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Updating your kitchen floor? Three reasons to look at resilient flooring
Kitchens are sometimes called the heart of a home. Whether you love to cook or are a regular at the take-out counter, your kitchen is likely a busy place. It needs a floor that can stand up to foot traffic, spills, stains and still looks nice for those family gatherings that inevitably overflow into the […]
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How to shop for hardwood floors on a budget
Hardwood floors are an excellent choice for many homeowners. Hardwood never goes out of style – in fact, it often increases in value with age if taken care of properly. They look beautiful and stand the test of time but hardwood floors are also an expensive floor choice. Can you shop for hardwood floors and […]
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Best carpet for kids’ bedrooms
A child’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a place to play with toys. Be artistic. Have a dance party. Hang out with friends. The carpet in a child’s bedroom needs to be able to stand up to all that activity and still be cozy and comfortable underfoot. Wondering which type […]
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Budget-friendly floors for your new home
New homes are such a wonderful blank canvas. Colors, textures, styles are all open for your preferences. How do you get the look you want at a price you can afford? The flooring design team at Kermans Flooring in Indianapolis can help. We’ve helped thousands of homeowners find just the right floor for their new […]
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Porcelain vs Ceramic: what’s the difference?
As word gets out about the many design options available with porcelain tile, more and more people are asking how it compares to ceramic tile flooring. Porcelain is made up for a sand like material formed under high pressure and heat. Ceramic tiles are made from clay and other minerals and then fired to hardness. […]
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Is hardwood flooring environmentally friendly?
There’s no denying that hardwood floors are a beautiful flooring choice for any home but are they environmentally friendly? More and more homeowners are looking for sustainable options for their home and floors are no exception. Does hardwood fit the bill? It depends on where and how it is sourced. The good news is there […]
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Carpet care & maintenance reminders
Even the most durable carpet available is bound to show traffic patterns, wear and tear. In fact, most carpet will need to be replaced in 10-12 years. Regular maintenance helps you extend the life of your carpet for that decade and beyond. A few simple cleaning tips can make a big difference in how well […]
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Tile flooring care & maintenance reminders
Tile flooring is one of the most durable floors on the market today. It can stand up to tracked in dirt, heavy traffic, pets and water like no other floor. That doesn’t mean that it’s a maintenance free floor choice! Are you keeping up with your recommended tile flooring maintenance? Weekly maintenance Sweep or dust […]
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Practical floor choices for a busy home
Homeowners with a busy family or who love to entertain often, have some special challenges when it comes to finding the best flooring for their home. They need a floor that can stand up to lots of wear and tear. A floor that is easy to clean is pretty high on the list as well. […]
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Hardwood floor care & maintenance reminders
When your floor was brand new you probably faithfully did all the recommended care and maintenance. Then time went on… life got in the way… some weeks you didn’t do any cleaning of your hardwood floors. Or maybe you never really knew how to clean hardwood floors so you just swept it once in awhile […]
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Most popular carpet colors for 2017
When you are choosing carpet for your home there are many factors that come into play. Some of those factors are dictated largely by the use of the room – looped carpets last longer in high traffic areas than plush velvety carpets. Other factors are guided by your personal preferences. Color is one of the […]
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High-end flooring on a budget
You love the look of hardwood flooring but not the price. You’d really like to add some elements of natural stone flooring to your kitchen but it’s not in the budget. Do either of these challenges sound familiar? When it comes to flooring, we all want the best look possible for our money. So how […]
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Choosing the right type of tile flooring
Tile flooring used to be synonymous with ceramic tile. Not anymore! Tile flooring today comes in a beautiful array of materials and styles. Whether you are looking for tile flooring for your kitchen or bathroom, your entryway or your all-purpose room – or perhaps a backsplash – there is a tile type that is just […]
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Choosing the right hardwood flooring plank width
One of the most important decisions you’ll make when buying hardwood flooring is the width of the planks. The plank width affects how the floor appears in the room. The size of the room, the number of seams desired, and the length of the planks should all influence your choice of hardwood flooring plank width. […]
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Benefits of textured carpets
If you read any home design magazines or watch any home design shows you’re going to hear designers talk about texture. Adding texture to a room is a big design trend right now and it is one that easily extends to your floor. Carpet is the perfect way to bring an element of texture into […]