29 September 2014 Installing Hardwood Flooring Can Improve The Value of Your Home

Installing Hardwood Flooring Can Improve The Value of Your Home

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Solid Ash Hardwood

Buying a home will be the largest purchase you will ever make in your life. Therefore, you would be wise to try to maximize the value of your home in any way you can. This will pay off if you should decide to sell your home at some point in the future. There are many ways you can go about increasing your home’s value. Some are more costly than others. The installation of hardwood floors is one of the most popular ways that people have been doing this. Let’s take a look at why having hardwood floors installed in your home is a good idea and what you need to know before you undertake such a project.

According to a survey that was conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association, 82 percent of real estate agents interviewed for the survey believed that homes containing hardwood floors usually sold faster and for larger amounts of money than those that did not. It is very clear that a hardwood floor is a key element in attracting the attention of potential buyers. Not only will a hardwood floor make your home more valuable, it is also easy to take care of.

When it comes to installing a new hardwood floor or refinishing an older floor, here are a few things you should keep in mind. There are many options to choose from regarding hardwood floors. These include hand-scraped, engineered, solid, prefinished, unfinished plank and many others. It is easy to become confused by all of these choices. Some of the things you will need to consider as a homeowner prior to selecting a type of flooring are issues such as your family’s lifestyle, how level your floors are, the condition of your current subfloor and humidity levels. If your basement is where you do most of your TV watching, an engineered option is recommended because of its ability to be installed over concrete. It is able to tolerate expansion and humidity better than solid hardwood.

If you want to have hardwood floors installed in your bedrooms or your main living areas, you can select either solid or engineered hardwood, prefinished or unfinished hardwood.   Installation of prefinished hardwood flooring is quicker and easier than unfinished hardwood because the finish is already applied at the factory.   It will not need to be sanded and finished on-site which eliminates noise, dust and toxic smells that go along with installation of unfinished flooring.  Once the prefinished hardwood is installed you can walk on it immediately whereas unfinished floors take about 10 hours or so to dry depending on humidity levels.  Installation costs are typically lower for prefinished hardwood versus unfinished hardwood floors.  Warranties for prefinished typically range from 25 to 30 years whereas unfinished flooring may need to be refinished more often.

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Samoan Mahagany

 

We are now living in a world that is more conscious about protecting the environment than ever before. If you are a person who wants to go green in terms of your home improvements, you will be happy to know that there are a wide variety of eco-friendly hardwood flooring options available to you such as bamboo.  If bamboo is not an option for you look for the stamp of approval of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC is in charge of overseeing sustainable forests where the natural environment is always being supervised and trees are replanted.

There is no question that a hardwood floor is a wonderful addition to any home whether you want to sell or stay and enjoy it yourself!  It is beautiful in appearance, very easy to clean, will impress potential buyers and get you more money if you sell your home. There is really no downside to installing a hardwood floor.

Filed Under: Bamboo, Flooring, Green Products, Hardwood
15 September 2014 Finding Unique Vinyl Flooring in Portsmouth

Finding Unique Vinyl Flooring in Portsmouth

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If you need a reliable business that can provide you with quality vinyl flooring in Portsmouth, then the B&C Floor Store (http://bcfloorstore.wpengine.com) is available to provide you with the selection and service you seek. At the B&C Floor Store, we specialize in vinyl flooring that’s attractive, durable, affordable and relatively low maintenance.  While ceramic, stone and wood floors can indeed be charming, they also tend to be a greater investment. Vinyl flooring, on the other hand, is markedly easier to manage and it’s also just as visually appealing. If you’re looking for flooring that possesses considerable protection against fading, spills and scratches, to name a couple examples, then our vinyl flooring in Portsmouth might be perfect for your preferences and needs.

If you’re looking for suitable flooring for parts of your residence that are hectic and receive a lot of traffic, then our vinyl flooring might be a terrific option. Whether you’re looking for flooring for a hallway, kitchen, living room, basement or entrance area, our vinyl flooring is sure to please you.

As far as variety goes, there are many choices in vinyl flooring. They’re available in tiles, grouted tiles, planks and sheets. They’re also available in a number of exciting and diverse surface effects, notably metal, pebble, stone, wood, mosaic and ceramic.  Vinyl flooring appears in a broad assortment of colors and designs, too. If you stop by our store in Portsmouth, you’ll be able to view all of your choices up-close. If you have any questions about our vinyl flooring, we’ll provide you with the detailed answers you’re looking for.

At the B&C Floor Store, we display vinyl flooring from many reputable brands. These brands include Inspira, Tarkett,   Karndean and Gerflor. If you like floating tiles, Inspira and Tarkett might be good brands for you. Tarkett & Karndean have many strong choices in vinyl tiles.  Last but not least, if you’re interested in cushion sheet vinyl, then you might want to explore your choices with Gerflor or Tarkett. Note that the brand options at the B&C Floor Store don’t end with these.

Not only can you stop by our showroom, but you can also contact us through email and telephone. We’re open every day of the week except for Sundays. We’re open between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:30PM on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00AM and 5:00PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Saturdays, we’re open between 10:00AM and 3:00PM. If you’re searching for top-notch vinyl flooring in Portsmouth, stop by the B&C Floor Store immediately.

Karndean Vinyl Plank

Karndean Vinyl Plank

Vinyl Plank

Vinyl Plank

Tarkett Vinyl

Tarkett Fiber Floor Vinyl

 

 

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31 July 2014 Give Your Home a Face Lift with New Flooring!

Give Your Home a Face Lift with New Flooring!

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We are the flooring showroom NH residents trust! Our enormous selection includes all the most popular flooring products available today. You will find hardwood, carpet, tile, vinyl, green flooring and stair runners in a variety of styles and colors so there’s always something that matches your budget and home décor taste!

Flooring has a major impact on the look and comfort of any home. Aside from the ceilings and walls, the floor is one of the largest parts of any living space. Its color, texture and overall appearance can completely change the tone within a room. Make an area cozier with the rich wood grain found in classic hardwood or create a new, exciting space with ceramic and glass tiles.

Flooring Advice You Can Trust

Our high quality products aren’t the only reason we are the flooring showroom NH families prefer. Our knowledgeable staff understands the importance of picking out the right type of flooring while staying within budget. We can provide expert advice and make recommendations that will help make your floor shopping experience as stress-free as possible.

We want to work with you to ensure that you find the perfect product that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. No matter what your requirements may be, our staff is always available to listen and suggest the best flooring to achieve the look you want in a product that will last. We also can create beautiful area rugs and stair runners that will enhance visual appeal and add a layer of protection that will prolong the life of your floors.

Professional Floor Installation with Options

We also offer reliable floor installation services that are available to residential, new construction and light commercial customers. Our hardworking team makes sure that your flooring is installed the right way so you can get back to doing the things you love with minimal hassle. Customers who visit our flooring showroom in our Portsmouth NH location can also purchase products from us for self-installation projects. Whether you want to handle it on your own or prefer to have a professional do the work, we can accommodate you!

Find the Perfect Floor Today!

If you haven’t visited our flooring showroom in our Portsmouth NH location, now is the best time to stop by! You can see many flooring types featured and feel the quality of each product. We will even loan floor samples for free so you can see the product in your home before making a decision.

New floors can increase property values and make your home more inviting. Start the process of improving your living space by visiting us for a free consultation with one of our flooring experts!

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Filed Under: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Cork, Flooring, Green Products, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
28 July 2014 Cork Flooring

Cork Flooring

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Cork flooring is one of the most sustainable types of flooring our customers can buy.

Cork grows on a species of oak tree that’s native to the Iberian peninsula. It makes up the tree’s outer layer. The remarkable thing about cork is that it can be harvested from the tree without damage. Cork is taken from the tree about every nine years or so. After that, the cork is simply processed and ready to be installed.

The top cork layer on the planks is laid over several layers that are bonded together under high heat and pressure. This makes them very strong and resilient.  Also available but not as popular are 12″ x 12″ cork tiles but do offer flexibility of design.

Cork planks are considered floating floors and are installed like laminate, clicking together.   The cork is placed on top of a subfloor but not secured to it. The floor beneath it needs to be a hard surface and relatively flat.  Cork should never be laid over carpeting.  Cork tiles are glued down to the subfloor.  We recommend that the cork planks or tiles be left in the room where they’re going to be installed for about 72 hours. This gives the cork time to acclimate to the room’s humidity.

Another great thing about our cork flooring is that they come in a wealth of colors. They range from blues to grays, greens, reds and an amazing palette of browns. This makes it versatile product that will complement the decor of any room.  Cork is also naturally fire resistant and resists moisture, though it does expand and contract a bit according to the humidity in the room. Though it shouldn’t be cleaned with a soaking wet mop, customers shouldn’t be afraid of having cork installed in their kitchens!

We at the B & C Floor Store are pleased to offer our customers in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire area the beauty, durability and comfort of cork floors. For more information about our cork floors, feel free to visit our showroom or give us a call at (603) 436-9686.

 

Filed Under: Cork, Green Products, Kitchen