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What to know before you buy: hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring in Indianapolis has long been a popular choice. If it’s your first time buying hardwood floors for your home, you may have questions about styles, maintenance and just where you can install hardwood floors. Hardwood floors are an investment in your home but they aren’t perfect for every situation. Kermans hardwood flooring store […]
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Trend alert: geometric floor patterns
Patterns are a hot trend in flooring. Patterned floors certainly make a design statement but they are also a great pick for busy homes because of their ability to mask wear and tear. Whether you are considering a patterned floor for practical or beautiful reasons, you simply can’t go wrong. A set of patterns that […]
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Alternative wood floors in Indianapolis
Hardwood floors have been a classic choice for Indianapolis homeowners for decades. Beautiful and long-lasting, solid hardwood is a floor that never goes out of style. It can be, however, a floor that exceeds your budget. What choices do you have when you want the look of wood but can’t afford the price tag? Kermans […]
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2016 carpet color trends: Basic doesn’t have to mean beige
Looking for a basic, classic color for your carpet but something not quite as neutral as beige? Let’s talk blues. Blues are quickly becoming a top selling carpet color in Indianapolis. Blue carpets can act as an anchoring neutral or a more bold design element. Break out of the beige and brown carpet box and […]
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Affordable remodeling idea: glass tile
Looking for a creative but cost-effective way to update your kitchen or bathroom? Look no further than glass tile! Glass tile is an affordable, stylish and fun way to update a room. It’s also practical and, in functional rooms such as the kitchen and bath, practical and affordable are top priorities. Why choose glass tile? […]
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Don’t overlook your hardwood floor finish
copyright: Unlisted Images/Corbis When you’re shopping for hardwood flooring you’re most likely focused on wood type, grain and color. Those factors are certainly important when selecting the best hardwood floor for your home. The wood type in particular has a long-lasting impact simply because of its hardness factor. Another hardwood floor option that is sometimes […]
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Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: Penelope Wadleigh (January 2016)
Kermans Flooring – a premier Indianapolis Flooring store – gives away a full size area rug each month, valued at up to $1,700. Our store selected another lucky recipient for January: Penelope Wadleigh from Connersville, Indiana. Penelope’s name was randomly pulled from our in-store fishbowl of entries. For her winning rug, she selected a red […]
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Why Kermans is the best Indianapolis flooring store
Kermans has been serving Central Indiana and Indianapolis for decades. Longevity in business means we’re doing something right but our history alone does not make us the best flooring store in Indianapolis. Our selection and customer focus are what makes the difference. We call it the Kermans Advantage. Since opening our doors in 1921, Kermans […]
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What is the most popular carpet in Indy? Cut Pile
Cut pile is the most versatile of carpet options. Available in plush level cut, twisted fibers, textured yarns and patterns – there’s a cut pile type of carpet perfect for any room in your house. Cut pile carpet is easy to maintain while also being easy on the budget. It’s no wonder so many homeowners […]
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Four benefits of solid hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring is one of the few things that is both classic and current. Hardwood floors never go out of style. Kermans has been one of Indianapolis’ top hardwood flooring stores for decades because we have the selection, prices and design advice homeowners need. We also have the experience homeowners need when trying to find […]
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Tips for picking the best entryway floor
Choosing the best entryway flooring can be tricky. It’s the entry your home – the first impression that your family and friends will have. You want something welcoming and that reflects your style. At the same time, the entryway sees a lot of traffic and much of it is messy. You need a floor that […]
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Area rug cleaning and repair tips
Area rugs are often selected for the beauty and design. They are truly works of art and when it comes time for cleaning or repair, they need a special touch. Let’s review the number one area rug cleaning tip and what to do what that isn’t enough. Top area rug cleaning tip: blot, don’t rub […]
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A cost-effective kitchen update: add a tile backsplash
Wishing you could update your kitchen but don’t have the budget for it? Indianapolis flooring store, Kermans has an idea that will give your kitchen a face lift without breaking the bank: install a tile backsplash. More than just cosmetic, a tile backsplash will also add value to your kitchen and help keep things clean […]
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Luxury vinyl flooring in Indianapolis: a popular floor choice
We were recently discussing trends that we’re seeing pop up in our Indianapolis flooring showroom. Luxury vinyl flooring is near the top of the list. It has all the comfortable, easy maintenance qualities of vinyl with the look of expensive hardwood or tile flooring. We’d even go so far as to say that today’s luxury […]
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Pets & Carpet: Three things to consider before buying carpet in a home with pets
You love your pets and you love your carpet – can the two get along? Yes! It’s true that pets raise some challenges for homeowners with carpets. With a little advance consideration you’ll find the perfect carpet for the two-footed and four-footed members of your family. Indianapolis carpet store Kermans has three things to consider […]