In a Hawley, PA home, flooring has to handle two seasons that couldn't be more different. Summer brings wet feet and sand in from Lake Wallenpaupack, while winter brings months of snow, salt, and slush at every door.
Homes here are used differently, too. Many near the lake are second homes that fill up on weekends and sit quiet in between, while others are lived in every day. That changes what a floor needs: a weekend house and a busy family home rarely want the same thing.
That's why choosing flooring at home works better than choosing in a store. Floor Coverings International® brings the samples to you, so you can hold a plank against your own trim, in your own light. Here's what that looks like.
A More Practical Approach to Pocono Flooring Projects
Store lighting makes every sample look alike. Our Mobile Flooring Showroom® skips that step. A Design Associate comes to your home, from a lake house near Hawley to a Scranton-area subdivision, with samples chosen for your rooms and your project.
What you can expect from your local team:
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A down-to-the-penny quote, measured in your home, with no guesstimates
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Appointments that fit your week, including early, late and weekend slots
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A real person who answers when you call during the project
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At least one year of warranty on installation and workmanship (may vary based on project location or for commercial-grade installations)
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A subfloor checked for flatness and prepared before your new floor goes down, whatever the age of the home
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A final walk-through, and a follow-up visit within ten days of installation to make sure your floors are performing well
A local, accountable owner and team manage your project from the first visit to the last, whether it's a full-time home or a lake house that only fills up on weekends.
Flooring Choices That Fit Pocono Homes
Every room asks something different of its floor. Carpet suits bedrooms and finished basements as it's warmer and quieter underfoot through a long Pocono winter. Luxury vinyl plank works well in kitchens, entryways, mudrooms, and lower levels. Many styles have a waterproof core, which helps where wet boots and lake gear come through the door.
Hardwood suits living and dining rooms, and older lake cottages where wood fits the original character. Engineered hardwood is the better fit for basements and rooms near the water.
Laminate offers a realistic wood look and resists scratches and fading, so it holds up well with kids and pets in busy rooms. Tile is a dependable pick for bathrooms, mudrooms, and entryways where snow, salt, and lake sand collect.
Most homes mix materials: hardwood or laminate in the main rooms, carpet in the bedrooms, and luxury vinyl or tile near the door.
Flooring Built for the Poconos' Climate
The seasons here are hard on floors. Long, snowy winters track salt and slush in for months. Summers bring lake humidity and wet swimsuits in and out all day.
That humidity swing matters most for wood. Wood flooring needs time in your home to adjust to its humidity before it's installed, so we build the manufacturer's acclimation time into your schedule and plan the gaps and transitions that let it move with the seasons.
Basements change the choice, too. Solid hardwood can't be installed below grade, so finished lower levels get engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl, carpet or tile instead. Your Design Associate considers how you use each room and how your home handles heat and humidity, then brings samples that fit.
Installation Experience Matters More Than Most Homeowners Expect
The floor you choose matters, but how it goes down matters just as much. That's especially true in older lake cottages, where past renovations and seasonal use can leave a subfloor that's no longer flat.
Before the first board goes down:
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The subfloor is checked for flatness, stability and soundness, and prepared where needed
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Moisture is tested where it could be a concern, such as on concrete or near the water
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Transitions are planned for every doorway and wherever floors of different heights meet
Skip those steps, and you can end up with lifting seams, hollow spots, or gaps. Get them right, and you have a floor you'll keep for years.
Update Your Floors Without Overcomplicating the Process
Ready to start? You'll get materials suited to your rooms, a down-to-the-penny quote, and on-time installation by an experienced crew.
Call (570) 616-1440 or book your Free In-Home Consultation online.
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