what makes a great floor

story by | jeremiah johnson

In order to help make sure you “love your floor” it’s important to make sure you put the right floor in the right place, installed in the right way. Some people prefer getting out of bed in the morning and finding a nice, soft feel under their feet. Others prefer tile or hardwood throughout their home.

A great looking floor can really make a room, but it’s important to pay attention to how the floor will perform in the years to come. Whether it’s your house, your church, or your business the right floor in the right place makes all the difference. Understanding the pros and cons that each flooring material can offer, will help in the decision making process.

carpet wood laminate vinyl

• pro –With its warmth, soft feel and lower price per foot, it is no surprise that this is the most popular type of flooring.

• con –Being fabric on the floor it gets dirty faster and really should be professionally cleaned. Depending on the quality of the carpet, the life of any carpet is limited to usually around ten years.

• pro –The beauty of real wood is undeniable, it can give character and richness to any room. The installation costs are low compared to other hard surface flooring.

• con –This product is not made by man, which is also why it’s so beautiful, being made in nature also means it’s more prone to shrinking and cracking than the man made wood looks that are out there. While installation costs are low, the wood itself can be expensive. The more exotic, and usually beautiful, the more it costs.

• pro –This is the most durable floor, other than porcelain tile, that you can get. The look of laminate has come a long way in recent years with advances to control the shrinking and cracking. Generally, laminate is less expensive than real wood.

• con –It’s still hard to reproduce all the richness of real wood. It is a floating floor, which means the thicker trim pieces around the edges are necessary to allow the floor to float.

• pro –Vinyl flooring is great for areas with moderate moisture [ bathrooms, kitchen, entry ways]. The long life of most vinyl really adds to the value. The new looks for vinyl flooring are very impressive. The luxury vinyl tiles have made the vinyl floor a real nice option in the new houses going up today. Vinyl floors are warmer than the ceramic tile alternative.

• con –This is still a vinyl floor, essentially a sheet of plastic on the floor. This is not always an inexpensive alternative.

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• pro –This is one option that can be used almost anywhere, and is the toughest most scratch resistant option. The beauty and character of tile is a “room changer.” With the new grouts available, tile has become very low maintenance.

• con –The two downsides to tile are cost and the cold floors up here in the north. In a remodel the prep work may be more extensive.

What is the hot, new flooring? Luxury Vinyl Tile [LVT] is modular tile made of vinyl and rubber that have the look of wood and tile. What makes this the hot new flooring is the low labor cost, a warmer softer feel, and the incredible look that may have your friends wondering if it is the real thing or not. Common types of LVT include Duraceramic by Congoleum and Adura from Mannington.

When deciding what to do in your house, find a flooring professional you trust, and between the two of you, match the right flooring to your needs and preferences. And remember, a great floor is always in the eyes of the beholder. If you love your floor, than it’s a great floor!

Carpet Mill Club, founded in 1991, has built an impeccable reputation throughout the Red River Valley based on their knowledge of flooring, accountability, and customer service. The reputation built over the past 20 years still exists with current Carpet Mill Club owner, Jeremiah Johnson. Whether in your home or business, Jeremiah and his team are committed to offering the best flooring solutions, in a variety of types and at the best price. Visit them today and see why their exclusive Red Carpet Commitment provides personal attention like no other service around.

story by | crystal irene ennen

Your baby cries, you pick her up and hold her close and she calms down…you know the drill. You are responding to your baby’s cues, and that’s what infant touch and massage is all about.

The KIDS Infant Development Program has been offering infant touch and massage instruction to parents of babies with special needs in our community for decades. It can relieve many problems from gas and constipation to skin problems to attachment. But, infant touch and massage isn’t just for babies with special needs. A Certified Infant Touch and Massage Instructor can come to your home [or even your hospital room] to show you some techniques that will work for you and your baby.