Springtime Is the Right Time to Redecorate

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This spring, why not give your room a whole new look ... from the bottom up? With so many beautiful and durable hard-surface flooring options to choose from, you can transform any room in your home from drab to delightful just by changing the floor.

In the kitchen, active families with little kids might consider vinyl flooring. Vinyl has long been a popular choice because of its soft, resilient nature and easy maintenance. Not at all like your grandmother's vinyl, today's patterns are warm and stylish, and Mannington creates a wide range of looks, from wood to slate, leather, and even handpainted floor cloths. Not only that, but vinyl floors are more durable than ever, and Mannington floors use exclusive surface coating technologies like ScratchResist™, which helps keep them looking new longer.

Family rooms are made for living, and anyone with teenagers will tell you that they can put a lot of wear and tear on a floor. For superior durability, a laminate floor will stand up to whatever your family brings in — kids, pets, and the dirt that follows them. Mannington offers a whole range of looks in laminate, including the Revolutions collection, which has the most realistic slate and wood laminates on the market today. Adirondack slate pattern has such realistic 3D texture and depth, you'll have to bend down and touch it to know it's not the real thing. And the wood looks, like Heritage Cherry, have beveled edges and textured planks, just like real wood.

In the foyer, dining room, or living room, nothing says elegance like a real hardwood floor. And today's pre-finished hardwood floors, like those from Mannington, will never need to be sanded and refinished, which really is the ultimate luxury. From exotic woods like bamboo and teak, to traditional oak and maple, there's something for everyone. Choose a gently distressed hickory for that lived-in look, dramatic Nottingham Maple for an elegant, rustic look, or sleek, contemporary Sapele. It's a dramatic way to change the look of any room.

For upscale custom layouts and a designer feel, look to porcelain tile. Porcelain is harder and stronger than regular ceramic, and can be used both indoors and out. Companies like Mannington make porcelain tile that is designed to coordinate from floor, to counter, to wall and backsplash, and some can make the transition from inside living to outdoor space. Porcelain is also easier to maintain than real marble or travertine. It won't chip or stain, and only requires sweeping and occasional mopping to keep clean.

So look down for a change, and put a spring in your step with a new floor. Call 1-800-482-9527 for product information, or visit www.mannington.com for a retailer near you.