Frequently Asked Questions About Flooring

Issis & Sons offers a wide selection of flooring for Birmingham-area homes, including hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl, laminate, tile, natural stone, and other flooring options. Our team can help you compare materials, styles, colors, durability, and maintenance requirements so you can choose flooring that fits your home and lifestyle.

Issis & Sons has flooring showrooms serving the Birmingham area, including our Pelham Flooring Gallery and Greystone Flooring Gallery. Visit a showroom to see flooring samples in person and work with our team to narrow down the right options for your home.

Yes. Issis & Sons offers free in-home estimates to help you plan your flooring project. An in-home visit allows our team to better understand your space, measure the project, and help you determine which flooring options make sense for your home.

Not necessarily. You can start the process by scheduling an in-home estimate. Our team can also help you explore flooring samples and options in one of our showrooms.

Yes. Issis & Sons provides professional flooring installation in addition to helping customers select their flooring. Our goal is to make the process easier from choosing the product through installation.

The process typically starts with selecting the right flooring, measuring the space, reviewing the project details, and preparing an estimate. Once your flooring and installation plans are finalized, our team coordinates the installation and helps guide you through the project.

Installation time depends on the type of flooring, the size of the project, the condition of the existing floor, and the preparation required. During the estimating process, our team can discuss the expected timeline for your specific project.

Flooring removal and preparation requirements vary by project and flooring type. During your estimate, our team can evaluate the existing flooring and explain what needs to be removed or prepared before your new floor is installed.

Yes. Issis & Sons can help homeowners plan flooring projects that involve individual rooms, multiple rooms, or larger whole-home renovations. We can help coordinate flooring selections so the finished home feels cohesive.

Hardwood can be an excellent choice for homeowners who want the natural character and long-lasting appeal of real wood. The right hardwood depends on your home's layout, lifestyle, design preferences, and the conditions of the spaces where it will be installed.

Solid hardwood is made from a solid piece of wood, while engineered hardwood is constructed with a real-wood surface over a layered core. Both can provide the beauty of hardwood, but they have different construction and performance characteristics.

Engineered hardwood can be a great option for homeowners who want the look and feel of real hardwood while considering the construction and stability benefits of an engineered floor. Our flooring specialists can help determine whether it is appropriate for your project.

Yes. Hardwood can be used across multiple rooms to create a consistent look throughout a home. Our team can help you determine where hardwood makes sense and how to transition it between different flooring types.

Matching existing flooring can be challenging because wood species, stain, age, finish, lighting, and installation conditions all affect appearance. Bring photos or samples of your existing flooring, or schedule an in-home consultation, and our team can help you explore the closest options.

Luxury vinyl flooring is a popular hard-surface flooring option designed to provide the appearance of materials such as hardwood or stone while offering practical benefits for busy households.

Some luxury vinyl products are designed and rated as waterproof, but not every vinyl floor has the same specifications. Always check the specific product's construction and warranty. Our team can help you compare waterproof flooring options for your particular rooms.

Luxury vinyl can be a practical option for many households with dogs and other pets because of its durability and easy-care characteristics. The best choice depends on your pet's activity level, the room, and your priorities for appearance and maintenance.

There is no single best flooring for every household. Families with children, pets, frequent visitors, or high-traffic areas may want to prioritize durability, stain resistance, water resistance, and easy maintenance. Our team can help you compare options based on how your home is actually used.

The best waterproof flooring depends on where it will be installed and what you need from the floor. Luxury vinyl, waterproof laminate, and other specialized products can offer different combinations of appearance, durability, comfort, and maintenance.

Absolutely. Carpet remains a popular choice for bedrooms, family rooms, stairs, and other areas where homeowners want warmth, softness, comfort, and sound absorption.

Today's carpets offer a range of stain-resistant and durable options designed for busy households. The right choice depends on the type of pet, traffic level, room, color preferences, and maintenance expectations.

For homes with children, many homeowners prioritize stain resistance, durability, softness, and easy maintenance. Our team can help you compare carpet fibers, textures, colors, and performance features based on how your family uses the room.

Start with the room rather than choosing a color in isolation. Consider your furniture, walls, natural light, existing finishes, traffic level, and how much maintenance you want. Seeing actual samples in your home can make the decision much easier.

Yes. Issis & Sons offers flooring samples so homeowners can see and compare options before making a decision. Seeing samples in your own lighting can be especially helpful when comparing carpet colors and textures.

Yes. Issis & Sons offers tile and stone flooring options in a variety of styles and materials.

Tile is a popular choice for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and other areas where homeowners want a durable hard surface with a wide range of design possibilities.

Yes. Our team can help you compare tile styles, colors, patterns, materials, and finishes as part of your remodeling project.

Ceramic and porcelain are both popular tile materials, but they differ in how they are manufactured and their performance characteristics. The best choice depends on the application, design, traffic, and performance requirements of the space.

Start with how you live. Consider pets, children, traffic, moisture, maintenance, comfort, design, and budget. Then compare flooring options based on those needs rather than choosing solely by appearance.

Our flooring specialists can help you narrow down the choices and find options that make sense for your home.

There isn't one universal answer. Many pet owners look for flooring that is durable, easy to maintain, resistant to stains or moisture, and comfortable for their pets. Luxury vinyl, certain carpets, hardwood options, and other flooring products may all be appropriate depending on your home.

Basements have different moisture and environmental considerations than above-grade rooms. Flooring should be selected based on the specific conditions of the space, including moisture exposure and the condition of the subfloor.

High-traffic areas benefit from flooring selected for durability and ease of maintenance. Depending on the room, options may include luxury vinyl, hardwood, tile, laminate, or durable carpet.

Price is important, but it shouldn't be the only consideration. The right flooring also needs to work for the room, your lifestyle, installation requirements, maintenance expectations, and how long you want the floor to perform.

Yes. That's one of the benefits of visiting a flooring showroom rather than choosing a product from a screen alone. Our team can help you compare materials, styles, performance characteristics, and installation considerations.

Yes. Our team can help coordinate flooring with your existing furniture, rugs, cabinetry, walls, countertops, and other finishes.

Yes. Seeing actual flooring samples can make it much easier to compare color, texture, pattern, and overall appearance before making a decision.

Issis & Sons offers samples for customers to explore. Ask our showroom team about current sample availability for the products you're considering.

Yes. Issis & Sons has experienced design professionals who can help customers work through flooring and broader interior design decisions. The goal is to make the selection process more manageable and personalized.

Yes. Issis & Sons works with homeowners on new construction as well as remodeling and flooring replacement projects.

Yes. Whole-home projects are a great opportunity to create a consistent design while using different flooring materials where they make the most sense. Our team can help you coordinate flooring throughout the home.

Ideally, flooring should be considered early enough in the remodeling process to coordinate measurements, product availability, installation, cabinetry, doors, transitions, and other work that may affect the finished floor.

Yes. We can help you plan flooring selections across bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, hallways, offices, stairs, and other spaces.

The cost of a flooring project depends on the product, square footage, installation method, subfloor conditions, removal requirements, transitions, and other project details. Because every home is different, an in-home estimate is the best way to understand the cost of your specific project.

Not necessarily. A lower initial price may not be the best fit if the flooring doesn't meet your needs for durability, maintenance, appearance, or longevity. We help homeowners compare the overall value of different options.

An estimate typically involves reviewing the spaces being renovated, measuring the areas, discussing flooring options, and identifying installation or preparation requirements. The goal is to give you a clearer picture of the project before you make a decision.

Yes. Flooring projects can range from a single room to an entire home. Contact our team to discuss the space you want to update.

Choosing a flooring dealer is about more than finding a floor you like. You want a team that can help you select the right product, understand your project, coordinate installation, and be there throughout the process.

Issis & Sons combines a large flooring selection with showroom guidance, design assistance, professional installation, and in-home estimates.

Issis & Sons has been serving the Birmingham area for decades. The company began as a small flooring business and grew through a focus on customer service, product selection, and helping customers create homes they love.

Issis & Sons has flooring locations serving the Birmingham metro area, including Pelham and Greystone. Contact us to find the showroom that's most convenient for your project.

Yes. Issis & Sons serves homeowners throughout the Birmingham metro area. If you're unsure whether your home is within our service area, contact us and we'll be happy to help.

Absolutely. You don't need to have everything figured out before visiting. Bring your questions, inspiration photos, paint colors, cabinet samples, or simply an idea of what you're trying to accomplish. Our team can help you narrow down the possibilities.

If you have them, bring photos of the room, paint or cabinet samples, furniture colors, inspiration photos, measurements, and information about your lifestyle. Don't worry if you don't have any of these — our team can still help you get started.

Start by visiting one of our flooring showrooms or scheduling a free in-home estimate. Tell us what you're working on, what you like, and what you need your flooring to do. We'll help you explore the options and take the next step.

Yes. Issis & Sons offers free in-home estimates. Contact our team to get started with your flooring project.

Absolutely. You don't have to know the answer before you call. Tell us about your home, your project, your lifestyle, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll help you work through the options.

Start with a conversation. Visit an Issis & Sons flooring showroom or schedule a free in-home estimate. We'll help you move from “I need new floors” to a flooring plan that makes sense for your home.