Monday March 2, 2009 - Laminate Flooring

Marty McCall's How To: Monday's

This week I want to talk a little bit

about Laminate Flooring.

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Laminates come in all types of styles with very believable patterns. Hardwood, ceramic, and stone look laminates have become so innovative they look just like the natural surfaces they are meant to immitate.

A word of caution when considering laminate is that most laminate flooring is not suitable for bathrooms or other rooms with high incidences of water on the floor.

They have the look of stone or ceramic but do not carry the same applications. When shopping for laminate flooring be sure to check with your salesperson for moisture warranty.

Laminate flooring has special cleaners made specifically for each flooring product. Be sure you use the proper cleaner. Quick Clean cleaners are made specifically for Quick Step laminate flooring.

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I appreciate your business,
Marty McCall

Monday Feb. 23, 2009-Proper Floor Cleaning Products

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This weeks tips are about using the proper

cleaning products for your particular flooring.

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This week I want to let everyone know that when you purchase a floor product whether it's carpet, laminate, hardwood, or any other flooring the manufacturers suggest a certain cleaning method.

Inform yourself about your particular flooring and what cleaning products and methods the manufacturer suggests. Some products can void the warranty of flooring if cleaned incorrectly.

Your salesperson should have all the information available for you on your flooring purchase and can give you guidance on what to use and how to use it properly.

In addition, some flooring manufacturers require a proper maintenance cleaning. For instance this can be an annual professional cleaning for carpet. It could include vaccuming a couple of times a week. Each flooring is unique and made from unique resources and maintenance and cleaning is individual to each and every product.

I appreciate your business, Marty McCall.

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Monday Feb.16, 2009- How To Save $ On Flooring In This Economy

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This weeks tips are about how to save money

on flooring in this economy.

1. Carpet is an investment. If you have to cut back expenses, don't cut back on pad. Your padding protects your carpet. Pads come in all types of thicknesses and treatments. Be sure to ask your sales representative about Kid and Pet friendly padding for your home. It could save you lots of $$$ in the long run. Protect your investment.

2. Clean up spills as soon as they happen. Sometimes they have a chance to set in and you can't ever get them out. Then you have to invest in new flooring. So maintenance is a huge money saver.

3. Buy when it's time to buy take advantage of the sales. McCalls is having a huge sale online on area rugs. You can buy area rugs at www.mccallsfloormart.com. We are also having a huge sale in store, just follow the blue button for full details. (No Longer Applies)
I appreciate your business, Marty McCall .
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Monday Feb. 9, 2009 How To-Prepare for flooring installation.

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Tips for this week are about

preparing for flooring installation.

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1. Your flooring product may need to acclimate to the area it is being installed in. If so, it will need to be in the area at a comfortable temperature, cool or warm, for 24-48 hours. Check with your salesperson and see if your product needs to be acclimated. If so, have your flooring delivered to the area of installation a day or two before and turn up the thermostat.

2. Remove any fragile keepsakes or breakables of any kind before the installer arrives. Do not leave it up to them to protect your valuable decor or trinkets. Installers will be banging and clanging things around and can even knock pictures off the walls. Be safe, remove them for the day of installation.
3. Re-confirm your appointment time with your salesperson and/or installer. Sometimes wires get crossed and we don't write down the time or day the same. So that you don't tear your house apart needlessly be sure to reconfirm your appointment a day or two ahead of schedule.

Find and click the blue sale button on our website http://www.mccallsfloormart.com/ and get more details on our upcoming
BoGo Clearance Sale Feb. 19, 20, and 21

I appreciate your business, Marty McCall.

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