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Concrete floors in basements present a challenge when choosing floor coverings. Since concrete, by its nature, is porous, it allows moisture to migrate upward from the ground, working its way to the concrete’s surface. Often, you won’t notice the dampness because it just evaporates away and your concrete appears dry. But when you cover concrete with carpet, tile, paint or coatings, you are, in effect, sealing the surface and trapping the moisture between the concrete’s surface and the floor covering. 

With traditional recycling, an old carpet would be ‘down cycled’, or broken down for use as a component of another product, which, in time, will be landfill bound. With the sustainable carpet line offered by Shaw the production/use cycle is a closed loop meaning they will not end up in a landfill.

Whether you are looking at wood for a warmer feel, tile or stone to make a statement or choose other options (such as carpeting), the visual impact the floor can make is huge.

Remodeling often sets in motion not one change, but a series of changes, many of which were never intended. New cabinets can lead to new counter tops, to new walls or floors, to new fixtures or appliances, and so on.

Expert Floor care from a name you can trust. That’s the bottom line. The relationship we nurture is not limited to a sale and installation. Our relationship starts with the premise we are going to be working with this customer for 10, 20, 30 or more years.

The best way for a homeowner to get the most from their flooring selection process is to prepare before shopping and be sure to work with a reputable retailer. The flooring in a room accounts for as much as 50% of the room’s impact.