Take Pride in Your Floors!

What are you proud of? Is it your growing family, your hard-earned college degree, or maybe it’s your career that you have dedicated endless years to? We have many achievements that we are proud of, and one of the biggest things that people are most proud of is their house that they have turned into a welcoming home.

From manicured lawns with pretty pink and purple budding flowers, to the green grass that has been tended to. Inside your home you might have hired an interior designer to make it the perfect fit for your family, or maybe you have taken on DIY adventures with your family, creating memories along the way of living in your home.

We know the importance of homeowner pride, which is why when you purchase from Maxwell Brothers Flooring America we make sure that you are receiving quality floors that are made in the USA. We pride ourselves not only on our locally made floors, but also on our quality customer service which has made us the most recommended, and ultimately, where friends send friends.

To learn more about our USA made products, visit our store for more information!

French Oak Flooring {Huntington Beach}

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Quick Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home

Spring is right around the corner and while cleaning your house of built-up dirt and dust can be therapeutic, you won’t want to spend all of your weekends inside cleaning. Take note of these quick and easy ways to spring clean your home so that you can enjoy more time outside in the warmer weather with your family, and less time indoors scrubbing dirt away.

Greet Your Guests with Care

When you invite guests over it’s important to make them feel welcome. What better way to do that than by greeting them with a beautiful doormat, which will also keep the dirt, gravel and mud from entering your home with them.

Don’t Ignore Overlooked Surfaces!

While you might be good at dusting your tables and window sills, don’t forget to take care of the forgotten surfaces! Windows should be cleaned of build-up from the previous cold and messy months, while everything from ceiling fans, furniture, light fixtures and blinds should be cleaned free of lingering dust.

Fresh Start with Linens

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to only consist of cleaning your house. Consider replacing your linens with a new set of sheets or a comforter that brings a dose of sunshine and energy into your room. This can range from sheets with a bright pattern on them, to an accent pillow in a chalky pastel.

Attack Those Floors!

Now that your windows, fans and furniture have been cleaned, all of that dust and build-up is most likely resting on your hardwood or carpet. Consider deep cleaning your carpets or take advantage of our Hard to Beat Flooring sale and receive a complimentary iRobot Braava to clean your floors for you so that you can spend the warmer days outside with your family enjoying the much needed sunshine.

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Let the Braava Brave Your Dirty Floors

From rain boots tracking water into your home and sand being shaken out of clothes, to snow being tracked in from your dog, there will always be endless ways for dirt, snow, ice and grit to be brought into your home. Not only does this make a mess for you, but it can also ruin your floors.

Because you can’t control every speck of dirt that enters your home, you can take preventive measures by placing doormats at every entrance to keep some of the grime from being tracked indoors. While doormats can’t keep everything at bay, it’s important to make it a routine to clean and care for your floors, as properly maintained floors can increase the longevity of your floors and home.

Downs Performance Kinetic

For hard surfaces, mopping or sweeping daily or weekly will keep dirt build-up to a minimum, and vacuuming carpet regularly is key if you live in a sandy area.

For those with hard surface floors, the iRobot Braava 380t Floor Mopping Robot can be your helping hand for cleaner floors freeing up your time to play with your kids, run errands, or even catch some shut eye. The iRobot Braava 380t uses dry or damp cloths to mop hard-surface floors for you, keeping dust, daily dirt and smudges under control automatically. Simply attach a cleaning cloth, set Braava down and press either the Sweep or Mop button. In Sweep mode, Braava dry mops, picking up dust, dirt and hair. In Mop mode, Braava damp mops, lifting surface dirt and grime onto the cloth.

The iRobot Braava has two cleaning modes for both dry and damp cleaning, with quiet motors and a soft-touch bumper for safe and quiet cleaning. No longer will you have to struggle to get those hard to reach areas under your furniture, as the Braava can reach those hard spots for you.

With the purchase of $1,500 or more on select flooring at Maxwell Brothers Flooring America, you will receive a complimentary iRobot Braava, making at-home clean up a breeze. Our Hard to Beat Flooring Sale, going on from March 6th – April 26th, will also allow you to save 30% on select hardwood, laminate, tile and vinyl flooring.

Stop by today to see how we can bring beautiful new floors to your home and “keep daily dirt in check” with the iRobot Braava 380t.

How to Know Which Flooring is Best For Your Bathroom

When it comes to your home, flooring is important in each and every room you inhabit, but there are some rooms in your home that require more thought; the bathroom being one. Regardless of the room you are selecting flooring for, it’s always important to consider your budget, your style, and the flooring requirements of that specific room.

Big questions to run through are, “how does it look,” “how does it feel,” and “how well does it repel stains and water?” Once you can confidently answer those questions with your flooring options, you’ll be better able to select your new bathroom flooring!

Akando Tile by Design Distinctions

A Big No

Carpet is the worst flooring selection for your bathroom, with hardwood being a close second. While hardwood brings a warm and polished look to your floors, over time the moisture will ruin the hardwood, making this a “bottom of the totem pole” choice. Save the hardwood for your kitchen!

Good

Laminate is easy to clean, durable, and available in various styles, but if the base comes into contact with moisture, the laminate will begin to bubble, and will eventually need to be torn out and replaced. If selecting laminate, just be cautious of excess water being splashed out of the bathtub by energetic kids!

Better

Vinyl, which is budget-friendly and extremely easy to clean and maintain, is the most popular bathroom flooring choice with consumers. While vinyl is waterproof and stain-resistant, keep in mind the importance of choosing a quality vinyl, as the higher quality products will be better able to reduce the risk of water seeping under.

Mannington Vinyl in Allegany

Best

The best flooring option for your bathroom is tile. Durable, budget-friendly, waterproof, and stain-resistant, tile not only cleans well, but it also brings a classic look to your room. If you have children or elderly family members in your home, consider being cautious and choosing a slip-resistant tile. If options for slip-resistant are limited, go for smaller tiles, as more grout means less slip. One of the only downsides to tile is that it gets cold, especially in the winter, so if you have room in your budget, consider installing a floor heating system to keep your feet warm on the colder days of fall and winter!

Design Distinctions Tile in Urmi

If you’re still unsure of which flooring would be best for your bathroom or simply want to ask questions, visit us in our showroom and we would be more than happy to go over the proper flooring products to fulfill your requirements!

What is your favorite type of flooring for the bathroom?

3 Trends to Try in 2015

With the New Year upon us, it’s time to start taking note of any updates or décor changes that you would like to make to your home. Updates can range from new flooring, updated furniture, new wall colors, or a complete flip of a room. A new year encourages people to try new things that they otherwise wouldn’t consider, and we are here to give you 3 adventurous trends to try in 2015.

Go Bold with Gold

Brighter and more elegant than in years past, gold fixtures are once again coming back into the spotlight as an accent for bathrooms and kitchens. Gold fixtures, when used appropriately and in conjunction with the room’s current décor, can add a touch of glamour or vintage charisma to the room. A gold faucet and drawer handles give a feeling of elegance and charm when paired with light wood, white cabinets, or marble countertops.

Create Visual Impact with Texture

Another hot trend of 2015 is to create a visual impact with the addition of fabrics and patterns into your décor. Whether it’s via pillows, curtains, or artwork, adding texture to your space with geometric patterns, floral prints, ethnic prints, and images will become a popular design aspect. If you’re feeling bold incorporate a cowhide or fluffy rug into your room to bring texture to your floors.

Matte Black is Back

Marking its spot in modern décor is the use of matte finishes in your home. Not only does matte add character and depth, but it can also add edge to your room, especially when matte black is used. The cozier, more inviting shade of black softens the harsh color, transforming your room from drab and dark, to dramatic and elegant. To balance the matte black in your room, incorporate furniture or accents in a soft white, and for those with a family, using a matte black wall as a chalkboard can add a touch of warmth to your walls.

What décor trend of 2015 are you most excited about?

3 Tips for Entertaining for the Holidays

Holiday cheer is all around. From local carolers going door to door singing loud and merrily, to candles and lights decorating houses in your neighborhood. While there are many ways to bring the holiday spirit to your home, it’s never too late to include our 3 tips for entertaining for the holidays into your decor.

One of the most important décor objectives is to create a warm welcome for your family and friends when they enter your home. You can hang wreaths on your front door and windows, or wrap garland that has been intertwined with white, twinkling lights, around your front door. To truly capture the holiday spirit, place friendly holiday décor near your main entrance to make your guests feel like they are home with their first step inside.

The holidays mean something different to each family, so it’s important to make your home feel like the holidays, however you choose to celebrate. Your family might love the classic holiday atmosphere, while others are drawn to a more modern approach. To bring the holidays to your home, depending on your taste in décor, hang vintage or glittery ornaments on your tree or on shelves. Plaid, throw blankets and red pillows are perfect additions to your chairs and couches, as this not only brings the classic holiday feel to your space, but it also allows your guests to stay warm during the cold evenings.

Lastly, for those families hosting a holiday party, creating the perfect table setting can be one of the most important tasks you have. Sparkly gold and a rich green create an elegant feel, while red, brown and green brings the classic holiday cheer to your dining room. Decorate your table with a centerpiece that can act as the focal point, such as a vase of flowers or berries, and surround it with votive or pillar candles, in colors complementing your color scheme.

From personalized table settings, twinkling lights around your door, or red and green décor, there are many ways to still bring the holiday spirit to your home, and from our Maxwell Brothers Flooring America family to you and yours, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Keeping Your Home Clean During the Winter Season

With snow and ice storms upon us, dirt, snow and salt are all being tracked into our homes. While snowstorms can be peaceful and beautiful, it has the opposite effect on your home and floors when it’s tracked inside by your family and friends.

Along with winter debris, dry, winter air affects both your health and your floors. When humidity levels are low, contraction and gapping can occur in your floors, making it important to keep temperatures warm and dry in your home to prevent this.

To keep your floors clean and free of any scratches or rot, place doormats and rugs at every entrance in your home. This keeps most of the dirt and salt from entering your house, and leaves you with less of a mess to clean up. If kids or neighbors track winter debris past your entrance, sweeping and vacuuming regularly are a great way to keep up with the winter conditions.

Winter also affects the outside of your home, which can leave you victim to frozen pipes and no power. Make sure to always store an emergency kit in your home, consisting of flashlights, batteries, candles, non-perishable food, and plenty of warm clothing and blankets.

While your kids and pets enjoy frolicking in the snow, we have your home covered with our Resista cleaning products. Ranging from cleaning pads, powders and sprays, we have every cleaning product that your home needs to withstand the harsh, winter conditions.

The Importance of Small Business Saturday

Black Friday has always been the biggest shopping day of the year, but for small businesses, one of our most important shopping days is the day following Black Friday. Also known as Small Business Saturday, this is the day we encourage you to visit our store. This is the day that we celebrate our community.

Small Business Saturday isn’t only about driving sales for local businesses; it’s about the importance of our local businesses. Did you know that supporting your local, family-owned businesses actually stimulates the economy? This means that the money that you spend at local stores stays in the community, and also drives an increase in jobs for your neighbors and friends.

While you might think that a small purchase won’t have a big impact on the store that you’re doing business with, it actually does. Each purchase means that there is a better chance of the store staying in business, and it also increases the likelihood of growth for that store.

Here at Maxwell Brothers Flooring America, we support our community every day. As a locally owned store, our business thrives on the relationships that we form and keep with our friends and neighbors. We value our success on the growth of our community, and make it a mission to make our community and our store a place where friends send friends.

How do you support your local businesses?

Best Flooring Options For Your Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most valued rooms in a family’s home, so it’s not surprising that it is also one of the rooms that a family is willing to spend the extra money to makeover. If you’re looking to give your kitchen a new look starting with your floors, there are several factors that are important to consider, such as whether or not you have an open floor plan, and how often the kitchen will be used.

For those that spend a great amount of time entertaining and cooking in the kitchen, vinyl is the best choice for flooring. Both waterproof and stain proof, vinyl is also the easiest to maintain, requiring only a mop and a broom. Vinyl is budget and foot friendly, as it is the softest hard surface option, making it easier on both your feet and your wallet.

PURstone Luxury Vinyl Tile in the style Emperador Travertine

Tile, the toughest flooring that can handle anything that is dragged or dropped on the floor, is low maintenance and stain-resistant, which is great for those families with animals or young children who are prone to spilling drinks and food.

Design Distinctions Tile in the style Cooper

With warmth and visual appeal comes hardwood, which is low maintenance, moisture resistant, and simply never goes out of style. For those with an open floor plan, hardwood is the perfect option, as it allows for a smooth transition from your kitchen to the connecting rooms.

Downs Performance Hardwood in the style Kinetic

What type of flooring do you most like to see in kitchens?