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The waterproof flooring phenomenon is no longer exclusive just to vinyl laminate. Looking for a worry free carpet experience? Shaw has the answer with their LifeGuard spill-proof Carpet Backing. This patent-pending technology provides peace of mind by trapping any spills, including pet accidents. ...

More and more of our customers are finding patterned carpet sexy. This look has come a long way from its earliest incarnation which was a kind of organic blob. Today’s patterned carpet is made from cut and loop fibers and the array of patterns just keeps increasing. Trellises, florals, and modern ...

Noblesse is Mohawk’s luxury vinyl tile in laminate form.  Laminates have evolved from a fiber core to 100% Virgin Vinyl.  No more peaking/buckling due to water or moisture, and the look completely fools the eye. Looks like stone, acts like stone. And when grouted, it’s virtually indistinguishable ...

There are so many interesting ways to pattern tile beyond the basic 12×12 checkerboard. To give your room a designer look, consider something that will add pattern and interest to your tile floor. You can herringbone your floor or do a basket weave.  It’s not just floor tile, these patterns work ...

We love them but those little claws and nails can do a number on floors from carpeting to hardwood. Not to mention those unexpected accidents and puddles. How do you protect your flooring from the beloved pet? Short of wearing booties, there are a few things to keep in mind.Give Them a Protective ...

It used to be that you wanted a hardwood look so you chose from wood or laminate. But no more! Mohawk’s new luxury vinyl tile “Noblesse” with the look of wood and the added benefit of being waterproof is making a big mark in decor everywhere. Its planked sheets have a special UniClic technology ...

Flooring Protection MaximizedMohawk floors has introduced a new production that takes hardwood to a whole new level.  We all love the look of beautiful shining wood, but life’s little stains and scrapes can take a toll on it. Enter ArmorMax(TM) Finish Technology, a protective coating combined ...

Here’s a bold floor that looks fantastic.  Floors can make a huge statement in a room and color adds an entirely new design vibe. Come in and browse the hardwood and laminate colors we offer, you may find you fall in love with a color statement.

After spring cleaning your baseboards, swiffering and polishing, the onslaught of wild Chicago area weather can do a number on your flooring.  In between tornado warnings and scrambling for the basement, we get flash storms that wet the yard and track inside.  Pollen, dust and yard debris come in ...

Can you imagine your toes sliding along a leather floor? Get ready, there are now tiles made from leather that weather all life’s little indignities, spills and scratches, by looking even more beautiful over time and acquiring a rich patina. Leather is warm underfoot and feels cushioned, and ...

Cork Flooring Reclaimed Hardwood Bamboo Floor Sustainable flooring is not just a trend, it’s a tidal wave. While wood has always been the go-to sustainable material, it’s got cork and bamboo as hot new alternatives. Both offer a fresh take on rooms and have a ...

Now till February 27, 2014 come on in and enjoy NO sales tax on all flooring purchases with install! This could save you hundreds. Also, we’re running a special 24 months special financing offer – take two years to pay it off! Honor the presidents by making over your own oval office.

Meet Mo, Mohawk Carpet’s latest spokespup for the amazing new SmartStrand carpet which is the ultimate fiber for petlovers!  He’ll be at the upcoming Puppy Bowl X on Animal Planet and if you wander over to Facebook, Mohawk will donate $2 to Petfinder for every like Mo receives.We really can’t ...

Get along, little doggies! It’s time for Mohawk Carpet’s annual Puppy Bowl X. This entertaining event features adorable pups gamboling and playing on the toughest stain resistant carpet around, Mohawk’s SmartStrand. February 2, 2014 the pups are ready to rumble at New York’s Time Square on TV’s ...

Here’s Twin Oaks Carpet’s Lynn hanging with HGTV’s Chip Wade, exchanging flooring tips.

Twin Oaks store owner Lynn attended a national flooring conference in Dallas in December, and look who she met: 80s power band REO Speedwagon! They are huge carpeting fans, by the way.  All that softness and wearability…well, they just can’t fight the feeling any longer.  Check it out!

Would you believe that vinyl has gotten a luxury upgrade? Today’s vinyl is proving a fantastic alternative to pricier materials because it’s so clever at mimicking the look of wood planks and stone tile. New techniques allow manufacturers to achieve fool-the-eye quality at a fraction of the price. ...

Snow, ice, mud and spring showers can wreak havoc on good housekeeping anywhere. In the Chicago area, we have to contend with tough weather of all kinds and our flooring has to stand up to the challenge. It’s not just people tracking in wet snow boots, it’s little pet feet too. So, how do you ...

You’ve heard it before.  If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.In the world of flooring, we’ve seen a lot of deals come and go.  Generally, the company offers an unbeatable price for a ton of carpeting. It makes its money back in other ways, hiding behind a base price that ...

Have you ever walked into someone’s house and been able to recognize the lighting fixtures, sink faucet and even the floor tiles as coming from Home Depot or Lowe’s?Anyone who shops at the big boxes regularly (and don’t we all?) becomes familiar with the look of their products. Nothing against them,...

We hope to inspire with your next home remodeling or flooring project. Call us today, or visit our Romeoville Flooring Showroom for more information!