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Spring 2023 Flooring Trends
There are a number of great flooring options for areas of homes that are prone to high moisture or humidity, such as basements, bathrooms, kitchens or entryways. There are also some floors that would not be good choices. Read on to learn what flooring to consider and avoid in your…
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Professional Flooring Installation
It’s not news that the economy is in rough shape. Almost everything is much more expensive, including services such as installations. Many times you can DIY a project, and home improvements are no different. However, there are times to bite the bullet and have a professional come and take care…
Read MoreThe Most Versatile Flooring Options for Your Home
In today’s busy households, versatility is key. It doesn’t matter if you are career-minded, stay-at-home, or work-from-home, with kids, pets, neither or both. We are all in serious need of simplicity in our lives, since time is short and things seem to become increasingly complicated. Thankfully floors don’t have to…
Read MoreHow To Establish A Care & Maintenance Routine For Your Floors
The New Year is a great time of year to reevaluate your routines and improve them. Especially if you have recently upgraded flooring in an area of your home, it’s important to make sure that you care for it properly, so it stays nice for years to come. Depending on…
Read MoreFlooring Design Trends for 2023
It may be winter, but things are warming up in the design world. With the recent introduction of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, the pendulum seems to be swinging far, far away from all things Gray. But, predicting trends can be kind of like forecasting the weather, only…
Read MoreModern Flooring Looks for Your Home
Most of the following options are available as hardwood flooring, Engineered Hardwood, vinyl, laminate or even tile, offering a variety of durable options depending on the space you are finishing. Warm Tones- Gray flooring remains popular, but warm tones are making their way back into the spotlight this year. Think…
Read MoreIncorporating the Color of the Year into Your Decor
The fact that there is an official Color of the Year may be news to some people, but it is very much a thing among the design-minded. Major paint companies and other large retailers each make their own color predictions. Some companies choose a whole new color collection for each…
Read MoreFlooring Year In Review
Can you believe it’s almost 2023? As we get ready for a new year with new options and trends, here is a look back at what was hot in flooring for 2022. Trust the team at Gilman Floors, LLC in Hilton Head Island, SC for all of your 2023 flooring needs!…
Read MoreHardwood Refinishing: What Does It Entail?
Don’t you just love hardwoodfloors? There is something so warm and inviting about them. Hardwood was the standard for flooring in homes from a different era. Today, they are an optional upgrade. And an expensive one at that, so it’s important to take good care of them. Regardless of whether…
Read MoreThe Top 4 Flooring Options for Your Kitchen
When selecting kitchen flooring, there are many different considerations for homeowners to consider. There’s durability, the required level of maintenance, cost, and appearance. These things should be top of mind when browsing for kitchen flooring. Let us help you as you embark on your next kitchen project or renovation. The…
Read MoreRefresh Your Style With New Rugs
It’s that time of year again! Fall just blew in, bringing new opportunities to host cozy gatherings with friends in your home. Bring on football games, bowls of chili, steamy cocoa and pumpkin spice everything! So, if you still have that summer throw rug with pineapples from July gracing your…
Read MoreTop Tips On Preventing Your Floors From Fading
When we make a purchase as significant as new floors for your home, we want some assurances that it will last. That’s why durability is often the number one thing homeowners look for when it comes to new flooring. Sure, they want something attractive, low-maintenance, and affordable too. But durability…
Read MoreThe Most Durable Flooring For High-Traffic Areas
We may still be enjoying the peak of fall color and crisp weather outside, but the holidays are just around the corner. Holiday season – especially this one following so much isolation due to the pandemic – means more people in your home. More people in your home means more…
Read MoreFlooring Options That Will Add Value To Your Home
There are a lot of ways to describe flooring. We often hear words and phrases like durable, stylish, trendy, low-maintenance, affordable, resilient, and so on. Seldom, however, is flooring described as being a “sound investment” or a “value-add,” but with the proper flooring selection, this could very much be the…
Read MoreUnique Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen and Bathroom
The backsplashes in your kitchen or bathrooms are more than just functional, they also make a statement. That’s why your backsplash should do more than just blend in with your interior design style. Whether you want something simple and understated or bold and loud, there are unique backsplash ideas for…
Read MoreThe Best Retro-Look Flooring Options For Your Home
Flooring tastes tend to be cyclical. What was popular for homeowners decades ago can once again find its way back into style with little warning or reason. Modern homeowners looking for something retro in the way of flooring have plenty of options to choose from and consider. No matter what…
Read MoreUsing Decorative Tile To Make A Statement
Tile flooring is a timeless classic that brings elegance to any room. Whether you’re decking your floors in the finest marble or simply updating your kitchen backsplash, the tiles you choose matter.If you want your floors to make a statement with every step, consider decorative tiles. Decorative tiles can produce…
Read MoreThe Best Kid Friendly Flooring For Your Home
You’ll soon be sending your kids back to school – if you haven’t already. And as you prepare for the new school year, you may find shopping for new flooring on your to-do list. Having the children home for the summer has likely revealed just how durable your flooring is…
Read MoreThe Best Flooring Options For Rental Properties
When deciding on flooring for rental properties, landlords must make different considerations than they might were they shopping for their own home. Instead of prioritizing personal wants and needs, a landlord must consider how durable, low maintenance, and attractive a flooring might be in the eyes of a potential renter.…
Read MoreThe Best Stain Colors for Your Hardwood Floor
Most hardwood floors look good on their own, but the right stain color can elevate any room. In fact, a well-stained hardwood floor can even increase the value of your home. Whether you’re trying to improve your home’s resale value or just giving the space you love a facelift, make…
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