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Flooring Trends of 2024 – Vinyl Flooring

March 18, 2024 | 2024 Flooring Trends, Luxury Vinyl, Versatile Flooring, Vinyl Flooring

2024 is a new year for flooring. While many of the best trends from 2023 have carried over into the new year, there are a few emerging trends that we are excited about. One emerging trend that we absolutely love is the rising popularity of vinyl flooring.

When Should I Replace My Floors?

March 4, 2024 | Carpet, Hardwood Flooring, Replacing Floors, Tile, Tips and Tools, Vinyl Flooring

You love your floors. They are an essential part of your home’s identity and style. However, sometimes floors need to be replaced to protect the value of your home and promote a healthier lifestyle.

The Ultimate Guide to Slip-Resistant Flooring

January 8, 2024 | Carpet, Flooring Guide, Slip-Resistant Flooring, Tile, Vinyl Flooring

At A Step Above Flooring, we love winter. Cheerful holidays, time spent with family, roaring fires, and snowy wonderlands—the winter season is unlike any other time of year.

However, with the cold weather comes snow, sleet, and ice. When ice and snow stick to our shoes, they melt into water in the warmth of our homes. This can lead to a higher risk of slips and falls.

Not Your Mother’s Vinyl Floors

July 17, 2023 | design trends, flooring maintenance, vinyl flooring

Gone are the days when vinyl flooring evoked images of 50's kitchens with bold, overwhelming patterns. Today's vinyl flooring designs have undergone a remarkable transformation, offering an extensive range of styles, colors, and designs that are both inviting and contemporary.

Modern vinyl flooring designs offer versatility and durability you can count on. There is so much diversity in today’s market that you are sure to get vinyl flooring ideas.

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The Ultimate Guide to Vinyl Sheet Flooring

February 6, 2023 | Benefits of flooring, guide to flooring, misconceptions about flooring, vinyl flooring

The world of flooring is vast and interesting.

There are many different materials you can use to make flooring for your home. From natural resources like stone to artificial substances like linoleum and those materials that are in between, like engineered hardwood, there is something for every home.