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You’ll Want To Read This If You’re Considering New Flooring

You’re not alone in thinking that flooring is a big decision. There are dozens of options and even more factors to consider. So before you give up early, we’re here to help by highlighting top questions to ask:

  1. Should I consider carpet? Today’s carpet is different than in your grandmother’s shag carpet day. Improvements in technology have lead to better colors, durability, design and features like waterproof backing and components that provide spill protection. In an article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Drew Scott of HGTV’s “Property Brothers” advised parents to look at flooring options that can take a beating. “If you have kids, pets — whatever makes a lot of messes in your house — you need to have something durable,” he said.
  2. Can you escape humidity? If you live near Lake Murray Floor Covering, then you live in an area of high humidity. That might not be a big deal, but if you have an area of your home with exposure to the elements or high humidity under your home then you need to talk to an expert. Exposure to humidity over 60% will potentially cause your hardwoods to expand and press into each other.
  3. What if grandma moves in? According to Pollfish’s recent study about residential flooring trends, a family change comes in third behind damaged flooring and updated décor as reasons to replace flooring. Think about upcoming life events when making a flooring change. Will there be babies crawling around? Are we getting a dog? Do we need slip-resistant flooring for the older members of our family?
  4. What’s the price? 66% of homeowners say they would choose hardwoods for their dream home; however, next to ceramic floors hardwoods on average are the most expensive. Balance price with a long-term vision. Saving a few dollars today could cost you long-term in the form of having to replace the flooring due to a lack of durability or a lackluster installation.

In summary, the Old English proverb of ‘You get what you pay for’ rings true here. ‘We do our best to help people evaluate flooring decisions from all angles,’ said Clayton King, Sales Manager of Lake Murray Floor Covering in Irmo, South Carolina. ‘Price is always going to be a factor, but we also want to help families select flooring that will serve them well for many years to come.’



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