Month: March 2019

​Ashley Fine Floors: Edmonton’s Top Choice For Tile Flooring

March 29, 2019

​ Ashley Fine Floors is proud to be Edmonton’s leading source for flooring solutions. For over 25 years, we’ve offered homeowners and professionals access to a diverse range of products from the top manufacturers (including several made right here in Canada). With a inventory of options you’re sure to love and customer service that can’t be beat, Ashley Fine Floors is your first choice for flooring solutions in Edmonton.

Top Tile Solutions

Tile floors offer several benefits to home and business owners. As a stylish and affordable option for your space, tiles provide you with a vast range of colours and textures to choose from, making them the perfect fit for every room. As a widely sought after option, tile comes in the following categories:

  • Ceramic
  • Porcelain
  • Stone
  • Glass
  • Metal

With so many different types to choose from, finding the right option for your space is a breeze. Enhance your kitchen or bathroom with stunning metal or glass backsplash, up the elegance in your master suite with a stunning pattern, and let your creativity go to work dreaming up the perfect look for your area.

Why Choose Tile?

Besides their stylish flair, tile offers a wide range of benefits to be explored. Key reasons to consider tile flooring include:

  • Longevity: tile flooring is extremely resilient, making it the ideal fit for high traffic areas, apartments, or other spaces prone to wear and tear.
  • Cost effective: tile is considerably cheaper for larger spaces compared to other materials.
  • A breeze to maintain: Periodic sweeping, damp mopping, and spot treating are all it takes to keep your tile looking its best!
  • Able to be installed over radiant flooring: Perfect for chilly mornings!

Are You Ready To Design Your Perfect Space?

Visit our showroom to discuss your exact needs and learn how we can help you bring your vision to life today!

Discover the Beauty of Laminate Flooring With Ashley Fine Floors

Are your floors in need of a refresh, and you’re finding yourself unsure of what options are best suited to your home? Laminate flooring offers homeowners a stylish and durable solution that costs a fraction of the price of hardwood floors. With plenty of benefits to be found, laminate is a wonderful option to explore. Learn more about why you should consider laminate floors for your next refresh below!

Hundreds of Options to Choose From

One of the most advantageous reasons many homeowners are drawn to laminate is the multitude of styles and colours there are to choose from. Easily reproduce the look of wood, stone, marble, and other natural materials. Laminate seamlessly blends with your space for a perfect match.

Cost Effective

As mentioned earlier, laminate is significantly cheaper than hardwood or stonework, making it much more budget conscious if you have a large area to fill.

Easy to Install

Need your floors installed quickly? Laminate tiles are easy to click into place and can be installed fast, meaning your room can look like new in no time!

Moisture Resistant

If you’re looking to replace the flooring in rooms that are more prone to moisture exposure like bathrooms, basements, or kitchens, laminate is a fantastic option. While you never want to let any flooring experience prolonged exposure to water or other liquids, laminate is a bit more forgiving of the odd “oops” moment.

Low Maintenance

Another selling point for laminate, particularly for busy homeowners on the go, is how easy the planks are to maintain. Gently sweeping to remove sand and grit, as well as the occasional damp mop will help your floors looking their best for years to come!

Long Lasting

Laminate tile is more than just a ‘pretty face’! Built to withstand the demands of regular foot traffic, as well as denting and warping, laminate is well suited to spaces that would be a poor fit for hardwood and other materials that are more easily damaged.

Environmentally Friendly

For those looking for an environmentally conscious option, you’ll be pleased to know that laminate is constructed out of scraps of hardwood and resin, which both reduces waste and creates a long lasting product for you to enjoy!

Are you ready to discover the beauty of laminate? Ashley Fine Floors is happy to help you with all of your flooring needs, right down to a hassle-free install. Contact our team today to learn more!

Your Timeline for Flawless Hardwood Floor Care

March 27, 2019

Hardwood floors are a beautiful statement piece that can add style, elegance, and value to your home. With the proper care, hardwood can last for quite a while, giving you plenty of opportunity to enjoy their lustre. Learn how to maximize the life of your floors with our timeline of maintenance and TLC below!

Start Off On The Right Foot

Regardless of whether you choose engineered hardwood flooring or traditional hardwood, installing flooring is an investment. Give your planks the best chance for a long life by planning ahead from day one. Factors you’ll want to keep in mind, as well as best practices include:

  • Consider installing hardwood in rooms that do not receive direct sunlight for the majority of the day (which can discolour and warp your planks over time), or adding in curtains to provide some shelter.
  • Use caution when moving furniture. If possible, add felt protectors to the legs of your couches, chairs, tables, and more to help avoid accidental scratches.
  • Add additional protection (and sound absorption!) to your space by including a stylish throw rug to areas prone to heavy foot traffic.
  • Use caution when selecting cleaning products and ensure that the label clearly states that it is suitable for use on hardwood floors. Ideally, with regular upkeep, you should only need warm water and a gentle mop.
  • Remove outdoor shoes prior to walking across your floors to minimize the introduction of dirt and debris to your home.

Weekly And Monthly

While hardwood floors don’t typically require a large amount of maintenance and upkeep to maintain their sheen, regularly sweeping and occasional mopping will help prevent the build up of dirt and grime over time. Remember to use only hardwood approved cleaning products, as well as gentle cleaning tools to avoid stripping the natural protective layer off your floors, or causing scratches.

Yearly

Expect to see some natural changes in your flooring throughout the year, especially if you live in an area like Alberta, where the various temperature shifts between season can lead to the planks shrinking and expanding. If you notice visible signs of warping or damage, however, you’ll want to consult an expert immediately.

Later On

Regular care and cleaning will help keep your floors in ideal condition. Stay diligent and your floors will keep their lustre for years to come!

With the right care, hardwood floors can be the perfect long lasting addition to your home. Contact Ashley Fine Floors to learn more today!