Carpeting: The Kind of Soft Support You Need in Your Life

When you come home from a long day at work, your comfort should be your top priority. Laying down on hardwood floors and playing with your furry companion or contemplating life doesn’t sound ideal. You want a kind of flooring that is comfortable and soft; the kind of support everyone needs in their life. While there are pros and cons to any kind of flooring, we at Hometown Flooring like to think that with some upkeep, you’ll be happy overall for these three reasons.

1. Comfort

The easiest reason to see why people choose carpet is its comfortability. Yes, hardwood floors may be easier to clean, but carpet provides cushion and is comfortable under your feet or when you’re laying on the flooring watching television. As an added bonus, carpeting can add a pop of color to the room, helping to create the perfect aesthetic for the room.

2. Insulation

A more uncommon fact about carpeting is that it provides an extra layer of insulation inside of the home that can really come in handy during the colder months. Carpeting helps to reduce drafts in the winter months and confines the heat from spreading in your home during summer. Who doesn’t love lower energy bills and warm floors to wake up to on the cooler mornings?

3. Noise Reduction

Hardwood floors have that sleek look to them, but when heels click clack, heavy feet thud and seem to shake the whole house, those hardwood floors can make for a noisy household. One of the greatest pros of carpeting is that it creates a sound barrier, softens footsteps around the home, and can ultimately make your space quieter and more peaceful.

With these three reasons, carpeting can add to the value of your home, and overall add to your happiness as a homeowner. Whatever your needs and desires are when it comes to flooring, Hometown Flooring has a wide variety of options for you to choose from. For more information on the types of carpeting we carry, you can visit our website or give us a call at (304)-841-6526 today!

Choosing a Carpet For High-Traffic Areas

 

When it comes to your space, you want it to be perfect. While the aesthetics of a room are extremely important, the practicality of all the pieces fitting together needs to be at the top of the list. When you’re thinking of choosing a carpet for high-traffic areas, you need to keep these three things in mind:

Materials:

What is the carpet made out of? There are many different types of carpeting, and if you’re going to be placing it in high-traffic areas, our advice would be to choose a fabric made out of nylon or polyester. These carpets also tend to have a denser weight, which is a benefit because the fibers are woven closer together for a tighter, sturdier weave.

Durability:

The next big question you have to ask yourself: how durable does this carpet have to be? In high-traffic areas that will be used quite often, you’re going to want to invest in a high-quality and durable carpet spread. The two options we suggest are shag and berber- both having pros and cons. A shag carpet offers more comfort, yet it can also matte down quicker. It may be harder to keep clean if you have small children or pets. A berber carpet keeps dirt and debris on the surface while the flatter style keeps it from matting.

Color:

Color is not only a stylistic choice, but also a practical one! Those white and light colors may look great on the cover of a magazine, but in high-traffic areas, that can spell disaster for trying to keep up with the dirt and debris that is tracked in from outside. We suggest a carpet that has a bit of color variation or a pattern to it so that dirt and stains are less likely to show through.  

Bonus Tip- Invest in a high-quality pad:

Investing in a high-quality pad to go along with your carpet may cost more upfront, but will save you time and energy keeping your floor clean and will add the life of your carpet and its durability!

At Hometown Flooring, we help our customers pick the best kind of flooring option for their needs. For more information on the products we offer, you can visit our website, or give us a call today at (304)-841-6526.

Top 5 Benefits of Hardwood Floors

When it comes to quality and the best bang for your buck, hardwood floors are tough to beat.  Read on to discover 5 benefits of installing hardwood flooring in your home.

Aesthetics

Hardwood floors offer a warm, natural, elegant look.  Hometown Flooring LLC is proud to offer hardwood and imitation wood laminate from Eastern Flooring Products, as well as hardwood from Bruce and the Premiere Collection.  A simple perusal on these websites reveals a wide array of woods species, styles, and stains on the market.

Versatility

How many potential home-buyers have walked into a house with shag carpet and thought, “this has got to go”?  Let your accessories reflect your style instead. Hardwood floors will offer a classic look that transcends time. The ability to refinish hardwood floors allows for further customizability, whether you’re freshening up after normal wear and tear or sanding and staining the wood in an entirely new way.

Low Maintenance

Spilled a soda?  Dog had an accident?  What would be a tedious process of stain-removal with carpet is easy with hardwood floor.  Just wipe it up!  For regular upkeep, a weekly sweeping or dry-mopping is enough to remove basic dust and dirt.  For a more aggressive scratch or scuff, spot cleaning can do the trick.  High-quality hardwood floors are manufactured and finished with durability in mind.  Ever notice a century-old home on the market advertising “original hardwood floors”?  This flooring is made to last for generations.

Health for You, Health for the Planet

Indoor air pollution is a real issue.  One of the major culprits?  Carpet.  Carpet can trap dust, pollen, animal dander…even the chemicals added to clean carpet can stay embedded in the fibers.  With hardwood floors, these pollutants don’t linger or decrease the air quality of your home.

Hardwood floors are an all-natural flooring option, without the artificial materials and toxins found in some carpet.  Wood grows back, and organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council offer certifications to forests for sustainable management.  Manufacturers know if their wood comes from an FSC-certified forest and you can too!

Added Value

USA Today did a feature in 2013 on 11 home features buyers will pay extra for. Using data from the National Association of Realtors, 54% of homebuyers were found willing to pay more for hardwood floors. The amount?  $2,080.  Not only are hardwood floors a smart choice now, they’re a smart choice if someday you want to sell.

Do you think hardwood flooring is for you?  Contact the experts at Hardwood Flooring LLC for more information.