Flooring education
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Tile a Bathroom Floor
Tile is an incredible flooring material for South Florida homes and a new tile bathroom floor is one of the most transformative home projects you can complete! We love that inspired tile floors provide a durable, waterproof surface that helps define the entire bathroom’s style. While it requires patience and precision, breaking the tile installation…
Read MoreRealistic Wood Look Floors: What is Embossed Laminate Flooring?
For decades, the main drawback of laminate flooring was a flat, synthetic look. While the printed image layer was beautiful, the perfectly smooth surface broke the illusion of real wood. Modern flooring technology has solved this problem with embossed laminate flooring. Embossed laminate is a revolutionary manufacturing technique that adds physical texture to the plank’s…
Read MoreThe Best Wood-Look Waterproof Flooring for South Florida Homes
In a region like South Florida, with its high humidity, occasional downpours, and frequent pool parties, the perfect flooring needs to do two things: look beautiful and stand up to moisture. For years, homeowners had to choose between the aesthetic of wood and the practicality of tile or vinyl. Today’s South Florida homeowners have more…
Read MoreComparing Engineered Hardwood vs Laminate Flooring
Choosing new flooring is one of the most significant decisions you will make for your home. It’s an investment that affects your home’s aesthetic, value, and daily comfort. In the world of wood-look flooring, two options often rise to the top of the list for homeowners in South Florida: engineered hardwood and laminate. While both…
Read MoreFrom Classic to Contemporary: Exploring the Diverse World of Tile
For over 51 years, Dolphin Carpet & Tile has been the trusted name for quality flooring in South Florida. While we offer a comprehensive array of flooring solutions, one material consistently stands out for its incredible versatility, durability, and timeless appeal: tile. From the sun-drenched beaches of Miami to the bustling neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale,…
Read MoreExtending the Lifespan of Your Laminate Floors: Care Tips
When it comes to enhancing the beauty and functionality of your home, laminate flooring stands out as a truly inspired choice. At Dolphin Carpet & Tile, with over 51 years of serving the South Florida community, we understand the distinctive appeal of laminate – its remarkable durability, diverse styles, and confident ability to transform any…
Read MoreUsing Different Grout & Glaze Options for Tile Design Variation
More than other materials that you can use in the home, tile styles offer the greatest level of design capability for truly creating one-of-a-kind spaces. With a wide variety of constructions, finishes, colors, shapes, and sizes to select from, the personalization that you envision can be achieved and last for decades. To take your custom…
Read MoreTips for Choosing a New Floor Color
In addition to browsing through attractive flooring textures, finishes, patterns, and species, you will also need to land on a gorgeous color when selecting new floors! As you look to achieve design harmony within your rooms, your new flooring color should balance visual elements like wall paint colors, cabinetry, furniture, drapery, rugs, pillows, and other…
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