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Are both stone and wood looks available in luxury vinyl flooring?
You'll find beautiful appearance options when you choose luxury vinyl plank and tile. You can get the look of wood and stone, with impressive features to go along with it.These visual options efficiently cater to your interior design, no matter what style you have in place. Here are some facts ...
Tips on Cleaning Laminate Floors
Laminate flooring is a type of floor covering that typically mimics the look of hardwood, stone, or other natural materials. It is affordable, easy to install, and low maintenance. Besides that, laminate floors are also resistant to water and scratches, making them ideal for almost every room in ...
Are both stone and wood looks available in luxury vinyl flooring?
You'll find beautiful appearance options when you choose luxury vinyl plank and tile. You can get the look of wood and stone, with impressive features to go along with it.These visual options efficiently cater to your interior design, no matter what style you have in place. Here are some facts ...
Will luxury vinyl flooring last?
Yes. Even a large family with kids and pets can be assured of flooring that will last beyond 20 years, whether you choose luxury vinyl plank or tile.Proof of the (durable) pudding!This is a multi-layered product that's five times thicker than the original one. At the top is a transparent, strong ...
Installing Glass Tiles: What You Need To Know
Glass tiles add elegance, style, and personality to your home. So, if you’re constructing a new house or renovating a new room, you might want to consider them. But before having them installed, it’s best to learn more about glass tiles. Factors such as cost, benefits, and installation will help ...
How To Choose a Flooring for New Home
If you’re building a new home, choosing which type of flooring to install is a key decision to make. Aside from enhancing the look and feel of your space, it also adds to a room’s functionality. For instance, if a room is frequently used, pick a flooring that can handle a lot of foot traffic. Read ...
Four Flooring Upgrades for the Holidays
As the holiday season is in full swing, parties and gatherings with friends and family are to be expected. Because of this, it’s only fair to want to spruce up and upgrade your home to leave a lasting impression and keep your visitors comfortable. One way to do this is to upgrade your floorings. ...
Luxury vinyl flooring styles you won’t want to miss
When choosing the perfect luxury vinyl tile or plank flooring, selecting a style that works for your household is essential. It should offer appropriate visuals, durability, lifespan, and performance, so be sure to take your time and find out more by reading along with today's post.Luxury vinyl ...
Is luxury vinyl flooring durable?
Luxury vinyl (LVF)is so durable and waterproof that it is considered one of the best pet-and-kid-friendly floorings.Waterproof durabilityThis 100% waterproof product is multi-layered and five times thicker than the original vinyl. It also comes with a thick, top, transparent melamine wear layer ...
Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Luxury vinyl tile flooring stylesLuxury vinyl plank and tiles are extremely popular in today's flooring market, especially considering their fantastic durability, performance, and visual appeal. They are an excellent choice for many spaces, especially if you’re looking for styles to meet your most ...
Why everyone wants waterproof flooring
When people come into our showroom to ask about waterproof flooring, they, understandably, focus on that capability. After all, it doesn’t matter where you live, because we all have plenty of those “oops” moments, but let’s also not lose sight of the gorgeous style of these floors. Whether it is ...
What are some good ways to use tile in the kitchen?
Tile is a beautiful material with a wealth of uses, especially in rooms prone to spills, moisture, and humidity. This material is instrumental in the kitchen and can create an excellent look with outstanding benefits to serve your every requirement.Kitchen tile for your best optionsTile flooring is ...
Conklin Bros. Offers Commercial Flooring Solutions
For over a century Conklin Bros. has been serving the Bay Area with beautiful, long-lasting floor coverings for residential use and commercial use. Unlike residential installation, commercial floor covering contracts come with a unique set of requirements and concerns that have to be addressed. Not ...
Ask The Flooring Experts!
At Conklin Bros., we value informed customers. The right floor covering is not always an easy choice, because there’s so much to consider! Asking questions and seeking out factual information about floor coverings an important first step in making sure you get a look for your home you’re going ...
Commercial Flooring San Jose -Conklin Bros. Project Highlight
Conklin Bros. is proud to feature Alterna luxury vinyl tile. Called “LVT†for short, this floor covering blends the beautiful natural look of stone, marble or wood, the geometric precision of tile and the durability and water-resistant capabilities of vinyl flooring. Alterna LVT offers many ...
Porcelain Tile That Looks Like Wood?
Porcelain TileAt Conklin Bros., we believe in giving our clients the most beautiful and unique looks, while still offering the widest possible range of options for floor coverings. Wood floors always look beautiful, but may not be practical in some households because of traffic, pets or ...
Anna Jacoby Talks About Her Conklin Bros Experience
We’re excited to announce the opening of our newest location in Dublin, California! The newest Conklin Bros. store is located at 6693 Sierra Lane, Suite F, in Dublin.Today, we’re happy to introduce a longtime Conklin Bros. customer. Let’s meet Anna Jacoby! Anna is an interior designer.Anna ...
Karastan Month Is Here! Double The Discount!
Double The Discount+A Free Soniclean vacuum with purchase of 450 sq. ft. or more (50 yds.) with installation by Conklin Bros. See store for details. One per customer.With over a century in the flooring business, we at Conklin Bros. have had plenty of time to make some great connections with some of ...
Carpet Runners? Hardwood Flooring? The Perfect Marriage
Many people love the warm look and feel hardwood floors lend to a space. However, some miss the feel of a plush carpet under their feet and the reduced noise factor a carpet can bring. There are a number of possible solutions to this, one of which is not always readily apparent: Simply add carpet. ...
Removing Stains
For floors with polyurethane or similar surface finishes, many stains can be prevented by simply wiping up the spilled liquid immediately.For waxed floors, most stains can be prevented or minimized by keeping the floors waxed as previously suggested, and by wiping up any spilled liquid immediately. ...
Kitchen Flooring Essentials
With all the different kitchen flooring options to choose from, deciding which one will work best for you can be difficult. Here is what you need to know when reviewing your flooring options:WoodWood fits with any decor and can last a lifetime when maintained properly. Hardwood floors are the ...
4 Tips for Preserving the Look and Feel of Your Carpet
Your carpet is a big portion of the look of your room. If your carpet is dirty, then it could throw off the entire feel of your home. Here is a list of regular practices that will keep your carpet looking pristine and beautiful.1. Vacuum RegularlyRegular thorough vacuuming will keep most of the dry ...
How To Clean a Ceramic Tile Floor
Because of the porous surfaces in tile, it can be one of the hardest types of floor to clean. This video describes a useful process in cleaning your tile flooring. Learn about the materials and cleaning tools needed, as well as how to mix your own cleaning solution, in this helpful video from ...
Resources to Learn More about Carpet and Flooring!
If you would like to learn more about how The Carpet and Rug Institute can help you choose and install carpeting, or would like to learn more about the benefits of hardwood flooring, then be sure to take a look at these helpful websites:Our own guide on choosing the best carpet for your home.Take a ...
3 Tricks to Maintaining the Look of Your Tile and Grout
Looking for a great flooring option that is both durable and easy-to-clean? Take a minute to seriously consider a tile floor. Carpet or hardwood flooring is found in many homes, but tile flooring is also a great option. Many people think of tile and its grout as extremely difficult to keep clean ...
Best Rooms for Laminate Flooring
When choosing flooring for your home, there are many options to consider. Your flooring does much more than just serve as a place to walk; it can also add to both the comfort and design of your home. Laminate floors are one of the most popular choices for the home because of its strength and ...
Tips for Choosing a Carpet Style
Carpet can be a great addition to any home. Unlike other types of flooring, carpet gives homeowners a sense of warmth and security that can only be found in the comfort of soft fabric flooring. Different carpet-making techniques result in a variety of different styles that allow homeowners to find ...
How Your Home’s High-Traffic Areas Can Affect the Appearance of Your Hardwood Floor
Beautiful hardwood floors are a great way to add a touch of style to your home. Not only do they look beautiful, but they are also relatively easy to care for and designed to last for years on end. Following a few guidelines will ensure that the hardwood floor in your home never needs replacement....
Dublin Flooring Store
Conklin Bros. newest location in Dublin, Ca. is a big hit! Conklin Bros. is now offering it’s selection of top rated flooring, that includes carpet, luxury vinyl tile, engineered hardwood, solid hardwood, tile, ceramic and more! For those with a busy schedule, please take our Virtual Tour below! ...
Conklin Bros. Dublin Location Is Now Open
Conklin Bros. is pleased to announce that their newest store – Conklin Bros. Dublin is now open for business! The Conklin Bros. Dublin store is located on 6693 Sierra Lane Ste F Dublin, Ca. 94568. The location offers a large selection of top-brand carpet, hardwood, laminates, ceramic tile, and ...
How often should I re-stain /refinish my oak hardwood floors?
The question is… How often should I re-stain /refinish my oak hardwood floors?The answer is… There is no set time table to refinish. The easy answer is when your floor is looking dull and losing luster.Although the floor might be looking dull, it may not need a complete refinish. If the floor is ...
Latest 5 Star Review For the Conklin Bros. San Mateo Store
Conklin Bros. has traditionally been a company that takes pride in offering the highest level of customer service. We are so happy to see our customers thrilled with our products, services and people.Our latest review – Linda K. of San Mateo writes, “I went to the showroom prepared to select ...
5 Star Review for Conklin Bros. San Jose
Check out the latest 5 Star Review for Conklin Bros. Larry of San Jose wrote, “I want to thank Conklin Bros for the outstanding installation and product that was expertly, efficiently and cordially done. During installation Charlie would explain each process step and then go about completing it. ...
Conklin Bros. Looks Forward To 2016
There’s no wrong reason or bad time to freshen up your home or business’s décor, but the holidays are a time of especially heavy demand as people put “out with the old, in with the new†to work in their living and workspaces. At Conklin Bros., we’re happy to help! We’ve been serving ...
When Should You Replace Your Carpets?
Unlike many other consumer and household goods, carpets don’t have an expiration date. However, your carpets do give telltale signs that it might be time to consider a change. Some of these include:· The carpet in your home was last updated in 1978.· Stains and odors won’t come ...
Luxury Vinyl Tile Installation By Conklin Bros.
Luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, is available in a wide range of colors and patterns, giving the look of wood, stone or ceramic tile. Luxury vinyl tile offers excellent resilience and superior waterproofing, making it a great flooring alternative with more versatility and a wider range of applications ...
The Conklin Bros. Guarantee
The Conklin Bros. Guarantee!With over eleven decades in the flooring installation and repair business, we take our reputation seriously. Part of that reputation is making sure our customers are completely satisfied with the work and how their home looks after we’re done. This is how we started in ...
Karastan Month Is Here!
With over a century in the flooring business, we at Conklin Bros. have had plenty of time to make some great connections with some of the finest flooring and carpeting suppliers in the world. One of these is Karastan, one of America’s premier carpeting companies! Karastan offers a great discount ...
Hardwood Flooring Cleaning Guide
Hardwood Floor Care and MaintenanceMany people prefer hardwood floors because of the warm elegance they impart to a room. Others choose hardwood because of the ease of maintenance. There is really no wrong reason to get a hardwood floor, but there are some basic things you need to know to help keep ...
How To Choose Carpet? A Conklin Bros. Flooring Guide
How To Choose CarpetAt Conklin Bros., we enjoy helping people pick out the perfect carpet for their home or business, lifestyle, and needs. The problem is many people don’t even know where to begin to select the right carpet. This can add unnecessary time and stress to getting your home carpeted, ...
