Every single flooring store is different. Owners and managers value different things, and showrooms display different products. I thought I'd give you an idea of what to expect when you visit Stirling Carpet & Flooring. Prepare for friendly faces, human and canine We are a smiley bunch, and will always greet you with positivity and … Continue reading What To Expect When You Come In To Buy Flooring With Us
We may think we have everything figured out when it comes to bathroom flooring, I mean, tile is the only good flooring for a bathroom, right? Wrong! There are so many other fantastic options, as well as tile. There are a couple of rules when it comes to bathroom floors. First, the floors must be … Continue reading The Best Bathroom Flooring
2023 was a big year for us here at Stirling Carpet and Flooring. We hired Kim and Brian's son Justin, Mya moved from part time to full time hours, and our office family grew by four paws with Justin's puppy Merlin joining us just after Christmas. We also saw a shift in lots of flooring … Continue reading 2024 Flooring Ins and Outs
So you just had your floors redone, and they are gorgeous! Now you just have to make sure not to make any of these four common mistakes that could be decreasing the life of your floors. Some of these are no-brainers, but they could still make life a big mess in the long run. Let's … Continue reading Avoid These Floor Care Traps for a Longer Life
It is a fact, (with a few exceptions) that wherever there is a change in flooring, floor height, or room, you will need a transition strip. But there are so many to choose from, and you don't want to choose the wrong one because you don't know your options. I am here to explain each … Continue reading A Transition Strip for Every Need
Ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles are gorgeous, But if we are honest, grout can be a pain in the butt. The prospect of cleaning grout tends to drive people away from enjoying a tile shower or backsplash. So if you have decided to install tiles or already have tiles that you love, you will need … Continue reading Grout cleaning methods that won’t ruin your tiles
Plank flooring is one of the easiest DIY flooring options. This includes vinyl plank, laminate, cork, and some engineered hardwood. However, once you have purchased your preferred plank flooring, you will need to know where to start. You may think this part is easy, but the direction in which you lay your floor dictates the … Continue reading What is the best direction to lay plank flooring?
Shown above: Richmond Omega vinyl plank col. Natural Oak Audacity Laminate col. Sherwood Vinyl plank or laminate, which way do you lean? Nowadays, they are both durable, easy to install, and quite often, they are also nearly waterproof. So how do you know which one is right for you? Is it a matter of cost? … Continue reading Vinyl Plank VS Laminate, One in The Same?
Backsplashes can be so fun! and there are so many different tiles to use! But how do you know which tile is right for you? You may be hiring a professional to do your backsplash, or maybe you're taking on the challenge yourself. Either way, it's good to know what you're getting into. Mosaic Tile … Continue reading Backsplash Tile: Mosaics vs. Subway
Centura Tile Elemento tile https://www.centura.ca/en/products/tile/ceramic-tiles/elemento You may think that deciding what floor to put into your kitchen is easy, and you're right. But only if you have all of the information. Do you spend a lot of time standing in your kitchen? Is your kitchen busy, full of little ones who make big messes, or … Continue reading Kitchen flooring Do’s and Don’ts
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