Vinyl plank flooring is still the new kid on the block when talking about flooring products. Plenty of common installation mistakes can ruin a vinyl plank flooring installation. These mistakes can prevent you from having a beautiful finish for your luxury vinyl plank floor. We hope this guide can make the process easier and more efficient. Click lock vinyl plank is supposed to lay down easy right? Firstly, we'll explore the unique approach of installing vinyl plank flooring backward. A backward ... Read more...

Hardwood floors are like a fully grown apple tree, beautiful and strong, but in need of care to stay vibrant. Cleaning floors can feel like a drag. But, as long as you're going with the motions, its worth getting them to shine again!   Remember, too much moisture, harsh chemicals, and a lack of finish buffing can cause visible harm to wood floors. In this blog, we’ll show you the best ways to clean and care for your floors, keeping them as sturdy and stunning as the day they were ... Read more...

Is Hardwood Or Laminate Is Best For Your Home? The most common question asked from a flooring professional is, "What's your budget?" after hearing that! Its not because we want to make more money from you, its because money is the main factor when choosing a wood floor product over a laminate one. Laminate and hardwood can look very similar these days. Most people looking to replce a floor or remodel a room is to fix anything  you weren’t happy about when you first moved in. Replacing ... Read more...

Most people ask about cleaners after they installed brand new floors, or your existing floor could be in better shape. Either way, they're looking for the best floor cleaners to keep their home looking like a dream. This boils down to effective cleaning and a little bit of elbow grease. You need a cleaner that removes dirt and grime without leaving any sticky residue or dulling the finish. It also must be safe for your family and pets. Harsh chemicals are not an option when little ones and ... Read more...

Neighbor-envy-inducing and gleaming wood floors are a point of pride for any homeowner. Keeping wood floors glistening is all about knowledge. We are sharing how to polish wood floors correctly without the fluff. This isn’t just about adding sheen that can disappear over time. Our guide here is meant to protect your investment. This guide will help you learn how to make wood floors shine and make your family ooggle and oggle. Table of Contents: Preparing Your Wood Floors for Polishing ... Read more...

Hardwood floors are extremely durable. You know the homes that are 80 years old and their hardwood floors aren't causing crash and fall lawyers to jump out of their socks. You will notice that scratches and scuff marks will pop up and be noticeable in an 80-year-old floor. After all,  shifting furniture, children’s toys, high heels and my new mini trampoline workout system is not helping my floors look brand new! While your floors can be sanded down entirely to apply a new surface ... Read more...

Engineered hardwood flooring is not something that most of us purchase on a regular basis. More likely, I would guess that most people never buy hardwood floor at all!   Its almost a weird topic to write about every month but hey, I own a flooring company! So why do flooring manufacturers even make engineered hardwood anyway? What are engineered wood floors? Engineered hardwood flooring is a flooring product that is intended to be used in applications that do not suit a solid hardwood ... Read more...

I have been in the flooring business for over 45 years. Choosing the right wood floor for a person is tricky. It all depends on the home, location, and family that lives there.    I will give you the solid hardwood options and engineered hardwood options to star. Once you know their features you'll already have a good idea what kind you need for your home. Is one objectively better than the other?    Is There a Best Hardwood Flooring?   I am still not sure that I ... Read more...

There are a lot of things you have to consider when you decide to put engineered wood flooring in your home. One of the main things for you to consider is how you're going to clean it. Is there a specific process when it comes to cleaning engineered wood flooring compared to tile? The answer is yes. Here are 5 tips on how to clean engineered wood flooring to help you maintain it Read more...

So, you're thinking about walnut flooring, and the first question that pops into your head is, is that lumber a hardwood? It's a valid question, especially when investing in something as important as your floors. The answer is a resounding yes. But there's much more to the story. Table Of Contents: Why Is Walnut Considered a Hardwood? Understanding Walnut Wood Is Walnut Suitable for Flooring? How Other Hardwoods Compare Flooring Finishes Walnut is a Sustainable Wood Species FAQs about ... Read more...