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Happy Home Improvement Week!
Spring is finally here, and many of us are anxious to begin making our home renovations! It's easy to focus on the exterior of the home when the weather's nice, but I like to remember the old adage of ''starting from the ground up.'' And there is no easier way to enhance the style of your home than by adding a new floor. With all of the beautiful, and amazingly easy to install, flooring choices available at Efloors.com, you will be able to enjoy your new laminate or hardwood floors just in time for those graduation parties and summer barbecues.
Purchasing you new flooring is a decision that is not to be made lightly. Some people find it intimidating to make such a large purchase online. So, I feel it's important that are aware of all the ways we at Efloors.com strive to keep your purchase, and your personal information, safe and secure.
Have you ever noticed all of the logos on the left side of our website and thought, ''what are those?'' or, maybe you are familiar with them but have thought, ''what does that mean for me?'' These are logos for just some of the companies Efloors.com partners with to make sure you have the best online shopping experience possible.
Some of these companies are well-known: for example, PayPal and the Better Business Bureau. But maybe you didn't know that our HackerSafe seal indicates that our website is tested daily to ensure the highest standards of security. Go ahead and check out the date under the logo. Every time you see this logo...
...you can be sure that Efloors.com is committed to safeguarding your information by working with MacAfee, one of the world's leading Internet Security companies.
VeriSign Security is one of my favorite tools to make sure that your information is protected! VeriSign will encrypt, or scramble, your information keeping it safe from hackers. Anytime you are asked to enter sensitive information check the address bar found on the top of your computer screen. You can see that VeriSign is doing its job because this toolbar will have changed to green, display a picture of a lock and the website address will now begin with https:// The added ''s'' stands for safe or secure, so make sure you see this every time you make an online purchase. Additionally, VeriSign guarantees every transaction made on our site is safe up to $250,000.
PayPal's verification system provides you with additional information ensuring that we are the same company you see on the internet - a company you can trust.
Authorize.net is similar to VeriSign, they are just one more company Efloors.com works with to keep your financial information safe and out of the hands of hackers.
Now that you know your financial information is safe, what about your personal information? We have that covered as well! Efloors.com does not share any of your information, other than as necessary to deliver your order. And what do our customers have to say about Efloors.com? Click on the BBB logo or view our testimonial section to see all of the wonderful things other clients have to say!
Now that you know all the ways in which Efloors.com keeps your purchase secure, you can be 100% confident in placing your online order with us! The only hard part is deciding which new laminate or hardwood floor you will install in your home.
Mohawk Santa Barbara hand-scraped hardwood floors continue to be popular, and so do the Armstrong Grand Illusions and Bruce Park Avenue laminate flooring. So take your time, browse our selection and feel free to give us a toll free call at
888-775-7595 if you have any additional questions or concerns, or would just like help placing your order. I look forward to hearing from you!
Are you concerned about the future of the environment? Are you looking for floor covering options for your home that are made of environmentally-friendly, sustainable materials? Are you also concerned about the impact your flooring will have on the quality of your indoor environment? Here at Efloors.com, we get daily inquiries about the health and environmental benefits of our flooring, and so we'd like to share some important information with our concerned readers.
The National Wood Flooring Alliance says that Public awareness about environmental issues is at an all-time high, and increasingly, consumers are doing their part by choosing products that have a minimal impact on the environment.
So, what flooring options are best for your interior environment? Laminate floors are an excellent choice. Other flooring products, both natural and manufactured, can release formaldehyde, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and fumes after installation that may be harmful to inhale, and may aggravate allergies and asthma.
According to The Green Guide, many of the adhesives and coatings used in the manufacture of laminate flooring are water-based products, and laminate flooring comes free of solvents and wood preservatives, other chemicals that could agitate allergies or asthma. For these reasons, may people may look to laminate flooring as a healthier choice than hardwoods, if only because the chemical process of off-gas emission is decreased, especially in the first few weeks after installation.
Efloors.com offers one of the Internet's largest selections of laminate, which includes national best sellers such as Armstrong Grand Illusions, Bruce Park Avenue and Mohawk Festivalle.
And for the consumer concerned about the future of the planet? The NWFA says there is one flooring type that stands out far above the rest.
The facts are clear: wood is the only flooring option available that is completely sustainable, and with new guidelines promoting responsible forest management, wood has become the flooring option of choice among many eco-friendly builders and consumers. Wood is the most abundantly renewable flooring material available. Sustainable forest management makes it possible to harvest wood without any serious impact on the environment, because trees are a renewable resource that can be replace time and time again. Wood is produced in a factor called a forest by a renewable source of energy called the sun. Nonrenewable building materials must be produced in man-made factories. This requires large inputs of fossil fuels, resulting in high carbon dioxide emissions.
You may want to check out some of the gorgeous, natural hardwoods available at Efloors.com - BR-111 Santos Mahogany , BR-111 Baggio Rosewood and Mohawk Santa Barbara are some popular favorites among our customers!
Bamboo flooring is another earth-friendly alternative, because it is a highly renewable natural resource. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth - sometimes growing as much as 47 inches in one day! When harvested responsibly, bamboo forests replenish themselves extremely quickly, and do not leave the earth devoid of precious resources. Give your home a unique, trendy style with any one of our beautiful bamboo floors!
At Efloors.com, we offer a wide selection of products that are not only helpful for the health of your family and the earth, they will add beauty, style and value to your home! Browse our extensive selection today and we guarantee you'll find the floor of your dreams.
Who has wondered how easy it would be to install a new laminate floor?
I recently had the pleasure of watching two friends install a new Bruce Park Avenue Pradoo laminate floor. And I must say, it is absolutely stunning! And super easy to install, thanks to the Lock & Fold Installation system that is available on both the Armstrong Grand Illusions and the Bruce Park Avenue laminate collections.
Check out the pictures below to see this beautiful floor come together!
Make sure all of your underlayment seams are taped properly
Laminate floor installed over QuietWalk Underlayment
Remember to mix from three cartons of laminate to minimize pattern repeats
Installation in progress!
It is important to leave a minimum 1/2" expansion gap....
Expansion gaps can be covered by either new baseboard or quarter round placed next to existing baseboards
Finished Floor! The high gloss finish is so luxurious and the Lock & Fold installation system makes this one of the easiest floors to install!
We have been working on a lot of great additions to Efloors.com in the past few months! I know you'll absolutely love the Robbins Regent Sapele Plank engineered hardwood and the Bruce American Home Collection laminates we've just added, so I encourage you to take a moment and check them out. With stunning styles and outstanding performance, both lines have many incredible benefits to offer.
But that's not the only news I have to share with you. I'm also excited to announce our area rug program, which is scheduled to launch very soon!
Area rugs are a fashionable way to protect your new flooring investment, and we are thrilled to be able to offer you yet another solution for your floor covering needs.
Our first product launch will be an impressive lineup from one of the most trusted names in area rugs, Shaw Living. This beautiful collection provides you with luxurious, yet affordable rugs in a multitude of sizes, colors and styles, including exclusive licensed collections designed by Kathy Ireland and Phillip Crowe.
Made in the USA and produced under Shaw's innovative Green Edge brand, all Shaw rugs manufactured from nylon are now recyclable! Can you think of a better way to help sustain the earth's resources while adding style and comfort to your home?
Be sure to keep checking Efloors.com to find the area rug that's perfect for your home. In the mean time, should you see a flooring product you love somewhere else, give me a call, and I will find it for you! Personalized service, and no sales tax** - can you find a better deal?
As always, we are here to help you! Just email info@efloors.com or call, toll free, 888-775-7595. Happy Holidays!
**No sales tax is charged to orders placed outside the state of Illinois
As the holidays draw nearer, our lives get busier. Our calendars are filled with parties, get-togethers and family gatherings. And we all want our homes to look their best when the company arrives!
One of the easiest ways to give your home a new look for the holidays is to install a beautiful, low-maintenance laminate or hardwood floor from Efloors.com
How long have you been looking for the perfect floor? Well, look no further, because Efloors.com has it! And best of all, we have it at an unbelievable price!
We strive to provide our clients with unbeatable values, and I know we are succeeding. I have been hearing from many of my clients that we have the best deals on name brand, first quality laminate and hardwood floors.
Just check out our prices on Quick-Step Country Collection, Bruce Park Avenue or Armstrong Grand Illusions laminates. If you're looking for hardwood, you won't find a better deal than the Mohawk Santa Barbara or BR-111 Santos Mahogany.
Combine these products with our free shipping offer (when you place your order by 10-31-07) and you won't believe how much money you save!
Who has been looking for Armstrong Grand Illusions laminate? I guess the real question is, who hasn't? Grand Illusions is currently the nation's best selling laminate flooring. And for good reason: not only is it beautiful, but it's extremely durable too. In fact, this 12mm laminate is eight times more resistant to everyday wear and tear than an engineered hardwood floor!
In addition to having plenty of Armstrong Grand Illusions in stock, Efloors.com is also stocking its sister product, Bruce Park Avenue. Manufactured by the world's foremost name in flooring, this stylish laminate carries all of the same benefits and beauty as the Grand Illusions. The color choices are a little different, so be sure to check out both products before placing your order with us.
Best of all, we can ship any of these floors directly to your home for only $99 when you place your order by September 30th! With so many brilliant products to choose from I know it can be a tough decision, so that's why we are here to take your calls toll free at 888-775-7595.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Lately there has been a lot of media coverage regarding the effects we have on the environment, and how we can reduce our personal impact. Why, just last week there was the Live Earth concert, articles in several leading newspapers and the National Association of Home Builders presented to Congress some of the ways in which its members have developed environmentally friendly buildings.
We all have a responsibility to protect our resources, and I am proud to say that Efloors.com does its part by offering environmentally friendly flooring solutions. One of the most prominent and innovative manufacturers of environmentally responsible flooring is Shaw.
Efloors.com is now stocking a comprehensive lineup of Shaw's Epic Green Edge engineered hardwood flooring! This leading product line strives to protect our natural resources while allowing you to have the beautiful floor you desire. All Epic engineered hardwoods are 3/8'' thick with veneers forested only from suppliers who engage in sound forestry practices. Another benefit of this line is the EnviroCore inner core, which is composed of sawmill by-products that would otherwise be wasted.
Epic engineered hardwoods have been designed to use 50% less newly forested hardwood than the 3/4'' solid hardwood products that are also offered. This impressive stock line consists of the Symphonic Oak collection in four rich stains and three domestic exotics, including Bellemeade Hickory, Chesapeake American Cherry and my personal favorite, the Windsor Natural Walnut. Of course Efloors.com also stocks all of the coordinating transition pieces you will need to ensure a timely delivery!
Another option for environmentally conscious flooring provided by Efloors.com is Hawa Bamboo. Bamboo is a fast maturing plant which can be harvested every 4 - 6 years without destroying the original stalk. This is a huge advantage over traditional forested hardwood, which can take up to 60 years to mature! An additional benefit of Hawa products is that they have virtually eliminated the formaldehyde levels found in the adhesives used during the lamination process. Many choices are available in bamboo with natural, carbonized, stained and distressed finishes. You can also select from vertical or horizontal graining.
Should you decide to use a floating installation method, you will also have to select an appropriate underlayment. Quiet Walk underlayment for laminate and engineered hardwood is another great ''green'' product that will help complete your flooring project. This underlayment offers multiple benefits including smoothing out subfloor imperfections, reducing noise from foot traffic, providing a moisture barrier and increasing the insulation value to keep your floors cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The synthetic fibers contained in this top performing underlayment are a minimum of 80% post industrial recycled content, and this item has passed ASTM E 1333 off-gas tests with no detected level of formaldehyde.
It is becoming clear that we all need to do our part in protecting the environment, and Efloors.com is proud to be a leading source of reputable products that can accomplish this goal while helping you create the home of your dreams!
July is here, and that means another anniversary for Efloors.com!! We are celebrating our 8th year in business by offering our clients fabulous values on some of the most sought-after products in flooring.
Have you seen the Armstrong Grand Illusions laminate? Click on the link to learn more about this great product, if you haven't already. This floor is absolutely beautiful, and durable too. In fact, it is eight times more scratch resistant than most laminate floors. I am glad we stocked up on this product, the demand has been high!
The staff of Efloors.com would also like to wish all of our clients, friends and family a very safe and Happy 4th of July!
Welcome to the Efloors.com blog! We're very excited to present you with this new opportunity to provide you with additional information about flooring, as well as a forum for your thoughts!
Just to give you a little bit of background information, my name is Trisha and I am the Product Manager here at Efloors.com. Yes, that's me in the picture! I have been in the flooring world for five years now and I love it. I attended school for interior design, and have held a variety of positions including retail sales associate, new construction account manager and design consultant. My most recent accomplishment has been my designation as a Certified Flooring Sales Consultant, or CFS, by the World Floor Covering Association. I am very proud of this title, as only 42 people in the nation have passed this rigorous exam. What an advantage for my clients!
Enough about me...what about you? Please share your thoughts and ideas in our comment section; or, check out our Question and Answer blog. And be sure to check my blog often as I have a lot of exciting news to share with you!
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