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Installing Vinyl Plank Flooring in Pensacola, FL Luxury vinyl plank flooring is one of the hottest trends in floor coverings today. Its relative low cost, durability, and variety of styles all contribute to its popularity. Plus, it’s easy to install. If you need guidance on installing vinyl plank ...

Since they change with the seasons, trends can be hard to keep up with. It’s like everyone else gets a memo on what’s in style, weeks before you even realize it’s changed. This can be especially infuriating when trying to make decisions about home renovations or remodels. While many home ...

May 24 thru May 31 we will be having a huge inventory clearance sale! All of our flooring in stock will be marked down up to 50% off! We have over 100 different selections of Tile, Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank, Hardwood, Laminate, and Carpet along with all the materials you would need to install ...

Even if you regularly care for your carpet with cleaning and maintenance, there will eventually reach a time when it needs to be replaced. When that day comes, our team at Act 1 Flooring is here to help. We provide high-quality carpeting, carpet removal, and carpet installation, helping you revamp ...

If you’re interested in a beautiful, finished look for your floors without the high cost and maintenance of wood, tile, or natural stone, luxury vinyl flooring or traditional vinyl flooring may be for you. At Act 1 Flooring in Pensacola, FL, we carry a wide selection of vinyl flooring and vinyl ...

Your home is your sacred space: it’s the place you can come back to after a long, hard day of work; the place where you make memories that will last a lifetime; the place where you spend countless days and nights in. It makes sense, then, to have it be as visually and aesthetically pleasing as you ...

We all love our furry little friends: they’re cute and fluffy and adorable and the perfect cure to a long day of work when you come home. If your home has hardwood floors, then it’s a good idea to know some hardwood flooring care tips, because you also love how your house looks. While some people ...

When choosing new flooring for your home, you want to find the perfect material that looks good, fits your needs and is cost-effective; it’s important to do your research beforehand so you can make an educated decision. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, laminate flooring is a great ...

Hardwood flooring can be a beautiful addition to a home, especially if you choose a unique type of wood that perfectly complements your home’s aesthetics. Although installing hardwood flooring may seem like a simple job, you should probably put some thought into exactly who you get your ...

If you’re considering a remodel for your home, one of the things you have to consider is new flooring. After going through all the choices available for residential flooring, maybe you’ve arrived at the conclusion that hardwood and tile are your two top choices. If you’re at a crossroads and ...

It’s that time of year again: long, warm days and lots of spare time. As you go to our beautiful local beaches and have late-night BBQs, another thing that often goes hand-in-hand with summer weather are home renovation projects! After all, what better time to spruce up your home interior and ...

Act 1 Flooring is now a licensed retailer of the newest, most stylish line of carpet on the market: Caress by Shaw Floors.  This carpet is extremely innovative in it's design and construction.  The Anso Caress fiber that is used for this product is by far the softest yarn available.  The ...

We have all heard the old saying 'put a cork in it' right?  Well, here are a few great reason's why Cork is a great choice to put in your home.To fully understand cork flooring you must first understand the material that it's made of, which is cork. Cork is obtained by harvesting the bark of the ...

Porcelain tile has been a popular building material for many years. Although porcelain china may be considered delicate by some collectors, porcelain tile is durable and strong. Its attributes have made it one of the top choices of builders, homeowners and designers looking for a versatile material ...

At Act 1 Flooring we want to offer the best deals in Pensacola Florida!  Act 1 Flooring is here to serve you and provide you with the best prices around on our flooring services and tile shop!  Print this page to receive special online pricing for these specialsYou can also submit your mobile # ...

When you begin your search for new flooring, you might find that there are a multitude of brands and products all competing for your business.  There are many pros and cons to all the different categories of floor covering.  Some people enjoy the soft and cushy feel of a plush carpet.  Some people ...

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2014 Flooring Trends continued.... Luxury Vinyl "When you hear the term 'luxury vinyl,' don't think about that peel-and-stick stuff people used to install," explains Dean. Luxury vinyl is a new category of flooring that combines the high-end look of hardwood (or stone) with the durability of ...

Ceramic tile is high in both quality and monetary value.  It provides plenty of decorative options and boasts durability.  Ceramic tile can be used in almost every room of the home, from the kitchen to the bathroom and beyond. Cost In terms of cost, ceramic tile provides the most value for your ...

Carpet tiles allow you to mix and match designs and colors according to your tastes and your individual room requirements. The added flexibility of removing a single tile for cleaning, replacement or redesign makes using tiles rather than traditional carpeting a favorite design choice.  Function ...

When designing or redesigning your space in 2014, don't let your floors play second fiddle. Experts share different flooring trends that bring style and function to any space. Bamboo "Bamboo has been around for a long time, but what we are seeing lately is an explosion of colors and styles," ...

Today is going to be an introduction to the world of LVT.  Often times a consumer desires the look of wood but not the maintenance or perhaps the permanence.  Here at Act 1 we carry a variety of LVT that will give you options.  With a 25 year residential and 15 year commercial warranty, it is a ...

Did you know... -Cancer is a leading killer by disease of U.S. children? -Over the last 20 years $224 million has been raised by Saint Jude dream home giveaway for children's cancer research & treatment? -Shaw is the national sponsor? Take a moment and watch. Did you also know that from now ...

Compared to other varieties of flooring, carpet is probably the most practical choice because of the wide variety and versatility. In excess of 60 years, new carpets have been the top seller when it comes to flooring. You will find that there are plenty of benefits of having a carpet. In order to ...

Grouts are available in many colors.  While color is important to the final finished look of the tile installation, it has little effect on the functionality of the grout.  When grout does its job — locking tiles tight, keeping out water, and giving floors and walls a finished look — nobody pays ...

What Makes Vinyl A Great Choice? Vinyl flooring are basically of two types, printed type and inlaid type. The printed flooring utilises colored inks printed on the vinyl sheets, the inlaid vinyl floors have color particles that are presses in the sheets.  It is a type of resilient flooring, meaning ...

The latest trend for decorative carpets in 2013 seems tilted in favor of monochrome, and plain area rugs made from thick materials. The markets for carpets in 2013 in the western world offer variety of rugs and carpets ranging in different sizes, just to name the few. The color options range from ...

You might be getting mixed signals from different people on whether or not you need to acclimate your new hardwood or laminate flooring.  Some people might tell you that it is not necessary, but in most cases it is absolutely necessary.   Just in case some of you do not know what I mean by ...