Floor Covering Association.
www.WFCA.org
Flooring and Floor Covering Resource
- a2zCarpet
Find resources for carpet and rug cleaning, care, and stain removal.
www.a2zCarpet.com
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