Step into any home and you’ll see flooring sets the tone for each room. That’s why when you’re shopping for new flooring, you have to consider more than just what’s trendy today. The right floors are timeless, durable and create a foundation that ages beautifully, while standing up to life in your Buffalo home.
Updating a single room or renovating your entire home? At our Buffalo flooring outlet, we’ve come up with strategies to help you choose flooring that keeps your space looking fresh and inviting for decades to come.
Since we’ve been helping Buffalo homeowners choose flooring since 1934, we know which materials last. The key is choosing products made for longevity, not short-term appeal. Consider the following:
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP): Delivering a hardwood look with superior moisture resistance and durability. Modern LVP features thick wear layers that withstand scratches, dents and fading. It’s ideal for high-traffic areas and homes with pets and children.
Engineered Hardwood: Offering authentic wood beauty and stability, the layered construction of engineered hardwood is perfect for Buffalo’s humidity fluctuations. It quickly reduces warping and gaps. Modern options can be installed as floating floors and last over 25 years.
Quality Carpet: Unbeatable when it comes to comfort and warmth, carpet is a top choice because of its high-density fibers and built-in stain resistance. The right carpet adds coziness to bedrooms and living spaces, while maintaining its appearance through years of foot traffic.
The common thread? Quality materials are backed by strong warranties. When you choose Tontien Carpet One, you’re protected by our exclusive Beautiful Guarantee®. If you aren’t completely satisfied within 30 days of installation, we replace your floors.
Flooring Trends come and go, while other design choices remain timeless. For flooring to look great decades from now, consider these options:
Medium-Toned Wood Looks: Browns, tans and grays work with evolving design styles. They hide minor wear better than light or very dark floors and complement the majority of furniture choices.
Subtle Patterns: It’s the best way to add visual interest to a space without it feeling overwhelming. Textures of gentle variations still look great years later.
Natural Finishes: Highlighting wood grain or stone textures will never feel dated. It brings organic warmth into your home, while maintaining a clean, contemporary feel.
Ultra-trendy colors or bold patterns will feel outdated within a few years. Instead, let your flooring leave room to work with changing paint colors, furniture and decor.
Even quality flooring materials prematurely fail without proper flooring installation. With professional installation, you cover all your bases, including subfloor preparation, moisture barriers and precise techniques that ensure your floors last.
Our flooring teams know Buffalo homes. We consider how local climate can affect installation and make sure every detail meets manufacturer specifications.
Depending on the flooring material you choose, your maintenance routine might differ. However, you can easily follow these tips to keep your flooring in top shape:
Regular sweeping or vacuuming removes abrasive dirt
Immediate spill cleanup prevents stains
Use manufacturer-recommended cleaning products
Place mats at entryways to reduce tracked-in debris
Trim pet nails to minimize scratches
Considering installing carpet? We include a 3M-affiliated carpet cleaning kit to help you maintain a fresh, professional look for years.
Choosing flooring that will look its best for decades isn’t easy. That’s why you need expert guidance and quality products from Tontine Carpet One. We bring over 90 years of experience to every consultation so it’s easy to choose materials that match your lifestyle, budget and design goals.
Don’t settle for floors that look great for a season. Contact us or visit our West Seneca showroom to find flooring that will stand the test of time!