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Avoid costly hardwood flooring mistakes with the answers to your most common questions on installing, repairing, and maintaining your dream hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring can transform your home, adding timeless elegance and value. However, if you’re not careful, hardwood flooring can also come with some expensive mistakes. Whether you’re tackling a full installation, considering...

Yes, you can have engineered flooring without giving away your pets! We will walk you through the considerations for choosing planks that stand up to pet claws, water bowl spills, and the inevitable accidents while remaining beautiful. Not all engineered flooring products are built to withstand the constant barrage of claws, spills, and accidents. We know pets are part of the family, so we want...

A new floor is one of the best ways to improve the look — and value — of your home. But there’s a lot to consider when searching for the perfect floor, including aesthetics, performance, and, of course, costs. This can make the process feel a little daunting, especially considering it’s not a purchase you make every day. But it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of research, planning...

Having trouble choosing the right flooring for your home? Sorting through the dizzying array of options can be a challenge. Let’s take a look at two of the most popular categories, carpet and hardwood floors. You’ll learn how each is used in interior design and their unique performance benefits. Whether for new construction or a home improvement project, flooring completely transforms...

Ready to update your bedroom? Check out our guide to the Top Bedroom Carpet Trends, which includes a look at the latest carpet fibers and technologies as well as the most recent color trends. Carpet is back! Especially in bedrooms. Sinking your bare feet into soft, warm carpet is a wonderful way to start the day. If you’re considering a bedroom update, you will want to familiarize yourself...

What color of hardwood is trending in 2024? What are the hottest bathroom flooring ideas? Is carpet making a comeback? These are some of the common questions homeowners are asking in 2024 , and understandably so. Choosing a new floor for your home is a big decision. And it can be an overwhelming one, with interior design trends constantly evolving and an abundance of flooring options...

If you’re planning to give your bathroom a fresh look this year, the bathroom floor is a great place to start. From patterned tiles to luxurious natural stone, here’s a look at the hottest flooring trends right now. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals, plan for new projects, and think about what you really want in your life — and in your home. In other words...

Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings. The beauty of authentic hardwood layered with the stability of engineered wood offers the perfect combination for gorgeous, durable floors with a multitude of performance benefits. Hardwood looks are the most sought-after flooring visuals for interiors, a thriving trend that shows no sign of slowing down...

Make this holiday season truly special for you and your loved ones. Here are six inspirational basement renovation ideas to help you plan your dream space. Not sure what to include on your wishlist this holiday season? Consider treating yourself — and your guests — to the gift of a renovated basement complete with a new basement floor. A renovated basement adds valuable square footage...

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time to bust out those fuzzy socks and start preparing your home for the cooler months. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day out in the cold, firing up the heating, and planting yourself in front of the TV. At the same time, there’s nothing worse than seeing your inflated heating bill at the end of the winter...

The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the kids are out of school. You know what that means. It’s time to fire up those BBQs and start planning those pool parties, because summer is officially upon us. More food. More family time. More fun, right? Not necessarily for your floors. There’s a lot to consider when purchasing flooring. Aesthetics are usually near the top of the list, and rightfully so...

If you’ve shopped for flooring materials for your remodel, you know how popular solid hardwood flooring is now. It offers outstanding benefits and increases your home value, but there's much more to love about these floors. Why are these materials so popular when there are so many products from ...

The wood flooring you choose today will still be on-trend in the future. Most flooring trends are updated, well-researched updates on time-honored designs. Hardwood flooring has a classic appeal and natural beauty and adds warmth and charm to any space. This is what to expect to see this year. Rustic ...

All types of wood flooring must be acclimated before being installed to ensure the best performance afterward. In today's post, we're going to tell you more about why this is so important and what to expect when it’s time to acclimate your hardwood products, so read along with today’s post. Wood ...

Does hardwood add value to a home? We, at Elkton Carpet and Tile, say definitively, YES! But don’t just take our word for it. Let’s look at some ways that wood flooring adds unique value to your home. There are many reasons to love hardwood floors. From the beautiful, timeless appearance to ...

This is a great question, but we can only partially answer it here. To get a better sense of what different hardwoods are available, you have to come to our showroom in Elkton, MD. At Elkton Carpet & Tile, our staff would instead show you the difference than tell you the difference. In short, when ...

Today, people are looking for value and comfort, with the increasing popularity of floorings such as the vinyl plank, LVT flooring, and wood-look laminate. These products also offer excellent performance and longevity, with price points that are much different from genuine materials. The ...