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In 2019, $27,000,011 are projected to be spent on floor coverings, so you're in good company if you're thinking about remodeling your home's floors this year. But this doesn't mean that you aren't going to be confused or nervous when picking out new flooring for your home. After all, it's a huge ...

Thanks to the modern farmhouse trend sweeping the home decor scene, age-worn hardwoods have dominated design trends. But soon, that all could change.As comfort and practicality begin to take precedence over pure aesthetics, carpet is back and in a big way.Forget tiny foot rugs and hallway runners. ...

Dirt, mud, grass. Smelly things we don't want to inspect too closely. These are all things you'll find on your flooring at some point.Especially if you have kids or pets.Most flooring will last anywhere from 8 to 100 years. Or more. It all depends on the type you get.The actual lifespan could ...

Home renovations are on the rise in 2019. Americans will invest in over 12 million projects each worth $1,000 or more.Bathrooms are one of the most popular renovation projects. They offer a good return on investment when it's time to sell.Are you planning a bathroom remodel? There are so many ...

Planning to install new floors?If you want the look of hardwood but can't afford the price tag, you may be turning to alternatives such as laminate. But, what is laminate?There are versions of laminate out there that while inexpensive, are made of composites and plastics. This should not be the ...

Millennials in the Marketplace: The Future is Sustainable FlooringWould you pay more for ecologically-friendly products and materials? For the millennial generation, that's a priority. A full three-quarters of them are willing to shell out extra cash for products that are good for the earth. This ...

Your carpet is more than what you walk on every day. This field of fibers can impact your health and can influence the value of your house.It also doesn't last forever.Every house sees different challenges that affect how often should carpet be replaced.Below are the biggest things to know when ...

Maybe you're one of "Fixer Upper's" 14.5 million fans and are inspired to upgrade your home. Or maybe your place is just due for an update. If you want to freshen up your home, starting from the ground up is a great idea. People are increasingly spending money on revamping their flooring, so why ...

It's recommended that you replace your carpet every 8 to 10 years.Of course, in rooms which are used more regularly, a carpet will wear out a lot faster than that. You may also be redecorating purely for the fun of it.If you are looking to redecorate your home and don't know which carpet to buy, we ...

In 2018, floor coverings sales equaled $41,477 million in North America. A popular new flooring type is luxury vinyl flooring. It looks almost identical to hardwood or natural stone tile, but at a fraction of the cost.And, to clean luxury vinyl is super easy. Read on for 3 easy steps to make your ...

Did you know that linoleum dates all the way back to 1855? It remained popular for approximately the next century, because it is comfortable to walk on, durable and long-lasting, and easy to clean.Today, although linoleum is still used in some healthcare facilities, most consumers who need a ...

Are you looking for a durable and budget-friendly new flooring material for your remodel? Luxury vinyl plank flooring is becoming a more popular option among homeowners.Vinyl can mimic the look at many different types of flooring materials in order to give you the exact look you're going for.Here's ...

Your floor tile color changes design dynamics, transforming outdated spaces into impressive displays. Accenting or contrasting tones add vibrancy and character to home aesthetics. Figuring which color(s) you'll pick is the challenging problem.Floor title isn't exactly a drop in the bucket. Rather, ...

Your home's flooring plays an intricate role in its value. So whether you have carpet or hardwood, you'll have to decide which is better before a resale.In 2016, the National Wood Flooring Association saw a 39% percent increasec. That was in wood flooring sales alone, which was a jump from the ...

Nothing ties a home together like the rich, timeless beauty of hardwood floors.There's a reason buyers prefer wooden floors over alternative flooring materials. Not only is wood easier to care for than carpet, but there is also absolutely no matching it for looks.That said, beautiful hardwood ...

Is it time to redo the floors in your home? You should consider switching to ceramic tile for your new flooring. Not only can it be beautiful to look at, but there are a lot of advantages to using it.While it has its advantages, it has many disadvantages as well. It's up to you to decide if the ...

You just bought a new house? Congratulations!You've probably had friends and family over to check out the new place before you started any remodeling or unpacking.But what are you going to do for carpet?There are many kinds or carpeting. If you aren't an expert then each carpet type doesn't seem to ...

The average basement remodeling project costs anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 dollars.While this can initially put a dent in your wallet, it's an investment that could greatly help you when selling your home. An increase in livable space, bedrooms, and bathrooms positively impact the marketability ...

Your home's floors take plenty of abuse.Muddy feet scurry through each hallway, dirty shoes heap up in the doorway, and even chairs graze across your dining area every day.So if you're looking for new flooring, you should consider how you use your room before choosing flooring. Carpet or hardwood ...

If you've made the decision to replace floors in your home, the next part is the agonizing choice of which type of floor is right for you. There are quite literally hundreds of different flooring options for your home.The right one for you and your family depends on a multitude of factors, not ...

At Professional Installed Floors, we work out of our Marietta headquarters to deliver beautiful new flooring for Atlanta-area homes and businesses. In recent years, we’ve often gone with COREtec products as our material of choice. COREtec products offer a high level of quality while also providing ...

At Professional Installed Floors, the bulk of our work in Atlanta-area homes involves installing beautiful new solid flooring. But what about the prep work that goes underneath the laminate and hardwood flooring? For some of our customers, the work actually starts with the layer below the main ...

Are you planning an office remodel?If you're doing it for the first time, you probably don't know which flooring option you should choose.Picking commercial flooring materials that will improve the style and functionality of your office is not an easy task. It can be tricky, confusing, and time-...

Are you buying or remodeling your house?If this is the case you will have lots of options when it comes to picking out every component and appliances. But how much do you know about picking the flooring?In this article, we'll walk you through the different flooring types so you can make an educated ...

Is your hardwood floor losing its shine?When your beautiful floors seem dull and scratched, don't worry too much. You can change the color or brighten your home with a refinishing project.If you're wondering what exactly refinishing your hardwood floors entails, we can help. This article tells you ...

Maybe you’re looking to sell and you just want to give your home that little extra oomph. Or maybe you just want to do something nice for yourself. Whatever the reason, chances are you’re also quite busy and jumping into a massive home improvement project isn’t in that feasible.But if you’ve got a ...

Cleaning your tile floors is probably not your ideal way of spending a weekend right? You just want to hurry and get done so you can enjoy that gorgeous weather outside. The good news is, cleaning tile is a pretty quick and easy process the bad news, if you don't know what you're doing it will take ...

COREtec: A Popular Favorite In Our Marietta ShowroomAt Professional Installed Floors, visitors to our Marietta showroom will often hear us talking about COREtec. COREtec is not itself a brand or a specific item; instead, it’s a unique element of engineered materials from US Floors.COREtec refers to ...

Your hardwood floors add both value and an elegant look to your space.Unlike some other flooring types, all the different types of hardwood floors require maintenance. Whether through regular use or accidents, sometimes damage happens.Still, you can extend their life with a bit of tender care and ...

You wake up one morning, open your eyes, and look out the window. Instead of grass in the yard, you see a pristine, white blanket of snow. You get up out of bed to take a better look.Yikes! The floor is ice cold!If you're looking for a better alternative to freezing feet, you've come to the right ...

If you live in a hot humid climate, be sure you know the best type of flooring for your home.When floors succumb to dampness, moisture seeps through to foundations, into walls, and creates damage to your home.Flooring materials function differently depending on the climate. But how do you choose an ...

Dreaming of new flooring? Think hardwood might be for you?There are benefits to getting solid hardwood flooring including cleanliness and eco-friendliness.With over 20 types of hardwood in North America alone, choosing one is daunting.Don't worry, we have you covered. We've put together a list of ...

Replacing old, wall-to-wall carpet with new flooring is a great way to boost your home's value. Not only that, carpet is losing popularity because it traps dust, allergens, and other particles in your air. If you have allergies or asthma, carpet can be detrimental to your health.If you're in the ...

Replacing tire old carpeting or covering a floor for the first time, you want to pick something that will work well with the rest of the room. Picking texture, carpet color, and style all need to be considered.The right carpet can really pull the room together and also serve a functional purpose. ...

Are you thinking about switching up the look of the flooring in your home?If so, then we know that you're concerned about price, durability, and of course, the overall style choices available to you.You want to increase the overall appearance and value of your home, but you also need flooring that ...

While it’s true that solid flooring can be a DIY project, the truth is that in nearly all cases, you’re going to want to hire a professional hardwood flooring installer. There are many variables at play here, from knowledge of the product to the efficiency that comes only with decades of experience....

At the Marietta showroom of Professional Installed Floors, we often have people come in and go directly to look at un-finished hardwood floor options. When they do this, that means they’re skipping over our immense catalog of samples featuring off-the-shelf products from leading manufacturers such ...

Eagle Creek may be one of the newer names in the flooring industry, but the brand has quickly become well-known for its combination of quality and price. Launched in 2015, Eagle Creek is technically a division of Home Legend. However, as a standalone organization, Eagle Creek has earned a ...

Have you ever noticed floor tile patterns when you're at other people's homes and thought how nice it would be to find something similar in your home?The truth is, it can take a lot of research to find out the exact name of the pattern.So if you're in the process of getting new tile for your home, ...

Is it time to replace your carpet? Living with an old and outdated carpet can make a room feel dated.If you don't know what carpet types are available, or it overwhelms you just thinking about it, this guide is for you.We'll break down the different types of carpets to give you a better ...

Are you thinking about redoing your floors? If you're leaning more toward hardwood floors, then you should have all the facts.Deciding on hardwood floors vs carpet is an important decision. To make your decision easier, we put together the benefits of hardwood floors in one article.Read on and get ...

A nice office floor can impress potential clients and make employees comfortable.So why not find the best commercial flooring you can?There are a lot of options out there, but don't worry. With a little help, you should have no problem finding the flooring that suits your office best.Here is a list ...

Remember when you were a kid and you didn't understand why your parents got so upset about spills and accidents? That goes away as soon as you have to care for your own home and you realize how expensive it all is. When you put money into your carpet, for instance, you want it to last.Everyone ...

Some customers may be surprised to see carpeting when they visit our Marietta showroom. It’s true, the bulk of our inventory and product lines are solid flooring — from true hardwoods to laminate to vinyl flooring. However, even though the popular opinion is shifting towards homes having mostly ...

When evaluating your flooring options for a remodel, you’ve probably already come across the terms engineered hardwood floors and solid hardwood floors. What’s the difference between the two and which one is right for you? One isn’t necessarily better than the other; they both have their pros and ...

Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have lived in the Atlanta area for quite some time — enough to see major life milestones come and go. Along with those good memories comes wear and tear on the hardwood floors of their home, including a major leak in the home’s downstairs bathroom. In September 2017, the ...

For Atlanta homeowners looking to upgrade, it’s likely that it’s time to move away from wall-to-wall carpeting and invest in hard surface flooring — that’s been the trend over the past 10-20 years as people started preferring the many benefits of a hard surface over carpet. Or it’s possible that ...

For many pet owners, one thing they often don’t consider when they adopt their furry pals is the impact on their flooring. In these cases, the wall-to-wall carpeting in their home can turn out to be a worst-case scenario. Carpeting not only is hard to clean with potty and vomit accidents, it also ...

Storage & Floor Remodel Ideas for Your BathroomAt Professional Installed Floors, we’re always talking with our Atlanta clients about how they can improve their home, so it’s probably no surprise that bathrooms come up quite often. We even dabble in bathroom remodels a bit ourselves (more on that ...

Available in Waterproof, Solid, Engineered, and Laminate Flooring ChoicesIf you’re looking at transforming different elements of your home — or even your whole home — going from carpet to a hard surface can fulfill that need and more. Hard service flooring creates a sweeping change in the look, ...

Professional Installed Floors has worked with homes in Georgia for decades, and that means that over the years, satisfied customers come back for remodels or when new projects come about. Such was the case with Walter F., a resident of Atlanta. Professional Installed Floors has worked with Walter ...

Hardwood flooring is becoming the preferred choice of new home buyers — it’s often noted as a driver in faster sales and higher prices. Why is that? One of the biggest reasons people prefer hardwood flooring over carpets is that it’s easier to clean.While carpet is softer and warmer, it’s also much ...

Durable, Beautiful, Even Water-Proof, PRYZM Delivers It AllIn the past decade, the real estate industry has noted that both buyers and sellers have begun moving away from wall-to-wall carpeting and instead preferred the look and feel of solid flooring. Solid flooring comes in many forms: ...

Tired of squeaks and creaks? Scratches and gouges? Ripples and warps? Maybe you’re getting ready to sell your house. Or has the situation become so bad with that old floor, you’re starting to lose your coins and jewelry down the cracks?If you’re like many people, maybe you’re probably just ready ...