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5 Types of Wood-Look Flooring: Find the Perfect Fit for Your New Mexico Home

Love the look of hardwood but need something more durable, affordable, or moisture-resistant? You’re in luck! Advances in flooring technology mean you can get the beauty of wood with added benefits like water resistance, easy maintenance, and budget-friendly pricing. At The Floor Store in Albuquerque, we help homeowners like you find the right flooring for…

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring for Bathrooms: Waterproof and Modern

Due to its waterproof properties, tile flooring has been an industry standard for moisture-prone bathrooms for the better part of the last hundred years. When properly installed and grouted, tile is impenetrable to water, easy to keep clean and durable. However, tiles do sometimes crack, can present a slip hazard,…

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Marmoleum Flooring: A Timeless Choice for Albuquerque Homes

Looking for flooring that combines classic charm and modern practicality? Marmoleum might be just what your home needs. Perfect for Albuquerque’s Nob Hill, Northeast Heights, and North Valley neighborhoods, this eco-friendly flooring brings vintage style and durability to homes built between the 1900s and 1960s. Mid-Century Style That Endures Marmoleum’s retro look is perfect for…

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Floor Plan: The Best Flooring for Every Room

Happy 2025! Just a few weeks ago we were finalizing our gift lists and planning festivities, and here we are in a brand new year! The holiday season passes by like a whirlwind and frequently we need a breather when the dust settles. Welcome to January! Feel free to take…

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Laminate vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring: What’s the Difference?

Laminate vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring: What’s the Difference?

At The Floor Store, we know that choosing the right flooring for your home can be a daunting task, especially when deciding between laminate and engineered hardwood. Both options mimic the look of real wood, but they differ significantly in composition, durability, and application. Both hold up well in our New Mexico climate and are…

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Looking Ahead: Design Trends for 2025

The beginning of a new season is a great time to reassess what we have going on and decide whether it’s working for us. If it’s not, we consider how we’d like to change it, and make a plan to do so. Our homes are no exception! Are your floors…

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Creating a Festive Look with Area Rugs and Runners

Ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner! Hopefully you have made your list, checked it twice and at least started any gift shopping you may need to accomplish. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, there are plenty of ways to prepare your home, so that it feels…

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Preparing Your Floors for the Holidays

It’s that time of year again! Time to make a list, check it twice, and deck those halls. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, as you prepare, don’t forget to show your floors some extra love, so they will be company-ready when the time and the crowd arrives. Exactly how…

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Choosing the Perfect Area Rug: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

Area rugs are an economical way to upgrade your decor regardless of what type of floors you have. Their flexibility makes them excellent choices for use over existing hardwood, tile, laminate, or vinyl floors, as well as layered over carpet! Keep reading for a guide to picking your perfect area…

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