C&C Tile and Carpet

Best Flooring Choice For Pet Owners

gurustu — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:36:15 +0000

For many people pets are just as much a part of the family as their own children. A common problem for people looking for a new house, remodel, or just putting new flooring in, is what floors are good for pets? Carpet can wear quickly and odors can linger no matter how hard you try, hardwood flooring can scratch and stain with moisture. So here’s a quick run through of available floors for your furry friends!

Hardwood flooring- The most desired choice for flooring in a home, but not the best for homes with pets. Pet urine can stain even if cleaned up quickly and claws and nails can scratch up floor. If the flooring is covered in high quality sealer it will be more scratch and stain resistant. Sweep regularly for best maintenance.

Laminate Flooring- Due the hardness of laminate, pet owners may turn to it instead of traditional hardwood. Although the laminate may provide the décor, it can be difficult for pets. Pets running through the house may slip and slide on the slick flooring and cause damage to their bodies. If you choose laminate flooring, then possibly go with an embossed or textured finish.

Bamboo Flooring- Bamboo is a great choice for homes with pets. It’s harder than the hardest hardwoods and won’t wear out. Also, completely renewable, so it’s a good choice for those people trying to be green. Stain resistant, and due to its hardness, it will actually save money in the long run with not having to repair it.

Cork- A natural product that can reduce the growth of mold and other allergens, cork is also scratch resistant. It does need to be swept regularly to prevent dirt particles from scratching. While the floor is resistant, it is a natural product, so spills should be cleaned up promptly. Discoloration can happen with prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Stone tile and tiling- Stone tiling does not scratch easily and is very durable. It won’t stain or maintain odor. Although, it can be pricy, cold, and less comfortable for pets to lie on than other flooring choices. However, you can solve this with a rug or pet beds. Tile is similar to stone. Install porcelain or ceramic; they don’t scratch easily or show much wear.

Vinyl- The newer luxury vinyl is a great choice for pets. It is scratch and stain resistant, low in allergens, easy to clean, and is quiet to walk on.

Carpet- Probably the worst choice for a house with pets. It wears quickly, odors can linger and stains are hard to remove. However, it is the best budgeted type flooring on the upside. If carpet is a must, then choose a carpet with no loops to keep pets nails from tearing it up.

Whether you have an indoor pet or not, C&C Tile and Carpet has the right choice of flooring for your home. We welcome you to browse our website at cctileandcarpet.com or stop by our showroom at 13th & Harvard in Tulsa to view samples of all the flooring choices we offer.

C&C Tile and Carpet has offered quality service and products for over 50 years. We are proud of our customer base and enjoy working with folks from all over Tulsa and the surrounding communities of Owasso, Sand Springs, Bixby, Glenpool, Catoosa, Broken Arrow, Jenks, and Coweta. If you live in or around Tulsa and you are looking for new flooring for your home or business, stop in for a visit or give us a call. We know the answers to your flooring questions and we have a professional sales staff ready to assist you.

You Can’t Save Money Buying Inexpensive Carpet

gurustu — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:09:15 +0000

Trying to save money by purchasing inexpensive carpet is one of the first mistakes most homeowners make when selecting carpet for their homes. Although the lower price of cheap or discount carpet may be attractive, it really is not a good investment.

Cheap or discount carpet is usually made from less durable carpet fiber in the pile such as olefin, which happens to have a very low wear resistance. More over, bentonite, a type of clay filler, is used in the latex backing. Thus, in only a few short months, unsightly high traffic areas will become visible, leaving permanent and irreversible damage.

Homeowners should look for mid to upper price range carpets with nylon fiber and stout latex backing. These will render the best wear resistance, and will remain attractive even after 20 or 30 years.

Another costly mistake is trying to save money by buying inexpensive pad. Many homeowners make this mistake because they are trying to save money on their carpet installation. However, an inexpensive carpet pad under the carpet will only break down, causing the carpet to become prematurely worn and damaged. This method proves to be more costly than its savings, especially if the pad is underneath top price carpet. It is always better to purchase good quality carpet pad.

When it comes to flooring, you wont find a more knowledgeable and friendly staff in Tulsa and surrounding communities than the professionals at C&C Tile & Carpet. C&C Tile & Carpet, located at 13th and Harvard, carries a huge line of carpets from varies manufacturers. Stop by their showroom and browse through their selections. They will answer all your questions and help you find the right carpet for your home. Visit their website http://www.cctileandcarpet.com to see learn more about them and to see the products they offer. In Tulsa and surrounding communities, be sure to shop C&C Tile & Carpet for hardwood flooring, laminate, vinyl flooring, tile, carpet, area rugs, window coverings, and many more fine things for your home.

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gurustu — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:51:15 +0000

How to Pick Up a Big Paint Spill on Carpet

gurustu — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:33:25 +0000

Cut two pieces of cardboard from a box. Use the edges of the cardboard to corral the pool of paint. Then use the pieces to form a scoop, and lift the liquid back into the bucket. When most of the liquid has been cleared, get two more buckets—one with fresh water and one empty. Saturate the remaining spill with the clean water, then scrape and scoop it up with a fat spoon and put it in the empty bucket. Work fast and continuously, replenishing the clean water as necessary. Rent a carpet cleaner from C&C Tile and Carpet to follow up; just be sure to keep the paint spot wet until it gets there.

C&C Tile and Carpet has served the flooring needs of commercial and residential customers in Tulsa and surrounding communities for over 50 years. Stop by our showroom near 13th and Harvard in Tulsa to see a full line of our flooring and decorative products (hardwoods, laminate, tile, vinyl, carpet, rugs, and window treatments) or visit our online showroom at http://www.cctileandcarpet.com

Top 10 Mistakes When Choosing Flooring

gurustu — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:04:07 +0000

Great article from TLC which discusses the top 10 mistakes made when choosing flooring. This may help take the guesswork out of choosing the right flooring for your home.

10. Plan for Spills
Don’t use hardwood floors in rooms where water spills and splashes are the norm, unless the wood is properly sealed and maintained to prevent water damage.

9. No Mini-Rugs!
Don’t select dining room or kitchen area rugs that are too small for the area. You need a minimum of 36 inches from the table’s edge to the edge of the rug to comfortably pull chairs out and be seated without straddling the rug and the floor.

8. Avoid Elevated Matching
Don’t choose large-scaled patterns for carpet used on stairs. Trying to match the pattern, when it’s laid on the steps, leads to a lot of wasted rug and money.

7. Proceed With Caution
Don’t allow the repairman to pull out the refrigerator or trash compactor without first protecting the floor covering. Tiles and woods can be scratched, and even super-strong vinyls tear when caught on something sharp and tugging ensues.

6. Trippy Thresholds
Don’t forget the thresholds! In adjoining rooms, choose floor coverings of similar thickness or height to prevent tripping or stubbed toes.

5. High-Traffic Areas
Don’t choose light-colored carpet for high-traffic areas — no matter how much you love it — unless you can clean it often or plan on replacing it sooner rather than later.

4. Cheap Chic?
Don’t go cheap on flooring. Pay as much as you can afford, because floor covering is the one thing you use every time you enter a room.

3. Find the Hidden Charges
Don’t forget to include hidden charges in your floor-covering budget — padding for carpets, grout and sealant for tiles, delivery, furniture moving and installation!

2. Solid vs. Patterned Carpet
Don’t use a solid-colored carpet in dining areas or family rooms. Patterned rugs are a great choice because they mask soils and spills.

1. Seal Stone Flooring
Don’t forget to seal a natural stone floor covering. Avoid water rings and moisture damage by getting the right finish and type of sealant for your surface.

When in doubt, contact the professionals at C&C Tile and Carpet. We are here to help and would love the opportunity to share our 50+ years of knowledge and experience to help you with all your flooring needs.

Seasonal Benefits of Cork Flooring

gurustu — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:38:31 +0000

During the colder months, many types of cork act as a natural insulator, keeping the heat in where you need it most. Wood and other flooring materials can allow heat to escape through, without some sort of insulator beneath. In the summer, cork remains cool and comfortable under your toes, keeping the heat outside. Cork flooring is an excellent choice for the ever changing weather in Tulsa and throughout Oklahoma. Get your Cork flooring from the professionals at C&C Tile and Carpet.

Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring

gurustu — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:45:55 +0000

Solid wood is milled from a single 3/4”-thick piece of hardwood. Because of its thickness, a solid hardwood floor can be sanded and refinished over several generations of use. Solid wood flooring expands and contracts with changes in your home’s relative humidity. Normally, installers compensate for this movement by leaving an expansion gap between the floor and the wall. Base molding or quarter-round is traditionally used to hide the extra space.

Engineered

Engineered wood is produced with three to five layers of hardwood. Each layer is stacked in a cross-grain configuration and bonded together under heat and pressure. As a result, engineered wood flooring is less likely to be affected by changes in humidity and can be installed at all levels of the home.

Consider these factors when deciding between solid or engineered hardwood flooring:

Where’s it going?

Your hardwood floor will be in one of three locations:

On grade—at ground level
Above grade—second level or higher
Below grade—below ground level, including basements or sunken living rooms
Traditional solid hardwood flooring is not well-suited for high-moisture areas, such as bathrooms or below-grade installations. The construction of engineered hardwood gives it enhanced structural stability and moisture resistance, so that it may be installed at any grade level.

What type of subfloor do you have?

If you plan to install over concrete, you must use an engineered product to ensure structural integrity. Solid wood flooring or engineered flooring may be used over plywood, wood, or OSB subfloors.

Will moisture be in the room?

If so, you’ll want to select an engineered hardwood. The moisture resistance of an engineered hardwood makes it suitable for rooms where the presence of moisture is possible, such as bathrooms.

When in doubt, ask the professionals at C&C Tile and Carpet about the various wood flooring choices for your home. We are here to help and would love the opportunity to visit with you about your flooring needs.

Information on solid vs engineered flooring provided by shawfloors.com

Removing Hardened Wax From Tile

gurustu — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:53:42 +0000

For wax that has hardened on kitchen surfaces, including granite, porcelain and glass, freeze the stains with ice cubes or an ice pack, and then gently scrape off the frozen wax. Mix one part vinegar with one part water and sponge clean the affected areas with the solution. Then, rinse the spots and wipe the surface dry.

With these tips you will probably be able to save your tile. But when you need new tile or when you are just ready for a new, updated look, give the professionals at C&C Tile and Carpet a call. We’d love the opportunity to visit with you about tile choices and tile installation in your home.

Creative Uses For Adhesive Tile

gurustu — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:23:46 +0000

Just a little pointer on how adhesive tiles can be used to spruce up storage areas, like under your kitchen sink.
When the floor of your sink cabinet needs a spruce-up, lay down squares of self-adhesive vinyl tile. They’re inexpensive and provide an easy-to-wipe clean surface.

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gurustu — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:19:55 +0000