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Slow Is Smooth. Smooth Is Fast.
Slow Is Smooth. Smooth Is Fast.
Why the projects that feel effortless are usually the ones somebod…
Your Floor Cleaner Might Be Dirtier Than Your Dog
There is a fascinating modern phenomenon happening in American homes.
People spend thousands on be…
Smashing Industry Standards
The Grand Reveal:
There are moments in sport, in craft, and in life when something happens so clea…
Hardwood Flooring Acclimation
This is one of those topics that sounds boring until you're standing in a customer's dining room st…
The Hero in the Polo Shirt and Overall Tuxedo
Most heroes get better costumes.
We get a polo shirt, comfortable shoes, a tape measure, a moistur…
The best projects do not happen by accident
The Best Projects Do Not Happen by Accident
You know what I see all the time?
A homeowner walks i…
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
You know that feeling when you walk into a house and immediately think, “Yep. This pl…
Pardon Me, Sir, Is That Your Chattanooga Boo-Boo?
A weekend boat trip. An accidental Ironman participation. One fractured elbow. And a reminder…
The Natural
A natural isn’t manufactured. It’s earned—until instinct looks like simplicity, and mastery l…
Somebody Had to Do It
Somewhere along the way, people started calling me the “Woodmaster of the Universe.”
Now tha…
Why McGrath Floor & Design Is Different
Most flooring stores sell products.
Some install them well. Some install them badly. Some di…
Vive La Plank!
How the French Quietly Took Over America’s Floors And why McGrath Floor & Design is happ…
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
When that ice storm came through Middle Tennessee that winter, it didn’t really bother knocki…
Franklin’s Front Porch
The art of intentional design is a funny thing. Most people know it when they feel it. Very f…
When the Storm Hits, We Show Up Anyway
When a record-smashing ice storm rolled through the Nashville area this past winter, it didn’…
A Whole Lotta Love: When Restoration Becomes a Bridge
There’s a moment in Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” where everything feels immediate—unfilt…
The Flooring Store Is Dead. Long Live the Project Partner.
There was a time when buying flooring meant walking into a warehouse, staring at 4,000 square…
Why Cutoff Valves Often Fail After Flooring Installers Use Them
When floor covering installers remove or disconnect plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, pedes…
Good Flooring Lives With You
A floor is a funny thing.
Most people walk on it every day without thinking much about it un…
Three Angels & The Flood of the Century
When it started raining heavily on May 2nd, 2010, we did not realize the shockingly profound…
Impact of The Nashville Bomb "Icepalooza" Cyclone Update
After Last week's ice storm, I realized how poorly prepared we were in the event of a power…
Rallying Like The Volunteers - Ice Storm Update #2
We've been slammed, helping storm warriors, (Tennesseans are never victims, just surprised pa…
McGrath Floor & Design: Excellence Built on Legacy
The Foundation
In the McGrath family, excellence was never optional. It was simply how th…
The Bomb Cyclone Open House
The Bomb Cyclone Open House
I moved here in 1982. I have never seen such widespread dama…
Meet Rick & Sherry McGrath
McGrath Floor & Design: Nashville's Most Popular One-Stop Shop for Beautiful Home renovatio…
Holiday Prime Rib Roast Story
McGrath Floor & Design: Nashville's Most Popular One-Stop Shop for Beautiful Home renovatio…
A New Home For Us
Well, folks, today marks a monumental day in the life of McGrath Floor & Design! After months…
Stop the Madness! Why Vinegar & Water Are a Hardwood Floor’s Worst Enemy
Alright, folks, it’s time for some real talk about one of the biggest myths in home maintenance—c…
McGrath's Custom Sand and Finish: Floors and Beyond
Alright, let’s talk craftsmanship, McGrath style. We’re not just about laying down planks and…
Remember Half Time in America?
Half time in America, the Chrysler super bowl commercial featuring Clint Eastwood. Enjoy it again…
Can’t Afford Hardwood? McGrath has an answer
Hardwood floors. They’re the Beyoncé of flooring—stunning, timeless, and, let’s be honest, a litt…
How to Get a Longer-Lasting Floor Without Breaking the Bank
Let’s face it—choosing the right floor can feel like trying to pick the fastest line at the groce…
Defense for Your Hardwood Kingdom!
Ah, the smell of fresh hardwood, the sight of rich grains soaking in the light, and the feel of s…
Stairway to Hardwood Heaven
Folks, let me tell you—there’s something undeniably special about a well-crafted staircase. It’s…
The Little Office Space That Could
You know, there’s something special about a small space with a big heart. This little 12x12 office…
Like Us, Hickory Hardwood Floor Are In Style
Searching for hickory hardwood floors? We've got Nashville, TN's lowest hickory pricing.Call McGrat…
Find a floor prize outside your front
You know, when you buy a floor from www.McGrathfloordesign.com, after completion of the project, fi…
If Everybody Is Dancing… Somebody Has To Call The Steps
Walk into a finished room and it can look effortless.
The hardwood runs clean into the kitchen. Th…
Slow Is Smooth. Smooth Is Fast.
Slow Is Smooth. Smooth Is Fast.
Why the projects that feel effortless are usually the ones somebod…
Your Floor Cleaner Might Be Dirtier Than Your Dog
There is a fascinating modern phenomenon happening in American homes.
People spend thousands on be…
Smashing Industry Standards
The Grand Reveal:
There are moments in sport, in craft, and in life when something happens so clea…
Hardwood Flooring Acclimation
This is one of those topics that sounds boring until you're standing in a customer's dining room st…
The Hero in the Polo Shirt and Overall Tuxedo
Most heroes get better costumes.
We get a polo shirt, comfortable shoes, a tape measure, a moistur…
The best projects do not happen by accident
The Best Projects Do Not Happen by Accident
You know what I see all the time?
A homeowner walks i…
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
You know that feeling when you walk into a house and immediately think, “Yep. This pl…
Pardon Me, Sir, Is That Your Chattanooga Boo-Boo?
A weekend boat trip. An accidental Ironman participation. One fractured elbow. And a reminder…
The Natural
A natural isn’t manufactured. It’s earned—until instinct looks like simplicity, and mastery l…
Somebody Had to Do It
Somewhere along the way, people started calling me the “Woodmaster of the Universe.”
Now tha…
Why McGrath Floor & Design Is Different
Most flooring stores sell products.
Some install them well. Some install them badly. Some di…
Vive La Plank!
How the French Quietly Took Over America’s Floors And why McGrath Floor & Design is happ…
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
When that ice storm came through Middle Tennessee that winter, it didn’t really bother knocki…
Franklin’s Front Porch
The art of intentional design is a funny thing. Most people know it when they feel it. Very f…
When the Storm Hits, We Show Up Anyway
When a record-smashing ice storm rolled through the Nashville area this past winter, it didn’…
A Whole Lotta Love: When Restoration Becomes a Bridge
There’s a moment in Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” where everything feels immediate—unfilt…
The Flooring Store Is Dead. Long Live the Project Partner.
There was a time when buying flooring meant walking into a warehouse, staring at 4,000 square…
Why Cutoff Valves Often Fail After Flooring Installers Use Them
When floor covering installers remove or disconnect plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, pedes…
Good Flooring Lives With You
A floor is a funny thing.
Most people walk on it every day without thinking much about it un…
Three Angels & The Flood of the Century
When it started raining heavily on May 2nd, 2010, we did not realize the shockingly profound…
Impact of The Nashville Bomb "Icepalooza" Cyclone Update
After Last week's ice storm, I realized how poorly prepared we were in the event of a power…
Rallying Like The Volunteers - Ice Storm Update #2
We've been slammed, helping storm warriors, (Tennesseans are never victims, just surprised pa…
McGrath Floor & Design: Excellence Built on Legacy
The Foundation
In the McGrath family, excellence was never optional. It was simply how th…
The Bomb Cyclone Open House
The Bomb Cyclone Open House
I moved here in 1982. I have never seen such widespread dama…
Meet Rick & Sherry McGrath
McGrath Floor & Design: Nashville's Most Popular One-Stop Shop for Beautiful Home renovatio…
Holiday Prime Rib Roast Story
McGrath Floor & Design: Nashville's Most Popular One-Stop Shop for Beautiful Home renovatio…
A New Home For Us
Well, folks, today marks a monumental day in the life of McGrath Floor & Design! After months…
Stop the Madness! Why Vinegar & Water Are a Hardwood Floor’s Worst Enemy
Alright, folks, it’s time for some real talk about one of the biggest myths in home maintenance—c…
McGrath's Custom Sand and Finish: Floors and Beyond
Alright, let’s talk craftsmanship, McGrath style. We’re not just about laying down planks and…
Remember Half Time in America?
Half time in America, the Chrysler super bowl commercial featuring Clint Eastwood. Enjoy it again…
Can’t Afford Hardwood? McGrath has an answer
Hardwood floors. They’re the Beyoncé of flooring—stunning, timeless, and, let’s be honest, a litt…
How to Get a Longer-Lasting Floor Without Breaking the Bank
Let’s face it—choosing the right floor can feel like trying to pick the fastest line at the groce…
Defense for Your Hardwood Kingdom!
Ah, the smell of fresh hardwood, the sight of rich grains soaking in the light, and the feel of s…
Stairway to Hardwood Heaven
Folks, let me tell you—there’s something undeniably special about a well-crafted staircase. It’s…
The Little Office Space That Could
You know, there’s something special about a small space with a big heart. This little 12x12 office…
Like Us, Hickory Hardwood Floor Are In Style
Searching for hickory hardwood floors? We've got Nashville, TN's lowest hickory pricing.Call McGrat…
Find a floor prize outside your front
You know, when you buy a floor from www.McGrathfloordesign.com, after completion of the project, fi…