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The Ultimate Guide to Slip-Resistant Flooring

The Ultimate Guide to Slip-Resistant 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. 

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Why DIY Flooring May Be Harder Than It Seems

Why DIY Flooring May Be Harder Than It Seems

Finding your perfect flooring is every homeowner’s dream.  

After months of searching, shopping, and comparing different styles and colors, you finally found floors that perfectly fit your lifestyle, your home aesthetics, and your budget. It can be tempting to try and save costs and install your floors by yourself, but DIY flooring can cause more harm than good.

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Discovering the Perfect Carpet for Your Home

Discovering the Perfect Carpet for Your Home

December 4, 2023  |  Carpet, Carpet Tips, Flooring Guide, Tips and Tools

Shopping for the perfect carpet is not only exciting, but it also adds coziness and comfort to your home. But don't just go for style and color; think about your family's lifestyle. When people first come to us, sometimes they focus only on what they think will look most fashionable or what they think will make a statement. 

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A child playing with a camera. The text reads, "How to Choose the Perfect Flooring for Children’s Rooms"

How to Choose the Perfect Flooring for Children’s Rooms

November 6, 2023  |  Children's Rooms, Flooring, Flooring Guide

Choosing the perfect flooring for a given room in your home is hard enough. When you consider flooring for children's rooms, a whole new level of difficulty enters the equation. The perfect flooring for children depends on many factors including your child's age, interests, and lifestyle.  

What is the perfect fit for one kid will be completely wrong for another. For this reason, when you weigh your options for bedroom floors, you need to consider the specific needs of your child and bear in mind that their needs may change as they grow and develop.  

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A kitchen with a hardwood floor. The text reads, "Tips for Finding Your Perfect Floor"

Tips for Finding Your Perfect Floor

October 16, 2023  |  Flooring Guide, Tips and Tools

Finding the perfect floor for your home is essential in creating a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing space. With a wide range of flooring options available, it can be challenging to make the right choice. 

Whether you are looking for hardwood flooring for your living room, ceramic tiles for your kitchen, or vinyl flooring for high-traffic areas, you can find the perfect flooring for you if you know what considerations to make. 

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