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Carpet, laminate, hardwood even natural stone leaving you bored? Are you looking for a different type of floor than what you see in most homes? Have you considered cork flooring?

Cork is not a new fad; it can be traced back to ancient Egypt. And if Don Perignon was the first to start using cork to stop its champagne bottles – why that’s an even better reason to think it may be good for your floors at home.

What you possibly don’t know about cork may surprise you. Cork is incredibly durable. It’s actually used in many public buildings for that very reason. It has amazing sound absorption properties and it is very forgiving on your joints due to the millions of air filled cells that make up the floor. Cork floors will never be cold on your feet. They are resistant to bugs, mold, termites and mildew. Cork floors do not absorb dust, which makes them really good for those of you with allergies.

Cork floors are also environmentally friendly. A law in the 1930’s called “The 9 Year Law” was passed to keep cork from being harvested any sooner than every 9 years. The trees, from which cork is harvested, have to reach a 60 cm circumference before they can be harvested. The first harvest from a cork tree can only occur at age 25. The tree is not destroyed or damaged when harvesting cork.

And maybe the best news of all is that cork floors are beautiful, they are easy to maintain and they come in tile shapes, plank shapes, mosaics and shades range from natural cork color to vibrant, bold tones.

Please visit us to learn more about cork flooring and see if it is something you would like to install in your home.

Who in their right mind would even consider putting old, fuddy-duddy linoleum in their home? You, may once you realize that linoleum is actually a completely different product that vinyl flooring it is often confused with. Linoleum has come light years from when we were kids – a long way from the laundry room floors of yesterday. Check these modern advantages:

Linoleum is green and golden. It’s made from all-natural, earth-friendly, biodegradable materials. And it shines when it comes to re-use – it’s recyclable and no environmental toxins are involved in its manufacture.

Linoleum is new and old. It comes in a spectrum of new, vibrant colors and patterns to match your mood. A natural choice for vintage homes, it ensures historically accurate restorations, especially in homes built from 1900-1950.

Linoleum suits your style. Because it can be cut, linoleum encourages unique floor designs through patterns and bands. Let your creativity soar!

Linoleum’s durability can’t be beat. Or worn out. Its color goes all the way through, making it ideal for high traffic areas.

It’s water resistant – perfect for bathrooms, kitchen, mudrooms – and it’s anti-microbial, your answer for the nursery, kids rooms and playroom.

Linoleum is easy to live with. It’s quiet, warm on stocking feet and resilient — comfortable to walk on. It cleans up in a hurry, just damp mop occasionally.

Linoleum won’t break your budget. Its cost is about the same as high-end vinyl tile and may be comparable to carpet or wood floor covering.

Lists clarify and consolidate; here are ALL THE BENEFITS OF LINOLEUM FLOOR COVERING:

• Linoleum is all natural, biodegradable and recyclable

• Linoleum comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns

• Linoleum delivers authenticity to vintage home remodels

• Linoleum is flexible and versatile from a design angle

• Linoleum is durable, water resistant and anti-microbial

• Linoleum is comfortable to walk on and deadens sound

• Linoleum is warm underfoot and easy to clean/maintain

• Linoleum can be an economical floor covering choice

• Linoleum is fire resistant; won’t generate static electricity

Feel free to call us for more information or to ask a question.

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