Flooring Care
How to Coordinate Flooring With Other Contractors Before Listing a Home
When you are planning new flooring during a home renovation or listing preparation project, timing matters. Flooring often has to fit around other work happening in the home, such as cabinets, drywall, painting, windows, trim, repairs, cleaning, staging, or moving. At Tish Flooring, we help make the flooring portion of that larger timeline feel easier…
Read MoreHumidity and Hardwood Floors: What Indiana Homeowners Should Know As Summer Hits
Indiana summers tend to sneak up on your home. One week, you are opening the windows and enjoying the breeze. The next, the air feels thick, the air conditioner is running nonstop, and your hardwood floors start making little changes you did not notice in the spring. Maybe a few boards look slightly tighter. Maybe…
Read MoreWhat Is the Best Stain-Resistant Carpet for Busy Families?
If you have kids, pets, guests, and a schedule that never really slows down, you probably do not need carpet that only looks good for a month. You need stain-resistant carpet that can handle actual family life. We talk to homeowners about this all the time. The best stain-resistant carpet for busy families is usually…
Read MoreLong-Lasting Carpet Trends That Actually Hold Up
If you are shopping for carpet while managing kids, pets, schedules, and a house that never really stays still, the trend that matters most is not a color or pattern. It is long-lasting carpet. We see this all the time. A carpet can look beautiful in a sample, but that does not tell you how…
Read MoreLow-Cost Flooring Updates That Increase Buyer Appeal
If you’re getting ready to sell in the Greater Indianapolis area, flooring is one of the fastest ways to make your home feel “move-in ready” without taking on a big renovation. Buyers might not know the brand of your countertops, but they absolutely notice worn carpet, scratched floors, and dated patterns the second they walk…
Read MoreBest Way to Get Mud Stains Out of Carpet
Best Way to Get Mud Stains Out of Carpet (Without Ruining It) Mud stains on carpet are a familiar frustration in busy households—especially during rainy Indiana seasons. Whether it’s kids tracking in dirt after soccer practice or the dog bringing in backyard mess, muddy footprints can wreak havoc on light-colored carpet. If you’ve ever panicked…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Flooring Financing
As with many home improvement projects, new flooring can come with a significant price tag. Even if you are self-installing, you could be looking at a hefty bill for materials alone, plus any additional supplies and tools that may be required. And if you are paying for professional installation, the…
Read MoreHow to Repair Water Damaged Laminate Flooring
If you have laminate flooring, or are considering installing laminate for durability and versatility, read on for some tips and tricks to repairing more extensive issues yourself… or knowing when to hire professional help. Repairing Water Damage Although manufacturers are consistently improving the waterproof or water resistant qualities of laminate,…
Read MoreCleaning and Maintaining Tile
There are many types of tile, including porcelain, ceramic, and stone, which can be found in use on both floors and walls. When properly installed and cared for, tile can last a lifetime. How well tile ages depends, as most things do, on how well it is cared for. Do…
Read MoreFlooring Options for Allergies
Many of us are all too familiar with allergies. Whether it’s to pollen, pets, or dust, seasonal or year-round, respiratory allergies can plague us to the point of misery. Then there are those of us with concerns about or sensitivities to VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which can be emitted from…
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