Many homeowners hear the term “vinyl” and run the other way. They think of sheet vinyl from their youth. They have strong memories of wild colors and patterns and cheap flooring material that was always second-rate to other floor coverings. Then they look at vinyl plank flooring and realize it’s a game-changer. Sheet vinyl was...
When someone mentions “laminate flooring,” what do you think? No matter how long a flooring material has been in the marketplace, there are always misconceptions that follow it. Laminate flooring is no different. Yet as of today, laminate has a firm hold within the flooring industry, and people who install it fall in love with...
What do you think of when someone mentions vinyl flooring? Most people have a distinct thought pop into their minds. Maybe it’s reminiscent of your grandmother’s house. Maybe you think of yellowing surfaces where the wear layer peels back and cheapens the look. If this is close to your beliefs about vinyl flooring, it’s time...
In a perfect world, you would install all new flooring throughout your house at the same time. Yet most of us don’t live in a world where that’s possible. Instead, we take it one remodel at a time, hoping we can match up the flooring between rooms well enough that it won’t be noticeable. If...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When trying to find the perfect flooring choice for your home, it’s about weighing aesthetics and durability with cost effectiveness and longevity. Do you have your heart set on a specific design, no matter how long it will last? Or is longevity your top concern, wanting flooring that will last for decades? No matter what...
When most people remodel their homes, flooring is the base of new design. Depending on where you’re installing it, new flooring tops your list because it adds aesthetics to your space, and it’s the one thing you hope not to be replacing shortly after. Done right, flooring can last for a decade or more, depending...