South Florida Flooring Tips from the Experts

How do you Get Grease Stains out from a Carpet

Friday, October 7th, 2011

How do you Get Grease Stains out from a Carpet? Don’t worry if you have grease on your carpet or rug. Do something about it instead. Here’s a little cleaning tip you can try first, for free!

In order to do this you will need:

1. Shaving cream
2. Cloth that is clean
3. A clean toothbrush

Then do the follow:

  • First: Spray the area with shaving cream

  • Second: Rub the cream in for a about 5 minutes with the toothbrush.
  • Third Step: Wipe the area with cloth and rinse by rubbing a sponge with cold water on the stained area.
  • Fourth Step: Re-fluff

    Allow the area to dry and then fluff up the carpet using your fingers.

    If stain remains then purchase some recommend floor care products to get grease stains out from your Carpet

  • How To Get Static Electricity Out of Your Carpet

    Thursday, October 6th, 2011

    Static Electricity in your carpet? – ZAP!

    When the relative humidity is low in your house, a static charge can build up in your carpet as you walk across it. If you touch something made of metal,

    Static Electricity

    Static Electricity

    you can get zapped. There are commercially available products you can apply to your carpet to reduce or eliminate static electric build-up. Your carpet will hold less of a charge as time goes by. Most nylon fibers are pre-treated to reduce static electric build-up.

    Vinyl Flooring Boca Raton

    Friday, September 30th, 2011

    Whether you prefer traditional, contemporary, or country vinyl flooring styles, our selection of vinyl floors at our Boca Raton store will make it easy for you to find the right style and color. Capitol in Boca Raton has Congoleum vinyl floors, Mannington vinyl floors, Armstrong vinyl floors and much more in hundreds of styles and colors.

    Today’s vinyl floors have revolutionary new wear surfaces that provide an authentic texture and feel of natural materials as well as exceptional scratch resistance and easy maintenance.

    Our vinyl floor installation is the best you will find!

    Capitol Carpet and Tile only uses top-quality, manufacturer-certified installers. Lou Morano, president and owner, not only stand behind every installation, he guarantees the lowest price on every vinyl floor Capitol sells!

    Visit our Boca Raton flooring store today!

    Taking Care Of Your Hardwood Floor

    Monday, September 19th, 2011

    After purchasing flooring at Capitol Carpet & Tile, you need to take care of your floor. Capitol Carpet and tile has the right floor care products to protect keep your floor looking as good as the day we installed it.

    That is why we carry Mohawk FloorCare Essentials. Mohawk FloorCare Essentials is a revolutionary floor care system for flooring including carpets, laminate floors, ceramic tiles and vinyl flooring and hardwood floors.

    These floor care products are amazing for regular floor cleaning and maintenance. They’re also essential for spill or stain emergencies. Mohawk FloorCare Essentials works on both wet and dry spills, and you can even use them on other types of surfaces, upholstery, like counter-tops and drapes.

    These products are 100% non toxic, so are safe to use around children and pets. There is no soapy residue, using natural ingredients with a fresh clean scent.

    For more information about products to keep your hardwood floor looking like new check out our cleaning products page.

    Plantation Shutters Boynton Beach

    Thursday, September 8th, 2011

    Did you know that Capitol Carpet and Tile also specializes in Window Fashions like Plantation shutters?

    We can customize the look of your home no matter what your preference: from blinds to plantation shutters, draperies to valances, and cornices. We offer a wide variety and range of color choices to suit your rooms, as well as the latest styles and an incredible selection of fabrics, woods, and shades. Our top-quality assortment of hardware ensures that you will find the perfect accessories for your drapery project.

    If you are looking for plantation shutters in Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Boytnon Beach or any part of the West Palm Beach area visit one of our locations or call us.

    How To Clean Stone Floors

    Thursday, September 1st, 2011

    If you have a stone floor, it’s best to keep gritty things off the floor like dirt and sand. They can scratch a stone floor. Stone flooring should be dusted frequently using a clean mop or a dust broom.

    Stone Flooring

    Stone Flooring

    On a textured stone floor you can use a vacuum cleaner but use common sense. Make sure the bottom of your vacuum cleanlier won’t scrape your stone flooring. The attachments on your vacuum can also get into hard to reach crevices.  Lay down a mat at your door way that way people can get the hit to wipe their feet before they walk on your beautiful stone floor.  Make sure you clean the mat after a while because dirt and grit will start to build up on it.

    If you live in the West Palm Beach area, feel free to visit one of our stores, we have an amazing selection of stone flooring.

    Flooring for Restaurants

    Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

    Flooring for Restaurants

    At Capitol Carpet and Tile, our commercial flooring division carries a wide variety of Restaurant flooring. We can help you in choosing the right flooring for your restaurant. Here are some ideas for flooring your dining establishment.

    Pretty much the most durable style of flooring, an Epoxy floor, is a good idea for your restaurant flooring. This type of restaurant flooring better resists wear, constant use and aggression.

    If your restaurant serves outdoors, you may want to go with a rustic material Rustic material is best suited for outdoor patios and terraces. For balconies and terraces, the epoxy should be porous. More sophisticated restaurant flooring options are available in kitchens or restaurant washrooms. Special flooring always gives your restaurant an added feature.

    Over the years, Capitol Carpet & Tile has been involved in a wide range of commercial flooring projects involving all aspects of flooring materials and installation methods from carpeting Donald Trump’s personal 727 aircraft to 350,000 square feet of carpet, ceramic and vinyl tile at Palm Beach Vista Center. Capitol Carpet & Tile has served and worked with some of Florida’s most respected and knowledgeable General Contractors and developers such as RCC Associates, Anderson-Moore, The Related Group and many more.

    Check out our commercial flooring division page.

    Bamboo Flooring or Laminate Flooring? Which One is Better?

    Friday, August 19th, 2011

    With so many choices of flooring out there…which one do you choose. Bamboo and laminate flooring both have their pros and cons. Let’s look at the difference between the two flooring types.

    You can also give us a call at one of our West Palm Beach area flooring stores and talk to our sales team. We know what type of flooring you may need for your home in South Florida.

    Price

    Laminate flooring is much cheaper than bamboo flooring. The price of bamboo is usually 3-to-4 times higher than that of bamboo flooring. Call one of our stores in Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach or West Palm Beach to get a better price quote.

    Moisture resistance

    Both of the products are strong moisture resistant. But bamboo flooring is much better. Bamboo flooring even can be used in kitchen. The swelling rate of bamboo flooring is very low.

    Abrasion Resistance

    Laminate flooring is strong abrasion resistant. Laminate flooring can be used for heavy commercial purposes. It can be used in many high traffic indoor places such as stores or schools. Bamboo flooring is not as resistant to abrasion. Bamboo flooring should not be used in extremely high traffic areas of the house. You wouldn’t want junior to walk all over a bamboo floor with his metal cleats.

    Durability

    Regarding durability, BF is better than laminate flooring. Laminate flooring can’t be repaired if the top layer, abrasion resistance, is broken as there is no layer to protect the decorative layer and support material. Bamboo flooring still can be used if its surface is broken because there is still bamboo under the surface.

    Colors available

    Almost all the colors can be available to laminate flooring: oak, pine, cherry,  walnut, and more.  But the colors for bamboo flooring are just natural color and natural tones.

    Appearance

    Bamboo flooring gives a natural, elegant and comfortable feel. It makes your house more valuable. Common laminate flooring can’ t offer such feel. But now there are some types of laminate flooring with a  hardwood-like appearance.

    Noise

    Laminate flooring is of a floating type. There may be some noise when you step, while there is only a little noise from Bamboo flooring as its installation method is quite different from laminate flooring. It is not a floating type.

    Natural Stone Tile West Palm Beach

    Thursday, August 11th, 2011

    The most amazing and luxurious of all flooring are those made from the Earth like marble, natural stone, travertine and granite flooring.

    The beauty of natural stone and marble is unsurpassed. At Capitol Carpet & Tile, we have a wide selection of patterns, textures, sizes and colors. No matter what the decor or color scheme, South Florida residents can find the perfect natural stone and tile for their home decorating.

    Because Capitol only uses top-quality installers, Lou Morano, president and owner, stands behind every installation and he guarantees the lowest price in the West Palm Beach and South Florida area. Various styles, colors and sizes at fantastic savings. We have one of the largest selections in South Florida of granite, marble, travertine, limestone, slate and much more.

    Porcelain Tile Tips

    Friday, July 29th, 2011

    One of the newest innovations in setting porcelain tile is the rectified edge. These porcelain tiles can be installed with a much thinner grout line. This in turn gives you a floor that is easier to maintain.

    Porcelain glazed tiles are very easy to maintain and with less grout, they give you more time to enjoy other activities. Porcelain tiles can also be installed in outdoor areas of the home with no worries of extreme heat or cold weather affecting the surface.

    Visit our Custom Tile page for more information.

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