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A few commonly asked questions about LVP flooring
LVP flooring (luxury vinyl plank) is one of the two forms of luxury vinyl. The planks are made by cutting the vinyl into strips and mounting it on boards.The other form refers to the material cut into square, groutable tile-sized pieces (luxury vinyl tile or LVT). Many use this for stone and tile ...
Tips on choosing carpet patterns
As they say, “Change your floors, change your home.” New carpet flooring will do just that. Carpeting is soft and pretty and adds a touch of elegance to a room.It also has countless benefits, such as sound deadening and temperature insulation. Are you confused about all the vibrant, exciting ...
Three top-trending looks in hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring is a timeless and classic choice, but sometimes you’ll want to refresh the room’s decor. Start at the floor!Here are some wood trends guaranteed to be show-stoppers for years to come.Let’s start with the colorsLight colors, such as whitewashed, gray, blond, caramel, etc., work ...
Does LVP flooring expand?
Yes, this is why luxury vinyl flooring is acclimated before installation. Read today's post to learn more about your LVP flooring acclimation process. Tiny air holes and porosityAlthough luxury vinyl flooring is waterproof, there are little cavities that circulate the air. Don't worry–you can't see ...
What to know about choosing a carpet color
Choosing color can sometimes be the most overwhelming part of buying carpet flooring. This is because there are so many choices! First, look at samples in your own homeMost mills provide samples and ask your flooring company if you can take them home so you can examine them in your surroundings. ...
Is tongue and groove hardwood flooring a good option for me?
Tongue-and-groove floors refer to fitting two planks pieces together by lining their edges. The purpose is to join them together to make one flat piece.There is the traditional tongue and groove used in installing solid hardwood flooring. Each plank has a protruding edge (tongue) and a grooved side....
LVP flooring: great for kids and adults love it, too!
Luxury vinyl plank is one of the most kid-friendly floorings. A form of luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) is the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality with a budget-friendly price tag.Waterproof and durable, it’s ideal for kids (and pets)Any form of luxury vinyl flooring is layered with ...
The many factors of carpet durability
When shopping for carpet, two main factors determine longevity, performance, and aesthetics. They are fiber and style. In addition, durability depends on your lifestyle and how you plan to use the room because each space has its challenges and priorities, which also becomes a factor.For example, ...
Light vs. dark colors: The many shades of hardwood flooring
One of the questions we hear most often in our showroom is going with light or dark wood floors. While light colors, such as blond, whitewashed, and caramel, are currently trending, that in no way means dark colors are out of fashion. In fact, they can create a stunning design statement.When you ...
What’s the difference between LVP and LVT flooring?
Sometimes, even the subtlest differences can change things, which is why the differences in luxury vinyl flooring could matter to you. In today's post, we will look at these differences, so read along to discover what they are and how they might affect you.Comparing luxury vinyl plank and luxury ...
How long does carpet last?
When installed correctly and taken care of well, a carpet installation can last over 20 years. We know someone who vacuumed regularly, had a professional cleaning every 18 months, wiped spills immediately, and raised a puppy. Her carpet lasted 23 years!Why is professional cleaning so important?...
Hardwood flooring: glamorous aesthetics that add value
No one can dispute the allure of wood floors. A wood floor adds warmth and charm to any room and, whether you select solid or engineered wood flooring, you’ll add value to your property.The importance of the floorThis surface usually takes the visual awareness in a room, so nothing makes a worse ...
Can you get tile-look vinyl plank flooring?
Yes, when you choose luxury vinyl flooring, the appearance is entirely a matter of personal preference. Larger ceramic tiles are all the rage these days, and their sizes keep increasing. Some people even use LVP (luxury vinyl plank) to echo stone slabs because the larger format and fewer seams ...
Your guide to carpet textures
When deciding on a new carpet installation for your upcoming redesign project, you may feel stuck on what carpet texture to choose. Be it for a living room, playroom, or bedroom, there are indeed several styles of carpet that will suit your renovation – but which one would work best in your space? ...
Are engineered hardwood floors durable?
Although engineered hardwood flooring looks identical to solid planks, many perks come with this high-tech, manufactured design. Aside from fully extended graining from edge to edge and authentic texture throughout the planks, this type of hardwood flooring is manufactured quite differently than ...
Home Refurbishment Projects for Post-Pandemic Life
Now that restrictions caused by the pandemic are lifting, many things are becoming easier. One of those is visiting with friends and relatives. Another is home remodeling. After a long stretch of isolation, you may want to refresh your home before welcoming others into your nest. Here are some ways ...
Consider these luxury vinyl flooring styles
Luxury vinyl flooring gives you plenty of options in various areas, so you are sure to find a style that matches your décor as well as your lifespan with ease. Taking the time to browse these lines in person could be the best part of this shopping experience, so read along for more information. ...
What is Berber carpet?
If you are looking for carpeting and have come across Berber, you may have questions. At Massud & Sons Floor Covering, we have answers. Berber is the name of a North African tribe that had a distinctive way of weaving. Instead of cut loops, the loops are left intact, creating a loop texture to this ...
What are the benefits of hardwood floors?
If you aren’t too familiar with hardwood flooring, you might not know about the many benefits available to you in this flooring line. In addition to some of the most stunning visuals in flooring and a nearly unrivaled lifespan, you’ll have access to a wealth of additional characteristics that are ...
Is vinyl plank flooring scratch-resistant?
Vinyl plank flooring is an excellent choice for all kinds of durability, including superb scratch resistance. You’ll be guarded against shoe heels, pet nails, child’s play, and so much more, so be sure to take the time to find out more about your options.Vinyl plank flooring offers excellent ...
Your guide to carpet styles
When you shop for your new carpet installation, you’ll be overwhelmed by the endless rolls and samples, all from different mills. You’ll hear words like Berber, frieze, and loop, along with phrases like fiber, pile, plush, and construction. They’ll all make your head swim since they affect ...
What’s the difference between solid and engineered wood flooring?
Ocean State residents who favor classic flooring can find hardwood in Central Falls, Rhode Island, at Massud & Son Floor Covering. We have a large assortment of both solid and engineered hardwood in our showroom. If a floor constructed of each type of wood were placed side by side, you would see no ...
Choose vinyl plank flooring for your pet-friendly home
We love our four-legged pets, maybe as much as you do. So how about it? Is vinyl plank flooring a good choice for pet owners? Is it worth looking into? The answer is an absolute, "Yes!"Typically, there are three things that people with pets are looking for: How well does it clean up, does it hold ...
Turn Your Home into a Profitable Vacation Rental
Photo courtesy of PixabayAnyone interested in real estate investments should consider the vacation rental market. Although vacation rentals are nothing new, home-sharing sites have redefined the industry. By helping homeowners rent houses and condos to vacationers, online platforms have skyrocketed ...
Where is the best place to buy carpet?
A company with a solid reputation for quality, product variety, reasonable prices, and ties to the community is the best place to buy carpet, and we answer all those qualifications. At Massud & Son Floor Covering, we not only have award-winning ratings from the Better Business Bureau and Chamber of ...
The Best Flooring for Every Room of Your Home
Flooring is more than a surface to walk on. It determines your home's look and feel; its durability to moisture, pets, and other threats; and even influences its resale value. So when it's time to choose flooring for your home, you need to look at more than the price tag. Use this flooring guide ...
7 Home Upgrades to Transform Your Space Without Remodeling
Home upgrades are always a great way to give your home a fresh new look and feel. They can introduce new functionality, make your home look newer, and improve your quality of life. While major remodeling can sometimes be expensive and time-consuming, making smaller upgrades can be much more cost-...
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 ...
