There's a lot to consider when deciding between hardwood vs. vinyl for your home’s flooring. Both offer unique advantages, and the choice depends on your lifestyle, budget, and preferences.

As we move into 2025, the flooring industry is evolving, focusing on sustainability, technology, and design. Homeowners and businesses seek flooring that combines eco-friendly practices, enhanced durability, and cutting-edge technology.

As fall 2024 approaches, homeowners are becoming more conscious of the waterproof flooring benefits that protect their homes from seasonal moisture. With increased rainfall and cooler temperatures on the horizon, choosing moisture-resistant flooring can save time, money, and headaches.

High-traffic areas in your home or business require durable flooring solutions that can withstand constant use without compromising style or functionality. These busy spaces face more wear and tear than other areas, making it essential to choose the right flooring material.

Smart and heated flooring is gaining momentum in home design, offering enhanced comfort, efficiency, and a touch of luxury. This flooring trend is part of the broader movement towards smart home technology, where convenience and energy efficiency are paramount.

Chicagoland retirement community flooring requires careful consideration to ensure residents' comfort and safety. Selecting the right flooring is crucial for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. With the help of Scharm Floor Covering’s trusted partners—Tarkett, Altro, Mohawk Group, and Shaw Contract—retirement communities can access a wide range of senior-friendly flooring solutions tailored to the unique needs of aging residents.

As we move into 2024, Crossville has unveiled exciting new products that promise to elevate the world of floor coverings. Scharm Floor Covering is proud to introduce two standout offerings from Crossville’s latest collection: Owen Stone and Color Perspectives. Introduced at Coverings 2024, these innovative products showcase Crossville's commitment to blending aesthetic appeal with superior functionality, ensuring that designers and homeowners alike have access to top-tier flooring solutions.

For half a century, Scharm Floor Covering’s Des Plaines flooring store has been a staple in the community, providing high-quality flooring solutions while deeply engaging with local organizations and initiatives. Celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, we take immense pride in our heritage and our ongoing commitment to serving and enhancing the local community. Scharm Floor Covering has been an integral part of Des Plaines, focusing on our history, community involvement, support for local businesses, and future initiatives.

Scharm Floor Covering offers Illinois Hardwood Sandless Refinishing. This modern solution produces minimal dust while being both fast and eco-friendly.

As the weather warms up, homeowners seek out new flooring projects for summer 2024. From sustainable practices to bold color schemes, Scharm is helping Illinois residents to embrace beautiful living.

Hardwood flooring is more than just a decorative choice for your home; it's a timeless investment offering aesthetic and practical benefits. Known for its classic elegance, durability, and easy maintenance, hardwood floors can transform any space, providing a foundation of warmth and sophistication that enhances the decor of both traditional and contemporary homes.

Hardwood floors are a timeless and elegant addition to any home, but they require specific care to maintain their beauty and durability. Adopting a sustainable approach to hardwood floor care is not only beneficial for the aesthetics of your home but also crucial for the environment.

Master hardwood flooring installation techniques with Scharm: A guide to choosing the right technique for lasting elegance.

Explore the beauty of hardwood flooring, blending classic elegance with eco-conscious living for modern homes.

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, the Johnsonite color palette emerges as a pivotal element.

In the dynamic sphere of home improvement, rigid core flooring emerges as a beacon of innovation. As a matter of fact, rigid core merges the classic allure of natural materials with groundbreaking durability and versatility.

This sophisticated flooring solution, celebrated for its robustness and aesthetic diversity, offers homeowners a practical yet luxurious alternative to traditional flooring. Scharm Floor Covering delves into the multifaceted advantages of rigid core flooring, demonstrating its value as a transformative element for any home.

Scharm Floor Covering is proud to embrace Embossed in Register (EIR) technology, offering our clients an unparalleled blend of beauty and resilience.

In a significant stride towards sustainability, Mohawk Industries has been awarded the Platinum Level LF-02 Sustainability Certification by the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA).

In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental footprint, homeowners and designers are turning towards sustainable living choices, including in their flooring options. Sustainable flooring solutions not only contribute to a healthier ecosystem but also offer durability, style, and a unique charm to any space.

The concept of luxury vinyl flooring sustainability is transforming homes into bastions of eco-consciousness. As the wave of environmental responsibility reshapes the market, luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) stands at the forefront, offering a flooring solution that doesn't sacrifice elegance for eco-friendliness.