Chicago Flooring Blog

Chicago flooring information including posts on carpet, hardwood, vinyl and tile flooring

Jan19

The steps to a successful steam shower installation

There is nothing better than the luxury of having your own personal steam shower.  Many newer custom homes are equipped with steam showers.  One can enjoy that same luxury in an existing home so long as you adhere to the proper installation guidelines.  The following are the necessary steps required to build a leak proof, [...]

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Jan18

Lauzon Hardwood Flooring at Home Carpet One

We wanted to let everyone that we have a new Lauzon hardwood flooring page. Lauzon flooring is one of the best hardwood flooring brands available. From their 25 year flooring guarantee, 8 layer finish with Sunshield anti-fading coating, to their complete hands on approach of tree cutting to floor creation, it is no wonder that [...]

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Jan9

Radiant Heat under tile installations

                Chicago weather can be harsh and trying to keep the chilly temperatures outside can be challenging.  One way to keep your home warm and cozy is through the use of radiant heat flooring systems underneath tile installations.  There are a number of benefits that Radiant heated floors offer, yet many folks are still passing [...]

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Jan6

Home Carpet One takes part in the Green Initiative

The decision to buy flooring is never easy, and there are lots of factors to consider that help determine the right product for any customer.  One important issue that has been more prevalent in recent years is whether or not the product is considered “green.”  There are many manufacturers that have noticed this need for [...]

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Dec22

Floating Vs Glue/Nail down hardwood floors

When selecting a new hardwood floor for your home, there can be some uncertainty and anxiety when confronted with all of the choices.  With new technology available, there are beautiful engineered hardwood flooring systems that satisfy even the most discerning buyers.  There are three different types of installations regarding an engineered hardwood.  Each has its [...]

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Dec8

Deteriorating Grout and Its Causes

                Living in an older home with tile in need of repair can prove to be quite challenging.  One of the most common problems with an existing tile installation is cracked or missing grout.  There are a variety of reasons that can cause this including an inferior sub-floor, improper grout installation, and inadequate grout spacing.  [...]

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Nov30

Flooded Basement? Check out Amtico Vinyl for your solution

Living in Chicago, we all recognize the unpredictable and sometimes unforgiving weather we often encounter.  Carpet in Chicago homes frequently is ruined by water damage caused by seepage or clogged drain lines that result in flooded basements.   There may be a solution through a flooring product that offers improved performance.   An example of one of [...]

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Nov23

Belstone Closes Its Doors

Home Carpet One welcomes all former Belstone customers to its 10,000 sf Chicago flooring showroom, where we feature a vast selection of natural stone tiles and mosaics.  We have Botticino, Verde Rustico, Travertine, Durango, Indian Autumn Slate, Multi-Classic Slate and Honed Slate in-stock.  We carry multiple sizes in the above stones and anything we don’t [...]

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Nov19

Installing Carpet Over Radiant Heat Floors

Many recently built homes in Chicago feature radiant heat in the lower level.  What can you do to make sure you get the most out of your radiant heat when you have carpet installed?  First, if it is a new construction home, you can save some money if you make sure that the floor along the [...]

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Nov17

Caring For Chicago Hardwood Floors

We all know winter is fast approaching.  With this in mind, safeguarding one’s hardwood floor in Chicago becomes of paramount importance.  During winter months, hardwood floors tend to contract causing unsightly gaps.  These gaps can undermine the overall appearance of your floor.  To alleviate this, the ambient temperature and humidity should be monitored.  The ideal [...]

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