Category Archives: Flooring

View blog posts about flooring from the experts at Designer Wood Flooring in San Antonio, Texas.

Benefits of Bathroom Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood floors in the bathroom? You can indeed put hardwood in your master or guest bathroom, as it’s both a beautiful and durable flooring material. This makes the best choice for more sophisticated bathrooms in San Antonio. Many people don’t consider hardwood flooring in the bathroom due to their fear that it will lead to […]

Designer Flooring: Types and Trends for 2020

With 2020 stretched before us, we face so many fresh possibilities when it comes to giving your home a makeover with updated flooring. Let’s take a look ahead at the flooring types and trends for the new year. What to Expect Hard surface flooring will continue to grow in popularity with homeowners, including hardwood, tile, […]

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Buyers’ Guide to Flooring: Hardwood vs. Luxury Vinyl

If you have decided to get new flooring, the first question you may ask yourself is: what kind? If you have your heart set on a hard surface as opposed to carpeting, you have two main choices: hardwood floors or luxury vinyl tile, or LVT for short. How do you know which is the best […]

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5 Myths About Cleaning Tile and Grout

Maintaining tile and grout isn’t always as easy as you think when you decide to install it. You have to give your tile and grout plenty of TLC just like any other surface in your home in order to prevent staining over time. It can be a challenge to properly clean tile and grout, which […]

Spring Cleaning Tips for 5 Types of Floors

Spring is here, the birds are chirping, the sun is out and the flowers are blooming. It’s a time of rebirth and rejuvenation – no wonder why so many people take this opportunity to throw open the windows and clean house. You likely have many different types of flooring throughout your home, from hardwood to […]

Flooring Trends You Should Know for 2019

Keeping your home up-to-date starts with your floor. Here are some of the hottest 2019 flooring trends featuring style, durability and staying power. Trends across hard surfaces, such as wood, tile, vinyl and laminate, are staying consistent in the new year. Hard surface manufacturers continue to replicate natural wood and stone flooring. Timeless Versatility Carpeting […]

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How to Add Texture and Character to Your Wood Floors

Over the last several years, the trend has been moving far away from formal décor trends in hardwood flooring towards flooring boasting a homier, more lived-in look. Rustic chic is one style that’s been taking homes by storm. Adding greater texture and a slightly less pristine appearance to your floors is a great way to […]

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How to Clean Tile Flooring the Right Way

If you have ceramic tile flooring, you know how quickly it can show dirt and grime. Failing to keep up with cleaning and maintenance can leave your tile floors looking drab. This is especially true if you’re facing a tile installation or repair project. Keep those floors looking new with these smart cleaning techniques that […]

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Choosing the Best Wood Flooring for Small Spaces

When decorating small spaces, you’ll need the same level of attention as if you were decorating a larger space. Yes, the basic rules of small space design apply to flooring, but you also need to consider how the wood species, color and width of your hardwood floors will fit into small-space principles. Here are some […]

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Benefits of a Mobile Showroom

Seeing is believing. Although so many people shop online, sometimes it’s best just to touch and feel something, looking at it with your own eyes. You can’t truly get a feel for something unless you see it in person. This is true with flooring as well, perhaps more so because this is a product you’ll […]