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What are the stone flooring trends?
Stone is always popular, especially in the kitchen and bath, but currently, the most in-demand ones are marble, limestone, and slate. Natural stone floors give endless design options with a broad range of color and veining variations that are so unique you'll never see the same thing in anyone else'...
Stone Cool
I have friends who have moved to Texas in the last 10 years and they all seem to say that there’s nothing more soothing and relaxing than a nice cool Texas summer. I’m being completely sarcastic, of course. Every one of them have told me that the heat can be oppressive at times, and it is ...
Amarillo Gets Ready for Indoor and Outdoor Home Improvements
Homeowners across Amarillo are looking forward to making home improvements this summer. Some people will focus on making their yards more attractive. Others will be looking to improve the interior of their homes. We recently noticed a short article telling Amarillo homeowners how to get help ...
Not Skipping Stone
I am a fan of ancient architecture. The sheer force of will and man hours it took to erect some of the castles and structures we look at and admire must have been staggering. The stone flooring installed gave these buildings a sense of power and security. A king had the resources of his entire ...
Natural Flooring in Amarillo
Have you been looking for a way to give your home a unique and sophisticated aesthetic? There is no need to spend all of your money on expensive designers when you can achieve this look with natural stone flooring. Stone flooring is hands down of the most unique and luxurious kinds of ...
Naturally Versatile Stone
Natural Stone flooring is an incredible addition to your home no matter where you have it installed. When most people hear about stone tile, they automatically think of marble or granite for either the bathroom or the kitchen. Natural stone flooring isn’t just marble and granite. There is also ...
Is Natural Stone Flooring the Best Option for Amarillo TX Homes?
At Gowdy Flooring, we are often asked,” What is the best type of flooring for homes and businesses in the Amarillo area?” The answer, of course, varies. For some homes, hardwood or carpeting are the best options. For other homes, natural stone flooring or ceramic tile may be a better choice. ...
Cast the First Stone
Natural stone flooring is a beautiful addition to your home that expresses luxury at a high level. Complete stone flooring is the symbol of prosperity. The idea of having you flooring be cut from the earth and polished to a mirror finish, or treated with a moisture barrier and then placed in ...
About Natural Stone Flooring
If you want your home to be the most fashionable and stylish home on the block, then natural stone flooring is a must. Natural stone flooring is without a doubt one of the most luxurious and highest quality kinds of flooring that we sell. There are five kinds of natural stone flooring that we ...
Stone's Throw from Luxury
Stone flooring has been around for as long as man has been seeking shelter. At first, it was because living in a cave doesn’t leave too many flooring choices, it was either stone or dirt. As man evolved, his love of natural stone flooring didn’t wash away with his ability to choose what he ...
Everybody Should Get Stone
There is nothing that says opulent living like a natural stone floor in your home. Tiles or pavers that have been cut from the earth are truly a luxury that few can say they have. At Gowdy Flooring, in Amarillo, TX, we realize how important your living space is to your everyday needs. Natural ...
It's Only Natural
There are only a few things in this world that convey an atmosphere of elegance just by looking at them. Natural stone flooring is one of those things. Since man began constructing his own shelter, stone flooring has been used. At first it was out of necessity and a lack of control over what ...
Stone Flooring, the Beautiful and Natural
If you are looking for flooring for your home that is ideal for warmer climates, then consider the cool, hard surfaces of natural stone flooring for your Amarillo home. In addition to helping you beat the heat, natural stone flooring is great because it is made up of completely natural ...
Written in Stone
Your floors are the foundation of your home. The floors design can affect the overall feel of the room in subtle ways that we don't even realize. The colors in the floor can change the way we see the colors of the walls and ceiling by accentuating a certain shades of the colors, and how the ...
How to Give Your Natural Stone Flooring Longer Life
It is no secret that natural stone flooring can be expensive. Those who have these special types of floors will, no doubt, want to keep them looking new for as long as possible. While stone flooring can last for centuries, it is not impervious to damage that can lessen its visual appeal. Here ...
Stay Cool with Texas Stone
If you are in need of new flooring, you may want to consider flooring that is unique, durable and natural. If those characteristics appeal to you then natural stone flooring may be just what you’re looking for. Stone flooring provides your home with a calm and cool aesthetic all while giving ...
Stone flooring - living in luxury
How many times have you walked across some natural stone flooring in a hotel lobby and thought,” That would look so nice in my house”. You're right; it would look good in your home. Natural stone flooring lends a certain air of class and sophistication to whatever room it is in. It is a material ...
Heavy Rains Take A Toll On Amarillo Homes and Businesses
There are many forms of weather than can cause damage to homes and businesses. From hail to tornadoes, Amarillo residents have seen it all. It now seems that the area has also been received a lot of rainfall during the last year, and this amount of water has done its own damage. From foundation to ...
Is Natural Stone Flooring Right For You?
There is no doubt that natural stone flooring is truly unique. In fact, this type of flooring is known around the world for its beauty, strength, and long life. Stone floors have been used for centuries, and can be found in some of the most historic places on earth. But, stone floors are not ...
Beat the Heat with Natural Stone Flooring
If you have been searching for flooring for your home that is natural, durable and beautiful, then natural stone flooring may be just what you’ve been looking for. There is a wide range of stone flooring on the market today, each of them unique and durable in their own way. Homeowners all over the ...
Useful Facts in Choosing Natural Stone Floors in Amarillo
There are many types of natural stone flooring but they all have something in common. All are ‘natural’ stone materials taken directly from the Earth. Each of these natural stone materials has its somewhat different and unique characteristics. If you are thinking about using any natural stone for ...
Old Atmos Energy Building Now Hosting Amarillo City Depts
Many older buildings in Amarillo contain unique design features such as natural stone flooring, colorful motifs, and intricate brickwork. Keeping these features intact is historically important, and that is why it is good news that the old Atmos Energy building will remain and be used by various ...
Natural Stone Flooring is a top choice in Amarillo
Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Travertine and Sandstone are ‘natural’ stone materials taken directly from Mother Nature. Each of these has its unique and somewhat different characteristics. If you are seriously thinking about using any natural stone flooring for your home or business, you ...
Natural Stone Flooring Tips From Gowdy Flooring
The term ‘Natural Stone’ describes several materials including Marble, Granite, Slate, Limestone, Sandstone and Travertine, each of which is obtained directly from Mother Nature. Each of these also has slightly different properties. You will find a choice easier to make if you understand the ...
Texas Homeowners Spending More on Improvements
Many homeowners in the Amarillo, TX area may be wondering if there will ever be any good news when it comes to the housing market. If you are one of those, there is some good news for you today. It seems that many homeowners in Texas are now spending more on home improvements and renovations, such ...
Gowdy Flooring Provides Natural Stone Flooring and Expert Installation for Amarillo, TX Area Customers
Marble, granite, slate, limestone, travertine and sandstone are each a ‘natural’ material taken directly from nature. Each of these exhibits its own and slightly different properties. If you are considering any natural stone as flooring for your home or business, you should understand the ...
Historic Amarillo Building May See Renovations
When we think of natural stone flooring, we think often of historic homes, buildings, and outdoor squares. This is good because one of Amarillo's most famous and beloved buildings may soon see a facelift. This is something that many residents have been waiting for and it may be right around the ...
Gowdy Flooring Offers Natural Stone Flooring Products and Expert Installation for Amarillo Area Customers at Competitive Prices
Natural is a general name for several materials including marble, slate, limestone, granite, travertine, and sandstone obtained directly from nature. Each of these features its own and slightly different properties. You will need to understand the characteristics of the type of stone flooring tile ...
Amarillo's Best Natural Stone
If you are looking for flooring that is beautiful, completely natural and will never go out of style, then consider natural stone flooring for your Amarillo home. There are many beautiful kinds of stone flooring such as granite, marble, limestone, slate and travertine. Stone has been a top ...
Amarillo TX Home Sales On the Rise and So Is Natural Stone Flooring
With home sales increasing in the Amarillo, TX area, many homeowners are considering adding natural stone flooring to those homes. This is true for those who are buying new residences and for those who want to increase their asking price when they are selling. Natural stone flooring is also a ...
Amarillo Homeowners Just Love the Rustic Beauty And Durability Of Natural Stone Flooring
We’d be hard-pressed to find a design professional who didn’t favor anything natural, so we want to tell Amarillo all about natural stone flooring. Source: The Most Desirable Marbles and Natural Stone; HGTV: http://www.hgtv.ca/photos/gallery/?gid=abad6d6ef193bd5bd177fd97a6edb2cf#!/13 First, ...
Should You Install Your Natural Stone Flooring Yourself?
There can be little debate that natural stone flooring provides an unmistakable elegance to any room. For many of those living in the Amarillo area, natural stone flooring is the option that they want and nothing else will do. Even so, natural stone flooring can be expensive. In fact, it is one of ...
