places on the floor: May 2008

WELCOME

Welcome to places on the floor. Your home is all about who you are, your tastes, your style, and how you create a warm comfortable place for you and your family. Whether you are looking for hardwood, tile or carpet, let places on the floor help you with your choices in making a house into your home!

Check out what Todd has to say to keep you informed on all the new colors, styles and products to choose from. Todd will also share educational information on your flooring products so that you can make a well informed decision based on your own unique needs.

Places has over 30 years experience in the industry, flooring installers that are some of the best in the business and incredible prices on flooring for your home, so don't miss out on what places can do for you. And to save the best for last, you can come to places showroom at your convenience! places showroom is located at 104 Broadway Louisburg, Kansas. Todd is available daytimes, evenings and weekends by appointment. Just contact Todd for your personal places design appointment today. Email Todd at todd@mokancomm.net or give Todd a call at 913.980.4196. Todd loves to talk on the phone and read his emails, so feel free to contact him anytime!

COLOR CUES-MAKE WAY FOR CHOCOLATE

CHOOSING COLORS

RULE NO. 1: THERE ARE NO RULES
Colors are more adaptable than you might think and they don't just disappear after a season. Gradually lighter or darker over time, color can give your room the flexibility you need to express the style you love.

LISTEN TO YOUR HEART
Don't be afraid of your favorite color. If it makes you feel good when you use it in a room, then use it on your floor, the largest area.

MAKE WAY FOR CHOCOLATE

Once a strong trend, but now a classic, it's time to introduce your floors to chocolate. It's as powerful as black, but much more versatile. Chocolate is rich, silky and psychologically appetizing - and it comes in numerous shades. Keep chocolate around for good, but swap out accent colors aqua, pink, maroon, magenta, bright orange, spa blue when you're ready for a change.

CLASSIC RED
Red is always a classic. The significant question with red is what color influences it. Chinese red--which is highly popular today--is a rich red-orange combination. Watch for Venetian red--a red with blue influence--to emerge.

RICH GREENS
We continue to see rich variations of green. This time, however, think of peacock feathers and all their saturated color. Yellow-based greens will reamin popular and blue-based greens are coming on strong. Representing two extremes, we're seeing neutral greens serve a subtle and sophisticated backdrop and shocking, toxic greens made up of equal parts green and yellow make a bold impact. Greens are staying strong as environmental awareness and intrest in eco-friendly products reach new heights.

NEW AND NATURAL ORANGE
New oranges remain strong in the home, making their way to upholstery, drapery, and even appliances. Most of these colors provide a muddied or burnished look that suggests a natural aging process. These tones provide a patina of authenticity that complements strong trends in home decor.

AMERICA'S FAVORITE COLOR
Navy and true blue remain important and will become more diverse, influencing purples and greens. Soft shades of aqua--the water colors that have performed so strongly in recent years--continue to be a mainstay. You'll also see unusual combinations as blue-greens are paired with rich browns, yellow-greens, and vivid red-oranges.

Trend Watch

TRENDS FOR YOUR FLOOR

CARPET COUTURE

We're seeing a definite trend toward fashion in carpet. Textures, different types of yarn systems, different colorations, patterns, tone-on-tone prints, looped carpet, tip shears anything that has interest or fashion seems to be very accepted.

HARDWOOD EVOLUTION
Hardwood is moving more toward distressed planks, planks in wider widths, and exotic woods. Its no longer just plain maple or oak. We're seeing more mahogany, cherry, teak, and walnut. Also, mixing woods is becoming increasingly popular.

TILE RE-SIZED
Size variations are popular with tile these days. From tiny tiles for mosaic applications to large, rather sheet-like squares of ceramic.

TRENDS TO CONSIDER

PLEASE THE EYES
Texture is THE big story in carpet and home furnishings these days. Add visual interest with loop or pattern. Pick a carpet that complements your favorite piece of furniture and go from there to make a personal design statement.

LAYER UP
Interior designers agree that every home has a place for an area rug. Layering in home decor is as fashionable as layering clothing. Don't hesitate to add color and warmth by adding a rug to hardwood, ceramic or even carpeting.

A FAVORITE FLOOR
There's no denying the crisp, cool beauty of ceramic, porcelain and stone. Tile is often the hands-down favorite flooring choice — formal or casual, dressed up or down, dazzlingly decorative or stunningly simple.

WORK WITH WOOD
While finely finished oak flooring may be the quintessential hardwood for the Americas don't hesitate to experiment with wider width or distressed planks and some exciting new exotics.

EASY & IN-STYLE
Designers recommend laminate for an upscale look without an upscale cost. Homeowners can make a house a home, stick to a budget AND get a warm wood look. Bring durability, quality and style home with laminate.

Ready to shop for a new floor?

Think about room logistics:
How do you use the room most?
What types of activities are common in this room?
What are the room's lighting sources?
What is the size of the room?
Does the room flow into others or stand alone?

Think about existing or intended aesthetic:
How do you want to feel when you're in this room?
What types of furnishings do you have?
What's the style of the room? Traditional? Contemporary? Rustic?
What's the feel of the room? Casual? Formal? Somewhere in between?

Consider risk factors for the room:
Will people have food in this room?
Will kids play in this room?
Will kids play with their food in this room?
Does the room directly open up to the outside?
Do you have indoor pets?

Understand expectations for the room:
Is your new flooring purchase motivated by style or practical reasons?
Are you living with this new flooring or planning to sell your home?
What's the first thing you want to notice when you enter the room?

The better prepared you are to answer these questions, the easier it will be to select the best flooring for your home.

Smart Surfaces

KIND ON THE EARS
Carpet isn't just a stylish choice, it's a sound one. More than just soft to the touch it means soft acoustics great for homes with children or grandchildren, or aging parents.

ALLERGEN CATCHER
Living with asthma or allergies? Don't shut the door on carpet. Unlike hard surfaces known for dust bunnies, carpet fibers can trap allergens and hold them until you remove them with a strong vacuum.

NO-PROBLEM REPAIRS
If one tile breaks, its easy to pop it out and replace it. If water spills, even a lot of it, no problem there, either. Plus, with a dark grout sealed to repel soil and stains, maintenance is a breeze.

AGE TO PERFECTION
Bring the warmth of wood into any room especially your kitchen. Hardwood floors stand up to daily spills with just a damp mop and become more handsome with more wear. It can make the most popular room in the house also the coziest.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ANSWERS FROM TODD
Costs & Charges
Do you charge for an in-home estimate? It's free! I'll come out and give you an in home consultation. I will measure your rooms, and answer any questions you may have.

Does the price include installation? All of our carpet prices include pad and installation.
If not, what are the charges and procedures for installation?Wood floors are 2.00 sq ft. and tile is 4.00 sq ft.

How much flooring will I need? I will measure your rooms to find out how much you will need.

Product Information
What are the strengths of one product choice versus another?Carpet is a sound barrier , has a wider range of color and style variances. is warmer. and the new yarns can hold allergens until you vacuum.Tile is water proof and very good for high traffic. Wood is also good for high traffic and cleanability. Laminate is more scratch resistant than wood and water resistant.
What are the gauranties and warranties on the flooring itself, on the padding and on the installation? 4 and 5 star rated carpets carry a 10 year warranty for restretch and seam problems. Padding is gauranteed for the life of the carpet.
What features does this flooring have that make it easy to maintain?Carpet just needs vacuumed regularly and once every 5 years steam cleaned .Wood , tile and laminate needs to be dust mopped for regular maintenance and an occaisional coat of cleaner from Bruce or Armstrong.

Decision Making
Can I take a sample home to view in the room? Yes you can,or we can order large samples for you to have .
Can I purchase a large sample size? When we order the large sample size, these are no charge.

Installation
What kind of padding or underlayment does this floor require? We use the highest quality 1/2 in. 8 lb. pad under the carpet.
What do I have to do to my current floors before installation? Normally nothing ! If you have squeaks in your floors this is a good time for us to fix them for you!
How quickly will my flooring be installed after I place my order? 2 to 3 weeks is the normal time frame.
How do I minimize the number and placement of seams in my room? I will advise you of the least amount of carpet and minimize the seams.
Is this carpet available in a 15-foot length to ensure fewer seams? Their are a wide range of 15 ft. carpets in many styles and price ranges. The 15 ft. will sometimes help to minimize seams.
Who is responsible for removing and disposing of old carpet and padding? You can or we'll do it all for you for a nominal charge.
Is there an additional fee for that?

Yes, it will be 2.00 a sq yd or .22 sq ft.

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COUPON DETAILS
Coupon is good on Shaw products only. Coupon is good for $100 off a minimum purchase of 60 sq. yds. of Shaw nylon carpet made from: Anso ®Nylon, EverTouch™ Nylon, or N6 Nylon; or a minimum purchase of 250 sq. ft. of Shaw Laminate, Shaw Hardwood, or Shaw Ceramic; or a purchase of a Shaw Rug $750 or more. Coupon is non-transferable and valid only at participating retailers. This coupon is an offer by the participating floor covering retailers; Shaw is not responsible for the fulfillment of the coupon. Coupon must be presented before or at the time of purchase, not after transaction. Coupon not valid with any other offer. Coupon has no cash value. Consumer must pay any sales tax. Void where regulated or prohibited. Coupon may not be duplicated, photographed, or used more than once. Limit one coupon per purchase. Valid on purchases on or before June 30, 2008.

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