What is a floating floor? Do you need a floating floor? I get this question often from customers because someone has told them they need a floating floor. But, most customers don’t understand what a floating floor is. Do you? Â What is the definition of a floating floor? Technically, a floating floor means […]
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Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it’s a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. Generally you want it to be pretty, stylish and practical…practical for cleaning and for safety. Bathrooms can be expensive to
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2022 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more 2022 is here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out this guide: Hardwood Flooring
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The answer is usually YES!  Many homeowners don’t realize that you can change the color of hardwood flooring when you refinish your floors. Yes, it’s true…you can go light or dark or red tones or anywhere in between. Most are pleasantly surprised it doesn’t matter if you are going light to dark or
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How can you save money on your hardwood floors? Hardwood flooring is a big investment, and an important one when it comes to the beauty and value of your home. Many are looking to save money on their hardwood floors, so I thought I would share a few ways that you may be able
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Which comes first – the cabinets or the hardwood flooring? When it comes to kitchen remodels, many homeowners wonder if it’s better to install the cabinets or the hardwood floors first. Generally, it is much better to install the hardwood floors BEFORE the kitchen cabinets. There is one exception to this rule (see below).
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Pros and Cons of Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVP and LVT). And, what is Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring? What about Engineered Vinyl Plank? This article explains what Luxury vinyl is, the pros and cons for luxury vinyl, the different types/forms of the product as well as the acronyms/abbreviations used in the industry (e.g. LVP, LVT, EVP,
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The best and worst basement stair ideas When it comes to basements, finding flooring solutions for your steps is sometimes a bit tricky. That’s because the basement steps are often concrete and constructed differently than rest of your home. Many basement steps are uneven and the stairs in older homes are often narrow and
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What are the best types of flooring for basements and damp spaces? Choosing flooring for basements is always tricky because there are a lot of trade-offs. Basements are notoriously dark, damp, cold and sometimes they get wet…or worse, they can flood. Most basements are below grade (meaning that that they are below or partially below
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Hardwood floor alternatives that are less expensive and won’t break the bank For those of you who follow my blog, you know that hardwood flooring is my favorite, but hardwood doesn’t work for all circumstances nor all budgets. So, I wanted to provide my top 5 alternatives to hardwood flooring. Some of these options will
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