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we put together this guide to help you lean what actually scratches vinyl, how scratch resistance compares to other floors, what to look for in products (wear layer, coatings), and the best prevention and repair tips.

We put together this guide to help you choose the right size luxury vinyl flooring for your home. Whether you’re thinking about luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or luxury vinyl tile (LVT), the size of your flooring can make a big difference in how your rooms look and feel.

We understand that budgets can be tight when you need a new floor covering, especially for a carpet flooring installation. However, we strongly urge you to be sure and include a sound underpadding for a variety of reasons.Flooring installation is an essential service. A quality flooring installation ...

As we age, our mobility and agility may decrease, and the time and money we wish to spend on household chores decreases as well. As a result, those area rugs and plush carpeting may not be the most senior friendly flooring choices.If you are a senior looking to update your home for safety and ...

The Real Cost of Tile Flooring Vs Other Flooring Did you know that over the span of its lifetime, ceramic tile flooring is the most economical floor finish? In fact, all tile flooring costs less than $.40 per square foot per year. Carpet and vinyl flooring are significantly more expensive due to ...

Pet Friendly Carpet: Whoever heard of a pet friendly carpet? Usually, pets and carpet don’t mix very well. Pet odors and pet stains can be hard to get rid of. But the carpet industry is rising to the challenge. Mowhawk now has a carpet they are promoting as having a pet protection warranty.From ...

Adding a Tile Kitchen Backsplash. Adding a tile kitchen backsplash can immediately transform your kitchen. The best time to add a backsplash is when you’re installing new counters, but really, any time is a good time.Carpet Concepts carries a wide variety of wall tile and floor tile from some of the ...

Carpet Glossary: If you’re looking for new carpet for your home or business, stop by the Carpet Concepts carpet store to have a look at offerings from some of the best carpet brands in the business, including Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu and Dreamweaver.Like any industry, the carpet industry has its own ...

Is it Time for New Kitchen Flooring? Has this happened to you lately? You spill something while getting dinner ready, or you bend down to dry the dog’s paws after a romp in the muddy yard, and you notice how dingy, drab and scuffed your kitchen floor looks?If so, you may be considering getting new ...

Increase Your Home’s Value with Tile. Adding tile to your home remodeling project is an upgrade that increases your home’s value. In addition, tile is versatile, easy to clean and long-lasting. Tile flooring and wall tile also comes in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and with different ...

Baltimore Carpet Padding So you’ve decided to buy new carpet. Congratulations! But did you know the comfort and longevity of your new carpet can depend heavily on selecting the right carpet padding? It’s true. Much like the foundation to your house, which is hidden from view but supports the ...

Did You Resolve to Replace Shabby, Worn-Out Flooring?  Happy New Year from Carpet Concepts! As the saying goes, “out with the old, in with the new.” If you noticed as you were cleaning up before company arrived for the holidays, and again after everyone left, that your carpet is permanently stained ...

Although it’s recommended to clean your carpets throughout the year, we won’t tell if you didn’t. At Carpet Concepts, we understand how overwhelming it can be to face all the dust and debris that has accumulated. That’s why we’re here to give you tips on how to properly clean your carpets and ...

Recently reborn, Vinyl flooring is making a comeback. Vinyl is becoming the new “modern” flooring option on the market. It is being recognized for the versatile flooring that it truly is and is also being called the “flooring of the future”.There are three types of Vinyl flooring: sheet flooring, ...