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Water damage is an unfortunate reality that many Florida residents experience. Every few years, a major storm blows through that knocks shingles off your roof, or floods the neighborhood. Many homeowners are facing hurricane-related water-damaged floors this year, so if you're looking at buckling ...

Tips on How to Restore Your Water-Damaged FloorWater damage can happen to any floor. Whether your pipes burst, your bathtub overfilled, or you've recently experienced storm damage, almost all flooring types can be damaged when fully saturated with water. When restoring your Florida home from water ...

Removing tile from your home is a dusty business. To remove the old tile, it is necessary to break the mortar or grout and often to break apart each tile, as they are typically glued firmly to the surface below. This creates an incredible amount of particle dust, including potentially harmful ...

Vinyl is a flexible, durable plastic that is extremely popular for flooring. Vinyl sheet is excellent for durable, high-traffic areas, while luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and vinyl tile have become highly favored in the hospitality industry and trending home renovations. Layered vinyl flooring provides ...

In the bathroom, where water is prevalent, moisture poses the greatest threat to the structural integrity of a home. There is a reason why bathrooms and kitchens are redesigned more frequently than any other room in the house. Even a tiny amount of water infiltration beneath the walls, countertops, ...

Vinyl flooring is gaining popularity these days due to how versatile it can be. It is durable and comes in various styles, shapes, and patterns. It is also easier to maintain than hardwood floors.If you want to elevate your interior decor, vinyl flooring will be an excellent choice. Smart Floors ...

While hardwood planks have for many years been the go-to flooring choice, vinyl floors offer better options at a lower cost. The best luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring types are durable, simple to install on new or existing surfaces, and have an unmatched beauty.At Smart Floors in Florida, we offer ...

Preparing Your Home for New Floors PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READIt is our goal at Smart Floors never to hear the words “my salesperson never told me that” from any Smart Floors customer.  At Smart Floors, our staff gives as much information as we can to prep each customer of what to expect.  ...

Why Smart Floors? Smart Floors is locally owned and operated by two lifelong friends, Randy Yelvington and Jay Manzi, that have both grown up in the flooring industry.  One of which is a third generation native to Florida and third generation in Floorcovering in the Fort Myers, Venice and Naples ...

There are so many different versions of waterproof floors on the market, how do you choose?  What are the different meanings between each product?  How do I choose the right floor for me?  These are questions our design staff hear every day from customers trying to make the right flooring choice to ...