Flooring Information

Hardwood Flooring encompasses many different types of flooring composed of wood such as acrylic floors, engineered hardwood floors and natural wood flooring.  Hardwood floors are available in a large selection of different species both domestic and exotic. Read the rest of this entry »

Cork is a resilient and nearly impermeable organic material that is harvested from the Cork Oak Tree.   Cork is the bark of the tree and it is harvested for the first time when the tree is about 25 years old.   The tree is never cut down and since the cork will grow back it is considered a renewable resource.  Cork trees live to be about 200 years old. Read the rest of this entry »

Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world and it plays a crucial part in Asia’s economy.  While it is not technically a tree and is actually part of the true grass family, bamboo is quickly becoming one of the most popular choices for hardwood flooring. Read the rest of this entry »

Laminate Flooring is made from several layers of synthetic materials.  These materials are usually comprised of melamine resin and bonded together by formaldehyde during the lamination process. Read the rest of this entry »

Vinyl Tiles are made up of vinyl chips that have been formed into sheets of varying thicknesses with the use of extreme heat and pressure.  This type of flooring initially saw widespread use as an alternative to asbestos tiles. Read the rest of this entry »

Stone Tile is one of the oldest and most beloved flooring options available.  Stone flooring still sees widespread use in residential and commercial area in a variety of different styles. Read the rest of this entry »

A Carpet is any attached, textile, floor covering.  It is usually made from a heavy, thick fabric and can be comprised of natural fibers such as wool, cotton or synthetic ones like nylon and polyester. Read the rest of this entry »

Linoleum flooring was created in 1860 by Frederik Walton.  It is named for Linseed oil which is the flooring’s main ingredient. Read the rest of this entry »

Leather Flooring is perhaps one of the most underutilized types of flooring.  Since leather comes from the by product of a major food source it is considered a sustainable and renewable product. Read the rest of this entry »

Marble is a type of metamorphic rock widely used in flooring and other building applications due to its strength and ability to take a high polish.