Diablo Flooring,Inc http://diabloflooring.posterous.com 3 Bay Area Locations : Pleasanton,CA - Danville,CA - Walnut Creek,CA posterous.com Thu, 17 May 2012 15:52:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Urban Hardwood Flooring : Villa Caprisi Collection http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-urban-hardwood-flooring-vi http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-urban-hardwood-flooring-vi

VILLA CAPRISI

Villa Caprisi is inspired by the world renowned Italian design and flair. Ultra wide and Extra long, this distinctive collection is offered in a Brushed, European white oak. Whether in the Handground or Smooth texture, Stained or Smoked Finish, every piece is crafted by hand, creating a totally unique look with no repetition from plank to plank. Each Villa Caprisi floor is truly…..ONE OF A KIND.

Come visit a Diablo Flooring showroom to see many great flooring products.

Danville,CA (925) 314-WOOD
112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA
Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596
Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS
5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

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Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:31:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Tecsun Hardwood Flooring $4.99 sq ft or less http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-tecsun-hardwood-flooring-4 http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-tecsun-hardwood-flooring-4

Since our inception in 2002, Tecsun Building Products has built a reputation of exceptional quality and customer service across the United States. We deliver a product that not only satisfies your needs but changes your lifestyle.

Using state-of-the-art technology, Tecsun Flooring Products has continuously strived to manufacture and market superior quality products surpassed by none in the industry. Tecsun hardwood and laminate floors are manufactured with the greatest care and backed by a warranty that assures your satisfaction. Rest assured, when you buy Tecsun, you'll buy a high quality product and an unbeatable low price.

The integrity of our products, the expertise and professionalism of our people, our revolutionary manufacturing systems and the strength of our distribution network have undoubtedly made Tecsun Building Products the most preferred brand with homeowners, builders and designers.

 

Danville,CA (925) 314-WOOD

112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA

 

Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

 

Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

www.diabloflooring.com

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Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:36:00 -0800 Diablo Flooring,Inc Wants To Wish You A Happy New Year ! http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-wants-to-wish-you-a-happy http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-wants-to-wish-you-a-happy

                        Wishing You a Happy New Year !

I want to wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous New Year in year 2012. May this new year bring many opportunities your way to explore every joy of life.      

I hope this New Year fills your life with happiness and perfect health always, much more success and happiness.

As we wind up with year 2011, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the customers and visitors for their encouragement, feedbacks and support.

Diablo Flooring wants to give you a FREE area rug! (Just " LIKE " Us). How about a beautiful new area rug to protect and beautify your floors and to keep them looking fresher and newer longer. Drawing is January 31, 2012

  Cheers, 

Brian DeOliveira
President

Diablo Flooring,Inc
(925)314-9663
Locations : Pleasanton,Ca - Danville,Ca - Walnut Creek,Ca
         
Carpet - Hardwood - Area Rugs - Tile - Laminate - Vinyl
 

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Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:13:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Hardwood Floors? We have an App for that... http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-hardwood-floors-we-have-an http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-hardwood-floors-we-have-an

Everything you need to know about 20 major American hardwood species, profiling the appearance, physical and working properties, availability and typical applications of each. Species are featured in clear, light, medium and dark finishes to help visualize stain combinations of flooring, cabinetry, moulding and furniture co-existing in a single design space. For serious woodworkers there is also information on workability. An added bonus, each species profile includes images featuring the wood in finished applications. Located at www.HardwoodInfo.com, the American Hardwood Information Center is the authoritative resource for consumers and professionals seeking information about American Hardwoods. As a service of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, the Center provides information on selecting hardwood species and building with American Hardwood products. It also offers advice from industry experts on decorating, care and maintenance and design trends. The Center’s goal is to promote the use of American Hardwoods in home and building products ranging from flooring, cabinetry and millwork to furniture and building materials.

Click HERE for the free APP

 

Diablo Flooring,Inc

Pleasanton Showroom : 5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94588   (925) 426-RUGS

Walnut Creek Showroom : 1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596  (925) 988-WOOD

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Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:59:16 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc ( NEW ) California Classic Reserve Collection Hardwood Flooring http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/66305248 http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/66305248

Come visit our Pleasanton Showroom to see the new California Classic Reserve Collection Hardwood Flooring.

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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:07:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : DuChateau Hardwood : European Wood Floors : Wide Plank Floors http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-duchateau-hardwood-europea http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-duchateau-hardwood-europea

DuChateau Floors manufactures and markets wide-plank wood floors that offer the look, feel and longevity of old-world European surfaces crafted centuries ago. Using artistic methods perfected in Holland combined with today’s state-of-the-art technology, each plank is treated with all-natural, zero-VOC hard wax oil for a beautiful and highly resistant matte finish. As a proponent of environmentally friendly harvesting methods, DuChateau wood floors are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The firm is also a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the floors qualify for LEED credits. Please visit the company website

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Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see DuChateau products.

Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

www.diabloflooring.com

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Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:34:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc invites you to visit us at our new FACEBOOK Page ! http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-invites-you-to-visit-us-at http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-invites-you-to-visit-us-at

Welcome to our new Facebook site : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Diablo-FlooringInc/145154110170

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Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:23:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Inmates build new lives from the floor up : Anderson Hardwood Floors http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-inmates-build-new-lives-fr http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-inmates-build-new-lives-fr

Inmates build new lives from the floor up: Anderson Hardwood Floors' partnership with a South Carolina prison gives prisoners a chance to gain woodworking skills.

The scene looks like any large shop that works with hardwoods. Veneer is graded and glued; planks are cut. Employees lift and load sheets of veneer into presses, push buttons and check the results.

Instead of jeans or khaki, however, these employees wear uniforms emblazoned with SCDC on the backs, short for South Carolina Department of Corrections. Barbed wire and guards surround their workplace. When the workday ends, they head for a cell instead of a home.

The Tyger River Correctional Institution of Enoree, SC, serves as both a prison and a factory. It is a medium-security institution that also houses an operation of Anderson Hardwood Floors, based in nearby Clinton, SC. Anderson's operation, with 250 employees, is the largest of seven mini-factories run within the state's prisons by corporations.

"The idea was to put inmates to work in a real-world working environment," says Tony Ellis, the state's director of prison industries. "They learn how to maintain production, job skills and quality control. They learn to be responsible for completing a job.

"You want to incarcerate them and let them pay whatever penalty is imposed on them by society, but you want to hopefully change the behavior that got them there in the first place," Ellis says.

South Carolina prisoners' participation in the federal program called PIE (Prison Industries Enhancement) is entirely voluntary; according to Ellis. The jobs are highly coveted by the inmates, he adds.

The $7- to $10-an-hour wages that Anderson pays for the inmates' work is divvied up in several ways. Some of the pay goes to the state for room and board, some helps support prisoners' families, a portion is earmarked for crime victim reparation and some of it is placed in savings accounts established for each of the prisoners participating in the program. Since 1996, Anderson has paid $7.3 million in wages.

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see more  products by Anderson Hardwood Flooring.

Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

www.diabloflooring.com

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Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:41:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring sells the world's finest hardwood floors. Mirage Hardwood http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooring-sells-the-worlds-finest-hardw http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooring-sells-the-worlds-finest-hardw

Mirage hardwood flooring is alot more than just good looks.....................

There are several prefinished hardwood floors on the market that may look alike but, in terms of quality and performance, they can be quite different. The Performance of MIRAGE floors are the result of the care given in the drying process, the manufacturing of the strips and the finishing of their surface. Investing in the most sophisticated technology available in the world, and using experienced employees in the manufacturing of hardwood flooring, BOA-FRANC™. has established new QUALITY standards with both its MIRAGE Classic Floor and its new Mirage Engineered flooring for over radient heating and on concrete slab installation.

Mirage Classic Hardwood Flooring:

 

  • Solid 3/4" Wood- 2", 2 1/4", 2 1/2", 3 1/4" & 4 1/4"
  • Great for above ground nail down applications.


MIRAGE Classic is made in 153 standard choices, 8 different hardwood species (oak, maple, cherry, ash, birch, beech, walnut, Brazilian Cherry and tigerwood), 5 widths, 3 grades, 14 colors and 2 types of finish (semi gloss & satin)

Mirage Engineered Wood Flooring:
3/8" x  2 9/16" & 3 5/16"   & new wide plank 1/2" x 5"

Boa Franc has specially designed this Mirage hardwood flooring for glue down applications over concrete and/or radient heat. ... and where you'd like to install a wide plank hardwood floor but need something with greater dimension stability then what a traditional solid wood floor can offer.

 

MIRAGE HARDWOOD FLOORING: Manufacturing Benefits

Drying of the Wood:
The MIRAGE factory operates on site, all the kilns to dry the lumber to exacting standards necessary to produce their flooring, thus controls everything from log to finished product. Before it is made into flooring, every board is then tested for the correct moisture content! This avoids cracks showing up afterwards, when unusually wet boards decide to finish drying in your house. All warehouses and production facilities are humidity controled to maintain the correct moisture content in the flooring while waitng to be delivered to your job site.

Milling the perfect tongue & groove:

The strips are always manufactured perfectly straight, with a constant thickness and width offering you a perfect tongue and groove fit. These high manufacturing standards and quality control assure an easy and worry-free installation and you save on installation time. Wastage is virtually eliminated.

Sanding that brings out the beauty of the wood:
All flooring is premounted into panels for table top style sanding. This offers superior sanding accuracy with the smallest and most uniform MICRO-V joints in the industry. Each board then becomes the exact same thickness as its partner, laying a floor that feels good on your feet.

Staining to highlight the diverse grain patterns:
Stains are applied uniformly across the wood, as well as in the MICRO-V joints, to bring out the beauty of the grain in each native and exotic wood species.

Each colour is tested with a digital camera, to guarantee the accuracy of colour match with the previous batch of flooring. This is a great advantage, when you want to install some flooring today, and continue the job further down the road. MIRAGE guarantees the accuracy of colour from batch to batch, thus it is not necessary to get all your flooring from the same "dye lot".

The Finish, for maximun durability:
An aluminium oxide compound is suspended in an ultraviolet cured polyurethane, for amazing protection and more abrasion resistance to wear then the historical polyurethanes. Ten coats of this finish are applied to every strip of flooring. The finish is sanded, buffed and UV cured for maximum adhesion to the wood and long lasting durability. The finish is tested for adhesion, thickness and shine level, guaranting you the same quality and shine on every batch. This is supported by a residential 25 year finish warranty.

Today they have gone one step further and become the first hardwood flooring manufacturer to use nano-technology in their floor finish... this is well beyond my technical knowledge to comprehend, but what I do know is that it eliminates much of the shatter crack lines typical when something is dropped on the surface. Again offering great durability!

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see more Mirage products.

Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

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Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:23:00 -0700 Please Vote for Us for the Best of Pleasanton ( Readers Choice 2011 ) Diablo Flooring,Inc http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/please-vote-for-us-for-the-best-of-pleasanton http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/please-vote-for-us-for-the-best-of-pleasanton

As we look back on this past year, we are so thankful for all of the wonderful people who have come to Diablo Flooring for all there carpet & flooring needs.  So much of the growth of our company is based on referrals and word of mouth. We just want to Thank You.


The "Best Of Pleasanton" favorites contest is such a great way for people to find out about Diablo Flooring.  If you're thankful that we're here, and you've loved the care we've given you, it'd be so great if you could take a moment to VOTE FOR US for the "Best of Pleasanton".  You can vote up until June 26,2011

Just go to this link:  http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/best_of/voting/form.php?peek=yes

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Best Carpet / Flooring Store  : Diablo Flooring

Thank you so much for taking the time.  We super appreciate it! 

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Sat, 28 May 2011 09:18:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc is your local Flooring Contractor in Pleasanton - San Ramon - Walnut Creek,CA - Bay Area - Tri Valley http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-your-local-flooring-con http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-your-local-flooring-con

Please consider us for your future flooring needs.Diablo Flooring is the finest flooring contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Diablo Flooring philosophy is simple: Treat each customer as our ONLY customer.Diablo Flooring's reputation is second to none. From using the newest and safest in equipment to offering the highest quality products at reasonable prices, Diablo Flooring brings you distinctive flooring unmatched by competitors. Our company recognizes that being in a service business means our first priority is delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. This personal attention, superior service and absolute commitment is given to each customer with whom we deal. Likewise, it's an integral part of every job we're hired to perform.

Please stop by and visit our showroom, we have several displays and many great ideas.

Pleasanton Showroom

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566 (925) 426-RUGS (7847)

Walnut Creek Showroom

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596 (925) 988-WOOD (9663)

Visit us on the web at www.diabloflooring.com

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Fri, 27 May 2011 08:52:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring : Memorial Day 2011 Weekend Carpet & Flooring Sale : Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek,CA http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooring-memorial-day-2011-weekend-car http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooring-memorial-day-2011-weekend-car

Special sale on many selected styles & colors.

Saturday ONLY

Diablo Flooring,Inc

Pleasanton Showroom : 5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94588   (925) 426-RUGS

Walnut Creek Showroom : 1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596  (925) 988-WOOD

www.diabloflooring.com

 

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Sat, 21 May 2011 08:14:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Carpet Store & Floor Store " The WOW Factor " http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-your-premier-carpet-sto http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-your-premier-carpet-sto

We walk around all day on every type of flooring material imaginable - yet we hardly ever give a second glance to the flooring beneath our feet. Unless that is, that it stands out and grabs us by the eyeballs and shouts "Look at me!" See many products like that at one of our locations.

"WOW"

Danville Showroom
112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA
(925)314-WOOD (9663)

Walnut Creek Showroom
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA
(925)988-WOOD (9663)

Pleasanton Showroom
5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA
(925)426-RUGS (7847)

www.diabloflooring.com

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Thu, 19 May 2011 13:12:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc (925) 988-WOOD sells Brazilian Cherry - Santos Mahogany - Tigerwood http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-925-988-wood-sells-brazili http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-925-988-wood-sells-brazili

Brazilian Cherry

Our most popular flooring, Brazilian Cherry (which is also known as Jatoba) has a very beautiful color that ranges from a dark orange to reddish brown. Its color darkens with time. We offer Brazilian Cherry flooring both Unfinished and Prefinished.

Santos Mahogany

Santos Mahogany, is one of Brazil's most sought after species and rightfully so. Santos Mahogany has a rich reddish brown color and a very beautiful tight grain. It presents slight color variations which actually provide it an even more exotic look which is very much admired by all who see it.

Brazilian Teak

(Cumaru)Brazilian Teak, which is also known as Cumaru or Southern Chestnut in other regions, has a very beautiful brown color. Extremely durable and beautiful, provides an exotic look and a wonderful look to any are where it is installed

Tigerwood

Tigerwood is a beautiful exotic Brazilian specie which provides one of the most special floorings you will ever see. Tigerwood is so called because it has a dark orange color with dark veins which give it a tiger-like look.

Brazilian Oak

  Oak from Brazil only has advantages.
 Beauty and Quality : Brazilian Oak has a beautiful color and grain and is free of defects - always being offered in a Select & Better grade
 Density : Our Oak denser than North American Oak, and actually has the density of Maple thus guaranteeing durability and strength.

Brazilian Walnut

(Ipe)Brazilian Walnut, which is also known as Ipe, has a very beautiful chocolate color. Famous for its durability, Brazilian Walnut is even popular in decking applications, and you can be sure it will provide you amazing durability as a flooring as well. Its beautiful color is breathtaking and is certain to provide any ambience with a warm feeling.

Brazilian Redwood

(Macaranduba)Brazilian Redwood, which is also known as Macaranduba, has a very beautiful red color. It has little color variations and once installed provides a wonderful exotic look but yet conservative.

Diablo Flooring,Inc

 Pleasanton Showroom : 5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94588   (925) 426-RUGS

 Walnut Creek Showroom : 1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596  (925) 988-WOOD
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Mon, 16 May 2011 17:20:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc (925) 988-WOOD What You Should Know Before You Buy Carpet http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-925-988-wood-what-you-shou http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-925-988-wood-what-you-shou

What You Should Know Before You Buy Carpet

You’ve decided on new carpet, but you want to shop smart. You already know how carpet is made and the difference between carpet styles, but what else is there to know before you buy? Lots.

Here are some tips to give you the upper hand on what will soon be underfoot!

Seams

Unless your room is narrower than 15 feet, you’re going to have seams. Most carpet comes in widths of 12 feet and 15 feet — and on occasion, 13 feet. The degree of visibility of your seams depends on the texture and color you choose, as well as the lighting and furniture placement in your room.

Bending

When you carpet your stairs, its backing may show on the bends. And if it’s a looped carpet, it can snag — especially at the seams or transitions. Check our Carpet Care section for information on how to properly care for looped carpet.

Nap

A carpet’s nap runs in a single direction, making pile reversal or the shading you see from a vacuum trail, completely normal for most cut pile styles. If you’re not a fan, window treatments and furniture placement can minimize the effect.

Quality

Let’s face it. You get what you pay for. If you want your carpet to have a great pile density and tighter twist construction (which leads to improved durability), then you’re going to want to go with a higher quality (and more expensive) product. New carpet adds value to any home, so it’s an investment worth making.

Color

Carpet covers a large part of any room, so it’s vital that you consider some basic rules when selecting its color. First off, know that once your carpet is installed, it’s going to look lighter in color than the sample you saw in the store. Don’t ask us why, that’s just the way it is — kinda like losing a sock in the dryer.

Next, recognize that color can affect the apparent size of a room. Call it a visual illusion or a trick of the light, but lighter carpet makes a room look larger and darker colors make a room look smaller and more intimate.

If you like to redecorate often or plan to move soon, go neutral. It’s much easier to imagine furniture in a room that is decorated with neutral colors.

Stains

It’s going to happen, no matter how long you hold out from sipping wine or munching on chips and salsa in your freshly carpeted room. Stain protection is an important consideration when buying carpet. Products come with various levels of protection and warranties. As the quality of a carpet increases, so does its stain protection level and warranty coverage.

Padding/Cushion

Padding or cushion is the layer of spongy material between carpet and floor. It’s the padding — not the carpet — that determines whether the carpet feels good or great under your feet.

A quality padding can help preserve a carpet’s look and can extend its life and comfort by providing tougher protection against wear and tear.

Padding is sold using quality specifications, not color specifications. The color of the sample you see in the store may not be the same color as what’s installed in your home. But as long as it feels good, who cares?!

Warranty

It’s a good idea to read the product specs and warranty coverage on the back labels of your carpet prior to purchasing. Doing so will give you the information you need to protect your investment — and eliminate any surprises down the road.

Diablo Flooring,Inc

 Pleasanton Showroom : 5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94588   (925) 426-RUGS

 Walnut Creek Showroom : 1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596  (925) 988-WOOD

 

 

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Wed, 04 May 2011 22:27:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc - Is FREE really free? http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-free-really-free http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-free-really-free

Do you work for free? I am guessing your answer is no. So what makes you believe that when a carpet store advertises free installation of their carpet it is really free? The plain and simple truth is that no one works for free. Not the window installer, the siding installer or the flooring installer.

Unfortunately, deceptive advertising runs rampant in the flooring business. Everyday we are bombarded with ads offering two rooms for the price of one. Buy one room and get two rooms free. Buy two rooms and get the rest of the house carpeted free. Whole house free installation with carpet purchase. Free pad with your carpet purchase. Free financing for 12 months.

The truth is in the bottom line. An educated customer will take the time to compare apples to apples. He or she will not only compare the quality of the carpet but the quality of the pad. He or she will want to know how many square feet they are buying to cover the area and where the seams are going to be. They will want to know what furniture they need to move or what the cost is to have the installers move it. They will want to know if the installation carries a warranty and if the installers are certified or licensed.

It really makes no difference if the square foot price is less if the bottom line is more. The customer who gets free installation is paying more if the amount of material sold is more than what was really needed. Finally one should ask do I really want free installation or do I want a professional who is paid like a professional to install the carpet in my home.

Diablo Flooring,Inc

Pleasanton Showroom : 5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94588   (925) 426-RUGS

Walnut Creek Showroom : 1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596  (925) 988-WOOD

www.diabloflooring.com 

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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:24:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc 100% NATURAL WOOL Carpet http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-100-natural-wool-carpet http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-100-natural-wool-carpet

For thousands of years, wool has been the fiber of choice in carpet and rug manufacturing. Aside from its heralded performance and unsurpassed aesthetics, 100% pure wool is an environmentally sound selection in that it is completely biodegradable and, since the earth’s natural resources are not depleted in its production, it is a rapidly renewable resource. Further, wool is referred to as a ‘bio-based’ fiber since its production is fueled by another rapidly renewable resource – grass. Most Unique products are manufactured with 100% pure wool. Wool is an ideal selection for allergy-prone individuals since allergy to wool is virtually non-existent and, when used as carpeting, wool acts as a natural air purifier by actually attracting air-borne dust particles and common pollutants where they can be harmlessly vacuumed away. Tests show wools natural air purification process can last upwards of fifteen years. Wool does not promote the growth of dust mites or bacteria and is inherently fire safe through its natural flame-retardant qualities. Wool also acts as a natural air conditioner, absorbing moisture during periods of high humidity and releasing it when the air is dry. It is also easy to maintain. Spills and soil are easily removed. Finally, Wool requires from one third to one sixth the energy to produce than comparable synthetic fibers and has an ongoing ability to save energy due to its superior insulating properties, keeping the indoor environment warm in winter and cool in summer.

Diablo Flooring,Inc

 Pleasanton Showroom : 5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94588   (925) 426-RUGS

 Walnut Creek Showroom : 1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596  (925) 988-WOOD
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