Are you considering throwing out your old stained carpet in order to improve the look of a room? Before you spend money on new flooring, why not get it cleaned? We offer carpet cleaning solutions which could save you a money. If …

So, it’s time to look at new flooring! For the uninitiated, this can be a very large and overwhelming task. If you don’t know where to begin, here are a few pointers! 1. Is your floor level? A level floor is very …

Moving is one of the most stressful and complex things a homeowner can do – second only to a complete home makeover! Here are a few tips on what to do to protect your wooden floors when moving house. 1. Lay down …

Believe it or not, social trends are having an impact on interior design in general and flooring design in particular. Put another way, flooring covering designers are influenced by design leaders who, in turn, are influenced by popular trends showcased in places …

In 2015 there was a great rise in demand for reclaimed wooden flooring. Reclaimed wood is a wonderful way to give a new room a feeling of history. The concept of recycling old wood has really taken off, and there are now …

Vinyl has come a long way from the standard squares of tile popular in the 1950’s. It has come a long way from the rolled goods popular in the 1980’s. Today’s vinyl is unrecognizable as vinyl – it now looks like wood …

Trends come and go in all aspects of interior design and flooring is no different!  So far in 2015, the trends seem to be: Bamboo flooring Bamboo flooring has become very popular in recent years.  For the consumers concerned about the environment …

Do you remember the old days when vinyl flooring meant cheap looking rolled goods or squares?  This was the ‘default’ floor when the budget was tight and a home owner couldn’t afford a more expensive (and good looking!) floor. Today, however, things …

Renovating your home is always full of surprises.  One of the more pleasant ones is when you rip up old carpet and discover natural hardwood underneath!  This is a surprise that Sparkle Floors can help you with! We usually advise you to …

Hard wood flooring has really been making a comeback in recent years. In some old houses it is possible to pull back the old carpet and reveal original hardwood that can be refinished. There is also the possibility of using refurbished hardwood …