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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.