Vinyl tile is now the hottest growing flooring catagory in the industry and for a good reason! They solve many consumer's problems. When my dad opened the business in 1972, the main vinyl flooring material was Armstrong Designer Solarian 6 foot wide inlaid sheet vinyl. It was very heavy and very . . .
What to do when you have a wet floor
First I want to say I am not a flood or mold specialist. You may need to call in a professional. If it's not too bad, and you decide to dry out the wet floor yourself, the following are some suggestions. Unfortunately I have had way too many experiences with water leaks. My first basement leak . . .
Our Passion for your Floors
Dad set the example and we followed Here at Anthony's World of Floors, the Garofalo family follows in the footsteps of our patriarch Anthony Garofalo. His work ethic was nothing short of excellent. It came easy for people to trust him. He was kind, honest and talented. He went on to teach each . . .
Explore the World of Carpet
Kick off your shoes we are about to explore the world of carpet The “softer" flooring. Let’s dig in and figure out what’s best for you. We have a lot of questions to ask you first: How many people in your home? Do you have pets? How many kids? Do you wear shoes in the house? Humid climate? . . .
Healthy Carpet for My Family
Today I worked with a customer in the showroom. She came to look for carpet for their living room, hall and steps. Vicky asked for healthy carpet without "toxic fumes". We spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors; indoor air quality is a very important environmental consideration. So many . . .
How to select Hardwood Flooring
HOW TO SELECT YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORING? Buying hardwood flooring is an important investment. And it is known to increase the resale value to your home. You should be thinking long-term for this once-in-a-lifetime purchase! These are some questions I will ask you to determine your best . . .
Design with Area Rugs
You just had your wood floors refinished or a new wood floor installed and they look beautiful, right? SO WHY WOULD YOU COVER YOUR BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS WITH AN AREA RUG? For many families, area rugs add comfort, warmth, quietness and safety. For others, area rugs are a work of art on the . . .
Best Flooring For Dogs
Do you have a four legged friend in your home? Do you wonder, what is the best flooring for dogs? We're here to help you with that! Dog owners have a few aspects to consider when wanting to add the best flooring for dogs into their home: scratch resistance, cleanabilty, sound absorption and . . .
Garofalo Family Christmas
Our Family Tradition on Christmas Morning You would think working together everyday would be enough or even maybe too much! But when it comes to holidays, especially Christmas, there's never too much family! Once we were all married my very wise father realized that would mean he would have to . . .
What does a stain warranty really mean?
What’s the difference between a carpet stain and a dirty spot? A carpet stain is a permanent color change. A dirty spot is a removable color change like dirt. The purpose of a carpet stain warranty is to promise spots on a carpet will come clean. Warranties do not promise the carpet will not get . . .