Referral Network

Phoenix Flooring

Our floors get more use than anything else in the house. When we walk down the hall, walk to the dinner table, move into the family room, open the front door, run out the back or chase the family pet, we're using our floors. So quality and durability are not something you want to sacrifice when selecting the perfect floor for your lifestyle. Maybe you're like Romey, who likes a floor that needs little to no maintenance so he chose wall-to-wall stained concrete flooring with a few area rugs. Or perhaps you're more like Rosie, and you want a carpeted family room for the grandkids to play on but love your Mexican Satillo tile kitchen floor, which keeps with the rich Southwest tradition. Whichever flooring you choose, you'll find a Rosie-certified flooring contractor ready to serve you.

How do I decide which flooring to install in my home?

So many options for so little square footage! It’s a little silly to have six types of flooring in a 2,000 square foot house, so let’s narrow down the options to what will work best for your lifestyle. See Rosie's questions to consider when selecting flooring

Can I floor over perfectly good sheet vinyl?

Sheet vinyl will serve as an excellent moisture barrier for any floor-covering product that you lay over it. Learn about the conditions for flooring over vinyl

How can I keep my carpet looking new?

Carpet is one of the most popular flooring materials in Arizona and the rest of the country. Chances are, you’ve got some in your humble abode. Learn about proper carpet maintenance

What is your opinion of Pergo flooring?

Pergo has been in Europe quite a bit longer than it has been in the States. It is a brand name for what is properly called laminate flooring. See Rosie's thoughts on Pergo floors

What are the pros and cons of engineered hardwood floors?

Engineered wood is a favorite among Arizona remodelers because it’s OK to lay it directly on a concrete slab. A product with multiple layers, the top layer is solid wood, so it looks and feels like the real thing. read about the pros and cons of engineered wood floors

See full lists of FAQs

Catch Rosie and Romey Saturday mornings on their call-in home improvement radio show on all things related to your house, home, castle or cabin. Below are a few clips from the archives where they have covered the topics relating to flooring.

Larry (2:12 into segment) what should I do with the crack I found my carpet before I install laminate wood flooring? May 3rd, 2008 Archive Page

George (0:23 into segment) I had to replace a few cracked tiles and now I want to seal the grout to match the old grout; where do start? October 25th, 2008 Archive Page

Ray (1:07 into segment) how do I silence a squeaking floor on the second floor? March 14th, 2009 Archive Page

Larry (2:15 into segment) what can I use for a vapor barrier under laminate wood flooring August 1st, 2009 Archive Page

Three ways to get the look of wood

    There’s nothing as beautiful on the floor of a home as warm, solid hardwood.
    There are a couple of products that come awfully close.
    One is engineered wood, and the other is wood-look laminate.
    Engineered wood is a favorite in Arizona because, unlike solid hardwood, it’s OK to lay it directly on a concrete slab.
    It’s a product made from three to five thin layers of wood, stacked in a cross-grain pattern and laminated together to form one plank. The top layer—the one that you see—is made from 1/4- to 1/32-inch of the high-quality wood of your choice.

Read full article on wood flooring.