Fraco

11/10/2026

Planning a showroom visit? Here’s your quick prep checklist. 📋

You don't need a finished blueprint or exact measurements to stop by our Marquette showroom. Whether you're starting a full remodel or refreshing a single room, bringing these three simple things helps our sales team match you with the right materials for your vision and budget:
🎨 1. Colors & Materials: Bring paint chips, cabinet door samples, or countertop swatches to compare undertones under full showroom lighting.
📐 2. Layout & Room Specs: Rough room dimensions give us enough detail for a starting estimate. (Our team will measure in person before ordering so your final quote is exact!)
📱 3. Vision & Lifestyle: Show us your Pinterest/Instagram inspo and tell us how your room gets used (pets, kids, traffic, moisture) so we can guide you to durable, built-to-last materials.

Stop in to check out options in person and borrow physical sample boards to test in your own home's lighting for free!

📍 3470 US-41 W, Marquette, MI
🌐 fracoinc.com

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11/08/2026

Take the next step in your design journey with Virtual Decorator Tool! Use Mannington's sample rooms or upload a photo of your own space where you can “try-on” your favorite floors to help you visualize how each color and style could look.

11/07/2026

One of the most common things we hear after a flooring project: “I wish I had done this sooner.” 🏡💡

If you’ve been on the fence about updating your kitchen floors before the holidays, here’s what actually moves people from thinking to deciding:
✅ Visualizing the contrast. Light floors under white cabinets like these create a clean, updated look that photographs beautifully and feels even better in person.
✅ Understanding the timeline. Most flooring projects can be completed faster than people expect. Coming in now means it can still be done before Thanksgiving.
✅ Seeing it in the actual space. Bringing home a sample and living with it for a day or two under your lighting makes the decision so much easier.

The holidays are a natural deadline – use it! Come in this week and let’s get you moving. ⏳

📍 3470 US-41 W, Marquette, MI
🌐 fracoinc.com

11/05/2026

🪵 Hardwood is a classic investment, but choosing between solid and engineered comes down to where you’re installing it and how your home handles seasonal humidity shifts.

Here’s a quick head-to-head comparison:

Solid Hardwood:
💧 Moisture Resistance: Low (Best for main & upper levels above grade)
⏳ Lifespan: 100+ years (Can be sanded & refinished 4-6 times)
🛠 Installation: Traditional nail-down over wood subfloors
🏠 Best For: Forever homes, historic restorations, and classic builds

Engineered Hardwood:
💧 Moisture Resistance: High (Handles seasonal humidity shifts & snow melt)
⏳ Lifespan: 25-40 years (Can be refinished 0-2 times depending on wear layer)
🛠 Installation: Versatile (Float, glue, or nail; ideal over concrete slabs & basements)
🏠 Best For: Active families, pet owners, and basements or ground-floor rooms

Not sure which option fits your room layout or budget? Stop by our Marquette showroom to feel the difference in hand and take physical sample boards home to test in your own lighting!

📍 3470 US-41 W, Marquette, MI
🌐 fracoinc.com

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11/03/2026

Flawless quality from selection to installation. ✨

When Shelley came to Fraco looking for new flooring, she wanted superior quality and a stress-free process from sales to installation. Our team worked closely with her to deliver a complete home transformation, installed seamlessly in just one day.

Here’s what Shelley had to say about the experience:
💬 "Every step of the new flooring we bought and had installed from Fraco was flawless. From our first meeting with Joe and Laura to our last, the entire experience was smooth, on time, and professional. Joe and Laura were very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us choose the flooring that perfectly fit our home and needs. The quality of the flooring we chose was far beyond anything else that was offered in the other stores in Marquette. We are so thankful that we decided to go with Fraco. The look of the flooring in our home is way beyond our expectations. It has completely changed the look of our home and they had it all installed in one day. Incredible. Fraco really delivered and we highly recommend them for your flooring needs."

Swipe through to see the gorgeous wood-grain finish and details! 🪵

Ready to transform your space? Stop by our showroom to explore our selection with our team!
📍 3470 US-41 W, Marquette, MI
🔗 Explore collections online: fracoinc.com
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10/31/2026

Haunted by squeaky floors, cracked tile, or outdated finishes? 👻
Don't let your space scare your guests this season. Stop by our showroom to see our premium flooring, tile, and stone collections before holiday hosting begins. 🎃

📍 3470 US-41 W, Marquette, MI
🌐 fracoinc.com

10/30/2026

Fall is prime time for kitchen projects, and one question we hear a lot is: what floor actually holds up in a kitchen long term? 🤔

Here's what matters most in this room specifically:

🍳 Comfort underfoot. You stand here for long stretches. Materials with a little give, like LVP or cushioned tile, make a real difference over time.

💧 True waterproofing. Kitchens see spills constantly. Water resistant is not the same as waterproof. Know which you're getting before you buy.

🌡️ Stability. Kitchens experience heat, humidity, and temperature changes. Materials that expand and contract significantly can cause problems over time.

🧹 Ease of cleaning. Grout lines, texture, and finish all affect how easy the floor is to maintain day to day.

10/28/2026

🌿 Lighter shades. Brighter spaces. Bring the natural beauty of hardwood into your home with oak-inspired luxury vinyl from Karndean Designflooring.

Stop by our showroom to discover the perfect Karndean floor for your home.

10/26/2026

One of the best things you can do for your hardwood floors heading into fall and winter? Control the humidity in your home. 🌡️

Here's why it matters:

🪵 Wood is a natural material that expands and contracts with moisture levels. Low winter humidity, especially once the heat kicks on, can cause planks to shrink and gaps to form between them.

💧 The ideal indoor humidity level for hardwood floors is between 35 and 55 percent.

🌬️ Running a humidifier in the colder months can make a real difference in how your floors look and perform over time.

🧹 Avoid wet mopping hardwood in any season. A slightly damp mop or a hardwood-specific cleaner is all you need.

A little seasonal care goes a long way with hardwood. 💡

10/24/2026

Distinct beveled edges. Undulating grain patterns. Natural texture.

Karndean Designflooring brings all the beauty of hardwood into your home - with the everyday performance of luxury vinyl. Every Karndean floor is waterproof, scratch-resistant and backed by a lifetime residential warranty. Stop by our showroom to see and feel the difference.

Stop by our showroom to see and feel the difference.