Cork flooring is a natural product made from the bark of cork oak trees. This bark is ground up, processed into sheets, and then baked in a kiln. This process produces cork tiles or planks that can be used for a variety of flooring applications. Since the harvesting process for cork oak used in flooring…

Remaking a room into a game room for your home requires careful choices for the materials, especially when looking at how the room will be used. Your game room should feel comfortable for everyday use, and your flooring should be able to absorb sound as well as be durable for long-term use. With the number…

Natural stone tiles are quickly becoming a popular material for kitchen and bathroom floors, and slate is one of the most popular choices for homeowners looking to install a natural stone floor. Slate is a durable and long-lasting material that offers a wide range of colors and textures to bring a unique tone to your…

With children falling on the floor and dropping toys, it is important to choose a durable flooring that can withstand the abuse and high traffic while offering a safe surface to cushion a fall. Here at Pittsburgh Flooring we have put together five different ideas for flooring to give you a starting point in your…

Children are a blessing in life, and pets are an undeniable source of companionship. They make your house feel like a home and your family complete. Unfortunately, they can be hard on your carpet and floor, whether it be accidents, spills or scratches. Wear and tear is an inevitable part of life, but choosing the…

Hallways, kitchens, entryways, game rooms – all of these get lots of abuse due to high amounts of foot traffic. Everyone has places in the house where the floor will never get left alone. When you think about what type of flooring is best for these areas, there are two things to consider: durability and…

There are a myriad of things you can do with your floors if you’re feeling like your home could use some touching up. After all, floors are an awesome way to draw more attention to one or more rooms of your home. Even if you decide to play it safe and lay out all new…

Refinishing Your Stairs We all know that floors are an element that can make or break any room in your home. The right floors can be the envy of all your friends, and in some case, even a nice conversation piece. Meanwhile, the wrong floors can leave you feeling insecure and frustrated with the over…