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Karastan carpet was first manufactured during the Roaring Twenties when flappers and sheiks danced the night away in jazz clubs. Today, the word 'Karastan' is still synonymous with premium quality wool rugs, and the flooring is still produced in the USA. Carpeting is made on a specialized loom that,...

You don't need to worry about small things like wet towels on the floor or major problems like a malfunctioning dishwasher if you have waterproof flooring in your home. Several types of floor coverings combine style with water repellent practicality. The Flooring Center is a family-owned and ...

There’s not much you can’t do with luxury vinyl flooring (LVF). You can match a variety of décor and experience the finest in protective features, no matter which rooms you need flooring for. What’s more, it offers a great lifespan, for years of enjoyment.You’re sure to find that these materials ...

Hardwood floors are always a beautiful, tasteful choice for any space. Trendy yet timeless in its way, and regardless of what species or color you choose, it's an installation that will last a lifetime. Add value to your home with the following trends for 2020, adding a gorgeous look that will stun ...

There are lots of flooring types to choose from, so why choose hardwood? The reasons behind a preference for this flooring type vary greatly from homeowner to homeowner. Some prefer the stylish and classic look that the material provides, while others love the incredibly long lifespan.Your reasons ...

Did you know that your Karastan carpet can last for generations? However, to do so, you'll need to ensure correct flooring care, so your soft surfacing can maintain its magnificent appearance. Well-known for its resilience, superior quality, and exquisite beauty, Karastan carpets and rugs will ...

Do you yearn for wood floors in, say, your bathroom? Wouldn’t that be the ultimate luxury?While you can’t have genuine wood in this very wet and often steamy room, you can have an amazing wood-look with vinyl flooring that is not only completely impervious to water, but also highly durable.It’s ...

Waterproof WPC (sometimes just referred to as WPC Vinyl) is the latest generation of luxury vinyl flooring (LVF), and it’s a force to be reckoned with!It’s basically the same luxury vinyl: a layered product, with the two top layers being a photographic image and a clear, protective wear layer. The ...

Wood floors really stand on their own in the “gorgeous category.” They add style, elegance, and can work with any environment, from the most traditional, to urban contemporary, to urban loft-style.Would you believe, though, that you can still make the room even more breathtaking? Here are some ...

While carpeting has been around for a very long time, you may not be familiar with exclusively designed Karastan carpets. Recently on the market in America, The Flooring Center now carries them at our showrooms in Orlando, New Smyrna Beach, and Lake Mary, FL, making it possible for you to have one ...

Water resistant and highly durable, luxury vinyl flooring is remarkably easy to maintain, clean, and keep its appearance like-new. To get you on the right path, The Flooring Center showroom professionals in Orlando, New Smyrna Beach and Lake Mary, FL, have come up with the following basic steps to ...

Between tropical storms and a generally swampy climate, Florida homes have a real problem when it comes to finding floors that can hold up to the humidity. Wood flooring, carpet, and a number of other flooring materials all suffer serious damage from exposure to moisture, whether in the form of ...

It would be great if we could just put whatever type of flooring we wanted in whichever room we please, but, sadly, it just doesn't work that way. Sometimes limitations like sub-floor type and moisture issues require us to rethink our plans, whether we want to or not. Luckily, there are solutions, ...

While luxury vinyl is one of the most popular choices these days for a flooring material, our pros at The Flooring Center have heard about it being used for some pretty interesting decorating ideas. It’s a great project for DIY enthusiasts, because the pieces just click together, and that’s always ...

Karastan carpets have a long history of quality and excellence that stretches back into the early part of the last century. They have been constant innovators in the carpet world from day one, and they continue that tradition today. Nobody is questioning whether they are good carpets or not. No, ...

Aside from the bedroom, many people spend a huge chunk of their time in the kitchen. In busy households that have children running about, kitchens are typically the heart of a home, the place to go to have meals with family members, do homework and activities at the table, or spend time chatting ...

First, don’t panic, but do take action immediately. Solid hardwood is porous, which means it soaks up water immediately. That can result in some pretty serious damage, such as warping, buckling or cupping. Don’t think you’re safe if you’ve used a sealant on them, either. The hardwood will still ...

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 ...