Floor Savvy

As a leader in flooring for many years, Armstrong has extended their expertise to hardwood flooring through Bruce Hardwood Floors. The quality of Bruce hardwood floors is second to none and they offer a variety of styles and qualities to suit any budget.

First, you can choose between engineered Bruce hardwood floors or solid Bruce hardwood floors. The difference between the two is something only you will know, and that great difference is the cost. Bruce hardwood floors can be purchased through retail outlets or on the Internet from either the manufacturer or an online retailer.

Perhaps the best part of Bruce hardwood floors is their warranty. All Bruce floors come with at least a 10-year satisfaction warranty and up to a 25-year one if you choose.

Also hot on the scene, many people wonder if it is worth the cost of using Pergo flooring, generally known as the pioneers in modern wood laminate flooring. Well, there actually are some advantages that other manufacturers have yet to match. First, Pergo has a patented locking system for its planks. This system has the tightest seal of any laminate flooring on the market and will keep those little gaps from appearing a year after you lay the floor.

Also, Pergo flooring comes with a warranty that is also the industry standard. Wood can get damaged easier than tile floors and because of this, the Pergo warranty is nothing to sneeze at. There are many other advantages to Pergo floors, but in the end, you must do your own cost analysis to see if it is worth it for you to go with the brand name leader. If not, there are certainly great alternatives to choose from that will provide you with a great looking floor.

Another cost effective option, although not appropriate for everyone, is turf carpeting. No matter what your recreation of choice is, there are few better choices for home recreation areas than outdoor turf carpet. Resistant to the natural elements, outdoor turf carpet is great for a barbeque area or a home putting green.

If you have a deck where your children will play while you cook up some burgers, you can ensure that they don’t splinter on the wood or stub their toes on concrete by adding some outdoor turf carpet. The applications for outdoor turf carpet are almost limitless for home recreation. Go for the comfort and durability of outdoor turf carpet over harder or dirtier surfaces.