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Plan the Project, Part 2

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As a customer, you have a lot of questions and concerns. Your satisfaction is our top priority. To help us meet your expectations, we have answered four of the most common flooring questions. Please take some time to read over our answers and contact us with any more questions or concerns. 

 

How long will it take for me to get my flooring? 

Once the flooring order is placed at the mill, your sales associate will immediately know whether the product is in stock or will be produced at a certain date. If the product is in stock at the mill, we should receive the product within a week. After the product has been received by ICC Floors, we will set an installation date with you. Depending on the time of year, the installation date can be within the same week of receipt or several weeks depending on how busy our crews are. 

 

What is “shop at home?” 

One of our knowledgeable team members will come directly to your home or business with samples of flooring. During this time, we will measure your space to get an exact estimate. You have the ability to order right then and place a deposit on your new flooring without ever leaving your home or business. It is that easy! 

 

What if I am unsure about what flooring to choose? 

We offer a special service called “Design your Room,” where homeowners have the ability to upload a picture of their actual room and test out flooring and wall colors. This useful tool helps homeowners imagine what their space could look like without fully committing to a specific style of flooring. The best part is the first upload is completely free! 

 

How do I pay for my flooring?

Along with checks and cash, we accept Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express cards to pay for your purchase. Also, we offer financing through Synchrony Financial. To read more about financing your purchase, visit our financing page. 

 

We look forward to working with you! For more information or to speak with a sales associate call us or visit one of our three locations. 

 

-The ICC Floors Team

Plan the Project, Part 1

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Here at ICC Floors, we want to help your home remodel go as smoothly as possible and that is why we are with you every step of the way. First, you will be welcomed into our beautiful, award-winning showroom by one of our knowledgeable and courteous sales consultants. We can help you through the design process and guide you to the best flooring options for each room in your home. We help make the remodeling process easy and convenient to you by providing flooring, cabinets and paint options all in one place. From hardwood to carpet, we provide a wide selection of quality flooring. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering the finest services possible to our customers. Our excellent service has allowed us to win the hearts of many Midwestern companies and residents and hopefully yours too. 

 

We will work hard to make sure you are fully satisfied with your product and installation. After you have chosen the perfect flooring, we will work with you to set up an installation date. Your items will be special ordered and professionally installed by one of our talented installers. We cater to residential and business properties with the highest standard of excellence. You can hold confident that our job will be professional and beautiful. 

 

Before you begin, you can request an estimate right here on our website. Just click on the banner on the left hand side to begin the estimate process. Please allow two days for one our sales representatives to contact you. Also, we provide a service called “shop at home” where one of our employees will come out to your home and bring you personalized flooring samples. You can shop while we measure your home without having to leave your living room. 

 

We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your home remodel. Come visit us at one of our three locations to see our showroom and begin your remodeling journey. We cannot wait to meet you.

 

-The ICC Floors Teams

Meet the Team, Part 2

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Above: Jeanne Cleek

Deciding on a flooring store can become stressful and overwhelming. We understand that you want the best quality flooring at an affordable rate. You are trying to avoid companies that do not put the customer first, as you should, and you narrowed it down to us. So how can you trust our work? Easy! Let us explain to you why we are the right choice for all your flooring needs: 

Above: Jeremy Allen

1. We have held a high standard of excellent service over the years. This high standard has led us to be one of the top leading flooring providers in the Midwest. 

2. We strive to meet the needs of our clients by always putting them first. 

3. We make remodeling convenient and fun. Not only do we have a large selection of quality flooring, but we also provide cabinetry, countertops, and paint. In doing so, we hope to make the design process easier on you. Plus, we are always having fun here and love what we do!

4. We have a knowledgeable staff, ready to answer all of your questions. 

5. We stand behind our products and we only sell products we believe in. 

6. We offer quality installation for our clients. 

7. We have competitive prices at an affordable rate. 

8. We have financing options available to our customers.

Above: Matt Settimi

Take our word for it and come meet us in person for us to prove our loyalty and reputation to you. We are extremely excited to help you with your renovation project and are thrilled that you choose to work with us. We will not disappoint because we love to meet the needs of our clients. Again, here at ICC Floors, it is all about you. That is the best part about working with a local business, we care about your wants and needs. 

Above: Paul Howcott

Come visit us at one of our many locations (Castleton, Carmel, or Westfield) for us to show you how dedicated we are to serving you. We cannot wait to help make all your dreams come true. 

 

-The ICC Floors Team

Above: Rodger Powell

Meet the Team, Part 1

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Above: Angie Allen

Now that you understand your needs for your future home, it is time to get started! We are extremely excited to embark upon this journey with you. Whether you are creating your dream home from scratch or remodeling your current space, we are eager to help you through the entire design process.

Above: Brannon Parker

So what is next? Where do you begin? Well before we dive into all the flooring details and estimates, we want to introduce ourselves to you. Here at ICC Floors, we pride ourselves on our reputation of being amongst the top flooring providers in the Midwest. We have one of the largest selections of quality flooring, competitive prices, and flexible credit options to meet and satisfy your needs. This principle has helped us win the hearts of our clients over the past 19 years. 

 

Above: Chris Hetrick

We will always put our clients first in every project; your satisfaction is our number one priority. We strive to meet the same standard of excellent service with each client and business. From commercial to residential flooring, we have a knowledgeable staff ready to work hard to meet your needs, because at ICC Floors it is all about you. 

Recently, we have expanded our services from just flooring to also providing cabinets, countertops, and paint. Our hope is to make the remodeling process more convenient for our valued clients. Tour our website and inventory to get an idea of what is out there. We even offer a service called “Design Your Room,” where you just upload a photo of your current space and you can change the flooring and wall color. This is a useful tool for homeowners looking to experiment with ideas before fully committing to a style and color. 

 

Above: James Fischer and Dave Hoffman

Above: Joe and Dave Davenport

Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We cannot wait to meet you! Come visit us at one our many locations to formally meet the team and begin your remodeling journey. We look forward to serving you. 

 

-The ICC Floors Team

Now that you understand your needs for your future home, it is time to get started! We are extremely excited to embark upon this journey with you. Whether you are creating your dream home from scratch or remodeling your current space, we are eager to help you through the entire design process. 

How Light Affects Paint Color

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You’ve spent weeks searching for that perfect color. You’ve tried out dozens of color samples and now you finally have a winner. Or so you thought you did. Now that you’ve painted the space that seemingly perfect maroon color, you find that it looks drastically different!

 

A common mistake is that the color of any object will always look the same. The way color is reflected largely depends on two factors.

  • The color of the object: While white absorbs all colors, black absorbs none, yellow absorbs red and green.  
  • Source of light: Natural sunlight changes throughout the day.  This means that a room that has lots of sunlight the color will look different during the day than how it is at night time. On the other hand, artificial lighting alters depending upon the type of light bulb that is used.

 

Before settling on a color for a room in your home it’s important to consider how lighting will affect the color scheme.

When selecting shades for a room, experts say that you should always consider the role natural light will play. The amount and angle of light that the sun casts on a room will determine how much the color changes. Below are some helpful guidelines for choosing appropriate shades.

  • Bold colors are more vibrant in rooms in north-facing rooms while light shades will have a subtle effect. Therefore, you should opt for strong hues in north side locations.
  • South-facing rooms receive more light from the sun. You’ll notice that high in the skylight brings the best out of warm colors and lighter hues will have a beautiful sheen.
  • East- and west-facing rooms often have a warm yellowy light that causes rooms to look beautiful.  Red, yellow and orange tones look best in east and west facing rooms.

 

What about artificial lighting? Yes, the type of lighting fixture and bulb you use in a room can determine how colors play off in a room.

  • Indacascents lights provide a warm yellow light that makes yellow, orange and red tone colors look warm.
  • Fluorescents are flat and enhance cool tones such as blue and green.
  • Halogens lighting can simulate natural lighting. This type of lighting makes monotonous colors more vivid.

 

To achieve the color that you desire consider the following.

  • Paint drywall samples of the color you interested in seeing how both natural light and artificial light reflect light.
  • Be careful when using glossy finishes because paint sheens can reflect light.
At ICC Floors, we are always happy to help choose the perfect color for your room.  Feel free to ask!

The Best Flooring Materials for Contemporary Homes

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When searching for flooring materials for a contemporary home, there are a few materials that stand out among the rest. They are the type of materials that are very desirable to homebuyers in the market for an up-to-date look that is move-in ready. If you want to be sure you’ve made the right choice, check out some of these best choices for contemporary settings.

 

Hardwood/Engineered Hardwood

Hardwood is a material that has stood the test of time. It is at once classic and modern, casual and formal. These floors are endlessly versatile with a variety of furnishings and are valued for the quality look they bring to a living space. While more expensive and time-intense to install, hardwood will always be a good investment. If your budget isn’t as high as you would like, you could still achieve the look you are wanting through the installation of engineered hardwood, which is a thinner top layer of hardwood with added wood layers fused beneath it. It is a quicker process to use engineered hardwood and you can still enjoy the warmth and class it provides to the room it is placed in.

 

Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile is another great choice for a contemporary home that is always sought after by homebuyers. Tile gives the room a clean look and is easy to maintain. The variety of tile available on the market today makes it easy for anyone to create a complementary look to any of their decor. Textures, patterns and shapes can all be used to add a bit of customization to the space you are working with while still being able to enjoy the stain- and mold-resistance it provides.

 

Carpet

Carpet is appealing for homeowners who want a space to provide a warm and welcoming retreat from other more formal areas of the house. Carpet is a great addition to the living room or bedrooms. The padding provides comfort underfoot and helps reduce noise which is wonderful if you have children or pets running around. It’s also a safe space in the event of a fall, so both young and old can feel secure when they are standing on a carpeted area. 

 

No matter what type of material you are looking for, ICC floors can help you find the perfect floor for you!