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Hosting Outdoor Parties

floral print area rug on outdoor patio

The warmer weather is finally here and so is the season of celebrations! Whether it’s one of the many holidays, a graduation, a birthday, or just for fun, people love a good outdoor party! Make sure your outdoor space is ready to rock with all of the latest trends. Whether you’re looking for a simple…

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Year-Round Flooring

child and dog on laminate flooring

As seasons change, the weather changes. From cold to hot, dry to wet, dead to alive. Some people don’t know that while the seasons change, some floors change too, and if you aren’t prepared for the flooring to change, then you’ll probably be looking for new flooring soon. There are plenty of year-round flooring options…

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Taking Care of Your Area Rugs

vacuuming edges of area rug

Area rugs are pretty much essential for any design, but they won’t do any good if they start looking grungy. Whether your area rug is located in a room inside your home, or is exposed to the outdoors as part of your outdoor living space, it’s always a good idea to keep them clean, especially…

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The Best Flooring Options For Pets

dog on COREtec vinyl flooring in living room

It’s hard to not absolutely love your pets, but it can get annoying when all they do is ruin your floors with their never ending shedding fur, long scratching nails, and dirty paws! Did you know there are floors out there that are a great fit for your pets, with durability and strength like no…

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Top Tile Trends of 2019

wood look tile in modern kitchen

If you’re looking for new tile, you’re most likely looking for flooring in the bathroom or kitchen areas. If not, that’s great too! Tile can go anywhere throughout the home and will look great in any room! With many styles, shapes, patters, colors, and finishes your home can range from quiet and elegant to vibrant…

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Points to Consider When Purchasing New Flooring

Either you’re looking for flooring for your new home, or your tired of the flooring you’ve had for so long and it’s time for change. Either way, there are points you need to consider before purchasing the new flooring. At Dolphin Carpet & Tile, we want you to know exactly what you’re getting into so…

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Our Best Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks

dry mopping laminate flooring

Spring has sprung, which means it’s time to get cleaning! But in order to clean the entire house better than you have all year, you need to be in the mood for it! Prepare yourself mentally for the day of spring cleaning and make it fun! Make A List It’s always helpful to make a…

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Top 3 Flooring Options For Your Sunroom

enclosed patio with light hardwood flooring

A sunroom is a great addition to the home, a room that is open, bright and full of life! Just make sure you’re well prepared before you start to design. The sunroom is an area of the home that is completely different than the others due to the fact that it is exposed to many…

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Best Flooring Options for the Nursery

kid playing on soft carpet

Are you expecting a new addition to the family soon and planning to give them the cutest room in the house? Usually the cutest additions deserve the cutest rooms, but for babies, it’s always good to play it safe! That’s why we’ve compiled some of the safest flooring options to go with when planning out…

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How to Prepare for Your Flooring Installation

acclimating hardwood flooring before installation

Whether it’s carpet, hardwood, tile, or whatever flooring you choose for your home, you should always be prepared for the installation. When one is well prepared, the installation process is quicker, more efficient and has an overall better result than one which wasn’t properly prepared for. First things first, no matter what type of flooring…

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Adding the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year to Your Design

If you haven’t heard yet, this year’s Pantone color of the year is the vibrant, yet mellow Living Coral. Embracing us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort in our crazy everyday lives, Living Coral goes with many other tones and brings good vibes into any room. Consider bringing Living Coral into your home design.…

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2019’s Biggest Waterproof Flooring Styles

gray wood look COREtec luxury vinyl in kitchen

For years, tile has been the only option for waterproof flooring – but it’s 2019, and now there are waterproof wood-look luxury vinyl, laminate and even carpet options! The team at Dolphin Carpet & Tile wants to show you, in detail, 2019’s biggest waterproof flooring styles. With gorgeous looks and durable features, you’ll either feel…

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How to Clean and Care for Waterproof Floors

anti slip door mat on hardwood flooring

Waterproof flooring is a relatively new flooring category that many people have recently installed in their homes or are looking to get installed in the near future. If you’re a new owner of waterproof flooring, yourself, we’re here to make sure you know how to clean and care for your waterproof floors to keep them…

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What is Waterproof Flooring?

Revwood wood flooring in minimalistic living room

Waterproof flooring has become a very popular flooring option in recent years, especially with looks that can mimic the rustic beauty of real hardwood. If you’re located in our home of South Florida, waterproof flooring may be just what you need with the high-moisture climate we face year-round. Tropical storms are also a problem in…

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Flooring Resolutions 2019

patterned ceramic tile

Can you believe it’s the New Year already? 2018 went by way too fast and now we’re headed right into 2019! A new year means new trends, new styles, new colors, new designs, new everything! Get your resolutions figured out for 2019 with us at Dolphin Carpet & Tile as we show you the new…

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Winter Flooring Style Options For Your Outdoor Fire pit & Kitchen

outdoor fireplace with stone feature

If you have an outdoor patio, fire pit, kitchen area or all three, you know it’s the time of the year when they’re used the most. During the summer, it’s just way too hot to stay outside, but now there’s a nice chill in the air, perfect to spend time by the fire. Here at…

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Dolphin 2018 Flooring Highlights

girl feeding dog in kitchen

2018 was a great year! With some awesome products launched and really cool flooring trends, the year couldn’t have gone better! Let’s run through all the wonderful accomplishments we’ve had this year!  For starters, it seems like many of you are ready for the winter season since our top blog this year was preparing your…

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The Do’s & Don’ts of Tile Maintenance

elegant kitchen with ceramic tile

Tile floors are a very popular flooring option. They are gorgeous, unique and quite durable – but, just like any other flooring, tile needs to be cleaned and regularly maintained.  Sooner or later, time and traffic, life and living, will take its toll on any floor covering. Ceramic tile is no exception. But take heart…

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Coastal Décor for Winter

life is better on the beach ornament

Winter is coming! Living in Florida, that may not mean too much to you. But it can be meaningful with a little imagination! Make winter known in your home through seasonal coastal décor! In our coastal home, winter becomes less about the hot sunshine and more about the chilled air and holiday spirit! At Dolphin…

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Preparing Your Home for the Holidays

happy holidays entry mat

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the winter holidays aren’t too far behind! If you’re expecting holiday guests, it’s good to start preparing your home early for their arrival. We’ve got some great tips to help you get organized, broken out into 3 phases: Projects & renovations, cleaning & decorating, and week-of final prep!…

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