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How to maintain your new hardwood floors
So, the big day has come and gone. Those beautiful hardwood floors you always dreamed about have finally been installed, and you are basking in the satisfaction of a completed task. Yet, the next question that comes to mind is, how do you take care of these floors? How do you keep them looking as ...
What's the difference between vinyl sheet and vinyl plank flooring?
Vinyl is and probably always will be in style and trendy. However, if you decide to examine the line for yourself, you might find yourself wondering which materials will work best for your home.For instance, what's the difference between a vinyl sheet and a luxury vinyl plank (LVP)? Which one would ...
Carpet 101: Picking and choosing carpet
So, let’s say that you are looking for new carpeting for your Central Falls home. How do you go about choosing a good one?While there are a lot of pieces to the puzzle when answering a question like that, let’s begin with the simplest and most straightforward answer: it’s going to be the one you ...
When to use engineered wood floors
Engineered hardwood flooring has the same richness and classic beauty as solid wood, with gorgeous undertones, knots, raised grains, swirls, and wormholes.It does, however, have a more practical side that, combined with the aesthetics, is the reason it’s taking over such a large share of the wood ...
Are luxury vinyl planks (LVP) durable?
Versatile luxury vinyl planks (LVP) can be installed anywhere in the home, and our good quality brands can be expected to last 25 years or more! Massud & Son Floor Covering is a flooring retailer in Central Falls, Rhode Island, that offers a large selection of LVP. Our staff can answer any ...
Hardwood flooring is ideal for living rooms
Hardwood is always a good flooring choice for living rooms and other moisture-free spaces. It's been chosen by the most discerning homeowners for generations. Many historically significant nineteenth-century homes boast their original wood floors. A large number of domestic and exotic wood species ...
Carpeting, stair rods, and more
Choose carpets in styles and colors that blend well with home decor, and you’re certain to achieve a sophisticated look. Massud & Son Floor Covering is a family-owned and operated carpet flooring retailer that has everything you need for your flooring project. To add elegance to your carpeted ...
Can I use waterproof flooring in my living room?
Yes, this flooring is stylish enough for any room in the house. Not only CAN you use it, but you should. Many think the kitchen and bath are the only rooms prone to leaks and flooding, but other rooms can be just as susceptible and require waterproof surfaces.Why do I need it here?Ask yourself ...
Are you ready to give hardwood flooring a try?
Choosing to install hardwood flooring in your home can be one of the greatest and most exciting decisions you’ll ever make. Not only does it bring one of the most timeless looks to your home, but a wealth of benefits as well. Consider the amazing lifespan this material offers, easily reaching 100 ...
Carpet isn’t just a pretty face!
There’s just no doubt that carpet will add warmth and elegance to your home, and a stylish one at that! There are so many different fibers, colors and patterns it’s impossible not to find something that suits your style.Make no mistake, though: It’s as functional as it is beautiful. Here are ...
Massud & Son Floor Covering's hardwood flooring care guide
So, you've made the leap and bought that gorgeous hardwood flooring you had your eye on, and now you are wondering how to be sure it will look just as good in the years to come as it does right now. Many people think that wood floors are difficult to care for, thanks to the elegant, upscale ...
Who is the ideal customer for luxury vinyl flooring?
Answer: Anyone who is looking for a stylish, durable, waterproof, easy-to-install and care for product, all at a reasonable price.Today’s luxury vinyl flooring is hardly what we remember from decades ago. High definition photography makes for an incredibly realistic simulation of wood, stone or ...
What Are the Best Waterproof Flooring Options?
Whether it is burst pipes, overflowing sinks, or tracked-in rain or snow, there are a lot of ways your floors can get wet. For some flooring materials, this can be a real widow maker, causing all sorts of damage like warping, separation, cupping, and more. For other flooring materials, getting wet ...
Why You Need Hardwood for Your Next Redesign
With so many great surfacing options on the market nowadays, you may be wondering why you should choose hardwood flooring. Depending upon the wood species and other specifications, it might actually be an expensive alternative. However, the truth is, wood floors remain one of the best surfacing ...
Carpet 101: Let’s Debunk the Myths
Always one of the most popular choices for the home, carpet is an elegant addition to any environment, from the most traditional to contemporary, and there’s nothing better than stepping into a warm, soft, cushiony floor first thing in the morning!There are myths galore, however, so Massud & Son is ...
