5 Reasons Carpet is One of Our Favorite Floor Options

Bedroom carpet | Gillenwater Flooring

Today’s flooring options are endless, from stone-look vinyl tile to solid hardwood to easy-care laminate, so deciding can seem overwhelming. But while you’re considering all your options, don’t forget about carpet. With so many other flooring choices available, you might be wondering if carpet is still a popular option. Well,…

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Do You Need to Refinish Your Hardwood Floors?

Refinish Your Hardwood Floors | Gillenwater Flooring

There’s no mistaking the inherent natural beauty of genuine hardwood flooring and the effect that the gorgeous graining and unmistakable texture has throughout the home. Listed as the number one flooring preference with prospective homebuyers, authentic wood planks also represent a true value-adding investment towards a property’s bottom line. Whether…

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How to Choose Between Dark or Light Floors

How to Choose Between Dark or Light Floors | Gillenwater Flooring

When approaching a new flooring upgrade in the home, selecting the right color is always a major consideration no matter what flooring material you are leaning towards! Whether you love soft, plush carpet, rustic hardwood flooring or wood-look vinyl options, gorgeous surfaces range in a wide array of shades for…

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What’s the Best Carpeting for Stairs?

When redoing the flooring in your home, your stairs may be the last space that you remember to consider! No matter what flooring options you choose for the rest of the home, there’s a good chance that you will prefer your stairs to feature sound absorption and slip resistance. Premium…

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Stylish Vinyl Flooring Looks for Any Room in Your Home

While genuine hardwood and tile can bring elegant and impressive visuals to your living room, bedroom, entryway, and more, luxury vinyl can offer an equally stunning option for rooms that have heavy foot traffic and family-friendly environments. Luxury vinyl is available in both planks (LVP), which mimics hardwood and tile…

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What is Greige? And How to Use It

Searching for an attractive neutral color that goes with everything but still seems unique? Consider greige! So, what is greige? It’s the ultimate neutral shade made from a combination of grey + beige. When grey looks too cold and sterile and beige is too bland and warm-toned, greige could be…

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How to Remove Common Carpet Stains

How to Remove Common Carpet Stains | Gillenwater Flooring

Whether you have a full household with kids and pets or a quiet home with minimal unpredictability, rooms with spotless, carpet will inevitably experience a food or drink stain. We cherish a plush carpet pile for its comforting fibers and pristine appearance, and we aim to keep our carpet looking…

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Your Guide to Hardwood Floor Colors

Your Guide to Hardwood Floor Colors | Gillenwater Flooring

Without a doubt, hardwood floors are a striking, classic flooring option for your home and one of the most highly sought-after flooring styles with prospective home buyers. When creating a vision for your living space, certainly hardwood flooring options and realistic laminate and luxury vinyl wood looks will come to…

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Our Favorite Flooring Trends for Summer 2021

Our Favorite Flooring Trends for Summer 2021 | Gillenwater Flooring

The warm summer season is full of fun, adventures, and making memories with the ones you love. Whether it’s a pool party, cookout, or a family get-together, there’s always a good reason to invite guests over for a relaxing afternoon. Why not bring this same seasonal celebratory spirit indoors with…

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Use an Area Rug to Elevate Your Dining Room

Use an Area Rug to Elevate Your Dining Room | Gillenwater Flooring

While dining at home during the week may consist of eating at a kitchen island, on the couch, or any other informal setting in the home, our dining rooms are perfect for sitting down together with loved ones and enjoying a true meal experience. No matter what type of flooring…

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