Casabella Novocore WPC Flooring

Casabella Novocore WPC flooring is the new generation of vinyl, waterproof flooring products which provides many benefits to consumers in residential or commercial installations.  Vinyl flooring has evolved significantly with major advancements in flooring manufacturing technology, revolutionizing how we think of vinyl flooring.  WPC is a type of luxury vinyl plank flooring which mimics real wood planks while providing several added benefits.

WPC stands for wood-plastic-composite, although some refer to it as water-proof-core, due to the most advantageous benefit of being 100% waterproof.  This makes Casabella WPC flooring an ideal choice for room where you desire a wood look, but real hardwood would not be a good choice.  Room such as laundry rooms or bathrooms which may be exposed to water make hardwood a poor choice due to the expense of product, installation and repairs when water damage occurs.

With Casabella WPC flooring, you have the freedom to install in just about any room you want a wood plank floor, without fear of water damage and for less expense than real hardwood.  Casabella’s Novocore and Novocore Premium WPC flooring deliver high performance and a beautiful appearance to go with it.  Benefits and key features of Novocore WPC flooring include:

●       Easy and quick installation

●       No messy adhesives required

●       Minimal floor preparation required

●       Immediately able to walk on after installation

●       Scratch and scuff resistant

●       Completely waterproof with stable material

●       Will not contract or expand

●       Cork underlayment dampens sound

●       Easy cleaning with low maintenance

●       Less expensive than real hardwood

Novocore WPC flooring is the solution for consumers who want a beautiful looking floor that is easy to clean, easy to install and offers waterproof protection for years of performance.  Great Western Flooring is pleased to offer this high quality product along with many other beautiful and durable flooring options.  We offer complimentary design consultations from experienced flooring, tile and design specialists.  

Great Western Flooring has more than 35 years of experience pleasing customers in and around Chicago with quality flooring and tile products combined with professional installation.  Stop by one of our conveniently located design centers in Naperville, Oswego or St. Charles for your free design consultation and to learn more about Casabella’s Novocore WPC flooring. 

This article was originally published at https://www.greatwesternflooring.com/flooring-blog/casabella-novocore-wpc-flooring/

Montage Fine Hardwood Flooring

Montage Floors is a leader in fine hardwood flooring, offering the most sought after wood species from North America and exotic wood species from South America and Asia.  Montage Floors utilizes a large, 800,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, following strict quality policies adhering to ISO9001 regulations.  Montage is committed to using renewable resources in manufacturing quality wood flooring products, producing more than 6 million square feet of flooring product monthly.

With two distinct collections of wood types and several options of wood species within each one, Montage fine hardwood flooring offers the most durable, beautiful and high quality of wood species available. 

The Olde World Collection includes authentic replicas of the very floors used in the small Southeast England village of Cassington, where hand hewn wood floors date back to the 9^th Century.  The Olde World Collection includes 6 fine wood species:

●       Downey Brushed Oak

●       Valora Birch Vintage

●       Valora Hickory Vintage

●       Nottingham Hickory Vintage

●       Middleton

●       Birch Elegance Collection

Montage’s World Exotics Collection includes exotic species wood flooring with rich graining and texture.  Acacia offers color variations and golden hues which compare to more expensive products with depth, grain and color range.  Acacia grows in tough environments found in Africa, India, Asia and Australia, providing a 28% increase in hardness over Oak products.  Acacia fine wood flooring resists carking, cupping and warping better than many other fine hardwoods.

The World Exotics Collection includes fine hardwood flooring such as:

●       Acacia

●       Sapele

●       Brazilian Cherry

●       Tigerwood

●       Walnut

●       Jatoba

●       African Mahogany

●       Amendoim

●       Patagonian Rosewood

●       Patagonian Teak

Montage fine hardwood flooring is made from only the finest of raw materials available and can be found in residential and commercial applications worldwide.  Montage employs more than 200 skilled craftsmen who work daily to produce hand scraped, antique products.  Contact your trusted flooring specialist, Great Western Flooring, to learn more about these fine hardwood flooring products.

Great Western Flooring is recognized for quality products and professional installation, pleasing customers in and around Chicago for more than 35 years.  We offer complimentary design consultations from any of our convenient design center locations in Naperville, Oswego and St. Charles.  Contact us today to learn more about our flooring products including Montage fine hardwood flooring.

This article was originally published at https://www.greatwesternflooring.com/flooring-blog/montage-fine-hardwood-flooring/

What Flooring is Best for Laundry Rooms and Mud Rooms?

Choosing the right type of flooring is an important consideration for any room, and the laundry room is no different.  When it’s time to remodel or design a laundry or mud room, you’ll want flooring that is durable, comfortable, waterproof and easy to maintain. This doesn’t mean you need to skimp on design or beautiful décor. 

There are a few options which provide the best flooring for laundry rooms, while other materials are simply not a good choice.  Let’s review the best, top picks for laundry room flooring first.   

Ceramic Tile.  Ceramic tile is very popular, excellent choice for laundry rooms and mud rooms for many reasons.  Ceramic tile is extremely durable and will not warp or fade or lose its shape, providing many years of protective, durable and beautiful flooring.  There are endless options with colors, shades and designs when it comes to selecting ceramic tile, you can have accent rows or install diagonally for a dramatic effect.

Ceramic tile is easy to clean and is resistant to water and cleaning chemicals.  Larger tiles are easier to clean with less grout, be sure to use a good quality of grout and seal it according to manufacturer directions. Tiles with a polished finish rather than a natural finish will be more prone to showing scratches.  You’ll want to be sure that your washer and dryer are completely level to cut down on the noise factor.

●     Vinyl tiles. Vinyl tiles are also very durable, easy to clean, water resistant and resistant to chemical stains.  Vinyl tiles are easy to install and simple to replace damaged tiles without replacing the whole floor.  Vinyl is a great, affordable option available in many colors and styles that realistically replicate stone, ceramic tile and wood.

●     Vinyl Sheet Flooring. Vinyl sheet flooring has come a long way in recent years with new flooring technology providing designer patterns that look like natural stone or even wood planks.  Selecting vinyl flooring in the thickest option available will provide the most protection against tearing.  Vinyl flooring is resistant to chemical stains, water damage and is easy to clean.

●     Stone flooring. Stone is highly durable and adds a touch of elegance, although can be expensive to install. Stone must also be sealed properly to prevent staining and etching.

These are the top four picks of the best flooring for laundry rooms, now let’s review some choices that you may want to rethink. Flooring which could pose a problem in laundry rooms include laminate, carpeting and hardwood floors.

●     Laminate.  Laminate floors can be durable and comfortable, easy to maintain and a great value in many rooms in the home. Where they are not so great is when they are exposed or could be exposed to water damage.  If you want the look of laminate flooring in your laundry room, consider using a drip pan under your washer, or better yet install ceramic tile under your washer and dryer. Monitor your washer hoses and check for leaks regularly.

●     Carpeting.  Installing carpeting in a laundry room is never a good idea.  While having something soft to stand on while working in the laundry room is nice, you would be better off to use a quality throw rug on top of a better choice of flooring for your laundry room.  If you have a leak you not only have maintenance and repairs needed to your appliances, you’ll need to tear out your damaged water soaked carpeting and replace that as well.

Cleaning chemicals and laundry products, especially bleach, will permanently damage a carpet if splashed or spilled.  Avoid installing carpeting in laundry rooms unless you choose an indoor outdoor style that is resistant to moisture.

●     Hardwood flooring.  Hardwood flooring is quite durable in strength, although it is highly susceptible to damage from moisture or chemical stains.  Hardwood is quite expensive to install and ongoing maintenance is required to maintain a sealed finish. Hardwood may be an expensive choice for the laundry room with costly ramifications if exposed to water damage. 

Consult with a professional flooring company for more tips on the best flooring to install in your laundry room. Quality products and installation will give you the style you want with a durable floor that will hold up to the elements in a laundry room or mudroom.

Great Western Flooring offers complimentary design consultations from our convenient locations in Naperville, Oswego and St. Charles. Contact us to schedule a consultation or stop by to see our showroom and speak with a design specialist. 

This article was originally published at https://www.greatwesternflooring.com/flooring-blog/what-flooring-is-best-for-laundry-rooms-and-mud-rooms/