The spring season always brings a sense of newness and freshness, and for many homeowners, this time of year can inspire all kinds of new home improvement projects. If you’ve been thinking about updating your floors in a given space, below are four fresh, spring-inspired flooring ideas to help you get those creative juices flowing.…

Getting a price quote for a flooring installation might seem like a pretty straightforward process, but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In fact, many homeowners have experienced “sticker shock” after they unraveled their final bill and discovered all kinds of extra charges that they weren’t expecting. If you would like to avoid these types…

Choosing a carpet style for your home is an exciting yet somewhat daunting task. After all, when you think about the seemingly endless array of colors, styles and materials that are available on the market, it can be easy to feel a little overwhelmed. Below are some important points to remember to help you make…

Engineered hardwood is one of the most popular flooring choices on the market today, and for good reason: not only is it a lower-cost alternative to solid hardwood flooring, but it also boasts several unique characteristics that make it a perfect fit for a wide range of flooring projects. Below are six reasons why you…

?1. Subway Tile Part chic, part classic and all iconic, subway tile has long been a wildly popular choice for kitchen and bathroom designers who are looking to uphold a timeless aesthetic. True to their namesake, subway tiles made their first appearance in the subway stations of New York City in 1904. The idea of…

2018 is fast approaching, and among the many changes that the New Year will bring, there are quite a few flooring trends emerging that deserve our attention. Below are 6 flooring trends to keep an eye on as we move into the New Year. 1. Wire Brushed Floors Emphasis on texture will be a running…

Maybe you’ve been thinking about installing new flooring in your kitchen, or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade the carpeting in your family room. Whatever your particular project might be, it’s never a bad idea to utilize digital design tools that can give you a visual representation of how everything will look when the project is…

Although McSwain Carpets & Floors is perhaps best known for providing floor covering services for residential homeowners, our expertise and capabilities do not stop there. We also offer a robust set of Business-to-Business (B2B) services for contractors, builders, property managers, realtors, and other building and construction professionals across the Tri-State area. So what type of…

In the world of hardwood flooring, ultraviolet curing has become an absolute game changer. This innovative process has enabled flooring professionals to completely redefine their installation and refinishing timelines, allowing them to provide customers with gorgeous site-finished floors without extensive downtime. What is Ultraviolet (UV) Curing? Ultraviolet (UV) curing is a process that involves applying…

We’ve all heard the saying that death and taxes are the only two certainties in life, but you could probably add floor stains to that list as well. Whether you have hardwood flooring, carpeting or porcelain tile, odds are you’re going to have to figure out how to get rid of a stain at some…