Are the floors at your property worn, outdated, or just plain ugly?  Imagine new carpet, or custom hardwood, a new ceramic tile foyer, or even custom natural stone floor. ARC offers complete lines of flooring in all of the following areas: carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile, natural stone, hardwood, laminate, ceramic wall tile, and natural stone wall tile. All from nationally recognized manufacturers sold to you at Mill- Direct prices.

 

ARC offers one of the largest varieties of products and services in the metro area. In most cases materials can be delivered and installed within 14 business days. ARC uses only professionally trained quality craftsmen to complete your project in a timely organized manner. As always all work performed by ARC is backed by a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.

 

PRODUCT COMPARISON

Choosing flooring that best fits your business is really what it's all about. Following is a quick rundown of products, their characteristics, and what they're best suited for.

CARPET
     
Offers a broad price range, extensive selection to meet most decorating styles and budgets. Carpet is soft and warm underfoot, creating a luxurious feeling. Most carpet fibers are nylon, olefin, polyester or wool. They vary in wear and stain resistance, resilience, cleanability and price. Types include Saxony, plush, texture, cut-loop, level loop, multi-level loop and frieze. Carpet works well in in almost all areas.
 

COMPARING CARPET FIBERS

Fiber Type

Wear Resistance

Stain Resistance

Resilience

Cleanability

Comments

wool

very good

low unless treated

excellent

good

The standard by which other fibers are judges; low resistance to static unless treated; expensive

nylon

excellent

most are treated to enhance stain resistance

very good

very good

The most popular fiber; has good static control; suitable for almost any application

polypropylene olefin

very good

excellent inherent stain resistance

low

responds well

The second most popular fiber, best suited to loop pile constructions or high, very dense, cut piles

polyester

very good

built-in-stain resistance to certain types of acid dyes

fair

good

Better suited to low traffic areas, such as bedrooms and living rooms

LAMINATE
     
High-performance laminate flooring can look like wood or tile, is extremely durable and easy to clean. Laminates feature engineered layered construction and can stand up to just about anything. Laminate flooring does not scuff or show wear-through. The surface is burn-resistant and resists scratching from heavy traffic. The surface will not indent with normal usage nor will the color fade. Clean-up is easy, requiring only a damp cloth or vacuum. Good for moisture-prone areas: Break-rooms, bathrooms, foyers, as well as all high-traffic areas.

CERAMIC AND STONE TILE
     Creates an elegant, natural look. Ceramic and stone are almost indestructible, easy to maintain. Ceramic tile can be glazed or unglazed. Stone tiles vary in texture and color for a distinctive look. Both tiles are suitable for moisture-prone and heavy-traffic areas.

VINYL
     
Vinyl is easy to maintain and very durable, making it suitable throughout the property.

Sheet Vinyl - Available in 6 foot and 12 foot widths, in any length needed.
Tile Squares - Available in rich, luxurious squares, perfect for the
finest interiors.
Colors and Styles - From warm, subtle colors to bold and bright, today's vinyl has
it all. Vinyl comes in an extensive variety of patterns, designs and textures available in a stylish palette of color combinations.
Performance - Vinyl is great for active businesses.  It can withstand heavy  traffic, children and pets, providing years of carefree beauty. Quality vinyl is available in good, better and best categories, enabling you to plan your flooring investment according to your budget.

HARDWOOD
 Many people prefer the natural, rich beauty of genuine wood floors. Upscale and elegant, they create a  warm, inviting look. You can choose from two categories: Solid wood and engineered wood.

Solid Wood - The most common wood flooring consists of solid, one-piece boards. Solid wood flooring is usually nailed to a sub floor of wood. Solid wood is not recommended below-grade or for basement installation.
Engineered Wood - Consists of two or more layers of wood laminated together. The top layer is usually a hardwood veneer of varying thickness. The lower layer is a softwood backing.
Installation - Most engineered wood floors are glued down, rather than nailed down. Some are installed as "floating floors", meaning the edges of the panels are glued together but not attached directly to the sub floor. It can also be glued directly to a concrete slab which means it can be used
below grade.
Variety of Styles - Most wood flooring is available in three formats, the most common being the familiar wood strip. It is also available in wider width planks or as parquet squares.
Finishes - Unfinished floors, installed on-site, allow you many choices for colors and types of finishes. Most solid wood flooring is unfinished, while most engineered floors are pre-finished.

We have a variety of commercial flooring products, which are suited for high traffic and low maintenance applications. Please give us a call or request an estimate online to schedule a visit, and show your many choices available to you.

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