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Absolute Flooring offers the top tile selection in Santa Fe

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a colorful country home kitchen with galzzio tile

Absolute Flooring and Interiors, the leading tile store in Santa Fe, NM, offers a fantastic selection of tile flooring, countertops and backsplashes for both private homes and commercial buildings. We are proud to carry Glazzio Tile, one of the premier tile manufacturing companies. Glazzio Tiles creates what is considered by many builders and tile installation professionals to be the best tile available.

Absolute Flooring is dedicated to providing only the best quality tile to our customers. Creating a space you love and enjoy is our number one priority.

Glazzio Tiles offers a unique appearance unmatched by conventional tiles. The vibrancy and color depth combined with the reflective quality of glass results in a unique and dramatic effect. It can be used in homes or modern commercial buildings.

Glazzio Tiles can be used in a large number of applications. Those applications include the following:

  • Kitchen tile
  • Kitchen tile backsplash and walls
  • Bathroom tile
  • Bathroom tile backsplash and walls
  • Showers
  • Borders to soften conventional ceramic tiled walls
  • Highlight external building features and garden walls
  • Pools, spas and waterfalls
  • And any applications to suit your imagination

Glass tiles are suitable for both internal and external applications impervious to frost, sunlight and water. They are easy to clean and maintain and they never discolor. Glass tiles will continue to provide a dazzling appearance for many years to come.

Glazzio offers design simulators on their website where you can see what their tiles really look like. You can choose between two different bathroom layouts, a kitchen, and a standard hotel lobby. This is a great tool for homeowners and business owners to explore exciting options. 

Once you pick the perfect tile, you can pick it up in store and, if your tile selection isn’t in stock, Absolute Flooring will order it for you.

Glazzio Tiles offers a large range of different colors, styles and sizes. Any item not in stock can be custom made to suit your taste and requirements.

Contact Absolute Flooring and Interiors today to schedule an appointment to discuss all your tile needs. Our experienced tile installation professionals will make sure your job gets done right.  

Come by the store to review the Glazzio tile samples we have on hand or call us to setup an appointment today!

Why You Should Buy From a Local Independent Tile Store

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styles of tile that Absolute Flooring carries.

Home renovations can be huge, time consuming projects, and one of the most challenging aspects can be choosing the right tile flooring and tile backspace. Finding the best quality and design fit for each customer is our top priority at Absolute Flooring in Santa Fe.

Many homeowners choose high-quality tiles with designs and colors that complement their interior design styles. However, it’s equally important to buy tiles from a local company with a good reputation. Choosing a local tile store with years of experience such as Absolute Flooring in Santa Fe is the best option. 

These are some benefits of shopping from a locally owned tile store.

It Saves Time

When you place an order for tiles with a big box store or online, you may have to wait weeks for delivery. If you want to start a renovation project immediately, that may not be a feasible option for you. In contrast, buying locally saves time. We can deliver the required tiles without unnecessary delays and save you time and trouble.

You Can Support Your Local Economy

When you buy tiles from a company that operates in another state or country, it negatively affects your city. In order to support the local economy, buy tiles from a local supplier. By purchasing from a local company, you support local, small-scale owners. This way, you get peace of mind that you’re playing your role for the betterment of your community.

You Can Determine if the End Product Looks Good

When you buy tiles online, you visit their website and place your order. The downside to online shopping is the images on the screen might not always depict the tiles accurately, especially when it comes to color. 

But if you buy tiles from a local company, it will be easier for you to determine if you should buy a specific design and color. You can see the tiles in person and even buy samples to see if they go well with the interior theme of your house.

At Absolute Flooring, you can find tiles in a variety of colors and designs. Whether you are building or remodeling your entire home, or renovating the bathrooms and kitchen, you can find the products you need right here. Call us today to schedule an appointment and start making your renovation dreams a reality!

Learn More About Crossville Tile’s Eco-friendly Tile Choices

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Established in 1986, Crossville boasts being the first manufacturer of tiles in Tennessee. Not only that, Crossville is the leading manufacturer of beautiful tile solutions and is an innovator in eco-friendly tile products.

Here at one of the most reliable and trustworthy tile stores in Santa Fe, Absolute Flooring and Interiors, we have samples of select Crossville tiles. Visit our showroom to see the extraordinary tiles we have in stock and imagine them in your home or business. Discuss your tile project with our professional designers so we can help you determine what will best suit your style and budget.

Crossville tile is committed to innovative products and practices, starting with introducing America’s first large-format porcelain tiles. They are on the way to becoming the only company that is a net consumer of tile waste materials. This means they recycle more than they produce. This also makes large-format porcelain tiles an excellent choice for environmentally conscious homeowners due to their earth-friendly manufacturing process.

Crossville has successfully implemented new innovations in their tile that have the ability to bring simple places to life.

Buenos Aires Mood Porcelain Stone: Step to the City Rhythm 

Choose from any of the different earthy colors and a variety of textured or polished surfaces to change the look and feel of an area in your home or office. 

Whether you are a builder, a designer or a homeowner, you can’t go wrong with neutral palettes. Buenos Aires Mood Porcelain offers a high impact tile made out of porcelain that looks like stone. This is the perfect choice for a tile when you want a natural look.

In addition, this choice of flooring design is quite easy to maintain. All you need is soap and hot water and your tile will look as good as new. 

Gotham Porcelain Stone: Conquer the Concrete Jungle 

Achieve the look and robust feel of concrete with Gotham porcelain tiles. Like the potential every city carries within itself, you can create unique design possibilities with Gotham porcelain tile in the most desired colors and hues of stained concrete textures.

The color choices range from light to darker tones. Each option is named after elements of urban cityscapes, which further describes its persona.

  1. Lamp Post
  2. Penthouse
  3. Clock Tower
  4. Main Line
  5. Dockside
  6. Pavement

Gotham is recommended for interior tile flooring, interior wall tile, exterior walls and tile backsplashes – both in residential and commercial settings. However, it is not suitable for exterior paving or horizontal surfaces.

Visit the Absolute Flooring showroom in Santa Fe today to see samples of Crossville tiles. 

ABSOLUTE FLOORING | HOW TO PICK OUT THE PERFECT WOOD FLOORING FOR YOUR SPACE

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Originally popularized in the French royal courts of the 1600s, hardwood flooring remains the gold standard in flooring to this day. Known for its elegant beauty and strength, hardwood adds a natural design element, softness, and warmth to any space. When it comes to installing new hardwood flooring in your home or office, there is a lot to consider, and the experts at Absolute Flooring & Interiors in Santa Fe, New Mexico can help you make the right flooring decision.

TYPES

Hardwood floors are made of either solid wood or engineered wood. Solid wood floors have boards that have been milled into long planks, most commonly from a hardwood species. Each plank is one continuous piece of wood, which means it can be sanded and refinished many times over the course of its life. Solid wood floors require regular care, as the planks expand and shrink as the temperature fluctuates. Solid wood is more porous than engineered wood, and thus more vulnerable to damage and warping from humidity or water damage. Engineered wood floors are composed of planks made with a thin layer of hardwood adhered to a plywood core. The thin layer of hardwood means that engineered wood floors can only be refinished a couple of times, or possibly not at all, depending on the thickness of the hardwood layer. However, the man-made plywood core of engineered wood makes it more resistant to temperature-related shrinkage and expansion, making it more durable. Though less susceptible than solid wood, engineered wood is still not immune to damage and warping caused by humidity or water damage.

SPECIES

Another consideration when picking out hardwood floors is the species of wood. Each species has its own unique characteristics, from its hardness to its color. Wood hardness is measured using the Janka Hardness Rating: the higher the number, the harder the wood. High-traffic areas are better suited to harder woods, such as oak, hickory, or maple, as they hold up better to everyday wear and tear. Woods with a hardness rating on the lower end of the Janka scale (pine, spruce, fir, and cedar) are more easily damaged by continuous use, but, like their harder counterparts, can be sanded and refinished. Unlike the slower-growing hardwood trees, softer-wood trees are faster growing, making them more environmentally friendly and sustainable to harvest.

FINISHES

Hardwood floors are installed either prefinished or unfinished. In prefinished flooring, each plank is already stained and sealed and ready to go—saving time on installation and taking out the guesswork on how the finished product will fit in with your surrounding décor. Unfinished hardwood floors are raw, unstained, and unsealed. They are finished after installation, which means you have more opportunity to customize and create a unique finished product.

The experts at Absolute Flooring & Interiors in Santa Fe New Mexico will guide you through your options and help you make an informed decision when picking out your new hardwood flooring. Whether you choose prefinished or unfinished, solid wood or engineered wood flooring, you’ll find great products and knowledgeable guidance at Absolute Flooring & Interiors.

Top Reasons to Use Carpet Flooring in Your Home

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Have you recently moved into a new house? Or are you considering revamping the interior of your old house?

If yes, then we know the struggle you are going through.

With the unlimited number of home décor items available in the market, the selection process has become extremely difficult. From paint color and furniture to decoration pieces and flooring, the availability of endless varieties can make your house décor project quite difficult.

What if we tell you about one item that will completely change the look of your house, give it a fresh feel and will also be a good investment?

Wondering if there is any such home décor item?

There definitely is!

We are talking about Carpets.

Carpets have always been one of the most popular items when it comes to home styling options and there are many reasons why people prefer them over other types of flooring.

If you are not sure if investing in a new, quality carpet is the right choice, take a look at the following top reasons which will convince you that your carpet is the flooring option for your house:

·         It Offers Safety

Slips and falls can occur anytime, especially when you have children or elderly in the family. A carpeted floor greatly reduces the chances of tripping and even if an accident happens, it saves you and your loved ones from injuries by providing a soft landing surface.

·        Noise Reduction

Have you ever noticed that sound creates an echo in a room that has a marble or wood floor?

Or

Why, in some countries, it is required by law that condominiums should have fully carpeted floors?

This is because carpet helps in reducing the noise and sound transmission by absorbing sound and also by working as a barrier between floors.

·        Game Changer

Carpets are truly game- changers when it comes to home décor. They can either make or break the look of your house.  They have the power to completely transform the interior of a place. Whether you want to give an elegant and luxurious feel to your home or want to keep it cozy and casual, the right carpet will do the job.

Bonus Tip: If you want to remodel the interior of your house without breaking your bank, change the carpet and you will be surprised to see how this one change instantly elevates the appearance and feel of your house.

·        Easy To Install and Maintain

Unlike other floorings, you do not need to spend a fortune to install carpet in your home.  Also, they last a lifetime if you just take care of basic cleaning (vacuuming) every day and deep cleaning once or twice a year.

With anti-stain carpet protection and amazing stain removers, stains are no longer a problem. All you need to get rid of a stain is to treat it immediately.

·        Versatility

Whether you like to keep your home décor traditional or wants to give it a contemporary look, there is no dearth of variety when it comes to carpets. From patterns to colors and styles, carpets come in a huge variety, so you will surely find one that matches your taste and style.

Confused what type of carpet will be suitable for your house?

Take Help!

Absolute Flooring & Interiors is the solution to all your problems when it comes to home décor.  So, let the pros do their work while you sit back and relax.

Spruce up Your Interior with These 5 Carpet Trends

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It’s 2018 and you’re probably wondering why carpets are still a trend. Weren’t shiny vinyl-tiles and strand-woven bamboo floors the definition of a contemporary interior design? Who’d ever want to carpet their floors knowing they can easily catch stubborn stains and take forever to clean?

Floor carpets seem to gang up on you by secretly collecting heaps of dust under them giving you the illusion your house is spic and span.

But that was last year…or maybe a few years ago. Are carpets still an interior outcast?

Do they still feel like a scruffy shroud over your fancy floor?

Not really. If you’re planning to ditch carpets for bare floors, what you’re about to read next will definitely impel you to reconsider.

Just like with every industry, the recent boom in technology has managed to make its way into modern interior as well. If you think the recent flooring trends have you sold, you’re still oblivious to what technology and innovation has done for carpets.

Bringing you the most innovative, jaw-dropping carpet trends of 2018, make way for some stylish, eco-friendly rugs to spruce up your house!

The Waterproof Magic  

Waterproof carpets are the coolest trend of 2018. Your child spilling soda over the carpet could now be the least of your worries because the fabric simply won’t soak up the liquid.

Using an incredibly unique LifeGuard technology, only a few interior brands have produced these fully waterproof carpets; finally putting an end to all your cleaning worries.

Lean to Green

You were probably expecting recycled flooring in this list. And why wouldn’t it be? Modern room designs are incomplete without green choices. People don’t buy into aesthetics anymore, now they want valuable products carrying meaning when it comes to the bigger picture.

Green flooring has been a hot a topic these days. By creating carpets with recycled materials like plastic soda bottles, this trend will is dominating the interior industry.  

The Frieze Carpet

To put it simply, Frieze carpeting is described as the “twist” carpet where the fabric is twisted multiple times to produce an intricately woven and elegant carpet design.

And no, they don’t look like old-school shaggy carpets. Getting them in the right colors to complement your walls and furniture can certainly make them the highlight of your living room.

Carpet Tiles?!

Hold on! Carpets made into tiles?? This is truly an out-of-the-box, super-creative trend. Whether it’s juice, curry, wine, or even bleach accidentally spilled on the carpet, you will not have to buy a new one ever.

Just simply replace the stained tile with a new one and you’re good to do. Carpet tiles are perfect for basement flooring. A lot of them are waterproof too so you have smart options to choose from.

A Blend of Ombre Hues

If you’re a fan of the famous ombre effect when it comes to makeup or clothes, you’d absolutely love this trend as well. You can have beautiful sunset or rainbow colors blended into the rug and place them at the entrance or the lounge where they’re most likely to catch the eye.

To further your love story with carpet, check out why carpet is a great option for you. So which one of these are you slipping in your room?