Bode Floors | Floor Care Blog

By Diane Gennity | December 7th, 2018

So you’re ready to choose new flooring for your home, what will you go with? One of the hottest trends on the market today is Luxury Vinyl Flooring or LVT for short. When deciding if LVT is right for your home, you’ll find that there are tons of options that you can choose from. This blog post will give you an idea of what to expect and make it much easier to find the best LVT flooring that will fit all your needs.

What Is Luxury Vinyl Flooring?

LVT flooring is a lot like regular vinyl tile, they both have a wear layer, an image layer, a resilient core and backing. However, LVT is generally thicker and offers a greater level or durability and design realism. Many of the Luxury Vinyl Flooring styles that we carry are waterproof, so they won’t swell when exposed to water.

Where Can I Install Luxury Vinyl Flooring?

While LVT is not meant for stairs, it can go on any and all flat level surfaces. Our luxury vinyl flooring’s wonderful combination of design options, easy installation and good value make LVT a flooring favorite for gathering spaces and utility areas such as kitchens, mudrooms, bathrooms, and playrooms.

What styles can I get with LVT flooring?

The beauty of luxury vinyl tile is how versatile it is. It’s truly possible to achieve a look that mimics hardwood or natural stone, but with the performance you’re seeking from a vinyl floor. Great care is taken during the design process to create visuals and textures that mimic the real thing.

Here are some of the looks you’ll be able to choose from at Bode Floors:

Realistic looking wood species – Everything from traditional Oak, Walnut and Birch to true-to-life exotic woods with dramatic grain patterns
Texture and finishing effects – Weathered white-washing, liming and rough-hewn reclaimed looks
Classic stone styles – Marble, slate and travertine tiles and concrete-inspire planks

Contact Bode Floors today!

If you’re ready to explore what LVT flooring can do for your home, stop into one of our convenient locations today. Get one of the hottest new flooring trends for your home today. Click here to find the location nearest you.

By Diane Gennity | October 16th, 2017

General Flooring

Know what factors to consider as you make your flooring choice.

You’ve done it – you’ve finally made the decision to invest in new flooring for your home. You’re at the start of an exciting process that will end with your home having a beautiful new look and feel. Of course, to get to that point, you have many decisions to make, starting with what floors to (more…)

By Diane Gennity | September 13th, 2017

General Flooring

Luxury vinyl flooring has so much to offer to any residential space and we’re here to tell you what that includes!

You have hardwood that’s elegant, carpeting that’s nice and soft, and laminate that’s easy to maintain; and then you have luxury vinyl floors that are the cream of the crop! These floors are advanced beyond their years as 3D imaging technology can replicate natural materials such as stone or wood, making it hard to tell it’s not even real!

Luxury vinyl flooring is just that- luxurious. If you want to give your guests a lasting impression on your home, consider adding this material to ensure perfection underfoot. Not only will this versatile type of floor look great in any room, it will look great for years to come, requiring little to no maintenance.
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By Diane Gennity | August 15th, 2017

Carpet

Here are a few ways to get pet stains out of your carpet

You just spent plenty of money on your brand new white carpet and it is already ruined, what a mess! Whether your pet urinated or vomited on your carpet, it can leave an eyesore of a stain on your carpet; not to mention a horrid smell, too! If your carpet needs a little TLC, we have a few tips and tricks to get out some of the most common pet stains.
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By Diane Gennity | July 25th, 2017

General Flooring

Hello There!

Thank you for visiting our website. We are Columbia and Ellicott City’s number one choice for premier flooring. Over the next few months, we will be posting blogs about how to care for your floor. Whether it’s tile, carpet, stone, wood, vinyl, or laminate your floor needs to be properly cared for in order for it to last as long as possible.
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