Published by Ross Smithe On May 17th, 2013
Laminate is a very durable and beautiful flooring choice which is perfectly suitable for many rooms in your house. However, for “wet” areas such as kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms, laminate is generally not the best choice. Laminate flooring has a wood-based core, and consequently prolonged contact with water can permanently damage it. Luxury vinyl tile presents [...]
Published by Ross Smithe On May 6th, 2013
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) products come as individual tiles or planks, which are typically glued down to the subfloor. With some products, there is also an option for a glueless installation. Using this method, the tiles or planks connect to each other using a built-in locking mechanism, allowing them to “float” on top of the [...]
Published by Ross Smithe On May 1st, 2013
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is currently the most popular flooring product category. These flooring tiles are waterproof and very durable, making them an ideal choice for kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, or anywhere else. A floor covered with LVT, if maintained properly, can last a very long time without appearing old or worn. There are many [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On March 15th, 2013
Martin’s Flooring carries an exclusive wool carpet brand from New Zealand called, “Just Shorn”. Wool carpet is the “Cadillac” of carpets so to speak. Many flooring professionals feel wool is hands down the best carpet fiber on the market today. While opinions will differ, here are some facts on wool carpet. Wool is the perfect [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On December 26th, 2012
Martin’s Flooring hosted a Customer Appreciation Breakfast for their Builder and Contractor customers on Thursday, December 12th at their Fivepointville location. The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County had Martin’s host their annual Holiday Mingle in conjunction with the Martin’s event. Over 125 Martin’s customers and BIA members were present. Several prizes were given away [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On September 7th, 2012
Martin’s Floor Maintenance Division recently completed cleaning the carpets in the banquet rooms of a local, very well known restaurant. The results were phenomenal. See for yourself in the images below. Sometimes we may not even be aware of how dirty and stained our carpets are, until we see what happens when they [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On August 6th, 2012
We found this article from National Floor Trends, and thought that you might also enjoy it. Don’t rule out the beauty and durability of Laminate while you consider the flooring options for your home. Call or email us today, and a Martin’s Representative will help you discover the “new” beauty that can be yours through [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On February 10th, 2012
Even before the Lancaster Home Show officially opened today, people were flocking to the booth. Great visuals and outstanding product were on full display. People visiting the booth loved the Cork floor. The Home Show at the Lancaster Convention Center continues Saturday, February 11 from 10:00-8:00 and Sunday, February 12 from 10:00-6:00. Please stop by.
Published by Martins Flooring On January 30th, 2012
Did you know that a professional carpet cleaning can literally make your carpet look like new? Yep, itʼs true. It just so happens that each year many folks make a New Yearʼs Resolution to improve their home in some way. Carpet cleaning is an easy and affordable way to help you stick to that resolution. [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On January 20th, 2012
Choosing the right type of flooring for your home can be one of the most daunting home improvement decisions. Flooring trend experts and designers alike predict that hardwood flooring will continue to be a big trend in 2012. The reason that hardwood flooring is so desirable is due to its versatility. Hardwood flooring works with [...]
