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Kitchen tile flooring design ideasPorcelain and ceramic are the most popular kitchen tile materials. While ceramic is durable and serviceable, porcelain is a superior product. It's stronger, denser, and naturally waterproof. Therefore, porcelain is best in your kitchen if foot traffic will be heavy....

You spend a great deal of time, effort, and money to finalize the perfect flooring choice for your home or business. The best way to protect that investment is by making sure you take advantage of professional flooring installation, and we’ll tell you why.Flooring installation mattersThere are many ...

If you are considering tile flooring for your home, you might wonder what benefits the materials will bring to your home. A few of the characteristics you can expect from tile include extensive durability, gorgeous visuals, and a lifespan that can exceed 50 years or more with proper maintenance....

Are you dreaming of your next home improvement project as you finish up your holiday shopping and settle in for the long winter season? The foundation of a good room upgrade or refresh literally starts from the floor. Your flooring choice can make or break the style and the functionality of a room....

The holiday season is here and your home is about to get a bit busier. Between guests arriving and baking and decorating, you aren’t the only thing in your home that will experience some hustle and bustle. Your flooring is about to take a holiday beating as well with all that extra traffic, a few ...

You’re ready to tackle your next home improvement project, but your decisions need to start from the ground up – literally. It is wise to choose the flooring for your room remodel or update first, and then build the rest of the room’s design on your flooring choice. For most homeowners, the ...

When you make a major investment in your home, you want to be sure you are caring for it. Whether you have brand new floors or are curious about how to keep your current flooring looking its best, cleaning and caring for your floors is a crucial part of your maintenance plan. Your flooring ...

For more than 50 years, the experts at Value Discount Flooring have been serving customers throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. It’s safe to say that during that time we have assisted many customers and answered a lot of questions about our favorite topic – flooring. Whether you are wondering about ...

Your master bedroom should be a place of peace and sanctuary, where you can unwind and get the sleep your busy life requires. Further, a master bedroom retreat can increase the resale value of your home, making it a less expensive project option to take on when getting your home ready for the real ...

Years ago, basements were mostly used for storing holiday decorations and for a place to tuck the washer and dryer. Nowadays, the basement is used as a major space for the entire home. No matter if your basement serves as a kids hang-out space, as a man cave, as a bar entertaining area, or as a ...

Looking ahead to your next DIY home improvement project? Many home and business owners capture the energy of the spring season and start dreaming about the next project to tackle before the end of summer. If a new floor is a part of your planning, take a look at some of these trends that could ...

The change in the weather and the additional sunlight can do wonders for your motivation and energy levels. Why not harness some of that enthusiasm to attack your home’s to-do list? If you are searching for a new look for a certain room in your home, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars for ...

Fortunately, we are on the downslide of the winter season for this year. While we are still contending with cold temperatures and snow showers, it is safe to say spring is close. For many homeowners, spring is a season of dreaming about new home improvement projects. If you are looking to revamp ...

You can breathe new life, and some new style, into a room of your home by adding some color. No matter if you prefer bold and vibrant hues, or tend to stick with neutrals, color makes a difference in the statement you are trying to make. If you are ready to take the step with a new color, here are ...

When you invest in your home, you want it to last as long as possible. Purchasing new floors is no exception. However, how can you protect your floors when they receive so much traffic in your home? Here are a few ways you can prevent damage to your home’s floors.Choose the Right FloorsFirst and ...

Are you looking for a way to bring drama or intrigue into your next project’s design? You don’t have to create a unique and trendy look by adding an accent wall or a pricey furniture piece. Instead, consider making the room’s floor the highlight of the room.Patterned floors can create the ...

Your next home improvement project requires you to make a lot of important decisions. From paint color to cabinet wood choice, your final decisions can make a big difference in your remodeled room. As you make your decisions and weigh your options, don’t forget to consider what type of flooring ...

Your house is an expression of your style and taste. Each room you upgrade or renovate is another opportunity to make your house a home, and a space that shows who you are. If you are searching for inspiration for your next home improvement project, start from the bottom and work your way up. It’s ...

Your front door greets guests into your home, setting the tone for their time in your house. No matter how beautiful your front door is, if your guests are stepping into a foyer full of disorganized chaos, your visit is not off to a great start. Your foyer space can become cluttered quickly, as it ...

Homeowners in the midst of planning a home improvement project have multiple decisions to make. It can become overwhelming quickly, sometimes even derailing a project altogether. If your current or future home improvement project includes new flooring, you can narrow down your choices by looking at ...

If your house design allows for it, having a bathroom designated for your children to use can be a great idea. However, it can be challenging to search for ways to decorate your child’s bathroom. You want the design to match the rest of your home, but to be a bit whimsical too. Here are a few ...

Busy families are including a mudroom in their home improvement project wish list. Not only can a mudroom be the perfect place for necessary clutter like extra shoes and backpacks, it is also a tucked away room that can get messy without guests ever knowing about it. If a mudroom is on your to-do ...

Homeowners know that it doesn’t take too much to make a room, or a house, feel upgraded. A simple switch of the flooring in a space can make a big difference in the design, comfort, and purpose. However, some homeowners become overwhelmed when trying to choose the perfect flooring option for their ...

Is a bathroom remodel on your wish list for this year? Certainly, updating your bathroom can not only breathe new life into the space, it can also significantly increase your home’s value. However, among all the decisions to make along the way, how do you avoid becoming overwhelmed? Using trends or ...

When you are redesigning your kitchen, it is easy to become inundated with decisions. Once you navigate your way out of the Pinterest boards and renovation websites, you can emerge more confused on what exactly you want. Whether you are planning a major kitchen renovation, or are focusing on one ...

Is your child ready for a bedroom upgrade? Or, perhaps you are fluffing your nest for a newborn addition and are searching for nursery decoration ideas? In any case, if you are considering a child bedroom design, you must start from the floor and work your way up.At Value Discount Flooring, our ...

Are you planning your next home projects for 2018? If flooring for your house is on your list, consider hardwood. This durable flooring option can stand alone as the feature of a room or can support other design elements of the room. If hardwood flooring is on your short list, take a look at a few ...