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 Tile floors are a great way to add a little personality to your house. They're also super easy to clean with the right mixture of water and vinegar. Here's how to do it:  1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup white vinegar Vinegar is an effective cleaning agent, natural disinfectant and deodorizer. It can ...

The new Gallery dealer display for Lauzon is off the charts. They have restructured their wood lines into three categories of color. Natural Influence – Blonde and pale hues, often the natural wood without stain. Mineral Influence – From the white of salt to the black of onyx with some grays and ...

Plain Sawn – Quarter Sawn – Rift SawnWe will explain the differences…PLAIN SAWN / FLAT SAWNThis cut of lumber is the most common and least expensive way to manufacture planks / veneers. Cutting logs in this fashion will create a cathedral or more open graining pattern on the face of the boards and ...

There are two types of hardwood flooring, solid and engineered. While they both look similar on the surface, engineered has a layered construction underneath that makes the floor stable to better handle moisture.. Engineered flooring is taking a significant share of the wood flooring market.Brief ...

If you’re getting your house ready to sell, you might be wondering what upgrades you can make to help your home stand out amongst the competition. With the kitchen being one of the most memorable and important areas of any home, you’ll want yours to not only make a great first impression but also a ...

Keep your home up to date starting with your floor.The coolest thing about this year’s trending tile styles is the realistic looks that manufacturers can achieve. Stone look, Concrete and of course, the ever popular wood look tiles are a home run when renovating or building your dream space.Bright, ...

Large Format Tiles were expensive and impractical to install. That all changed due to recent advancements in manufacturing and installation. Tiles today are made as thin as possible as they attempt to hold on to their structural integrity and durability. Large tiles were originally used in ...

Luxury Vinyl Tile and planks offer the durability you need without sacrificing the beauty you desire.LVP has a “can’t believe it’s not wood “ look at 1/3 the cost of wood, designed to simulate the look and feel of real hardwood even hand scraped.Fast and relatively easy and clean to install.Durable ...

What’s the best type of floor covering for your home? This is the question many people ask themselves when it’s time to invest in flooring. Fortunately for you, Floors and Walls of Distinction is here to assist you. Living in Florida, many residents lean towards tile or hardwood. While both have ...

Laminate flooring has come a long way from the cheap-looking 1980’s flooring of yester-year. Still, some things have remained the same about the proper care of your new laminate floor. Here, then, is a list of do’s and don’ts to consider about laminate floors:DON’T use wax, polish, or abrasive ...

Landscaping is one of the most important things you can do to your house to increase the curb appeal and value. However, there is plenty of landscaping “don’t’s” that many people fail to realize. Here, then, is our list of do’s and don’t’s of landscaping.Don’t have too much landscaping. Too much ...

Natural stone is the type of floor covering that really makes a statement. It has the durability that you look for in a good flooring material and the beauty that brings a design together. You can find great sales prices when you shop for new floors at Floors and Walls of Distinction. We offer ...

Tile Flooring: Warmth, Durability and Ageless Grace Tile floors can add an elegant, durable finish to the rooms in your home. Available in a wide variety of materials and sizes, there is a style to suit every design taste. Whether you are remodeling a bathroom or building a new kitchen, tile ...

Hardwood flooring has a long history as a floor covering. It has been used in homes for centuries and is prized for its beauty and strength. Bradenton, Venice and Siesta Key homeowners can continue that legacy in their homes today with help from the flooring experts at Floors and Walls of ...

Your floor can be many things--a technique to entice your guests into utilizing a luxurious seat while you entertain, a method to soothe your exhausted legs after work, or a means to make a house feel more like a home. Carpet can be a great addition to almost any space, providing something that’s ...