Midwest Direct Flooring

There are many places where you can buy floor coverings, but if you want personal, friendly, knowledgeable service, great selection and fair prices, the only place to turn is Midwest Direct Flooring. Owned and operated since 2009 by Brian Hockman, our success can be attributed in a large part to the excellent customer service that we provide, both before and after the sale. Feeling a little overwhelmed at all the selections, or need a little help putting together the perfect color combination? We will work with you to help you achieve the room of your dreams.

You scoot chairs across them. Kids play on them. Family pets sprawl out on them. No doubt about it, kitchen floors take a beating. That's why it's so important to do your research before selecting a new floor for this all-important room. John Petrie, president-elect of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and owner/designer of Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry in Mechanicsburg, PA, encourages homeowners to think about how they want their new floor to look and function. All kitchen floors should be durable and easy to clean, but some households are tougher on their floors on a more frequent basis.

An interesting development is transpiring in the world of design. This is something that was predicted early in the year, and now it is becoming reality. Commercial carpet design is not only influencing residential carpet design-it is actually taking some of the residential market share! A broad base of commercial designers in have help identify new design directions. We have seen residential carpet offer everything from silky, long shags, to beautifully sculpted patterns. So why are designers borrowing from their commercial libraries to specify flooring for residential designs?

Radiant floor heating turns your floor into a large-area radiator. The floor becomes a heated surface that directly warms the floor - whether a wood floor or a thick concrete floor. This floor can be "charged" during off-peak hours, when electricity is cheaper, and, if the thermal mass is large enough, it can keep a home comfortable all day without further electrical input. Other options to heat a home include forced-air heating, baseboard heating, gas burners, electric heating elements, space heaters, and passive solar design.

Resilient (sheet vinyl) floors are the most versatile floors around. With technical advancements that gives their patterns unparalleled realism, resilient looks beautiful in any room. With display boards and samples of these floors brought directly to you, you're sure to find that new floor here at Midwest Direct Flooring! At Midwest Direct Flooring, we are happy to offer everything from base grade vinyl to the latest and greatest in luxury vinyl tile options. Vinyl tiles, made to look like ceramic or wood, are vinyl with a backer board.

Few things can match the look of a new hardwood floor. The inherent beauty of wood combined with the natural variation in graining, results in a look that simply can't be matched by vinyl or laminate flooring. Whether you have hardwood in a small entryway inside the front door or the whole house, a new hardwood floor adds beauty as well as value to your home. But just like a new car, proper care and maintenance is an important part of the long term investment. The care starts immediately following the installation by simply adding protective felt pads to the legs of chairs, tables, couches, as well as other furniture to prevent denting and scratching of the new floor.

Can you tell the difference between real Hardwood Flooring and Tile Planks that looks like Hardwood Flooring? Now, now, before you get all, "Well that's all nice and good, but I'd never go for it because I want/need/love real wood, " allow me to expound upon a few of the advantages of ceramic/porcelain over hardwood floors. Midwest Direct Flooring, LLC is your "Direct Source for Savings" on Hardwood Flooring, Carpet, Tile, Laminate and Vinyl. Free Estimates, Free Measurement, Mill Direct Pricing and Professional Installation.

In this age of do-it-yourself home improvement projects, installing carpet requires a specialized skill. Midwest Direct Flooring recommends that you rely on the expertise of a professional installation team to ensure your satisfaction with the product for years to come. Before the installers arrive, vacuum the old carpet to minimize the airborne dust and particles. Your installers will arrive with the knowledge, tools and supplies to lay your new carpet. However, they will need an area to store their electrical tools and access to electrical power outlets for their tools.

Carpet comes in many variations. Midwest Direct Flooring is prepared to assist you in finding the right carpet for any room in your home, business or rental property. We will bring carpet boards and samples directly to you - saving you the time and hassle of driving to a floor store. With our wide selection of styles and colors, we are sure that you will find a carpet that both you and your home will fall in love with! After you answer the first few questions, you can begin looking at the styles of carpet that interest you.

Recent research from has shown that carpet is the only flooring that positively influences your children's learning experience. It starts with the mood carpet creates, making schools more welcoming, friendly and less institutional for students, teachers and personnel. Carpet also provides better air quality, insulation and reduced noise, all of which improve learning. Finally, carpet reduces slip and fall accidents, and lessens injuries when falls occur, so it increases safety as well. In short, it passes with flying colors.

Consider who uses each bath, how frequently it's used, and what features it includes. The go-to spot for your morning routine and evening soak, your master bath encounters spilled makeup, dropped blow-dryers, and wet feet. Between dinner guests and kids' friends, the main-floor guest bathroom may be as heavy on foot traffic as it is light on moisture. And the kids' bath should stand up to occasional splashes and tub overflows. Consider what you want from the baths in your home. Your master bath, the king of all your baths, should indulge your style, whether that's spa-like tranquility or an energetic contemporary look with pops of color.

Floors made of tile, concrete, and stone are long-lived and perfect for some kinds of healthy green homes. Here is a primer to help you decide whether they are a good choice for you. Ceramic and porcelain tile are made primarily from clay, an abundant although nonrenewable natural resource. Although the manufacturing process is energy intensive, tile is nontoxic and easy to clean if the grout is sealed. If a tile ever cracks, it can be chiseled out and replaced. Concrete floors have crossed over from industrial buildings to stylish homes.