Is It Fake Wood? Or Is It Beautiful Flooring?

There’s a negative connotation with the term “fake.” Fake means: not genuine, something that is not real, or is an imitation designed to entice someone into thinking it is real or original.

This is why the term “fake wood” can leave a homeowner wondering what to select when choosing new flooring.

Every year, traditional hardwood flooring tops the list of wants when people design or remodel their homes. That’s because it’s beautiful, warm, and can last for decades. When you install traditional hardwood flooring, you know you’ll have a flooring that performs as well as it looks, one you’ll enjoy for many years to come.

But here’s the thing; traditional hardwood doesn’t always make sense. No matter how much a homeowner desires to install it inside their home, they know it’s a mistake before they ever sign on the dotted line. That holds them back from replacing existing flooring, wondering what they should do.

Traditional hardwood doesn’t work for every homeowner. It’s not the best choice for certain rooms in your home. That’s where mixed feelings start bubbling up to the surface.

What are your options?

We get it. If you’re a diehard hardwood lover, anything but traditional hardwood may feel like you’re cheating. Anything but traditional hardwood may feel like you’re installing fake wood.

But what’s really happening is you’re putting your lifestyle first. Manufacturers understand that homeowners love hardwood. That’s why they’ve worked diligently to create some incredible products that mimic hardwood, yet serve you better based on your needs and desires.

Is It Fake Wood? Or Is It Beautiful Flooring?In most cases, “fake wood” usually refers to several products designed to mimic classic hardwood. They include:

  • Engineered hardwood
  • Laminate
  • Wood-look tile
  • Luxury vinyl planks

Manufacturers have worked hard at creating products that look like the real thing, yet offer functionality a homeowner could never get by installing classic hardwood.

Engineered hardwood

Whereas traditional hardwood is constructed with a solid piece of wood, engineered hardwood is created from layers of hardwood and plywood. Each layer is positioned in a different direction for added strength and durability. This unique construction prevents the engineered hardwood from bowing and warping as traditional would may in moist situations. It can stand up better in higher traffic situations.

Engineered hardwood’s advantage over traditional wood is that its solid construction will allow it to be installed in many more places inside the home where traditional hardwood may be a problem. If you want hardwood below ground, engineered hardwood may be your choice, with a protective moisture barrier installed first.

People often prefer engineered hardwood because it’s as close to the real thing as possible. That’s because the top layer is a natural wood veneer that gives the same natural wood beauty as you’d expect from classic hardwood. It’s easy to care for and maintain, and comes in all the looks and style you’d expect from traditional hardwood.

Laminate

Laminate floors are a hybrid of particleboard wood topped with a realistic image layer, followed by a wear layer that can extend the life of your flooring. While people often think of the Pergo line put out into the flooring industry several decades ago, today’s laminate is a product many homeowners fall in love with.

Laminate floors have a smooth surface area that makes them easy to clean and maintain. A broom or a mop is all you’ll need to keep this fake wood flooring product looking good for years. Its strength and durability make it a perfect choice for homes with high-impact, where high traffic, kids, and pets stay active all day long. It’s well suited for being scratch-resistant, and will stand up to the games of chase your kids and pets can do all day long.

It’s also at the lower end of the price scale, making it a great choice for homeowners on a budget. It gives you the chance to have your “dream” flooring, with better functionality and cost features.

Wood-look tile

Homeowners may have fallen in love with natural hardwood for some areas of the home, but chances are their second choice is tile. Porcelain tile is another product that can last for decades when well cared for, and provide a quality flooring product that looks great and is easy to maintain.

So when manufacturers created porcelain tile that looks like hardwood, it was considered a win/win for everyone. These products closely mimic natural hardwood, and do it so well that even the experts have to take a second look.

What’s even better is porcelain tile works in every room in your home. If you’ve always wanted hardwood in your master bathroom or even the kid’s bath, now you can have it. It gives water-resistant qualities to places hardwood never made sense before.

What’s more, wood-look tile also makes a great addition over radiant heat. If you’ve been looking at the benefits of using radiant heating inside your home, combining it with wood-look tile may be just what you’re looking for.

Luxury vinyl planks

One of the newer entries into the “fake wood” market is luxury vinyl planks. Yet being new doesn’t take away from its popularity. People are falling in love with luxury vinyl planks because of their durability and classic good looks.

When people think of vinyl, they tend to think of the sheets installed in their parents’ homes. Luxury vinyl planks are completely different from that product line. Luxury vinyl planks are narrow strips resembling hardwood planks. They are created in layer format for strength and durability.

  • The first layer is the wear layer, designed to prevent scratching and scuffs
  • The second layer protects from more severe tearing and ripping
  • A design layer adds the realistic quality of hardwood
  • A backing layer of rigid vinyl adds thickness and durability

They are considered to be semi-rigid, in that they maintain their shape in much the same way as traditional hardwood. Instead of needing adhesive or nails to hold the product intact, they come with click-and-lock technology that makes them easy to install.

Why luxury vinyl planks are growing in popularity is that some product lines are waterproof. That makes them the perfect addition to every room in your home – you’ll never worry about the kids splashing too much in the bath with this product installed.

It’s also an affordable option, making it great for any homeowner trying to stick to a budget.

Still think fake wood isn’t for you?

While the concept of fake wood may seem a bit off-putting, don’t let the benefits hold you back.

Traditional hardwood doesn’t make sense in every situation. But if you still want the look of hardwood, there are many other options waiting for you.

 

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Laminate or Luxury Vinyl – What’s The Difference?

One of the most popular flooring materials in the world is hardwood. Hardwood consistently tops the lists of what buyers want when they’re shopping for a new home as well as what people want installed when designing their dream homes.

Yet hardwood doesn’t always make sense for your lifestyle. Luckily, other choices offer you the classic good looks of hardwood, yet provide additional benefits that may be more conducive to your lifestyle.

Laminate and luxury vinyl are increasingly popular choices in home remodels. Which one is right for you?

Laminate and luxury vinyl – what are they?   

Depending on your age, when you think of laminate flooring, the concept of Pergo flooring may come to mind. Pergo was the entry into the laminate market, being introduced to the US in the 1990s. Today, many manufacturers sell laminate flooring, and it’s vastly changed since the original days of Pergo flooring.

Laminate flooring features planks constructed from four layers:

  • A vinyl backing
  • A core made from medium density fiberboard (MDF) or high-density fiberboard (HDF)
  • A design layer created from a realistic photograph of hardwood
  • A durable, transparent top layer that acts as a protector

The core layer is created with a tongue and groove feature that allows installers to snap the boards into place during installation. This allows the planks to float on top of the existing subfloor or other flooring material.

Laminate or Luxury Vinyl - What’s The Difference?Vinyl flooring has changed vastly over the years. What once came only in sheet or tile format is now available as luxury vinyl planks (LVP.) Like laminate, LVP is constructed in layers:

  • A backing layer
  • A core center
  • A design layer
  • A protective coating

Early core layers were made exclusively from vinyl. More modern versions are created from several different materials, including a wood polymer composite (WPC) and stone polymer composite (SPC.) Both offer resilience, rigidity, and enhance moisture resistance.

Luxury vinyl planks can be glued in place to the subfloor. It also offers the popular tongue and groove system that allows the planks to click and lock together, floating into place above the subfloor.

Laminate or luxury vinyl – what’s the difference?   

Reading through the descriptions of what laminate and luxury vinyl planks are can leave anyone a little confused. They seem to be more alike than they are different. That’s true, but there are distinct differences that make them two very separate products.

They are made from different materials. At the core of laminate flooring is a layer made from either moderate or high density fiberboard that gives it its rigidity and strength. Luxury vinyl is also created in layers. At its core is a PVC vinyl layer that makes them even more rigid. This is why you’ll find some LVP products on the market today stating they are waterproof.

They install differently. Laminate flooring only comes as a floating-floor product. You’ll never nail or glue laminate into place. LVP products come in a variety of products that can be installed in different ways. Whether you prefer glue-down, peel and stick, or click and lock, there’s a luxury vinyl product designed to suit your needs.

They feel different. If you want a product that closely resembles traditional hardwood, you’ll lean towards installing laminate. With its wood core, it feels more like traditional hardwood planks. Because of how it’s created, LVP has a smooth surface area which tends to make it look a bit more artificial.

Even though there are several differences you should weigh out before making your final selection, it is important to note that both are excellent choices when you want the look of hardwood, yet traditional hardwood won’t stand up to what your family can dish out. Both laminate and luxury vinyl are:

Easy to install – whatever method you choose, you’ll be happy with how soon it can be put into place. With a little experience behind you, you can easily turn a laminate or luxury vinyl into a do-it-yourself project.

Realistic looks – traditional hardwood doesn’t work in all rooms. That’s why both laminate and luxury vinyl planks were developed. And both provide a realistic interpretation of having a traditional hardwood floor installed.

Low cost – you can find a high quality laminate of luxury vinyl plank for a reasonable price. If you’re sticking to a budget, either can be a welcome addition to your home.

Low maintenance – you’ll only need occasional sweeping and vacuuming to keep both of these flooring choices looking their best.

Lifespans – with care and maintenance, you can easily have either laminate or luxury vinyl in your home for 10 to 20 years or longer.

When is laminate a better choice?

If you’re looking for the look and feel of hardwood without investing in traditional hardwood, laminate is the best way to go. It’s a great way of bringing the look of traditional hardwood into your home without breaking the bank.

Laminate works well in living rooms, family rooms, bedrooms, media rooms, and other parts of the home that stay relatively dry. It has a slight advantage over luxury vinyl if you are looking for a more eco-friendly flooring choice, as top brands work with recycled materials for the inner core.

If you’re looking for a quieter product, today’s laminate isn’t Pergo. With the proper underlayment, you’ll find laminate can be more comfortable and quieter than vinyl, making it an ideal choice for your living areas.

When is luxury vinyl a better choice?

Luxury vinyl is known for its durability. If you want the look of hardwood in places hardwood typically can’t go, luxury vinyl planks are your choice. Install them in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and mudrooms – you’ll love the results.

That also makes luxury vinyl the better choice in busy households. If you have kids, pets, or just love to get messy in the kitchen, luxury vinyl will stand up to all you can dish out.

While laminate and vinyl can both be installed by do-it-yourselfers, luxury vinyl can be easily cut with a knife, while laminate will need a saw for proper cutting. If you want to save even more money by laying your floor yourself, luxury vinyl might be the best way to go.

And if you’re looking for a specific color or pattern, you may have an easier time finding it with luxury vinyl. Due to its popularity, manufacturers are releasing luxury vinyl planks in abundance. Bring in your design ideas, and you’re sure to find the perfect color you’re looking for.

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Can You Use Commercial Carpet In Your Home?

Commercial carpet. Even saying it brings ideas to mind.

Commercial carpet can be durable. After all, it’s placed in high-traffic situations, and has to stand up to a lot of wear and tear.

Commercial carpet is functional. It can be easy to change out small sections due to spills.

Commercial carpet can be economical. If it lasts in a commercial application for years, just imagine how long it will last in your home.

But is it right for you?

Should you consider commercial carpet for your home remodeling project? Is it something homeowners do?

Whatever preconceived ideas you have about commercial carpet, it may be worth a second look for certain rooms in your home.

The differences between commercial and residential carpet

In the flooring industry, carpet comes in two general grades: residential and commercial. The differences are many:

Color and texture – you’ll find more color options in residential carpet because that’s where homeowners let their personalities run wild. Commercial applications tend to be more subdued, able to blend in with a design palette any business owner will like. Office settings tend to have darker colors with more patterns to show less wear and tear, and to hide dirt from the surface.

Can You Use Commercial Carpet In Your Home?Durability – while residential carpet only has to stand up to what your family can dish out, commercial carpet may experience hundreds, even thousands of visitors daily. Typically, commercial carpet can last up to 15 years, depending on a few factors. Most often, commercial carpet uses nylon fibers which are easy to clean and long-lasting. Commercial carpet is also denser with a lower pile, which keeps it intact for more activity. Commercial carpet uses extra padding to ensure a long life.

Comfort – because commercial carpet is more durable, comfort isn’t a top priority. You’ll never find the thick, plush carpet you’ll have with residential designs. Commercial carpet is built for walking on, not playing on. It focuses much more on sustainability rather than comfort. However, there are many commercial applications that are designed to create the illusion of intimate spaces. These can be great additions for certain rooms in your home.

Maintenance – residential carpet can be effectively cleaned with periodic vacuuming. Commercial carpet often undergoes professional cleaning regularly. It withstands more vacuuming (sometimes daily,) and is subjected to steaming and cleaning to maintain its looks. Commercial carpet is designed to mask dirt, which can make a great addition to certain rooms where spills might be a problem – media rooms.

Types of commercial carpet

With residential carpet, you may be used to installers bringing in a carpet roll and rolling it into place. While that’s possible with commercial carpet, there are other choices.

Carpet tiles – commercial carpet tiles give people the flexibility of installing carpet in a quick and easy solution. It allows you to create intricate patterns with different colors and patterns. Stick with the same tile, turn it, and create varying textures. Select several different colors and create a checkerboard variation. People love carpet tiles because they allow you to peel up tiles whenever they are stained or damaged. Replace it with a new one, and you’ll prolong the life of your flooring.

Carpet planks – square tile shaped isn’t your only choice. You’ll also find carpet in plank format, giving you a different shape to play with in your final design. It’s a perfect way to create herringbone patterns, and allows you to play with both color and texture.

Carpet rolls – the most traditional carpet comes in roll format, where you roll it into place. It’s less expensive than tiles and planks since it’s easier to install. It’s a great choice for someone who wants flooring installed quickly and economically.

Pros and cons of using commercial carpet in your home

If you’ve read this far and are still considering commercial carpet for one or more rooms in your home, here are a few pros and cons that can help you determine if it’s the right choice for you.

Pros include:

Durability – it’s the most popular reason homeowners move to commercial-grade carpet. They have a room in their homes where they want increased durability. Commercial carpet will ensure you have flooring that can handle heavy traffic, and will stand up to all your family can dish out.

Economical – commercial-grade carpet allows you to get more mileage from your flooring. Commercial carpet can last 10 to 15 years, even longer in home settings, and continue to give you classic good looks for the carpet’s life.

Maintenance – because commercial carpet is low-pile, it continues to look new without the wear marks or crushed fibers wearing thin. They offer stain resistance to make clean-up an easy process.

Installation – while you may still opt for professional installation if you select large format carpet, tiles and planks are self-adhesive and easy to install. Do-it-yourself has never been so easy. And it makes repair work a snap – just peel up the old one and press the new into place.

Cons include:

Lower comfort – commercial carpet is designed for high traffic situations. It’s constructed to focus on wearability, not comfort. Commercial carpet isn’t for you if you frequently lay on the floor to play with the kids, or expect to run your toes through the fibers.

Style – if you have specific colors or patterns in mind, you might be held back by the lack of options. Commercial carpet is designed with businesses in mind, and doesn’t have the flexibility in style like residential carpet offers.

Is commercial carpet in your home the right solution for you? 

With so many options available to you today, the toughest decision may come from having to make a choice.

Commercial carpet may be the perfect choice for high traffic areas where you want something softer than tile or hardwood. Media rooms, home theaters, wine cellars, or even a downstairs living space may be the perfect place for commercial carpet.

When you’re ready to compare options and select the right carpet to suit your needs, stop by and see our entire selection.

We’ll help you fall in love with the commercial carpet of your dreams.

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Vertical or Horizontal: Which Direction Should You Install Hardwood?

I was sitting in a reception area the other day, waiting for my appointment, when I looked down and noticed how the hardwood was installed. From the entryway, the hardwood appeared to move vertically into the office space. Yet the hallway back to the individual meeting rooms sat at an angle. The pattern moved into a diagonal flow to keep the flow from the entryway.

I loved it!

But I started thinking about which direction was best when installing hardwood. Are there rules? Do flooring experts provide specific guidance to help homeowners and commercial property managers finalize their decisions before installing hardwood into their spaces?

Where to begin when installing hardwood 

Every space is unique. You can’t start at the front and work to the back – that philosophy can get you into trouble in oddly-shaped rooms.

Vertical or Horizontal: Which Direction Should You Install Hardwood?There are several factors to consider when deciding which way to install hardwood into any room.

Focal point – what’s the first thing you see when you walk into the room? Where is the focal point of the room? If you lay the planks in that direction, it gives your eye a reason to flow towards that focal point. It might be a large fireplace. Or stunning architectural detail that makes the room. Your hardwood plank direction will lead every visitor to the most important aspect of the room.

Overall design – if you have one square space to add hardwood to, laying the planks into place is easy. Yet most people install hardwood into multiple rooms simultaneously, and rarely are they perfectly square. Instead, you’ll have odd shapes and a layout that rarely makes sense when you start to lay the planks into place. To avoid sudden cutoffs and strange designs, it might be time to install them in a diagonal pattern. If you have multiple rooms with distinct cutoffs, you can install a thin wood strip at the threshold to make the transition.

Light source – here in Colorado, we get a lot of natural light flowing in. If you have large windows to take advantage of the view, how does light fall into your home throughout the day? Use that pattern to dictate the direction you install your hardwood planks.

Floor structure – the subfloor and floor joists are installed to add strength and durability to each room. If you lay hardwood planks in the same direction as the joists, you can weaken the overall structure of the flooring. Instead, install them perpendicular to add strength and prevent the planks from sagging or buckling.

Sightlines – in many cases, flooring direction jumps out at you from the moment you walk through the door. Sightlines guide you from the front to the back. It gives you a natural flow. Don’t fight that flow. Work with it instead as you’re looking for which direction to install your hardwood planks.

Directions to run your hardwood flooring planks

We these general installation rules in mind, there are several main design options when it’s time to install your hardwood floors:

Vertical – the most common way to install hardwood is vertically from one end of the room to the other. It flows naturally as you enter the room, providing elegance and a contemporary feel as you move into a room. It’s a go-to pattern because it’s one of the easiest to install. It makes good use of the hardwood planks without having to trim boards to get them to fit.

Horizontal – another popular installation pattern is horizontal, where the boards flow freely from side to side. This is a good choice if your design space is narrow as you walk into the room. Short, vertical planks might make it feel choppy, more closed in. By running them horizontally, it draws the eye side to side, adding more openness to the space.

Diagonal – give any room a classy finish by installing the planks diagonally. Instead of vertical or horizontal placement, kick the planks to a 45-degree angle to the wall as they run across the floor. The look can be stunning and just different enough to add your own personality to your room.

Herringbone – this is another classic design that has been used for decades. It’s a step up from diagonal, creating a zigzag pattern instead. Install each board in a different direction, giving any room a more modern feel.

Parquet – parquet hardwood has been used in homes for centuries. It involves laying planks in repeated geometrical patterns that give the floor visual appeal. Think of it as a checkerboard of intricate patterns, with wood squares dominating the design. They can be quite beautiful, adding richness to any room in your home.

Random – today’s homeowners often look for something unique to bring into their homes. If you’ve had your eye on multiple sizes, colors, and patterns, why not incorporate them all into the final look? A random pattern mixes lengths, widths, and colors to create flooring as unique as you.

Which direction is right for you?

Want new hardwood floors? That’s only the beginning of the choices you’ll make.

Today’s hardwood planks come in many different styles, colors, patterns, widths, and lengths. With so many choices, it’s often difficult to know where to begin narrowing down to your final selection.

We often recommend people spend some time on design sites, or setting up a pinboard on Pinterest. Find different layouts you like, really focusing on why you like them. Do you like the color? The pattern? The flow?

As you find more examples of things you like, you’ll start to see a pattern in your tastes and desires. This is when you know you’ve found a choice that’s right for you.

Bring your ideas in and let’s talk. We can show you a variety of flooring choices that meet your demands. We can help you narrow it down to a final selection, one you’ll love for the life of your floor.

Installing hardwood in different directions can give you classic designs or a modern finish. There isn’t a right or wrong way to lay it into place.

What you settle on will look great on your finished floors.

You’ll love how it accents your home’s decor. 

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Engineered Hardwood or Luxury Vinyl Planks – Which Should You Choose?

Thinking of remodeling? Want new flooring?

Many homeowners instantly envision their newly redesigned rooms with hardwood flooring. But here’s the thing: Hardwood flooring doesn’t always make sense.

Sure, it looks great. Yes, it’s one of the most popular flooring materials sold.

But hardwood flooring has its positives and negatives. Sometimes hardwood isn’t suitable for your lifestyle. Maybe engineered hardwood or luxury vinyl planks would make a better choice.

What is engineered hardwood?

What makes engineered hardwood so appealing to some homeowners is that engineered hardwood is real wood. Instead of a solid plank of hardwood, engineered planks are constructed in layers.

Engineered Hardwood or Luxury Vinyl Planks - Which Should You Choose?Engineered hardwood is slightly thinner than solid hardwood. The top and bottom layers are 100 percent natural wood. These layers can come from a variety of species and provide you with the look you’re going for. (This is what makes it look just like traditional hardwood flooring.)

The inside layers are constructed from plywood. The thickness is based on the quality of construction and what the manufacturer chooses to include. Higher quality engineered wood planks will have a thicker top layer, meaning they’ll last longer overall.

This layered construction also provides more stability against environmental changes. If you’ve ever brought traditional hardwood into your home, you know it needs time to acclimate to the surroundings before installation. Engineered hardwood construction eliminates some of the risks associated with expanding or contracting when exposed to humidity, moisture, or temperature variances. That makes it a better choice in rooms where this may be a problem.

One of the drawbacks to engineered hardwood is that it typically can’t be sanded and refinished the way you can traditional hardwood planks. Because the top board is a thin piece of hardwood, smoothing it down may wear through this top board, leaving the plywood showing and vulnerable. Higher quality planks may be thicker and have the ability to refinish it once, but you do have to be careful as you sand the top coat away.

Engineered hardwood makes a good choice when you’re looking to stick with a budget, and traditional hardwood is beyond your reach. Premium engineered hardwood planks can be as much as some traditional hardwood, but will offer better longevity and results.

What are luxury vinyl planks?

Luxury vinyl planks are also known as LVP. It’s a flooring material designed and manufactured to provide hardwood’s look and feel, but it offers characteristics traditional hardwood doesn’t have.

Luxury vinyl planks are available in a wide variety of sizes, styles, patterns, and colors. You’ll find LVP that closely resembles the traditional hardwood you’ve had your eye on, or step beyond the color and pattern you’ve been thinking about and try something a little bolder. LVP manufacturers mimic hardwood so well that you’ll see grain and texture just like in natural wood planks. But you can get the exact color you’re looking for.

Luxury vinyl planks are generally made of highly moisture-resistant PVC, which is what makes the planks so durable. Some are constructed so well they provide waterproof technology. That means you can put them into any room where humidity or moisture may be a problem. This may be the perfect product to include in your bathroom or basement remodel.

The surface is hard enough to be more durable than hardwood, making it better at resisting scratches or dents. Plus, the hard surface area makes cleaning a snap. Just an occasional sweep or vacuum to keep dirt away, and a damp mop to remove surface debris.

The one drawback to LVP is that it’s a petroleum product, manufactured using PVC. Toxins can be off-gassed into the environment, which can be a problem for both humans and pets. This is where it’s important to work with a dealer who understands the risks and can guide you to reputable companies who take every precaution to reduce the risks.

Engineered hardwood or luxury vinyl planks – which should you choose?

Both engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl planks have the look and feel of real hardwood flooring. However, only engineered hardwood is made from real natural wood. If this is important to you, engineered hardwood may be the way to go. Yet keep in mind that hardwood is softer and more susceptible to scratches and dents. If you have an active household, it’s something to consider as you finalize your decision.

Engineered hardwood performs much better in situations where moisture might be a problem. If you want to extend hardwood into a downstairs bathroom and kitchen, engineered hardwood may be the perfect protection you need to ensure those occasional mishaps don’t leave their mark. But keep in mind that water can and will impact engineered hardwood if it seeps between the planks. LVP performs far better in moist situations, even providing fully waterproof product lines that can withstand a lot of moisture. For basements that deal with moisture frequently, or bathrooms where splish-splashing occurs on a regular basis, luxury vinyl planks can offer the protection you desire.

If you’re looking to stay within budget, luxury vinyl planks may be a perfect choice. It’s typically less expensive than hardwood or engineered hardwood, which is why a lot of homeowners choose to install it inside their homes. The technology has increased enough to make even the most knowledgeable flooring experts have to take a second look to ensure it’s not real hardwood.

The bottom line … both engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl planks are beautiful, and look authentic enough to pass for traditional hardwood when that doesn’t meet your lifestyle. Hardwood is aesthetically pleasing, but not always functional to every homeowner. Engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl planks give you the same look and feel with characteristics more beneficial for some people.

Hopefully this article has shed some light between the differences of these two amazing flooring choices. If you want to see either in more detail, stop by today and see our entire selection. With a little bit of guidance, we’ll help you make the perfect selection for your home remodeling project. 

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Random Width Planks – What You Need To Know

Once upon a time, residential flooring didn’t offer as many flooring choices as it does today. When it came to hardwood floors, the general rule was to install planks based on the size of the room.

In smaller rooms, evenly spaced planks precisely the same size are placed together to create a refined look. As the rooms grow in size, wider widths may be used to create a fluid look.

People are drawn to wider widths because of the beautiful layout it presents. While narrower planks are created with uniformity in mind, wider widths can bring more of the natural wood to light. It can showcase texture, knots, swirls, and other features that give personality and uniqueness to the overall design.

As homeowners brought wider planks to their main living spaces, their love for wider planks began to grow. They challenged old beliefs and started laying them everywhere.

And that brought out even more opportunities in the way hardwood is used.

What are random width planks?

When you look at hardwood flooring today, you’ll find that the standard plank size is 4 or 5 inches. This standard has grown over time.

Random Width Planks - What You Need To KnowNarrow planks will typically run 2 to 3 inches in width. This is where industry standards sat for many years, with it being easier to feed narrow planks into just about any room in the house. Narrow boards are cleaner and have fewer knots or imperfections, creating a cleaner, more uniform look.

Wide planks are gaining in popularity, and start at 6 inches and go up from there. These wider widths create a more rustic appearance because of the features they showcase once in place. No two floors will ever be the same.

Random width planks started appearing to add even more uniqueness to a home. Generally, rooms will have a combination of three widths mixed together – three, five, and seven-inch widths. They are installed in alternating patterns, creating a unique design that adds character. Some say it modernizes the parquet, herringbone, and chevron designs from long ago.

Are random width planks for you?

If you’re new to the concept of random width planks, your first step is to see these designs in action. A quick Google search will bring up all kinds of ideas. You can even Pin some of them to your Pinboard.

You’ll find that homeowners and business owners use random width planks in all kinds of situations. It’s a great way to add beauty to your room, while giving you a modern look you’ll love for years to come.

In truth, random width planks aren’t always random. Rarely will an installer pick up a random board and feed it into place. Instead, they lay out the design ahead of time, to ensure the natural beauty of each board shines through.

If you’re laying new hardwood into a smaller space that often feels tight and closed in, random width planks may be the perfect choice. Homeowners have long since used wide planks to add depth to a closed-in space. Random width achieves the same goals, but provides added aesthetics to the space.

Will you love random width planks for years to come?

This is a common question we receive from homeowners.

When you install new hardwood floors, it’s with the expectation of keeping them in place for years to come. What makes hardwood so appealing is that you can install them today and have them last for decades if well cared for. They give you the opportunity to sand them down and refinish them multiple times,

That applies to any width you install: narrow, wide, or random.

If you want to install the best hardwood floor to suit your needs, it all comes down to preference. The adage “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” applies here.

What do you want your home to look like? What is most appealing to you? If your heart moves to the look created by random width planks, then by all means, move in that direction.

Here are a few tips to help you select which width is best for you.

With larger rooms, open concept design, and high ceilings, wider planks may be a perfect choice. These bigger planks will help keep the flooring from getting lost in the expansive space. It’s not uncommon for installers to lay the widest boards here – six, eight, even ten-inch widths can look amazing in these situations.

The opposite is also true. For smaller rooms, move to the other end of the spectrum. Move towards three or five-inch planks to create a sense of airiness. Don’t go with super skinny widths unless you really love the look.

The busier a room, the more you should work at minimizing the design on the floor. Stick with one or two widths to tone down the aesthetics and keep the eye from moving to the wide variety of design elements you have in place.

Let design be your guide if you’re making your floors the center of attention. Use random widths to create intrigue. Mix lighter and darker shades to add depth. Let your furniture and other decor items accent the pattern of your flooring.

Are you ready for your new floors?

Are you sold on the concept of random width planks? Not sure what to do next?

That’s the easy part.

Again, your best friend is Pinterest, or other decor sites that give you a chance to start selecting what you like. Find examples that speak to you. Then focus on what you want most. Is it the color of the hardwood? The variance in width? The overall look of the room?

That’s your starting point.

Now you can bring your ideas in, and we can make your desires a reality.

We’ll show you your options, help you narrow down your selections, then help you create the layout of your dreams.

A professional installer will help make it a reality, with the knowledge and experience to get the job done the right way the first time.

What are you waiting for? Isn’t today the day you take the next step in finding your perfect floors? If random width planks are appealing, you’ll love the options waiting for you. Give us a call. 

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Everyone’s Talking About Luxury Vinyl – Is Regular Vinyl Still a Thing?

Are you in the market for vinyl flooring?

It’s easy to get swept away by the growth in the luxury vinyl market. Luxury vinyl planks or luxury vinyl tiles have brought the beauty of hardwood, stone, and tile at a more affordable price. Through modern technology and sophisticated visual effects, these luxury vinyl planks and tiles look so much like the real thing, you might have to get closer to tell the difference. Luxury vinyl is a great way to add classic good looks to any room in your home, while maintaining your budget.

But luxury vinyl isn’t the only vinyl in the flooring industry. Regular vinyl is still a popular choice amongst homeowners. Many prefer it because of its ease of installation and use. If you’re looking for seamless flooring, regular vinyl may be a better choice. If you’re looking for classic good looks, regular vinyl may be your perfect choice.

What is regular vinyl?

Regular vinyl may bring back memories of the vinyl used in your parent’s or grandparent’s homes. Regular vinyl, also known as sheet vinyl, comes in a roll of flooring material up to 12 feet wide. For smaller rooms, this means the vinyl can be rolled into place from one side to the other, without seams in the middle of the room.

Seams are minimized, which means there’s less risk of them being compromised over time. You won’t have material bumping against one another, adjusting, and causing tripping hazards. You won’t have the possibility of liquid seeping between the cracks, compromising the backing and subfloor.

Vinyl also is flexible, making it very forgiving as it’s being installed. Lay it in place over existing flooring, such as wood, tile, or other vinyl. And because it’s easy to install, you can have your new floor in place quickly.

It’s effective in high-traffic areas where spills and scratches may be a problem. It’s created by embedding color granules right into the vinyl for added durability. This helps resist scratches and wear marks. Its water-resilient surface area means less damage from everyday spills. Simply wipe away the moisture with less impact from damage.

How is regular vinyl constructed? 

Everyone’s Talking About Luxury Vinyl - Is Regular Vinyl Still a Thing?Today’s vinyl flooring is a composite of ingredients. It’s made from polyvinyl chloride, often referred to as PVC, plasticizers, and print films. Vinyl is placed onto a backing material, which is also a composite of vinyl and plasticizers or fiberglass. Laid over the top is a print layer, which provides the desired colors, patterns, and images customers want most. Finally, on top of the print layer is a transparent layer of PVC used to provide protection and maintain its good looks.

This top layer is what gives it strength and durability. It’s also what changes from manufacturer to manufacturer. You can see where someone cuts corners by the wear layer in place. The print layer wouldn’t have complete protection without a durable top layer.

Typically this top layer will also be given texture to compliment the print layer. A topcoat or urethane will be applied over the wear layer, to further protect the final finish.

You’ll often see manufacturers guarantee their products for durability and wearability. They may tout coatings, warranties, or even patent-pending technology. But what really matters most is the wear layer. Because once the wear layer is worn through, the pattern will be damaged, and the only way to repair it will be to replace it.

That makes the wreck layer the most important layer. The thicker and more durable this layer is, the longer your floors will last.

Understanding the wear layer

Think of the wear layer as the protector of your floors. It’s measured in thousands-of-an-inch, or what is referred to as mils. The goal is to make this wear layer between the topcoat and the print layer as thick and durable as possible. The more wear you have, the longer your floors will last.

If you start looking around, you’ll find vinyl sheets come in many different mil ratings. But what is good? 0.1 mil? 10 mil? 20 mil?

It seems only natural that more is better. But it’s still difficult to understand how such a slight difference can make a difference.

First off, mil does not equal millimeter. Most vinyl manufacturers are based in Asia or Europe and rely on the metric system for accurate measurement. Yet the few vinyl manufacturers that are American-based have converted it to a unit of measure that makes sense in America. They use mil, which is one-thousandth of an inch. Common wear layers range from 4 to 40 mil, providing different durability standards.

In general, the greater the wear layer, the greater the protection. A higher mil level will last longer and give you better wearability. Of course, there are other things to take into consideration.

What’s important when selecting regular vinyl

Wearability is one of the most important things to consider. A lot of characteristics make certain sheets of vinyl more durable than others.

Before you finalize your selection, consider the application of your project. How much traffic? What type of activity?

Every time you replace your floor, you have to consider:

  • Material cost
  • Cost of installation
  • Additional fees for materials like baseboards, trim boards, etc
  • Any other related expenses

Whether this is for a home entryway, a high-traffic kitchen, or a commercial business setting, understanding what the flooring will face should guide you towards the right selection. Why select a 40 mil commercial-grade vinyl when the only traffic your floors will ever see are those who enter your guest bathroom?

Pay attention to the warranty too. Most reputable manufacturers will guarantee their flooring against defects. But they won’t cover labor costs for removal and replacement. Keep this in mind, as installation is the most significant part of most vinyl flooring jobs. Does that make it worth considering a less expensive grade vinyl, and replacing it sooner to gain a new, updated look? Only you can decide.

Is regular vinyl flooring the right choice for you?

In some cases, regular vinyl may be your best flooring choice. Regular vinyl may be the perfect addition for a small bathroom, an entryway where durability is your top concern, or a kitchen where flexibility is everything,.

If you haven’t looked at vinyl flooring lately, stop by today and see our entire line. You’re going to love what it can do for your project.

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With So Many Tiles Available, Will They All Work As Flooring?

You’ve finally settled into a remodeling project. Maybe it’s updating the guest bathroom that still looks like it’s out of 1985. Or you’re creating a “wow” factor in your master suite. Now comes the tricky part of design and laying it all out.

When you start looking at tiles, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It may feel as if there’s a never-ending supply, with tiles in every size, shape, and color you can imagine.

Yet all tiles are not the same. Some are durable enough to act as flooring. Others are more fragile, and are better left in other positions like backsplashes or walls. How do you know the difference?

How to choose the right tile flooring

Choosing tile for a room in your home is based on many things.

  • How much foot traffic is there?
  • How large is your family?
  • Do you have pets?
  • How much time do you have for regular cleaning and maintenance?
  • What is your budget?
  • What are your personal tastes?

Tile is available at every price range, in an almost unlimited supply of colors, patterns, and styles. It can be the perfect flooring choice for entryways, kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms. Thanks to radiant heating, tiling may also be the perfect choice for other rooms in your home, providing a warm flooring on the coldest of winter mornings.

Still, some tiles are better suited for flooring. How do you know?

What makes some tiles work better as flooring than others 

With So Many Tiles Available, Will They All Work As Flooring?Tiles can be made from many different materials: ceramic, porcelain, glass, marble, stone, and granite, to name but a few. Some materials are harder, more durable, and will provide a better surface area for flooring than others.

Typically, entryways and kitchens have the highest amount of traffic. They need flooring surfaces that can stand up to all kinds of activity. Durability is key.

Bathrooms may be lower in traffic, but they deal with other problematic activities. High in moisture and humidity, it’s important to choose a tile based on durability as well as safety. Slipping and falling occur frequently in bathroom settings.

With all this in mind, what tile makes the best choice for flooring?

Durable tile choices perfect for flooring

No matter where you’re placing tile in your home, if it’s on the floor, durability is essential. Pick wisely and tile can last for decades. Use something weaker, and it can crack and crumble in a very short time period.

You may fall in love with some tile choices, but there may be better uses for it if it isn’t explicitly designed for the floor.

The best choices for tile flooring include:

Natural stone tiles – these materials are quarried right from the earth. Natural stone tiles include things like granite, marble, and limestone. They are extremely durable and come in natural colors that complement any decor. They work well in a bathroom setting, but are equally as functional and stylish in your main living quarters.

Porcelain tiles – porcelain tiles are heavier and less porous than other types of tiles. That makes them the perfect addition to rooms where heavy foot traffic is an issue. They make perfect additions to entryways and hallways, and look just as beautiful in kitchens and living spaces. However, they can crack under extreme pressure – be mindful of the furniture you place on porcelain tile.

 Ceramic tiles– one of the most popular on the market, chances are your home uses ceramic tiles somewhere inside. They are known for their durability, as well as the almost unlimited supply of styles. They provide excellent durability and will continue to look great for years to come. There’s a reason they’ve been popular for decades – they’ll continue to be popular for years to come.

Concrete tiles – if you are looking for non-stop durability, it might be time to look at concrete tiles. Concrete has long since been one of the most durable materials for flooring. Concrete tiles give you the option of bringing them easily into your home. They work especially well in high traffic situations.

Not all tile choices work as flooring

What’s not to love about tiling? It’s easy to fall in love with the styles, patterns, and colors.

Yet not all tile materials make good materials for flooring. The flooring industry regularly uses the Moh’s Hardness Scale to help consumers understand just how hard different flooring choices are, and how well they’ll handle as flooring over time.

The Moh’s Hardness Scale ranks hardness on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the hardest.

At level 1 is resilient flooring. Vinyl tiles would fall under this category, being at the lowest level of durability.

Glazed ceramic tile sits at levels 5 and 6, depending on how it’s made. It works well in a variety of places throughout the home, which is why it continues to be so popular.

Quarry tile and glazed porcelain tile rank at number 7. With its classic good looks, it makes a great addition to your main floor living spaces.

At level 8 comes unglazed porcelain tile. This provides durability that will last in your home for years to come. This also tops the list for tile hardness.

Finding the best tile flooring to suit your needs

If you’re looking for durability, easy maintenance, and classic good looks, look no further than tile. Tile flooring has been in residential homes for centuries, and it will continue to do well into the future. Tiling provides:

Design versatility – very few products allow you to place it just as easily on the floors as you can on the walls. Yet you’ll find many designs that transfer easily from location to location. How about ceramic tiles as a backsplash or shower walls? Or glass tiles above your kitchen counter space? With customizable pieces, the look can be as unique as you desire.

Easy maintenance – cleaning has never been easier. While some tiles require sealants to be in place, once they are, it’s as easy as wiping dirt and grime away. And because tiles are laid individually in place, if one cracks or becomes damaged, simply pull it up and replace it. This gives you longevity you’ll never have with other flooring options.

Durability – we’ve mentioned this continually throughout this piece. That’s because you’ll never find a more durable flooring choice – it’s the perfect choice for longevity. Depending on the tile you choose, it’ll stand up to all your family can dish out. High heels, soccer cleats, and countless traffic from pets and kids. You’ll never worry about how well the floor will handle in all sorts of situations.

Think tiles are your answer to better flooring? All tiles may not be perfect for flooring, but if you select the right tiles, you’ll fall in love with your flooring. How can we help you choose suitable tiles for your home?

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Standard Vinyl Is Not Today’s Luxury Vinyl

What’s the difference between regular vinyl and luxury vinyl? That’s a question on many homeowners’ minds as they navigate replacing flooring inside their homes.

You may remember vinyl flooring from your mother’s or grandmother’s  homes. The distinct patterns and soft, squishy feel may have been popular back then, but it’s not something you’d consider for your own home today.

Or should you?

Today’s vinyl is nothing like what you remember.

Let’s start with vinyl flooring.

What is vinyl flooring?

For years, vinyl has been considered one of the best choices for high moisture and humidity areas. That’s why you’ll find vinyl in places like bathrooms and laundry rooms. If a spill occurs there, you’ll simply mop it up. No need to worry about it seeping through the flooring material.

Today’s standard vinyl comes in sheets or tiles. Standard sheets come in 6’, 12’, or 13’6”, depending on the manufacturer.

It’s made up of several layers:

  • A top coat that protects the wear layer
  • The wear layer that safeguards the pattern layer
  • The pattern layer which gives it its color and pattern
  • The cushion layer that adds bounce and texture
  • A fiberglass layer that keeps the sheet flat
  • A base layer that supports all other layers

The wear layer determines its strength and longevity. It typically is between 10 to 15 mil, which equates to 10/1000 to 15/1000 of an inch.

What is luxury vinyl?

Standard Vinyl Is Not Today’s Luxury VinylVinyl flooring was first introduced in the 1930s. A happy accident discovered while trying to make tires more affordable and resilient, vinyl became one of the floorings of choice as soldiers returned home from war, married, and bought their first homes.

As time went by, improvements were made to the vinyl market. Vinyl offered a way to create scratch-resistant, slip-resistant, even waterproof flooring choices.

Luxury vinyl looks nothing like sheet or tile developed almost a century ago. It uses the same PVC vinyl as standard vinyl, but that’s where the similarities end. Luxury vinyl takes on the looks of planks or tiles, and provides an affordable way of bringing the most popular flooring products into your home. Whether you want hardwood or marble, luxury vinyl may be the perfect way to achieve results.

Luxury vinyl is sold as multi-ply planks or tiles with wear layers that range from 2 to 8 mm. This is roughly 8/100 to 3/10 of an inch, quite a bit thicker than traditional vinyl. Instead of feeling flexible and bendable, you’ll notice luxury vinyl planks and tiles have a semi-rigid nature.

Luxury vinyl also contains six to eight layers of material.

  • A top coat to add shine
  • A transparent wear layer to protect the design
  • A design layer printed to mimic hardwood or tile
  • A cushion layer for comfort
  • A felt or fiberglass layer
  • A solid PVC layer for strength and durability
  • Additional layers can include mineral content to ensure its classic good looks and durability

What should you choose, traditional vinyl or luxury vinyl?

If you shop for vinyl, you’ll find both products still on the market. That’s because they both can add a lot and be quite functional in your home.

If you’re looking for a seamless floor, look no further than sheet vinyl. It’s available in many modern-day patterns that can range from minimalistic to contemporary and beyond. You’ll find many colors and patterns, some of which mimic hardwood or ceramic tile. It’s a great way to give your house classic good looks while increasing functionality at the same time.

Installing sheet vinyl is a job best left to the professionals. The subfloor must be perfectly flat to ensure proper installation. If you place it over an uneven subfloor, it could cause bubbles or ripples in the texture of the vinyl. If you make a mistake and cut it too short, you have to start all over again with a new piece of vinyl. It’s not a complex process, but the more experienced you are, the better your chances of a successful installation.

With sheet vinyl, your biggest potential problem is in its strength. If you move heavy appliances across it, you risk scratching or ripping the surface. Large pets can also cause extensive damage with their nails. And if you drop heavy items on it, you risk gouging the fabric.

Luxury vinyl is growing in popularity because it takes the best of what people like about vinyl, and combines it with the most popular looks in the marketplace. If you want hardwood, luxury vinyl planks may be just what you’re looking for. Typical planks run 4” by 48” up to 9” by 72”, with many sizes in between. It’s also popular as tiles, with sizes ranging from 16” by 16” to 18” by 36”.

Some of these products are so convincing, even an expert has to get closer to tell it’s not real. And because it offers a waterproof alternative to hardwood, it works well in places you might not consider installing hardwood – like bathrooms and laundry rooms.

You may love luxury vinyl planks so much, you install it in every room in your home!

And installation is one of the easiest projects you’ll find. Luxury vinyl planks and tiles are generally installed with a locking method that connects the pieces together and floats them into place. It’s so easy, many choose they as a do-it-yourself project if you’re looking for other ways to save money.

Yet unlike laminate, which often has a hollow sound, luxury vinyl has enough stability in the core to illuminate that issue. That’s another plus if you’re attempting to give your home classic good looks, and still stick to a budget.

Standard vinyl or luxury vinyl – which is right for you?

The good thing about having both standard vinyl and luxury vinyl in the flooring market is that you’ll have many choices available as you’re finalizing your decision.

Homeowners have their own unique wants and desires. They prefer different looks and styles.

The first step is defining what suits your lifestyle best. The second is to analyze and compare your options.

Both standard vinyl and luxury vinyl can be a great choice throughout your home.

Which is right for you? Let us help you finalize your selection. Stop by today and see our complete lines.

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As A Business Owner, Would Commercial or Residential Flooring Work Best?

If you’re searching for new flooring, you may notice that there are two broad categories of flooring: commercial and residential. The two may look similar enough that it’s difficult to tell the differences.

Do the two cross over? Can you use one in another setting? Or should you stick with what the guidelines say, and install based on guidance?

What is commercial flooring

As the name implies, commercial flooring is built for high-traffic, more arduous conditions. It’s created to stand up to heavier use. In general, it’s more durable, easier to clean and maintain, and provides a smarter investment over the long run. Whether retail, commercial, or industrial, a more durable flooring product means longer wearability and longevity. Typically, commercial flooring is needed for:

Strength and durability – higher foot traffic impacts the product’s wear and tear. From employees to customers to suppliers, a constant shift of movement can affect the flooring. Additionally, there may be business equipment, office furniture, and vendor supplies that create added wear on the flooring.

Cleaning and maintenance – commercial flooring often moves beyond standard cleanings with a damp mop. Frequent cleanings and sanitizing may be daily occurrences, including the use of harsh chemical products. Where residential flooring would wear down quickly, commercial flooring is built specifically for this level of treatment. It stands up to all of this and more without damage. And it can do so with resistance to other harmful substances that can form with water or chemical damage, such as rot, mold, or mildew.

What is residential flooring

Residential flooring is designed to provide aesthetics in a home environment. Typically, homeowners like individuality and modernization, and are looking for ways to create a pleasing environment while building resale value at the same time. Homeowners want:

Variety – homeowners often use several different products throughout the home. They can do so based on traffic levels in each room, giving a wider array of possibilities in design. Residential flooring is built for style, and to allow homeowners to develop their own personality in each room as they design.

As A Business Owner, Would Commercial or Residential Flooring Work Best?Maintenance – am empty nest requires different levels of maintenance compared to a growing family of four. Having many different residential flooring options allows each homeowner to select flooring based on their needs and desires. Some may wish to exchange durability for practicality. Today’s manufacturers provide options to assure no matter what desires you have in mind, aesthetics is something you’ll never have to compromise on.

What is the difference between commercial and residential flooring?

From reading the two descriptions above, it’s easy to determine that the two types of flooring have vastly different requirements. This impacts the way each are constructed.

Whether commercial or residential, you can find flooring in every category: hardwood, laminate, vinyl, or carpeting. The differences lie in how it’s constructed: commercial-grade or residential-grade. Depending on which you select determines the materials it’s made from, how it’s constructed, how durable it is, and how it’s installed.

Some of the differences include:

Characteristics – while you may think your kids sometimes resemble little tornados moving through your home, they still don’t create the environment that many commercial applications take on. Commercial floors will have far more characteristics to stand up to daily pressure:

  • Waterproof
  • Heat-resistant
  • Soundproof
  • Slip-proof
  • Corrosion-resistant
  • Moisture-repellant

Looks are often underlying in requirements in a commercial setting. It’s often solely about durability. And while you want your residential flooring to be durable, extremes may be limited to certain rooms in your home. The kitchen may have a lot more activity than a guest bedroom, for instance.

Selection – residential flooring is built around personalization and customization. That’s why you’ll find much wider style selections. Manufacturers know residential homes need several different styles of flooring to complete their entire home application. Residential flooring buyers often like change to complement their new styles and aesthetics. It’s more about design.

Commercial spaces keep personalization out of the equation. They look more for simple, neutral designs and styles to put the emphasis on business, not on the aesthetics of flooring itself. Luxury and plush flooring choices are almost always out of the equation when designing for high-traffic environments. Simple, durable products win every time.

What type of flooring is most cost effective?

When looking for commercial flooring, a few materials jump to the forefront as high-quality, durable, yet cost effective too. Today’s vinyl products offer unmatched durability, something more business owners are installing as time goes by. Or consider resilient flooring. It offers many of the same advantages as luxury vinyl products, including noise-reduction, which is often necessary in business environments.

If you haven’t seen luxury vinyl lately, you’re missing out on one of the fastest growing flooring products on the market. Luxury vinyl comes in many formats, including planks and tiles, giving it the classic good looks people want. Yet luxury vinyl provides something you can’t achieve with classic hardwood – you will have a waterproof flooring.

When you move to a commercial grade luxury vinyl plank, you’ll have one of the strongest materials available today. From customers and employees to vendors and suppliers, this flooring will stand up to everything dished out. Plus it has the added bonus of being softer on the feet, a good feature if you’ll be standing on your feet all day.

Resilient flooring is especially appealing because its stronger materials help muffle sounds. If you’ve ever heard the click-click of more traditional tile work, you’ll appreciate this product, especially in larger areas like atriums and entryways.

Residential flooring won’t receive nearly as much traffic as commercial locations. That makes grade issues more lenient, requiring thinner materials and less durability than commercial applications.

Can you cross over between the two? Of course. If you have a busy household with lots of kids and pets, commercial applications may make sense. If you’re building an online business where the only foot traffic is you, residential flooring may be the perfect choice.

No matter what your business needs, when you’re ready for new commercial or residential flooring, look no further than our showroom floor. We have the perfect solution for all of your needs, and can help you no matter how big or small your project is.

We’re here to help you find the perfect flooring solution for you. 

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