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Exploring the Whitewashed Look

Exploring the Whitewashed Look | Gilman Floors

If you are one of the many fans of ‘farmhouse chic’ or ‘rustic vogue’ design principles, then you have probably come across the eye-catching whitewashed look on Pinterest, interior design blogs, or home trend magazines. Mixing white paint and water, a thinner, semi-transparent paint is created and used on wood,…

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5 Signs it’s Time for a Professional Rug Cleaning

With routine care and maintenance, you can keep your favorite area rugs looking pristine even with an active household, pets, and frequent get-togethers. Regular vacuuming once a week, if it is appropriate with your rug construction and matched with the appropriate vacuum model, will help minimize dirt build-up, stains, odors,…

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5 Signs it’s Time for a Professional Rug Cleaning

Time for a Professional Rug Cleaning | Gilman Floors

With routine care and maintenance, you can keep your favorite area rugs looking pristine even with an active household, pets, and frequent get-togethers. Regular vacuuming once a week, if it is appropriate with your rug construction and matched with the appropriate vacuum model, will help minimize dirt build-up, stains, odors,…

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Why Your Home Needs Entry Mats

More than just a stylish way to greet your visitors at the door, entry mats are the unsung protectors of your household! In addition to providing a thoughtful greeting or stylish visual, entry mats are an investment in your home’s defense against the outdoor elements trying to make their way…

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Why Your Home Needs Entry Mats

Why Your Home Needs Entry Mats | Gilman Floors

More than just a stylish way to greet your visitors at the door, entry mats are the unsung protectors of your household! In addition to providing a thoughtful greeting or stylish visual, entry mats are an investment in your home’s defense against the outdoor elements trying to make their way…

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6 Wood Looks for a Traditional Feel

6 Wood Looks for a Traditional Feel | Gilman Floors

Beautiful, long-lasting, and durable are just a few words that describe the look and feel that gorgeous hardwood flooring is cherished for. In fact, with the right look, hardwood flooring can take a house from ordinary to unforgettable. No matter what trends may come and go, specific colors, textures, and…

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6 Wood Looks for a Traditional Feel

Beautiful, long-lasting, and durable are just a few words that describe the look and feel that gorgeous hardwood flooring is cherished for. In fact, with the right look, hardwood flooring can take a house from ordinary to unforgettable. No matter what trends may come and go, specific colors, textures, and…

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Flooring to Cool Your Home

Flooring | Gilman Floors

With record high temperatures peaking around the nation this summer, homeowners everywhere are looking for effective, energy-efficient solutions that can help keep the cool indoors. In addition to evaluating your windows and the weather strips in your doorways, did you know that your flooring choices can contribute to keeping the…

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Embracing the Coastal Look

Embracing the coastal look | Gilman Floors

For many families, this summer has presented a series of unique challenges that have forced us to put our vacations on hold and think creatively about finding new ways to relax at home. If you were looking forward to that trip to the coast or heading down south to the…

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10 Outdoor Rugs You’ll Love

Outdoor rugs | Gilman Floors

The sun is out and we’re approaching the official start to summer…and what a year it’s been! Here at Gilman Floors, LLC, we can’t think of a better time to spruce up that outdoor space and start taking advantage of the beautifully warm weather.Whether you have a small space or a…

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How to Pick the Perfect Rug for Your Bedroom

Pick perfect rug | Gilman Floors

Area rugs are a wonderfully easy way to give any room a complete makeover without breaking the bank or taking up any unnecessary time on your well-deserved weekends. Area rugs are not just about looks; they also help to keep the room warm and cozy during the winter months, protect…

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How to Get the Farmhouse Look

Get the farmhouse look | Gilman Floors

The farmhouse design trend that’s emerged over the past few years is just so comfortable, cozy, and familiar. When you walk into the door of a well-designed farmhouse space, you instantly feel right at home with its inviting warmth. Thanks to the popular HGTV show Fixer Upper, the farmhouse design…

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How to Plan the Ultimate Staycation

Plan the ultimate staycation | Gilman Floors

We’re all probably dreaming of a trip to Europe or the Caribbean. Sometimes, however, travel just isn’t in the cards. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the arrival of warm weather and have fun with your family by turning your home into a staycation destination. Here at Gilman Floors, LLC, we have…

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Your Quick Guide to Hardwood Species

Guide to hardwood species | Gilman Floors

It’s no secret that our team here at Gilman Floors, LLC is in love with hardwood flooring. One step inside our showroom in Hilton Head Island, SC will make this more than evident, as we showcase a vast array of hardwood styles and species with different textures and finishes that will…

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4 Ways You’re Damaging Your Hardwood

Damaged hardwood care | Gilman Floors

With proper care and maintenance, your hardwood flooring will remain beautiful and serve your home for decades. It will also improve your home’s resale value.We know that our floors are prone to spills, drops, and scratches. These should be avoided at all costs. However, there are some other ways you…

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Preparing Your Home for Spring

Vinyl flooring | Gilman Floors

Spring is a beautiful time—and for many, it’s the best season! As new life abounds and flowers bloom, it’s only natural that we want to take a few moments to spruce up our home as well—hence, the term “spring cleaning.” Not only does spring cleaning get us in the spirit…

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Using Area Rugs in Your Minimalistic Design

Area Rug | Gilman Floors

There really is no limit to what the perfect area rug can do! It can create a bold, eye-catching moment within a room design—a colorful, busy pop of visual interest. Sometimes, however, you might choose to add some texture, depth, color, and pattern to a space with a more muted,…

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Best Types of Hardwood Flooring for Families

Father with kid playing with toycar | Gilman Floors

For premium natural beauty and incredible resale value for your home, nothing compares to the gorgeous texture and timeless durability of hardwood flooring. In fact, realtors stated in the National Wood Flooring Association’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report that installing new wood floors in the home recovers sellers an amazing 91…

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How to Throw the Ultimate Party

Family spending time together in living room | Gilman Floors

When it comes to throwing a memorable party, there are a few steps involved that will save you stress while also keeping your home (and your flooring) in good shape. Read on to learn more about simple things to keep in mind when planning a get together, no matter how…

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How to Winter-Proof Your Home

Bicycle on flooring | Gilman Floors

Winter is not only one of the most beautiful seasons that we experience every year, but it’s also one of the most distinct! When temperatures drop below freezing and moisture turns to snow and ice, it creates a unique mix of winter ‘slush’ underneath our feet that can wreak havoc…

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