What is new in the world of flooring?

In the world of flooring there are so many new things! I my self think it is amazing all that they can do with carpet. I wanted to highlight one thing that I think applies to the 2020 situation as far as germs go.

Have you heard of  MicroBan? They make all sorts of sanitizing solutions and they are partnered with Phenix Carpet and now there is carpet with MicroBan in it. This is a really cool concept in helping keep your carpet a little more sanitary. I am attaching a link to the Phenix website so that you can look at all they have to say about it.

https://www.phenixflooring.com/microban

They have some super cute products too. Not all have the MicroBan but it is something that would be fun to look at. Here are some pictures from the website that you can look at. Maybe it will spark you interest. 

https://www.phenixflooring.com

Hopefully you found this interesting like I did!

LVT + Carpet

I can only guess that every time you look at this blog you see LVT (luxury vinyl tile) this and LVP (luxury vinyl plank) that, honestly it is because we LOVE the stuff so we sell it.  The durability and the clean-ability... but we wont go into that just yet.

This job was fun because I got to help install.  When I mean help, I can help explain the process because I know those boys make it look WAY easier than it would be if say I was going to install it on my own.  

Before starting the job I got to sort 'patterns' in the flooring.  Because these are not a natural stone, There is a pattern repeat (of about 8) patterns.

The installer (who just so happened to be my father) had prepared the floor with self level to make the floor... Level.  After that dried, we went back and started setting out the pattern that we want and from there started to apply the glue.

The glue is applied with a trowel.

 Because this floor was to be grouted, we continued to lat it out with spacers and glued the LVT to the concrete.

The LVT is pretty neat because you don't need a saw to cut it.  LVT only needs to be scored with a utility blade then broken.  

The Grout used is a non-stain able polyurethane grout... it is applied here (Drying a bit before we scrub it off).

I didn't get to be there for the final reveal, but I am looking into going back to get pictures of the carpet we installed and the final reveal of the bathroom.

Change can be a good thing.

After living in a home for a while, it is nice to make some changes to personalize your home.  Looking at what you want, what works for your life style and making a compromise doesn't have to be as hard as you may think. 
This is my uncles beautiful home with kids and an active life style they chose some things that could keep up with them.  After looking around getting suggestions and looking at lots and lots of different ideas for flooring this is a little glimpse of what they came up with.

This is in the mud room. A wall of custom cabinet lockers for all the gear they use for activities.  Organized space makes it easy to find, grab, and go.

A glance into the kitchen. Custom cabinets with a spot for the toaster and other things in the cabinet roller doors and lots of cabinet space.  On the floor is Adura. I have mentioned it numerous times before but I will mention it again. I love the LVT (luxury vinyl tile/ wood)

In the dining/ kitchen area there are some more custom cabinets lining the wall.

(another view of these cabinets)

This is a custom free standing cabinet in the kitchen.

And... a sitting/ study nook! I love the chandelier and the wallpaper in the background!

Showing you the LVT in the living room! So beautiful! I really loved the way this looks!

( and another view!)

(another :)...)

This is the tile in the downstairs bathroom shower. On of my favorites! A porcelain tile and the picture doesn't do the color justice! 

This is the custom cabinets built in to the rooms.  I like the turn it takes to closets.  Gives me some ideas of my own! Cabinets on the top drawers on the bottom!

Both LVT... The great thing about the floors being level is that when they meet up to each other they don't need to have a transition molding.  This is one of the many things that I love about the LVT.  Also being that they are made of the same thing you can clean the tile and the wood with the same cleaner with out having problems.

Another view in the kitchen...

To the bathroom! one of my favorite transformations! (sorry I don't have any before and after pictures...)

LVT on the floor and tile around the tub.

Custom cabinet in the corner with the tile tub surround!

The cabinet in the bathroom was still in great contdition so they painted it and put a new grainte counter top on it and replaced the hardware. 

Close up on the tub surround!

(and another!)

(another)

(another) where the small and big tiles meet!

A different view of the custom cabinet!

I hope this gives you a few ideas of your own. I love the different colors that were used and the 'out of the box' looks that were applied! Looks amazing! I love that way that all the colors and looks tie together and give the home a warm inviting look!