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Carpet Comparison Guide: Which Type of Carpet Is Right for Your Home?

Selecting the right type of carpet for your home or commercial property is a big decision. There is much more to carpet than just color: cost, durability, stain resistance, and texture all come into the mix. For help choosing between the many varieties of carpet available today, visit our showroom at Claghorn Custom Flooring in Zionsville. We have served our community for more than 30 years, and we will gladly help you select the right product to meet your needs.

5 Undeniable Benefits of Luxury Vinyl Flooring

As winter in Indiana approaches, so does the precipitation. From sleet to snow, we see it all in an Indiana winter. Choosing the right flooring for your home and lifestyle is an exciting task, but with so many flooring options to choose from it can also be overwhelming. If you are looking for a waterproof and durable option that can handle an Indiana winter but also match your home’s style, look no further than luxury vinyl flooring. The experts at Claghorn Custom Flooring have put together a list of the 5 benefits luxury vinyl flooring offers. Resiliency Luxury vinyl flooring is resilient to water, mildew, and stains making it an excellent option to keep up with whatever life drops on the floor. Adaptability Vinyl flooring can imitate wood, stone, granite and marble making it a versatile choice to match your personal style. Durability If your vinyl flooring is installed properly … Continued

Natural Stone vs. Porcelain

Whether to choose natural stone or porcelain for surface flooring has been hotly debated for many years. Both natural stone and porcelain have their legions of ardent fans – but which one is right for your own home remodeling project? Fortunately, here at Claghorn Custom Flooring, we’re experts at installing both! Here’s a closer look at how these two tiling options compare to each other.

Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile

When looking to remodel their homes, whether to choose porcelain or ceramic tile is something that many homeowners debate extensively. Both types of tiling have their own unique advantages, and each typically works better in different situations. Here at Claghorn Custom Flooring, we have plenty of experience working with both types of tile. Here’s a closer look at both, and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Stone Countertops vs. Quartz Countertops

Home remodeling is full of great debates that have raged for years. Should you get carpeting or hardwood floors? What color should you choose for your home’s interior? These have all been asked countless times, as have whether homeowners should select stone or quartz countertops. Here at Claghorn Custom Flooring, we have plenty of experience with both materials! This guide offers a quick look at the details, and some of the pros and cons of both stone and quartz countertops to help you decide which is best for your home.

Polyester vs. Nylon vs. SmartStrand Carpet

Choosing the right carpeting is one of the most critical aspects to interior home design and making your house feel like a home. For years, polyester and nylon have been the most popular carpet types to choose from. However, both have new competition from SmartStrand Carpets, which have quickly established themselves as one of the most popular types of carpeting in homes across the United States. Here at Claghorn Custom Flooring, we offer extensive experience in carpet installation for all of these and more. Here’s a quick overview of each type of carpet to help you decide which is the best for your home.

The Pros and Cons of Solid vs. Engineered Wood Flooring

It’s no secret that hardwood floors remain among the most popular types of flooring in the United States. The natural beauty, timeless appeal, durability, and minimal upkeep required for hardwood flooring make them widely popular among homeowners of all tastes and budgets. But should you invest in solid wood or go with engineered wood when it comes to the actual materials used in the flooring? Here at Claghorn Custom Flooring, we’ve examined both materials in detail to help you and your family decide what’s best for your home.

Choosing the Right Countertop for Your Home

Undertaking a renovation project in a bathroom or kitchen is no small task. You need to hire the right contractors, choose the right design, and decide on the right material for your countertops. Here at Claghorn Custom Flooring, we offer extensive experience working with all types of countertop materials for bathrooms and kitchens alike. Here’s a quick look at just a few options to consider.

Invest in Air.o Hypoallergenic Flooring

Looking for a new type of flooring that’s safe for allergy sufferers but affordable in price and high in quality? Now, there’s an answer: Air.o hypoallergenic flooring. Air.o flooring is a new, cutting-edge type of flooring that offers a great alternative to traditional carpeting. A superb option for allergy sufferers and homeowners simply looking for quality flooring that’s very easy to clean, Air.o flooring is always a must. As always, Claghorn Custom Flooring is your go-to expert when it comes to Air.o flooring. Here’s a quick look at what it is and what its benefits are.