What is resilient flooring?  It’s one of those materials that people kinda, sorta understand.  I wanted to explore it further with you because these days it’s offering some interesting design options.  First of all, resilient flooring is a broad term used for a few different kinds of flooring that you may be more familiar with, for example linoleum, vinyl and cork.   By definition it refers to flooring material which has a relatively firm surface but that also has some give and “bounces back” after objects of heavy weight have been moved.  It has long been used in many commercial environments, such as schools and health-care facilities, because of it’s many positive qualities:  it’s durable, comfortable under foot, good looking, long lasting, cost effective and relatively easy to install. 

The Cork Collection has a clean and modern Swedish look to it but it's not real cork.

The stone is really handsome and warmer on the feet than porcelain tile.

In the past, homeowners have used it mainly in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and foyers.  For a while, it was not very stylish and the first thing that was ripped out when moving into a new home.  Homeowners got bored with the muted colors and flecked designs, though I have always loved a great black and white checkerboard pattern!  The reason I am talking about it today is that quite a few companies have really stepped it up with the style options and it’s definitely worth a second look.  Armstrong, in particular, has come out with it’s MODE Flooring collection and I bet you will be surprised at the cool options being offered.

I love the mix and match options, they are endless!

Most of the styles come in 16″x16″ tiles and some of the wood styles come in 6″x36″ planks.  You can mix and match the tiles to create whatever look suits you.  This is a very affordable way of getting a custom tile look at a fraction of the price.  You can have it installed using traditional adhesive if you are confident that you are going to stick with the floor for a while.  Or you can use Quick Tac if you want an “easy down/easy up” option. Either way, it’s worth considering for your next flooring project!

The Planks Collection has a warm, rustic look.

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Whether you cook as a profession, hobby, or out of necessity, there is no reason that you have to suffer for your supper.  Wood and tile floors are beautiful, but they can be murder on your back.  So we try different things: rugs, slippers, sneakers or takeout.  Well here’s a stylish solution for you…GelPro Mats. 

These wonderful mats help relieve back pain, foot pain and arthritis by providing you a much-needed mediator between you and the unforgiving floor.  You can use them in so many places: the kitchen, at your work bench, in your bathroom or in the laundry room.  The non-slip mat has a gel core that helps absorb shock and the outside synthetic surface is stain resistant and easy to clean.  They are available in 6 different styles/textures and a multitude of colors with one sure to coordinate with your kitchen.  There are two sizes available - single (20″x36″) or double (20″x72″) and they have a 30-day money back guarantee.  Now you too can cook in comfort!

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