Ernie's In Ceresco - A Carpet One Store, That Sells Hard Flooring

Ernie’s Carpet One

Ernie's in Ceresco is a Carpet One store. So what does that mean? Carpet One is one of the world’s largest retailers' cooperative and buying groups, with over 1,000 storefronts. Because Ernie’s in Ceresco is a Carpet One store we are able to get special products made just for us, with better warranties. Carpet One has the Beautiful Guarantee, which states, if you don’t love your flooring, they’ll replace for free, labor included.  Some exclusions may apply.

Not only does Ernie’s have carpet, they also have a large assortment of hard wood flooring and backsplashes. Ernie's flooring department does their best to cover everybody's needs in flooring. They carry carpet, laminate, luxury vinyl tile, vinyl sheets, tile and wood flooring.

And so you might ask, what are the qualities of these different hard floors? Look no further! Here they are:

What is Laminate flooring?

Laminate flooring is a flooring constructed of layers. The bottom layer is the backing and designed to resist moisture. The top layer is the wear layer, it protects from fading, scratches and everyday wear. Laminate is the perfect choice for rooms in your house with lots of traffic such as entryways and family rooms.

Benefits of Laminate flooring:

- can simulate the look of dozens of different natural hardwood materials

- The wear layer protects from stains, scuffs and scratches making cleaning and maintenance relatively easy

- can easily sweeper vacuum floor to remove grit and dirt

- resist fading from UV light exposure

What is Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring?

Luxury vinyl tile is a type of flooring that includes both luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl planks. Luxury vinyl flooring is a type of vinyl based flooring material that mimics the look of natural material. 

Luxury vinyl tile usually comes in planks in 48" x 7" or tiles 12" x 12" or 16" x 16". Sometimes you can find unusual tiles such as 12" x 24". The thickness of luxury vinyl tile usually ranges from 10 mm to 12 mm which is about an eighth of an inch thick. Luxury vinyl tile comes in two types: One that simulates stone such a slate, travertine and marble; and one that simulates wood such as teak, maple, oak, walnut and Pine.

Benefits of Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring:

-  fraction of the price of real wood or stone

- it meets safety requirements for flammability and slip resistance 

- easy to maintain and relatively water resistant

- can handle high traffic areas

- has specialized wear layers that are scuff, dent, scratch and stain resistant

What is Vinyl flooring?

Vinyl flooring, also known resilient flooring has been around for decades and is still one of the most popular flooring choices on the market. Vinyl comes in a few options such as sheets, tiles (Luxury Vinyl Tile) and planks, which most often are found in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways and laundry rooms. popular in the 20th century, vinyl flooring is still evolving and is more durable now than ever. Several companies, including Ernie's in Ceresco offer lifetime warranties on premium vinyl. 

Benefits of Vinyl flooring:

- vinyl sheets are great for bathrooms and are practically water resistant

- it's affordable

- easy to clean and is low maintenance 

- does not get cold in the winter

- is soft beneath your feet

- depending on your level of handyman, can be easy to install

What is Tile flooring?

Ceramic tile is made through the process of heating and cooling clay and minerals.

Porcelain tile is made from natural clay and created by heating refined clay to high temperatures creating a dense floor tile, which is good for both indoors and outdoors. 

Travertine is limestone that is a byproduct of hot springs. The minerals in travertine are mixed during formation, giving each tile a unique pattern and character.

Benefits of Tile flooring:

- ceramic and porcelain tile are some of the longest lasting floor products 

- tile is a hard surface for dust mites, mold, germs and bacteria to live on

- tile is a good flooring solution for people with allergies and asthma

- ceramic tile as easily cleaned, often with warm water

- ceramic tile adds value to any building

What is Wood flooring?

Solid wood flooring is a solid piece of wood from top to bottom. The thickness can vary, but is usually 3/4" to 5/16". A huge benefit of solid wood flooring is that it can be sanded down and refinished multiple times.

Engineered wood flooring is a real wood flooring that has been manufactured using multiple layers of different wood veneers. It is very stable because the grains of each layer run in a different direction, making the wood expand and contract less than a solid wood floor. Engineered wood flooring can be sanded down and refinished, but not as many times as a solid wood floor.

Benefits of Wood flooring:

- easy to clean and maintain because stains and dirt don't stick to it

- they don't fade easily

- don't hold allergens like carpet can

- they are tough, strong, dent and scratch resistant

- most can be sanded and refinish floors several times

- hardwood floors increase the value of your home and make it easier to sell

Kaitlin Benes

Advertising/Furniture Sales