Shawn Glines
Meet Shawn Glines, the dynamic owner of Znet Flooring and a seasoned veteran in the flooring industry. Shawn's journey began in his formative years, working alongside his father in various flooring installations. This early exposure to carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, and laminate flooring laid the groundwork for his profound understanding of the trade.
In 1998, at just 19, Shawn embarked on an entrepreneurial path with his brother, leading their own installation crew. This experience was pivotal, shaping his business acumen and deepening his industry expertise.
Five years later, Shawn launched Expert Flooring Solutions in Las Vegas, a venture that started from the humble beginnings of selling and installing floors from his truck.
Shawn's career took an interesting turn between 2008 and 2012 when he pursued professional poker. The skills he developed during this period, particularly in risk assessment and strategic thinking, greatly enhanced his business approach upon his return to the flooring industry.
In 2013, Shawn played a key role in establishing a physical storefront for Expert Flooring Solutions, alongside Tom Rossi. Under his leadership, the store became renowned for its excellent customer service, quality installations, and the team's extensive product knowledge, particularly under the guidance of Keisha Elliott.
Transitioning in 2017, Shawn focused on Znet Flooring, an innovative e-commerce platform, extending his reach across the U.S. His extensive experience not only makes him adept at running a flooring company but also underscores his commitment to exceptional customer service and industry knowledge. Shawn's journey, marked by diverse experiences, positions him as a knowledgeable and passionate voice in the flooring world, ready to share his insights through his writing.
Flooring Warranty: Everything You Need to Know
Flooring Warranty: Everything You Need to Know
Despite what you've been told, your flooring does have a warranty. Read on to learn about flooring warranty and quality flooring.
When your hardwoods were fresh and new, you swore you'd always keep them that way. You'd keep the pets away, put felt pads on all your chair legs and give them a solid scrubbing once a week.
After a few years in your home, however, those promises can start to fade. Life gets in the way, dogs have a mind of their own and sooner or later, you might start to notice scratches, dings, and spills on your once-pristine floor.
That's when you pull out the paperwork in the kitchen and start checking your flooring warranty. Does it cover any of these mishaps?
Today, we're sharing everything you need to know about this protection, and why it can make all the difference in the aesthetic of your home.
Ready to learn more? Let's get started.
Flooring Wars: Your Guide to the Different Types of Flooring
Should you choose engineered wood flooring or solid flooring? What about laminate or luxury vinyl? Read this guide to find out.
What is Best for You! Lets Put the Options Up Against Each Other!
You've watched countless episodes of American Ninja Warrior and logged hours at the gym. Yet, did you know the toughest member of your household is right underfoot?
That's right! Your flooring takes the brunt of the wear and tear in your home. Trampled on by muddy paws, high heels and toddler toes alike, it's the one surface you expect to be in the heavyweight class.
However, not all types are up for the specific challenges that your family presents. Today, we're pitting the main different types of flooring against each other in a standoff to see which ones come out on top.
Ready to learn more? Take a break from that backyard obstacle course and let's dive in.
If you're an installer, contractor, or designer, Znet Flooring is your go-to. Learn why many industry professionals decide on Znet! In an industry where high costs and labor issues are common, Znet Flooring has your back with affordable, quality products and unmatched customer service. Discover why working with Znet makes your job easier and helps you land more gigs.
Sometimes accidents are a happy thing. Such is the case with vinyl plank floors. We discuss the interesting history of vinyl planks here!
What Is Coping and Why Should You Do It?
Want your DIY baseboard job to look professional? You need to start coping baseboard joints. Learn more about what this means and why you should do it here.
Coping Baseboard Joints: What Is It and Why Should You Do It?
Chances are you don't really notice your baseboards. That is—until there's an unsightly gap at the corners. Then you won't be able to stop noticing them!
A baseboard corner with a big gap looks unprofessional and untidy. And even if a corner starts off looking well-joined, a gap can form at the joint if the wood shrinks or the wall shifts.
The solution is coping baseboards so this doesn't happen. Read on to learn how to cope a baseboard corner and why you'd want to.
What Floors You Can and Can't Use a Steamer to Clean
Floor and Steam Cleaners: What Floors You Can and Can't Use It On
Steaming the wrong type of flooring can leave you with expensive repairs on your hand. Learn more about floor and steam cleaners below.
You've invested money and time installing beautiful flooring. The last thing you want is to ruin those new surfaces by cleaning them the wrong way...
Proper care and cleaning of your flooring will keep it looking it's best, prevent unnecessary damage, and ensure your flooring lasts for years. The question is, do you know how to clean yours the right way?
Not to worry. Here's a breakdown of proper cleaning for your specific floor and steam cleaners--can you use them or not?
Welcome to the Woods Znet Flooring
A Luxury Vinyl Floor
Mohawk's Bowman collection is a unique collection because it is a glue down luxury vinyl plank floor that feature a very nice looking bevel which gives this floor the depth of a real wood floor, making the planks more distinguished than a standard vinyl plank floor. This is truly a great looking glue down LVT plank.
Welcome to the Woods
As an online e-commerce flooring company, we try to keep up with what people are seeing when they google different flooring types. One day we stumbled across a blog post talking about a floating DIY vinyl floor installation. We left a comment on the blog post and one thing led to another...
What is Waterproof Flooring?
There are several waterproof flooring options. Click here to learn about what waterproof flooring is along with the various types and what is best for you.
A Guide to Waterproof Flooring Options
There are eight ways to increase the value of your home without doing too much damage to your budget. One of them is installing new flooring.
Even if you're not looking to sell your home just yet, if your current flooring is ripped, scratched or cracked, it's time to look into new flooring options. If you have kids or pets looking into waterproof flooring options is a good idea.
Best of all, there are different types of waterproof flooring from laminate to tiles. With selections perfect for nearly every home and decor.
To help you find the best waterproof flooring decor for your needs, keep reading. We've developed this guide to educate you on all your waterproof flooring options.
Chooseing a Great Flooring Installer, One Who Knows What They Are Doing
Finding a Floor Installer Who Knows How to Get the Job Done Right
DIYing a floor can be a hard task and sometimes it is helpful to hire a contractor to do it for you.
In 2017 19.736 billion square feet of flooring was laid down. That amounted to $21.990 billion in sales, partly due to an increase in waterproof flooring products.
While there are different types of flooring such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tiles, all of them require installation. While some types are easier to install, most people prefer to hire a professional installer rather than attempt a DIY job.
But it's not always easy to find the right type of professional floor installer. Not all of them are adept at handling each type of flooring.
We want to help ensure you find the right person for the job. Keep reading to learn how to choose a floor installer.
