LIKE NO OTHER, TAKE A FULL BOW HONEY!!
It all started when the guy next door gave my husband a business card which he gave to me because I collect them. I immediately checked out the business, bookmarked it and stored it. By the way, the guy next door happened to be a Flack's employee who was on the job.
We are in the process of updating our decor so flooring is next on the list. When it comes to decor, I only wink at contemporary but save my full bow for tradition. However, I need a very modern floor to balance it all out and anchor the entire first floor. I like wood, leather and metal so the last thing I want to see on my floor is more of the same. Also I lived in a home with hardwood floors for a number of years, so I know better.
After reviewing their website, I decided that I needed to visit them immediately. I appreciate a very detailed and organized website and it will always win over the other guy who just "phones it in". If you are looking for hardwood or wood-look products, this is your store as they have an extensive collection. We focused on the luxury vinyl options that reflect the look of stone and we also checked out the carpet. When it comes to flooring, I need to experience it as I will experience it in my home so I made sure to step on every piece without shoes on. I love that the store is fully interactive so that customers can easily access the products themselves and experience the samples built into the floor. We narrowed down our options and took photos but the product that we really liked was a bit too light in color. But the good news is that they will be rolling more items out in the next few weeks so we will definitely be back to check out the new line.
After checking out this area, we moved over to the carpet. Lord! Have mercy!! There was just no way we could absorb all of the information that was available. There are three areas: informational, where you get to see it all in a nut shell: the manufactures and samples of what they have to offer. The second area is what I refer to as the play-pen area where several of their options are displayed in an open space for you to walk around and experience it on the floor and explore all of the colors and textures available. It was awesome and definitely something you will want to experience to the fullest so leave the heavy shoes at home and wear flip-flops that can be easily removed. There is not a bad carpet in the bunch so be prepared to be overwhelmed and ready to stay a while. The final area is the showroom which has tons of remnants and flooring options. At this point, I knew that I would probably be making two more trips before deciding anything. It's nice to be overwhelmed in a good way!
If you are painting, it helps to bring a sample of your paint to see how it will be reflected against your flooring option. Just paint a piece of printing paper with two coats of the paint of your choice and you can easily fold it up and carry it with you.
Finally, I have to give a "shout out" to Philip who was an absolute doll, (in a GI Joe sort of way). He was professional, knowledgeable and very attentive. He introduced us to the products, allowed us the space to explore and checked in on us frequently. This store offers everything that you will need and want in a flooring store but it is not a "one shot" deal so prepare to make a couple of trips before being able to narrow the field.
Whether your style is traditional, contemporary or transitional, you will definitely find an option here!
*** If you do your research first, you will definitely feel a "little" less overwhelmed.
***After some consideration, I realized that nothing compares to natural stone and I will be sticking with porcelain as my floor of choice. However, if I needed something for a casual family room, playroom or exercise area, I would definitely consider the luxury vinyl options. I will definitely be returning to explore more carpet and the custom runners they offer. read more