Published by Martins Flooring On October 15th, 2011
Many homeowners in the Harrisburg PA area are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. As both storms dumped torrential amounts of rain on Central PA, homeowners were left with inches upon inches of standing water in their basements and other rooms in the home. Many also learned that water [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On September 28th, 2011
There was a period of time within the last decade when carpet was taboo. Homeowners sought after homes that featured hardwood floors, or other floor covering options that resembled hardwood. It’s not to say that those days are gone, however carpet is making a slow, but steady, return. What are the advantages of carpet? Customization [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On September 21st, 2011
Summer is over and the kids are back in school, and this means that the kids will be hanging out in the kitchen and living room for after-school snacks and homework. This also means that the holidays are right around the corner and your hardwood flooring is about to undergo heavy wear and tear. Martin’s [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On August 29th, 2011
Laminate flooring is among the most popular types of flooring installed in homes today. It has some advantages over hardwood flooring that make it attractive to people – it lasts longer and it is easier to install and maintain. Other things about laminate flooring that people like are the fact that it is available in [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On August 16th, 2011
If you are looking to install some new flooring, you are probably wondering what would work the best. For example, is hardwood flooring better than carpeting? When deciding what to install, there is more to it than just figuring out how much different types of flooring will cost. Other things to consider are what the [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On July 19th, 2011
Sure, you vacuum the carpeting in your home regularly, even calling upon carpet cleaners in Lancaster religiously to clean the carpets professionally. But are you maintaining your carpets on a regular basis? Here are some suggestions you may wish to follow to ensure your carpets receive a deep clean. Your first step is to take [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On July 19th, 2011
Many people install tile flooring in their home due tile’s durability as well as the fact that dirt and spots don’t show up as much as they do on linoleum. Yet dirt and grime still make their way onto a tile floor. Below are some tips many Lancaster, PA residents use when they clean their [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On June 6th, 2011
Walk into any room. What do you see first? The floor, probably. Yes, the walls and furniture also “hit” you, but the flooring in Lancaster homes probably has the biggest impact on how a room “feels” to you. When you enter a room that “speaks” to you, what is it saying? Are you enjoying [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On June 6th, 2011
If you live in South Central Pennsylvania, you know that it’s not a question of if your carpet in Lancaster will get mud, snow or even ice on it. It’s more a question of when. Winters here may not be as cold as in New England or in western parts of the Keystone State, but [...]
Published by Martins Flooring On May 25th, 2011
As you’re considering purchasing vinyl flooring for your home, you may be wondering how you can estimate how much the flooring will cost to purchase and install. Here’s a very short primer that may help you. First of all, you’ll need to keep in mind that the cost will be more than just the [...]
