Ten Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Floor

1. How will you help me with my flooring options?

2. Can you explain how the entire process works (measuring, installation, follow up)?

3. How is your price determined?  Does it include things like removal of existing flooring, moving furniture, trim and moldings?

4. What will you do to ensure a worry-free installation process?

5. What happens if I notice something isn't "right" after the installers leave?  Who do I call?

6. How will you handle warranty issues if there are any?

7. Will you provide me with instructions to care for and clean the floor?

8. What do you offer that I may not find at Home Depot, Lowes or Lumber Liquidators?

9. What do you offer different than if I bought my floor on the internet?  Why can I find a lower price on the internet?

10. Why should I buy flooring at At Your Door Floor Store?

*At Your Door Floor Store is member of a nationwide network of independent Flooring Professionals dedicated to learning your flooring needs to help you select the right flooring at the right price for your home.  We stand behind our products from start to finish.  Buy from someone who knows something about flooring.

Transforming your flooring ideas into reality:

The following is the three categories of design to consider when you are making your flooring decision.

- Color, here are a few basic guidelines to use:

• Light colors create a feeling of space but they can also show stains.
• Medium-to-dark tones are cozy and assist in hiding various stains.
• Neutrals tend to blend in with the background and furnishings, and can really help unify a space.
• Bold colors tend to become a focal point within a room. This is very important to consider if you are looking for something else to be the focal point of that area.
• Accent colors are used to punctuate, for example, in a colored inlay or as a contrasting border.

- Space and light:

• The amount of light in any area can completely change the mood for that room. Example: Bedrooms should have a softer light for relaxing. Where a dining room should be well lit for entertaining and the feeling of warmth.
• The direction in which a room faces has a great effect on color. A western faced room is going to experience far more natural light and can handle darker colors; as opposed to a room facing the east, which needs lighter colors and more artificial lights.
• Let the amount of light and space help you define the flooring foundation of the room.

- Patterns and Textures:

• The combination of different flooring material and finishes gives a room its depth and interest.
• A pattern can break up an expanse of large areas and brings out the character and intrigue to any space. It can also be what you use to create an accent or focal point.
• When using carpet, try selecting a patterned look to add additional texture to any room.

With all of the flooring choices available today; use the abov decorating ideas to select your next carpet, hardwood, vinyl, laminate, or ceramic tile floor.

As always, I thank you for taking the time to read, hope to hear from you soon. -Jeff Shipe