This field trip showed me how incredibly behind I am in the world of flooring. Who knew that there are so many good options! Before the field trip, my flooring choices consisted of tile or carpet. Little did I know how impressive all the other options are these days. For example: wood, cork, laminate, and porcelain tile.
The first thing that came as a shock to me was the cork flooring in the wood floor area of the store. All my life I have had major issues with my feet, my knees, and my back. I noticed a difference the second I stepped on to that cork floor in the relief of pressure there was on my body. Then and there I knew that would be a definite purchase for my future home.
The second thing I was amazed by was what they are able to do with tile now. They have come out with an actual tile that could easily be mistaken for wood. This is a perfect solution to the common durability problem with using wood in kitchens and in bathrooms.
The third thing I noticed was the how incredible laminate flooring is getting with all the new technology in cameras. They are actually able to print High Definition images onto these floors. This does wonders for what they are able to do with laminate. No longer to I see laminate as the worst choice possible, because it easily fooled me into thinking I was standing on a real wood floor. This is a giant leap for the world of commercial interior design simply because of the durability these floors provide.
Not a lot is going on in the world of carpet except that it is still beautiful. Technology has taken a small hit at carpet with brands like Stain Master that are able to practically eliminate the possibility of stains. Yet still the softest carpet is the best carpet in my eyes.
This is my favorite field trip that we have been on so far. The owner was awesome and taught me a lot of things that I could use in the future when suggesting materials to my clients, or even just purchases I want to make in my own home. I’m glad to know that such a store exists and I plan to go back in the future.
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