31 Oct 2018

Tips For Protecting Your Laminate Floors This Holiday Season

During the Thanksgiving holiday, it is estimated that nearly 51 million of Americans will travel for vacations or to be with family and friends. That number is close to double when you consider the Americans traveling for Christmas only a month later. If you are a homeowner with an investment in laminate flooring, and you are hosting family and friends this holiday season, Magnus Anderson would like to offer you some tips on how to protect your laminate flooring from the increase in home traffic and more.

Adopt a Front Door Policy For Shoes. Ask guests to kindly remove their footwear when they enter the house. This especially comes in handy when the weather is wet outside, or when guests are wearing shoes with pointy heels on them. If you are going to instill a front door policy for footwear, be sure to protect the laminate flooring near the front door by placing a towel or floor mat down to put shoes on. Keep the space dry from rain or snow.

Clean Up Spills Quickly. With a house full of guests, the chances are greater for floor spills. It is imperative that you clean up spills of food and drink quickly to prevent the possibility of stains or any other possible damage to your laminate flooring.

Seriously Consider a Tree Skirt. Many homeowners opt for real Christmas trees during the month of December. They look beautiful and they smell great. However, real Christmas trees also shed needles regularly and there is always the threat of overwatering while caring for the tree as well. A tree skirt will help to keep both tree needles and water off your laminate flooring.

Stop Damage From Your Furniture. Lots of families have had to maneuver furniture around their homes to accommodate sleeping and eating arrangements for visiting family and friends. Before you scoot furniture around your laminate floors, place felt pads under the legs to prevent any damage to your floors.

Magnus Anderson hopes you have a happy and memorable holiday season this year. If you are looking for gift ideas in the coming weeks, may we suggest the gift of new floors? We would love to help you find the best flooring options for you! Give us a call today at (910) 483-0468.

08 Oct 2018

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas For Your Home

When it comes to remodeling spaces in homes, American homeowners remodel their kitchens more than any other room. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that over eighty percent of home renovations were done in the kitchen. At Fayetteville Granite, we have spoken to countless customers over the years about their goals for renovations in their kitchen spaces. Since our expertise is in countertops, flooring, backsplashes, cabinets and sinks, we have had the opportunity to be a part of some really impressive kitchen remodeling projects.

If you are looking to start your own kitchen remodel, we have a few suggestions for taking your kitchen design to the next level. You can start with new countertops. If you are looking to upgrade from laminate countertops, you cannot go wrong with granite, quartz or marble countertops. All are high quality materials that are resilient and easy to care for. All three come in almost countless colors and designs. Match your new countertops with an upgrade to your kitchen cabinets. Switch to an open shelf design, or choose doors that are frosted or clear glass. If completely replacing the cabinets is not an option, simply paint them a new color that will pop against the color of the countertops.

If you change the color scheme of your cabinets and countertops, then you may also want to upgrade your flooring choice as well. Between laminate flooring, tile, hardwood flooring and many other choices, you will be able to find the perfect flooring solution for you that will help to create a stunning kitchen look.

Once you change out the cabinets, the countertops, and the flooring, you may want to update your appliances to create a cohesive look. The only thing left to do after all of those renovations is to change the paint color if needed.

If you are interested in getting started on your kitchen remodeling project, give Fayetteville Granite a call at (910) 483-0468. Our team of skilled professionals has helped many homeowners remodel their kitchen spaces. Our experts are ready to assist you in bringing your dream kitchen to life!

08 Oct 2018

The Importance of Sealing Granite Countertops

Granite countertops have been the most popular choice in countertops for homeowners for many years. Although there are other high quality choices on the market today for countertops, like marble and quartz, granite countertops remain the top choice. Granite countertops are so popular because they look great, are tough and are easy to care for. Granite countertops have also become more affordable over the years, helping them to become an industry standard.

Although granite countertops are resilient, they still need to be sealed every once in a while. Many homeowners will choose to seal their granite countertops every 6 months to a year. The process is not a difficult one, but it is important in order to protect the granite countertops from sustained spills or substances like oil that will permeate the granite.

Homeowners can perform a simple test to see if their granite countertops need to be sealed or not. In a small area of the counter, place a couple of drops of water. In another small area, place a couple of drops of a cooking oil. If the oil seeps into the countertop and the water does not, the granite counter needs to be sealed.

Before you apply a sealant, make sure the countertop has been clean for 24 hours. Clean the surface with a combination of gentle dishwashing liquid and vinegar in a spray bottle of room temperature water. Wait 24 hours before proceeding because it is imperative that there is no moisture present before you seal the counter.

When you apply the sealant, you will want to wear a pair of good kitchen gloves and make sure there is plenty of ventilation in the kitchen. An open window is necessary for ventilation, but if rain can get on the countertop then open windows in a room nearby. Apply the sealant from one end of the counter to the other in a circular motion and then wait the allotted time stated in the manufacturers directions before wiping the counter down with a dry, clean cloth.

Granite countertops are made to stand the test of time. With just a little effort, homeowners can keep their granite countertops looking brand new. If you are interested in granite countertops and how to take care of them, we would be glad to help you. Give Creative Stone a call at (910) 491-1225.

08 Oct 2018

How To Properly Treat Flooded Carpet

Just a couple of weeks ago, North Carolina was hit hard by Hurricane Florence. While there was a lot of structural damage done by high winds, billions of damage was caused by flooding in residential areas and business centers alike. If you are a homeowner or a home builder that was personally affected by Hurricane Florence, our hearts go out to you. We hope that you can rebuild and repair what was lost or damaged quickly and smoothly. The team at Magnus Anderson is here to help you in any way we can.

Our staff are experts in flooring. We love to find our clients the right flooring for them, whether it is wood, laminate, carpet and so much more. In today’s market, there are so many high quality options for carpet flooring. When flooding happens many homeowners wonder if they will have to discard their carpet flooring and replace it. The answer depends on a couple of factors. If the carpet flooring has been flooded for more than 24 hours then you run the risk of mold developing. Obviously, the longer the carpet has been flooded or wet, the more risk there is. It also matters what kind of water has flooded the carpet flooring. If the carpet was flooded by water that was pretty clean then there is a chance it can be saved. In the case of hurricane flooding, the flood waters could have been contaminated by sewage and it would be best to get rid of the carpet for safety purposes.

If you decide to attempt to salvage your carpet flooring, we highly recommend that you hire professionals who are skilled in cleaning carpets that have sustained a high level of water damage. They will know the best ways to dry the carpet, deep clean the carpet, and dehumidify the carpet. If you want to save the carpet, carpet professionals are your best chance.

If you decide to replace your carpet flooring, Magnus Anderson would love to help you with your choices. Give us a call today at (910) 483-0468.