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Carpet - nothing looks like it, feels like
it or performs like it! Carpet is a key decorative and functional
element in a home. Because carpet is the foundation of decorating,
it can provide simplicity and casualness for softness and
livability; or it can provide excitement with vibrant color
and heavier textures for making a decorating "statement."
Carpet can be one of the easiest ways to personalize an
environment - its color can be a neutral foundation "in
the background," or it can be a vibrant focal point.
Wood
floors have come a long way in the past few years. Today,
there are more styles, colors and species of wood flooring
available than ever. No matter what your décor, you’re
sure to find a color and style to fit your home at your
Abbey showroom.
If you
love the look of real hardwood, but are concerned with maintaining
its appearance, there is an alternative. Laminate floors are
beautiful, extremely durable, and easy to clean. It’s
well suited for high-traffic areas, busy family kitchens,
and homes with children and pets. Like hardwood, laminate
is available in various widths and lengths and is less expensive
than real wood.
Wood-look laminate flooring is made to look like wood, but
the decorative layer is actually a photograph. Most laminates
have four-ply construction: a backing or balancing layer,
a moisture-resistant wood-based core of high- or medium-density
fiberboard, a decorative layer, and a wear-resistant layer
of melamine resins.
Laminate is fast becoming a favorite alternative in many interior
decorating plans. Laminate flooring can also show the texture
of ceramic tile and stone.
Laminate flooring manufacturers use sophisticated, computerized
technology to create realistic designs. Laminate floors are
well protected by a tough outer coating that resists most
stains, spills, burns and are extremely scratch-resistant.
These floors come in both planks and tiles and can be floated
over most substrates which include concrete slabs and existing
floor coverings.
Laminate is easy and quick to install because of its glueless
installation. Laminate comes with a type of tongue and grooved
locking system which “clicks” into position. All
laminate floors require an underlayment that is installed
directly underneath the laminate planks or tiles. This helps
the floor float freely over the subfloor, adds a vapor barrier
and aids in noise reduction.
The flooring experts at your local Abbey showroom can show
you a wide variety of laminate flooring. Let us help you find
the right floor for your lifestyle.
Vinyl,
also called resilient, is a versatile flooring option. There
are literally hundreds of styles and colors to choose from,
and pricing options that make vinyl workable for most any
budget. Vinyl floors are known for their easy care and cleaning,
and are generally wear-resistant. They're also resilient.
They "give" when you walk on them, which creates
a soft, comfortable feel underfoot, and also reduces the chances
of plates and glasses breaking when dropped.
Tile - If
you have never considered tile before, you will be amazed
at the variety of colors, patterns, sizes, shapes, and textures
that are now available. With the sophisticated manufacturing
processes being used today, tiles have become easy to maintain,
much more affordable, and can complement any interior design.
Visit your Abbey Showroom to see our extensive tile collection.
Area Rugs - You can
give any room in your home a fresh, new look with an area
rug from your Abbey showroom! Abbey’s area rug collection
offers styles found both domestically and imported from around
the world. Whether you are looking for a more traditional
“oriental” rug or one in a modern motif visit
your Abbey showroom to see the latest in fashion and style!
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