Flooring Articles & Guides
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New Apogee Oak Hardwood Flooring by Majesty
Apogee Oak from Majesty Flooring arrives in four new colors, stocked and ready to install. Majesty's hardwood runs to wide, long planks across several species, with manufacturer warranties,...
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How to Choose the Best Quiet Flooring for Your Home, Office, Condo, or Apartment
IIC measures sound passing to the floor below and STC measures sound within the room, with 51 to 60 rated good and over 69 excellent. Condo and apartment...
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Hardwood Flooring Janka Ratings Explained
The Janka test presses a metal ball halfway into a board and measures the force required, putting red oak at 1290 and Brazilian walnut at 3680. Shoppers get...
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Habitat for Humanity Donation
S&G Carpet and More donated flooring materials to Habitat for Humanity in March 2022, one of the charities the company supports on a regular basis. The donation is...
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Guide to the Best Pet-Friendly Carpet
No carpet is pet-proof, so the two features that matter are a stain-resistant fiber and a moisture barrier backing that keeps urine out of the pad and subfloor....
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Fighting Allergens In Your Home With Carpet Cleaning
Carpet fibers trap pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold spores instead of letting them circulate, but vacuuming alone releases some back into the air and cannot lift...
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Castro Valley Elementary School Waca Waca Thon
S&G sponsored the WACA-WACA-THON, a walk-a-thon held at Castro Valley Elementary School that got students outdoors for the day. The sponsorship is part of the company's ongoing support...
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Why Steam Clean your Carpets?
A hot water jet system breaks loose debris bonded to carpet fibers, kills bacteria and germs, and lifts dust mites and allergens a vacuum leaves behind. S&G recommends...
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Why Hire a Professional to Clean Your Carpets
Rented cleaning machines lack sanitizing tools, leave excess moisture that can lead to mold, and can worsen a stain if the wrong chemicals are used. Homeowners considering a...
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