So you've decided to make the investment and purchase new flooring. It's an exciting time. With so many options available, where do you start? Who should I work with for my flooring? First you want to work with a reputable company. One you know will stand behind their work and their products. Ask about warranties, the installation process and make sure you are working with a company that is transparent about their products and services. Straus Carpets has a five star reputati

​What is Marmoleum? ​Marmoleum, the original linoleum, is an environmentally friendly floor covering made for residential and commercial applications. The product is made mostly from five simple, eco-friendly ingredients: linseed oil, sawdust, pine rosin, natural pigments, and hemp jute fiber. What are Marmoleum floors like? Marmoleum by Forbo is typically purchased as a sheet good; sheets up to 76” wide are installed by a certified Marmoleum professional. Forbo also makes Ma

About $40 a square yard. But seriously, linoleum is an all-natural product manufactured in Europe. It is two meters wide (6 feet, 7 inches) and the seams must be welded together during installation using a torch and welding rod. For that reason, installers should be certified by at least one linoleum manufacturer so that you know it’s being done correctly. Linoleum does not come with a “no wax” finish and must be maintained by the customer for the life of the product. Most li

If you want the cleanest, most sustainable carpet for your home, opt for EverStrand®. This premium PET polyester fiber is thoroughly purified for the cleanest strand and easy to keep clean with advanced soil and stain protection. And, with up to 100% recycled content, it's the world's most sustainable carpet. Mohawk makes EverStrand® using Mohawk Contiuum™, the ultimate innovation in PET carpet. This patented process takes premium PET from the highest-grade polymer, strengthe

Today’s hardwood floors are easy to clean and care for thanks to advances in stains and finishes. Indeed, regular maintenance requires nothing more than a little sweeping (Or a lot if you have kids!) with a soft bristle broom and vacuuming with a soft floor attachment if your floor has a beveled edge that collects debris. It’s a good idea to clean your floors periodically with a professional wood floor-cleaning product recommended by a wood flooring professional. Here are som

Straus Carpets offers a wide variety of hardwood and laminate floors, and our sales professionals have the experience necessary to help guide you to the perfect solution for your need. When it comes to hardwood, Straus offers prefinished hardwood planks that can be glued, nailed or installed as a floating floor. We stock an array of plank widths and matching moldings, transitions and thresholds. In terms of hardwood floor styles, some of the more popular are: country, traditi

​Don’t worry — you don’t have to memorize all this to make the perfect carpet choice. We’re here to help. This is just some general information to help while you’re deciding what type of carpet to install. The vast majority of carpets are made from synthetic fibers, which are more resistant to stains and much less expensive to manufacture. Natural fiber carpets, like wool, tend to do a better job of resisting crushing from traffic. Again, much of your choice will come down to

​An area rug is a quick and easy way to tie a room together, add a bit of softness to a floor or make a statement. Indeed, an area rug has the ability to add a splash of personality to any room, just like a colorful work of art. Beyond beauty, an area rug is a functional addition to a room: in high traffic areas, one can protect vulnerable floor surfaces; many are easy to lift and clean; and with the right non-skid pad, some can reduce the risk of a slip and fall. Area rugs a

Why shop at a specialty retailer instead of a big box store? This is one of the most frequent questions we hear, and one of our most favorites to answer. We believe that service and experience are the strongest reasons for shopping at specialty retailers like us. The Straus Carpets difference is that we take the time to listen to your needs and then only show you the materials that will work for you. Sales, while obviously important, are not our focus when we’re talking abou

Vinyl floors are a great way to take care of high traffic and high-risk areas, like kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms. While it’s beautiful and durable, it’s not impervious to danger. Our friends at Armstrong have allowed us to excerpt parts of their online guide for your benefit. Thanks to them. Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Dried spills can be cleaned with a floor stripper or cleaner and a white cloth. Also, wash your vinyl floor with a no-rinse floor cleaner occa