Scroll down for a photo of what this fireplace looked like before LBJ Flooring remodeled it.
Brent Johnson, the “B” in LBJ Flooring, talks about why a flooring company can remodel your fireplace:
“When you’ve been doing flooring for as long as I have, you become familiar with all types of home-remodeling projects. You start to realize that other remodeling projects in the home or office need similar skills to the ones you need to install flooring. Take fireplaces for instance. Many of them use the same matching tile used for the floors in the same exact room. So why use two different companies to do the same job?
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Does your staircase look this good? If not, give us a call.
Our customers are always looking for better and more cost-effective ways to improve the look and appeal of their home. At LBJ Flooring, we are constantly tailoring our services to meet the needs of our customers so that their dreams can be made into reality. That has always been my mission and standard for the company, and whether you have a clear and concise design in mind, or absolutely nothing at all, we will accomplish that vision through a thorough consultation with you personally.
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The first thing we do when we go into a customer’s home, we interview customer and listen very closely to what they’re looking for. Once we know their needs, their environment and their budget, we try to educate our customer, teach them about the different types of flooring, including hardwood flooring, Travertine, marble, porcelain or ceramic tile and even carpeting.
What we don’t want them to do is to throw good money at a bad problem.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and we try to help people understand the real issues.
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An example of porcelain tiles by Arizona Tile Company.
As with many floor covering options, there can be a dizzying array of choices when it comes to picking out the perfect tile. And LBJ Flooring is here to help! If you are struggling with deciding between porcelain and ceramic tile, here’s the second part in our blog post covering installation, cleaning and suitability:
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Ceramic tile is incredibly versatile, and can be used on more than just floors.
When it comes to decorating your home or business, tile flooring has many unique characteristics that can improve the visual appeal of any room. Using features such as color, patterns, and textures, ceramic and porcelain tile can be installed to make a room appear more spacious, glamorous, or even easier to clean. However, there are some key differences between ceramic and porcelain tile that can help you decide which type to use, and where. Here is some vital information you should take into account when considering installing ceramic or porcelain tile.
- Traffic: First off, you should consider your desired location in the building and how much traffic that area is likely to get. Porcelain tile is much denser and heavier than ceramic tile, and can endure more punishment without showing as much wear.
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Installing hardwood flooring is not an easy task and requires the expertise of a professional!
With the availability of the Internet and supposed wholesale retailers, it can be tempting to try to tackle the world of hardwood flooring on your own in the name of saving money. But, if you are not fluent in flooring, you may want to consider working with a company to provide you with the materials and services.
Often, inexperienced home owners will try to go through the process of buying and installing hardwood flooring on their own, only to encounter many obstacles and setbacks, both in regards to time and finances, along the way.
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Your hardwood flooring is an investment. Most people make the mistake of not properly caring for their floors after installing them, thinking that the occasional sweeping and mopping will magically maintain their floors. But this is not the case. As with all things in life, hardwood floors need a little “TLC” to keep them in prime shape and condition. Here are some of LBJ Flooring’s top tips on hardwood floor maintenance:
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A beautiful example of an Armstrong laminate floor.
Many people insist that solid or engineered hardwood flooring is the only type to install, but we disagree. If you want the look of hardwood without the budgetary requirements, then there’s a lot of great laminate choices out there. It’s come a long way from the laminate that first arrived on the market, and many customers are surprised at the variety and quality that are available on the market. Here’s our top tips as to why laminate flooring could be the choice for you:
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Why choose engineered hardwood flooring? Read to find out.
Many people feel that the only “true” hardwood floor uses solid hardwood only. Solid hardwood floors can be refinished much easier than engineered hardwood flooring, and that’s the most consistent reason that people use to make that claim, unless they’re just being traditionalists.
But solid hardwood flooring is not perfect, and is certainly not the be-all and end-all of flooring options. Solid hardwood is much more susceptible to pests, and is not as resistant to moisture as engineered hardwood flooring. Also, some of the most beautiful wood for hardwood flooring comes from trees that take a very long time to mature, which not only makes it more expensive, it also reduces its eco-friendly status.
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