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Can hardwood flooring be installed in a basement?

Yes, you can install hardwood in a basement, as long as there is not a water nor moisture issue.   In Westchester NY, many basements are below grade and/or constructed directly on the slab.  Because of this, many basements (especially in older homes) often have water issues/leaks or they tend…

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Kitchen flooring Trends – Westchester County

Trends in Kitchen Floors for Westchester NY Kitchens are the heart of the home and remodeling kitchens is a hot ticket item for many homeowners in Westchester County. When you are remodeling your kitchen, there are a lot of considerations as you need to color coordinate floors, cabinets and countertops.…

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What is the difference between laminate flooring and vinyl?

There seems to be a lot of confusion between laminate flooring and vinyl flooring.   Here in Westchester NY, many customers get these terms mixed up…they say vinyl when they mean laminate or laminate when they mean vinyl.  So, part of my job is to help clarify which type of…

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What is Pergo flooring?

Pergo is a BRAND NAME of Laminate Flooring. It is similar to how Kleenex is a brand of tissues or Band-Aid is brand of adhesive bandages.  Lots of people misuse the terms in all 3 of these examples.   There are many brands of laminate flooring, including Pergo, Armstrong and…

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Hardwood Flooring Trends in Westchester County

Trends in Hardwood Floors for Westchester NY Hardwood is the preferred type of flooring in Westchester.  Hardwood floors are beautiful, last a lifetime (and then some), and they are easy to clean and maintain.  Those with allergies and asthma especially prefer hardwood flooring, and we are often ripping up  carpeting…

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