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07
Apr

What is a Certified Flooring Installer?

  A certified flooring installer is a floor installer who has passed a certification program for a specific flooring product such as hardwood, tile, carpet or laminate floors. However the certification process can vary differently depending on what organization or company is giving the certification test. Manufacturer certified flooring installer programs are implemented by some of your more larger flooring manufacturer's, such as Shaw or Mohawk. Organization certified flooring installer…

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27
Mar

Trends in Bathroom Flooring Mansfield Texas

  The Floor Barn is a discount flooring store in the Arlington and Mansfield area that specializes in bathroom flooring Mansfield and shower remodeling. With so many new materials coming out annually, it is always exciting to see what the latest trends are. Of course there are always trends in bathroom flooring Mansfield that go in and out of style in a short period time, but there are a few…

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25
Mar

Typical Bathroom Remodel Cost in Texas?

  A bathroom remodel cost is very hard to nail down to a specific number because there are so many variables that go into a project. For example, where the home is located, a higher cost of living city versus a more affordable suburb. What type of materials, the scope of the remodeling project, and much more can affect the bathroom remodel cost in Texas. However, to give you some…

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19
Mar

How to Refinish Engineered Hardwood Floors

  When shopping for new hardwood floors for your home, one of the big decisions you will make will be whether your new wood floors will be solid or engineered hardwood floors. Each floor has it's pro's and con's: Solid hardwood is typically used in more upscale homes. The Cons for solid hardwood is that it is more expensive to purchase/install solid versus engineered hardwood floors. Another Con is that…

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27
Feb

How to Add Value To Your Home

  As a homeowner, whenever you look to take the steps of planning for a home improvement project, you should always consider if the project will add value to your home. No matter how big or small the project, it is important to get as much ROI, Return on Investment, as possible so that you get the most for your money. Here are a few ways you can add value…

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18
Feb

Bathroom Remodeling Mansfield Project Safety Tips

    As a bathroom remodeling Mansfield contractor, safety on site is huge priority for us. A home renovation project can have a wide array of scope, from something small such as a backsplash tile to larger size like a home addition. However, no matter the size of the project, there is always the opportunity for injury, whether it could be the contactor or the homeowner and his/her family and…

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03
Feb

Mansfield Carpet Store Guide

Need help in your shopping for new carpet for your home, well we here at The Floor Barn, a Mansfield Carpet Store would like to provide you with a few little tips that can help you choose the right carpets for you and your home. Choosing the right floor for your home can be difficult. Every floor has it it's pros and cons. The benefits of carpet are that they…

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22
Jan

Small Bathroom Renovation Tips

  Do you have a bathroom renovation need in your home, but your bathroom is small and you don't know how to maximize the space? There are several tips for small bathroom renovation projects that a homeowner can implement, but ultimately the renovations you can do will depend on the layout of your bathroom. Typically a bathroom renovation budget for a small bath is also limited in funds. Which means…

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13
Jan

Top 5 New Hardwoods of 2014

  As Hardwoods continue to remain the #1 aspirational flooring choice for U.S. homeowners and homebuyers, wood floor manufacturers are debuting new products to try to keep up with demand and with the ever-changing trends in the flooring industry. The Dallas Flooring Market show just wrapped up last week and new products were on display.  This list is our favorite new hardwoods for the upcoming 2014 year. #5  Johnson Frontier…

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08
Jan

Flooring Services Tips

  If you are looking at having new floors installed in your home or commercial building, it is important that you do your research on the flooring services provided in your area. Flooring services can vary from retailer to retailer and especially from contractor to contractor. Ideally, every retailer would provide their client's quality installations, otherwise it would be tough for them to stay in business. Most of them do,…

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