Frequently Asked Questions | Flooring and Hardwood
Hardwood flooring
What types of hardwood flooring are best for dogs?
What are the hardwood flooring trends for 2018?
Dark vs light hardwood flooring – what are the pros and cons?
What type of flooring gives you the best return on investment (ROI)?
What is the difference between prefinished an unfinished hardwood?
What is the difference between red oak and white oak hardwood flooring?
What is engineered hardwood flooring?
Solid vs engineered hardwood – Which is better?
Is bamboo flooring hard or soft?
What cleaning products (and supplies) do you recommend for hardwood floors?
Tips to prevent and reduce scratches in hardwood floors
Hardwood floor refinishing
Oil based vs. water based polyurethane. Which is better for refinishing your hardwood floors?
How long does it take to refinish hardwood floors?
Can you change the color of your hardwood floors?
Hardwood floor stain color trends – What’s hot?
How to Refinish and stain gray hardwood floors – the RIGHT way
What are the best brands of polyurethane?
Should I refinish or replace my hardwood floors?
Can you refinish pine flooring?
FAQ’s for hardwood floor refinishing – everything you ever wanted to know
Tips to prevent and reduce scratches in hardwood floors
What type of sheen is most stylish for hardwood? Which type lasts longer?
Order/sequencing
Should you paint or do the floors first?
Should you do the floors or kitchen cabinets first?
Carpeting
What are the 2017 Carpet and Runner trends?
What type of carpet is best for pets?
How stain resistant is your carpet?
Why are carpet runners important?
What are tone on tone carpets?
Tile Flooring and Backsplashes
Porcelain planks vs hardwood flooring – Pros and Cons
What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile?
Is installing tile flooring a good do-it-yourself project?
How to design a kitchen backsplash
Trends and colors – what’s in style?
2017 Flooring Trends (covers all surfaces)
Hardwood flooring stain color trends
Laminate and Vinyl Flooring
Is laminate flooring waterproof?
Coretec Plus Review – Looks like hardwood, but it’s waterproof!
Green Products
What types of flooring products are green and eco-friendly?
What types of flooring are best if you have allergies?
Is bamboo flooring hard or soft?
By Room
What types of flooring work for basements?
Which is better for kitchen floors – hardwood or tile?
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