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Things to Consider When Selecting the Color of Your Hardwood Floor

When choosing colors for the interior design of a room, it’s common for people to address the walls and furniture while the color of their flooring is treated as an afterthought. A common misconception among most consumers is that the color of hardwood flooring is simply a sea of brown that no more than compliments […]

Posted in Products Tagged bamboo flooring, cork, dark engineered hardwood, dark wood floors, engineered hardwood, laminate, solid wood floors

Facts about Reclaimed Wood

Have you ever wondered what happens to things such as old wood buildings, crates, and old wood gym bleachers that are no longer used for their original purpose? As it turns out, the answer is that the wood is salvaged and then manufactured into what is known as reclaimed wood. As you continue reading, you’ll […]

Posted in Products Tagged handscraped, hardwood floors, prefinished hardwood flooring, Reclamation Plank, simpleFLOORS, solid wood floors, sustainable floors, wide-plank

A Solid Hardwood Floor that is More Sustainable – Eucalyptus

If you are currently in the market for a hardwood floor, then you know that there is a wide assortment of different options that you can choose from. Traditional hardwood species such as oak, maple and walnut all come with their own benefits and setbacks. The main setback of traditional hardwoods however, is the fact […]

Posted in Products Tagged eucalyptus, hardwood floors, kitchens, Petrified Strand Eucalyptus, smooth, solid wood floors, wide-plank

The Elegant Look of Acacia Wood Floors

When it comes to a great looking hardwood floors at an affordable price, it is hard to beat the class and elegance of acacia hardwood flooring. Acacia is one of the longest lasting hardwood species available and is found in five different regions around the world including Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia. These floors come […]

Posted in Products Tagged acacia, engineered hardwood, handscraped, hardwood floors, Old World Chisel, Reclamation Plank, smooth, solid wood floors, Terre Verte, wide-plank

New SimpleFLOORS Location Opens in Dallas

National flooring retailer, simpleFLOORS, moves into Dallas’ expanding market with a new franchise store opening. The new simpleFLOORS Carrollton franchise features a 2,500 square foot gallery-styled showroom featuring over 200 collections of hardwood, cork, laminate, bamboo and carpet floors. The store is owned and operated by Greg and Laura Hockersmith who are both natives of […]

Posted in Products Tagged bamboo flooring, cork, Dallas, engineered hardwood, grand opening, laminate, news, solid wood floors, stores

New simpleFLOORS location opens in Houston

simpleFLOORS opened a new store location along the North Sam Houston Tollway in Downtown Houston. The new location features a 2500 square foot gallery-styled showroom with over 100 various collections of hardwood, bamboo, cork, laminate and carpet products. We are proud to work with the store owner Greg Sandoval, who possesses over fifteen years of […]

Posted in Products Tagged bamboo flooring, cork, engineered hardwood, Houston, laminate, news, simpleFLOORS, solid wood floors, stores

Another Great Advantage of Bamboo Flooring

It is widely known among flooring specialists that bamboo floors possess many advantages, but there is one huge advantage of bamboo flooring that is not as widely known to the general public. Some advantages that we have mentioned in previous posts are the sustainable nature and durability of the bamboo plant. Bamboo flooring is also […]

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Pros and Cons of Tongue and Groove Style Floors

In the previous post, we talked about the advantages as well as the setbacks of the new and innovative “click together” locking system. The advantages of this style include a click and lock system that makes it easier for people who want to try their hand at DIY floor installation to avoid using messy glues […]

Posted in Products Tagged DIY, engineered hardwood, floating floor installation, maple flooring, prefinished hardwood flooring, smooth, Vintage Couture, wide-plank

Pros and Cons of Click Together Floors

When purchasing a new engineered hardwood, bamboo, cork, or laminate flooring, one of the most important things for consumers to consider is which style of floor works best for their installation needs. The two most popular styles used today for floating wood floors are the click together and tongue and groove style planks. In this […]

Posted in Flooring Information, Products Tagged bamboo flooring, cork, DIY, engineered hardwood, floating floor installation, hardwood floors, installation, laminate

simpleFLOORS Dalton Featured on Local News Station

httpv://youtu.be/0P4CKDk6KL4 It isn’t everyday that simpleFLOORS’ national retail chain expands into North Georgia’s rural retail district. The anticipated opening of simpleFLOORS outlet in Dalton, GA quickly stirred the attention of local TV station, WDEF News 12. The news clip features simpleFLOORS’ VP of Sales Brent Plunkett speaking on jobs and potential for industry growth in […]

Posted in Flooring Information, Promotions Tagged bamboo flooring, engineered hardwood, simpleFLOORS, solid wood floors

Maple Engineered Hardwood Floor with A Distinct Look – Canyon Maple

Maple engineered hardwood floors continue to be one of the most popular flooring options among consumers today. The simple traditional look that engineered maple hardwoods provide is usually what draws consumers to this species of hardwood, in addition to its durability and solid cross-grain construction. At simpleFLOORS, we provide many different styles of maple engineered […]

Posted in Products Tagged Chattered Delfino, french bleed, handscraped, maple, maple flooring, prefinished hardwood flooring, wide-plank

The Wonderful Wood of Cork

Durango Cork This beautiful cork floor from our EnviroCork Collection has resilient qualities that make it an ideal choice for any kitchen. When it comes to wood flooring, there is no other flooring type out there that can be utilized in as many ways as cork. This renewable source of wood is popular among environmentally […]

Posted in Flooring Information, Products Tagged cork, EnviroCork, kitchens, smooth, sustainable floors

Engineered Hardwood – Is it Eco-Friendly?

  If you’re an eco-friendly consumer that is looking to purchase a new wood floor, you’ve probably already ruled out purchasing  real hardwood. The reason is because logical thinking leads you to believe that hardwood floors contribute to the deforestation of the rain forest, which is bad for the environment. However, most eco-friendly consumers don’t […]

Posted in Flooring Information, Products Tagged dark wood floors, engineered hardwood, hardwood floors, solid wood floors, sustainable floors, wide-plank

Simple Tips for Cleaning Wood Floors

When it comes to cleaning your wood floors, there are many different methods that are commonly used. What many people don’t know is that some of these popular cleaning methods can actually do more harm than good. All hardwood, cork, bamboo, and laminate floors are vulnerable to moisture and scratches, so it is wise to […]

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The Truth About Your Floor’s Janka Hardness Rating

Today, consumers of hardwood floors are on the hunt for a really high Janka hardness rating. The Janka hardness rating indicates how high the relative hardness of a wood species is.  The Janka test measures the amount of force that it takes to chip or dent a particular type of wood. The test is conducted by […]

Posted in Products Tagged hardwood floors, Passport Collection II, Petrified Strand Eucalyptus, prefinished hardwood flooring, solid wood, solid wood floors, wide-plank

Boost Your Mood with Bamboo

We all know that bamboo plants make for very sustainable flooring options, but did you know that the bamboo plant is also used as a popular method of feng shui? The bamboo plant is considered lucky because of its vitality, flexibility, and strong growth. This rapidly growing Eco-friendly plant is commonly used in feng shui […]

Posted in Products Tagged bamboo flooring, smooth, strand woven bamboo, sustainable floors, wide-plank

Why Engineered Hardwood Is A Popular Buy

Popularity for engineered hardwoods continues to rise year after year in the hardwood flooring industry. This type of flooring supplies the same classic look of any traditional solid hardwood floor for less. Engineered hardwoods additional provide a number of benefits that set them apart from solid hardwoods. One of the main benefits that engineered hardwood […]

Posted in Products Tagged Chattered Delfino, dark engineered hardwood, dark wood floors, engineered hardwood, engineered hardwood floors, handscraped, hardwood floors, Old World Chisel, prefinished hardwood flooring, Terre Verte, Vintage Couture, Vintage Millworks, wide-plank

Advantages to Re-finishing Your Hardwood floor

When choosing a new hardwood floor, one of the most important things to consider is what it will take to repair or restore the particular floor to its original glory. Over time, all hardwoods reach a point when scratches and other abrasions throughout the years cause them to need repair or reconstruction to maintain their […]

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Hand-Scraped vs. Smooth Finished Hardwood Floors

Most people looking to install hardwood floors aspire to bring a natural high-end look to their home. So, when selecting between a hand-scraped or smooth textured hardwood floor, it isn’t uncommon that most people to lean towards a smooth texture. The reason is because smooth finished hardwood floors are perceived as having a flawless look […]

Posted in Products Tagged Chattered Delfino, dark engineered hardwood, dark wood floors, engineered hardwood, handscraped, Old World Chisel, prefinished hardwood flooring, Pura Vida, Reclamation Plank, smooth, solid wood floors, Vintage Couture, Vintage Millworks, wide-plank

The Sustainable Nature of Strand Woven Bamboo

In recent years, the popularity of bamboo flooring has risen substantially because of its high sustainability and Eco-friendly reputation. Another reason that demand has sky-rocketed for this green floor is that it is an extremely durable alternative to traditional hardwood that is less prone to dents from high heels and heavy furniture. Some flooring companies […]

Posted in Products Tagged bamboo, bamboo flooring, prefinished hardwood flooring, strand woven bamboo, sustainable floors, wire-brushed
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