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Carpet Store in Lakeland, FL
Tight budget? Enjoy a pleasant surprise with the impressive affordability and value in our Lakeland Carpet Outlet store. Featuring deep textured piles and casual looks that will not show wear and hides footprints or vacuum marks. Our Lakeland Carpet Store has a super collection of in-stock carpet, the largest selection in Lakeland. Georgia Floors Direct provides impressive stain resistance carpets thanks to advanced fiber technology.
New carpet can entirely change the look and feel of any room. And with today’s technology, carpet is more durable than ever. Whether you’re re-doing a formal dining room or the kids’ playroom, Georgia Floors Direct in Lakeland has all the latest styles, fashions and colors; and our expertly trained staff will assist you in making the perfect choice for your home!
Stop by our showroom and see our excellent selection of styles, textures and colors.
Durability
Hardwood floors are durable if you do not have an active household. Hardwood is prone to scratching, denting, and scuffing, and will need to be refinished regularly.
Moisture Resistance
Because it is real wood, hardwood flooring is affected by fluctuations in temperature and humidity, so it is not ideal for basements, bathrooms, or kitchens.
Maintenance
Hardwood floors age over time and the surface can become dull, scratched, Wood floors can be sanded and refinished, but the process can be expensive and messy.
Eco-Friendly
Hardwood floors are milled out of a thick piece of lumber, putting a burden on our natural resources, but because they can be refinished instead of replaced, hardwood flooring is more eco-friendly than carp
Cost
When it comes to installation, labor, and materials costs, wood flooring is one of the most expensive flooring options.
Clean up
Use an angled broom or a microfiber mop head to collect pet hair and dust. Use a mop occasionally for a deep clean, but avoid excessive moisture to ensure your solid hardwood doesn’t warp.
Hard-Surface Flooring is Hypo-Allergenic
Carpet flooring can be tough on those with allergies or asthma. It traps dust, dander and other allergens that can make breathing difficult. Laminate, Hardwood and Luxury Vinyl Plank floors are easy to clean, and allergens can be removed quickly with a slightly damp mop.
Hardwood Floors Can Be Refinished
Solid hardwoods can be resurfaced and stained several times before they need to be replaced. Engineered wood floors can be refinished once. Keeping your hardwood floors in pristine condition can be done in a low-traffic household with weekly cleanings and occasional refinishing.
Is Hardwood Right For Your Home?
Solid hardwood can add value and beauty to your home but you need to make sure it is the right fit for your household. However, when it comes to versatility, flexibility, and durability, other flooring types have several advantages over hardwood. Which flooring is right for you will depend on the environment in your home, how much you are willing to spend on maintenance, and how many times you want to replace your floors in the future.
The Look
Carpeting is perhaps the most widely used form of flooring and is offered in the widest variety of colors, styles and textures.
Color: The selection of carpet color is a very personal choice. You will want to select a color that unites your decor and creates the atmosphere you desire. Lighter colors make the room seem larger; darker colors provide coziness. There are also practical considerations in color selection. New stain and soil resistant technology makes today’s lighter color carpet much easier to clean, allowing more decorating options. Medium and darker colors, tweeds, and textures will help disguise common soil in your Lakeland home’s high traffic areas.
The Strength
The type of fiber used and the way the carpet is constructed (loop, cut, etc.) determines the basic performance of the carpet. Quality can be enhanced by the way the fibers, or yarns are twisted and heat set, and by the density of the tuft.
The Feel
Textures: Carpet construction – how the yarn is “tufted” into backing affects its texture and ultimately, the long-term durability and appearance of the carpet.
Level loop pile: Loops of equal height. Generally offers long lasting wear for high traffic areas. Many of today’s popular Berbers are level loop.
Multilevel loop pile: Usually have two to three different loop heights to create pattern effects. Provides good durability.
Cut Pile: Loops are cut, leaving individual yarn tufts. Still one of today’s most popular constructions, its durability is achieved with factors including the type of fiber, density of tufts, and the amount of twist in the yarn.
Cut and loop pile: Combination of cut and looped yarns. Provides variety of surfaces textures, including sculptured effects.
Frieze: The yarns in this style are tightly twisted to create a curly, textured appearance. This style also minimizes the appearance of footprints and vacuum marks and is extremely durable.
- Velvets – Smooth, level surfaces; formal atmosphere.
- Saxonies – Various surface finishes; versatile performance and appearance.
- Textures – Informal atmosphere; suitable for whole house application. Minimizes footprints.
Textures: Carpet construction – how the yarn is “tufted” into backing affects its texture and ultimately, the long-term durability and appearance of the carpet.
Level loop pile: Loops of equal height. Generally offers long lasting wear for high traffic areas. Many of today’s popular Berbers are level loop.
Multilevel loop pile: Usually have two to three different loop heights to create pattern effects. Provides good durability.
Cut Pile: Loops are cut, leaving individual yarn tufts. Still one of today’s most popular constructions, its durability is achieved with factors including the type of fiber, density of tufts, and the amount of twist in the yarn.
Cut and loop pile: Combination of cut and looped yarns. Provides variety of surfaces textures, including sculptured effects.
Frieze: The yarns in this style are tightly twisted to create a curly, textured appearance. This style also minimizes the appearance of footprints and vacuum marks and is extremely durable.
- Velvets – Smooth, level surfaces; formal atmosphere.
- Saxonies – Various surface finishes; versatile performance and appearance.
- Textures – Informal atmosphere; suitable for whole house application. Minimizes footprints.
The Clean Up
There are many kinds of carpet and new carpet stain resistant fibers. It would be best to ask one of our consultants about the best care solution for your style of carpeting.
The Cost
Your budget and your needs are two key elements in selecting carpet. There is a wide range of choices and costs from which to make your selection. Ask yourself how long you expect to keep your carpet before replacing it. A better grade of carpet will give you a greater length of service than one of lesser quality. Buy the best carpet you can afford for the heavy traffic areas of your Lakeland home – halls, stairs, and family rooms. A Medium grade will provide good service in rooms with less traffic – bedrooms and guest rooms.
We have wall to wall carpeting from traditional styles to contemporary. With the newest fibers that make carpet feel as soft as wool with exceptional wearability! We proudly now carry the earth-friendly Dupont smart strand line, featuring fibers made from corn!
