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Construction Resources Names Flooring Operation Manager
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To lead its brand new flooring division, Construction Resources has turned to Edwin Marzano, who will serve as the company’s flooring operations manager. He will be assisted by Jeff Anderson, who was named flooring operations assistant manager.
Together, the two have a combined 25 years of work experience in the flooring industry, giving them the tools needed to complete both large and small projects and to assist customers with all of their flooring needs.
“Edwin and Jeff’s experience gives us the resources that we need in order to create a name for ourselves in the flooring industry,” said Mitch Hires, president of Construction Resources. “We have an overwhelming amount of choices to offer our clients and feel confident that we can meet their every need.” Read More→
New Flooring Division at Construction Resources
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Construction Resources is already known as the destination for quality countertops, sinks, faucets, tubs and more, but now they will set the bar even higher with a new division dedicated to flooring. Construction Resources is expanding its showroom selection to become the ultimate one-stop shop for building and remodeling needs.
Glass, porcelain tile and natural stone tile will come from Daltile and Interceramic among other manufacturers who have proven their commitment to quality. Popular carpet brands such as Mohawk, Beaulieu and Shaw will be available in the most popular colors and styles, including the stylish frieze. Bamboo flooring will also be available, improved in construction and environmentally sustainable, as will other hardwoods from Mohawk and Shaw. Read More→
Frieze Carpeting: Shag Remixed?
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Can a remix ever be better than the original? It doesn’t often happen that way in music, but when it comes to carpeting, frieze carpet has definite advantages over its older cousin, shag.
Shag was the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. No modern home was considered complete without it. The plush carpet feels nice on bare feet, but it takes a lot of care. The long strands, which are twisted loosely and spaced less tightly than most carpets, lie in different directions when walked on. For that reason, homes were also incomplete without a “carpet rake.” Many a child had to rake the carpet as a regular chore.
Fast forward a few decades, and meet frieze, most commonly pronounced “free-say.” The informal, laid-back look and the plush Read More→
Bamboo Flooring: A Popular Green Option
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Are you in the market for new hardwood floors? If you haven’t thought about bamboo flooring already, you might want to reconsider. In addition to being environmentally friendly, bamboo floors are also stronger and less expensive than hardwood floors made from other sources.
Construction Resources is proud to now offer numerous flooring options including bamboo. Because many different varieties exist, bamboo allows homeowners the ability to tailor the color to match almost any décor in their home. Stop by one of our showrooms to find out for yourself.
Bamboo resists humidity and is a highly adaptable flooring option. While we have seen the benefits of bamboo in furniture and home products, it wasn’t until a few years ago that it was even considered a flooring option. Once it Read More→
Atlanta Kitchen and Bath Top Remodeling FAQs
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Navigating the remodeling process may seem daunting, even for the most avid HGTV fans. We would like to take a moment to answer some of the top remodeling FAQs since the more you know, the smoother the process will be.
Remodel? What’s the point?
Remodeling can be about more than just improving the aesthetics of your home, it can also make it more energy efficient and help save money on utility bills. You can also remodel your space to change a wall, add more storage, another bathroom or anything else to improve the flow and functionality of your space.
When is it the right time to remodel?
Is your kitchen arranged for seamless cooking? Does your bathroom feel spa-like instead of dark and dated? If not, it might be the time to visit Construction Resources’ Decatur Kitchen and Bath showroom. The answer is different for everybody, but even little changes made to your home can make Read More→
Construction Resources Creates a One Stop Shop for Custom Builders
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Are you a custom builder that is used to running all over town trying to find the perfect granite or hardwood floors for your client? Well, things just got a lot easier for you! Over the last few years, we have been fortunate enough to have made a name for ourselves as Atlanta’s leading supplier of kitchen and bath products for homeowners, builders and remodelers. Now, we are proud to introduce the Builder Interior Advantage program that we hope will make things easier for our friends in the custom building industry.
The program, introduced under the watchful eye of Angelique Baez, our new director of design, is structured to be a one stop shop for builders and their clients. Instead of running all over Atlanta, builders can now bring their clients to one of Construction Read More→
Wood Countertops Provide Natural Bacteria Protection
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Wood countertops bring warmth to any kitchen. A luxurious choice for countertops, the variety of colors and finishes of wood is limitless. Wood countertops provide a beautifully finished kitchen both complementing and completing the overall look and texture of the room. Your new wood countertops will complement your wood cabinets whether stained or painted. The high-end luxury look of wood is typically very reasonably priced and although it is more than laminate countertops, wood is typically not as expensive as granite.
Looking for a sustainable countertop? Reclaimed wood is a great choice. It complies with LEED standards and is the most eco-friendly of countertops. Wood is one of the more sanitary products for the kitchen, with inherent properties to protect it from bacteria build-up.
Wood countertops do require some maintenance, including regular mineral oil treatments. And because wood oxidizes over time, your wood countertops may change color as they age. Repair of wood countertops is generally easy and when they need updating or refreshing, most only require a bit of sanding with a 220 fine-grit sandpaper and re-oiling.
Advantages of Wood
- Natural with many eco-friendly options
- Easy to clean
- Provides a smooth, even surface
- Warm appearance and renewable surface
- Sanitary with inherent anti-bacterial properties Read More→
Taylor Swift Chooses Heritage Wood
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When Taylor Swift needed new kitchen and pantry countertops in her Nashville penthouse, who did she call upon to get the job done? That’s right, Construction Resources! (Photo with blog post represents product only and was not taken at Taylor’s penthouse.)
Recently, we had the opportunity to travel to the Country Music Capital of the World to install Heritage Wood kitchen and pantry countertops for the country pop singer, songwriter and actress. Having been described by the New York Times as “one of pop’s finest songwriters,” it was quite an honor for us to be able to upgrade Swift’s home with classic countertops.
Our Heritage Wood collection offers more than 30 unique colors to choose from including exotic woods such as sapele mahogany and zebrawood end-grain; domestic woods such as American cherry and hard maple and Read More→
Angelique Baez Named Director of Design
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We are proud to announce that we have named Angelique Baez as our new director of design. Angelique will not only be in charge of all three of our showrooms, but also in charge of implementing many new programs including our new Custom Builder Design Service Program. The program is designed for builders to partner with and utilize our showrooms and all of our assets.
Angelique comes to us with a wealth of experience and unique background. Prior to joining Construction Resources, she spent close to ten years operating and running a showroom in Charleston, SC for one of the Southeast’s leading builders. The past two years she worked in the building supply industry learning the ins and outs of that niche market.
“Angelique’s background is unique in that she has experience working with clients, suppliers and in a showroom,” said Mitch Hires, president of Construction Resources. “For the past couple of years she was working in the Read More→
The Top 5 Ways to Add Value to Your Home
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If you’re looking for ways to increase the value of your home and know that your money is being well spent, well you’ve come to the right place. Adding value to a home isn’t about spending a ton of money, it’s about spending in the right places. It’s about spending effectively and wisely. When you’re working on adding value to a home, it’s important to make sure that you’re spending smart.
According to TLC there are five main areas you should focus on.
1. Kitchen – Your kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s the central hub. And for most families, the kitchen is the place they spend the most time together. Your kitchen should be warm and inviting and it should feature products other home buyers want such as granite or stainless steal. A well-planned kitchen remodel can give you anywhere from 80-100% ROI when selling a home and can be the reason your home is chosen to begin with. Read More→