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.
Which Floor Is Right for You: Hardwood or Laminate
When choosing wood flooring, it often becomes a decision of hardwood vs. laminate. Both are good, but which is best for your needs?
Deciding which floor is best for you comes down to several factors. Do you love hardwood for its rugged authenticity? Or do you prefer laminate for its lower price, scratch resistance, and easier installation?
Whatever you choose, there is a good chance you're going to be walking on it for a long time. Whether it's your dream floor or you just got to get rid of your dirty carpet, compare the pros and cons before settling for what you need. Continue on to learn more...
Waterproof Flooring: What is it and How It Benefits Your Home
When your floors are waterproof they are also worry-proof. Learn what waterproof flooring is all about and how it can greatly enhance the your home or business.
If you’re on the market for flooring materials, what benefits are you looking to achieve? Most likely, you’re only looking for a stylish, comfortable, durable, and cost-friendly material. However, that’s not enough!
You should also consider the maintenance and functionality of the flooring product you buy. A floor undergoes the most wear and tear in a house. Choosing high-quality and easy-to-maintain materials can enhance its durability.
Currently, waterproof flooring is one of the most advanced floor options to consider. Read on to learn more...
Floor Installation 101: What You Need to Know About Installing Floors
Installing Floors: What You Should Know
Installing floors is a wonderful way to improve your living space. Follow this step-by-step guide to brand new beautiful floors you can do yourself.
Rising investment in residential construction has seen a high demand for flooring installers. In 2018, the flooring installers industry in the US grew by 5.8% reaching $26 billion. During the same period, the number of flooring installation companies grew by 1.8%.
In the floor covering segment, revenue grew to $27,011 million in 2019. Experts forecast that the market will grow by 0.5% by 2023. When it comes to installing floors, you need to have skills, experience, and tools.
Without them, it will be hard to avoid gaps, cracks, bumps, dips, and humps on your floors.
In this post, we discuss some of what you need to know about installing floors.
Learn the Basics About Flooring
In floor installation 101, the first step is to learn the basics. What types of floors are available in the market? What is the difference between laminate, hardwood, and vinyl flooring?
What is the difference between engineered and solid hardwood flooring? Is laminate or hardwood better? Is a waterproof flooring needed? Which flooring is best for a basement?
We understand that this means reading through lots of resources. By learning all these, it becomes easier for you to select the right flooring that fits your needs.
When it comes to flooring types, you have hardwood, vinyl, laminate, and tile (natural stone or porcelain). Each flooring type has its own pros and cons. They also come in different styles, colors, and textures.
Installing Floors – DIY vs Professional Contractor
There are over 1.688 billion websites on the internet. Of these, only 200 million are active. The internet is resourceful. You can find thousands of articles detailing how to install floors.
For instance, you can find a guide on how to install laminate floors or how to install floors by yourself.
These guides are useful and they can help you save money and install your new floor. You also have the option of hiring a professional contractor. As an expert, he is skilled and experienced.
If you want to install your laminate, hardwood or vinyl plank flooring, it will help if you have the right tools. Will you be doing other DIY projects, or will this be your only one, how much you should invest in tools highly depends on how ofter you may use them:
To begin the floor installation, you must first prepare the room. This calls for the removal of furniture and hangings on the wall. For laminate flooring and some floating vinyl planks, you can install over old tile or stone as long as it is properly adhered and flat enough.
You may have to make lots of calculations to come up with the perfect layout, measuring and cutting is part of the process. For hardwood floors, some may have to be sanded, although the vast majority are prefinished now days, mostly for superior durability.
When Installing most hardsurface flooring, you may need to undercut door casings, door jambs, and maybe some other fixed objects in order to properly run the flooring underneath for a professional look. We did make a blog post discussing this, click here to give it a read.
Protecting Yourself When Installing Floors
Like any other project, safety comes first. Before installing floors, protect your knees using knee pads.
Don’t forget to put on your protective eye wear.
Shopping for hardwood, vinyl, laminate or tile flooring? We at Znet Flooring can help. Contact us today! And don't forget to learn more about maintaining and protecting your new floor!
Cleaning and Maintaining Beautiful Wood Floors
Caring for Your Wood Floors Properly They'll Last a Lifetime.
Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Wood Floors
Wood floors are not just a stylish addition to a home, they're an investment.
Wood is beautiful, natural, living material. You've taken time to make sure it's installed perfectly, to create the finish you want. And when it's properly cared for, it will actually only look better the longer it's down.
So how can you make sure that you treat your floor right?
Read on for our 3 top tips for cleaning your wood floors the right way.