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When you’re looking for a true high-quality carpet, you might first think about Persian or Oriental rugs, which are often so highly sought-after. However, Karastan carpet offers excellent quality that’s known to be well worth the time to research it. In fact, Karastan’s are still in existence from ...

Spring is just around the corner, and that means it's about time for the biggest remodeling season of the year. A lot of homeowners are getting their ducks in a row by seeking out the info they need, to make the big remodeling decisions to come. If you are thinking of remodeling your floors this ...

If you’re looking for hard surfacing for an upcoming renovation, then it’s essential to take into account where you’ll be installing it. Temperature, humidity, and proximity to water are all important elements to factor into your decision, as not just any planks will do for a redesign. At The ...

It may surprise you to learn that you can change the color of your wood floors.Although they last for decades, there will be times when you need to give them a little extra TLC, such as getting a hardwood refinishing, but it isn’t always about repair.When you sand your floors, you can stain them ...

The modern flooring industry offers a wide array of materials and styles that are both accessible and affordable for the average person, but this wasn't always the case. In particular, carpeting and rugs were considered a luxury flooring material that was only accessible to the wealthy. Then, ...

At The Flooring Center showrooms in New Smyrna Beach and Lake Mary, FL, our showroom professionals answer a wide range of questions pertaining to color choices. While the vast majority of homeowners opt for neutral tones, there are indeed a handful of folks who are interested in how they can add ...

Tile flooring is one of the oldest materials used as a floor covering, with some pieces dating back thousands of years BC. It’s no wonder, either, as durable, long-lasting and packed with benefits as this floor covering is. In fact, there are so many things you can do with tile, you’ll wonder why ...

Any homeowner that has already gone through the process of shopping for and having new flooring installed can tell you how important it is. When you think about your floors, you have to consider how much wear and tear they really take on any given day. They receive the brunt of all your foot ...

Shopping for a floor covering for your home can be a daunting task, considering everything you have to think about. If you’ve narrowed your choices down to carpet all you need to do is find a good carpet store, right? You might think all carpet stores are the same, and to a certain degree, you’d be ...

Having worked at The Flooring Center for the past two years, I have developed an affinity for certain carpet and hard surface products. In the spring of 2014 when my fiancé and I bought our first house, I knew it was time to get to work on picking out products for our home. I knew ...

Vicki at The Flooring Center's Dr. Phillips Showroom and a sample of her favorite carpet selection. Vicki began working at The Flooring Center just over 23 years ago. Over that time she has seen millions of products. Being that there are so many selections when picking ...

Chuck Knight with wife, Sherry Knight. Chuck Knight is one of the few Florida natives that you will meet in Orlando. He and his wife, Sherry, met at Florida State University and have been together and living in the Orlando area for 30 years. Their two children also have invested ...

Jennifer Gavigan with husband, Pat Gavigan. Jennifer graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Interior Design in 1981. She started in the flooring business right out of college. Jennifer loves selling all types of flooring, but her specialty has always been the ...

Providing all kinds of homeowners with the most effective service in the flooring business is what we enjoy. Every part of our work is held to the highest standard; our services gallery and visuals of our completed projects show a selection of current photos to give you a better sense for what we ...

Today’s interior design concepts are trending toward the installation of hardwood floors in the home. They have become a significant part of the flooring choices, adding beauty, sophistication, and value to any home. Hardwood floors are a lifetime investment which can always be restored to a like-...

Our customers expect perfection and professionalism in all that we do and having a family striving to accomplish their goals gives us an advantage over the competition in exceeding them. I continually hear parents talk about how much they miss their children who live out of state and how excited ...