So, your beautiful hardwood floor got soaked. Maybe a pipe burst, or perhaps a big storm flooded the house. Whatever the culprit, now you’re stuck looking at warped boards. Now you're wondering, can I refinish water damaged hardwood floors? The answer, like most things in life, is… it depends. In general, its best to remove the water damaged floor, inspect the subfloor, and install a new floor. Table of Contents: Assessing the Damage Minor Damage Moderate Damage Severe Damage ... Read more...

“Can I install hardwood on stairs?”, said the hopeful customer. My brother Jason and I hear this occasionally, and it always causes us to shiver. Once, many, many years ago, while still young, thin, and energetic cubs, we accepted a customer’s request to install hardwood on their steps. Notice that young, thin, and energetic are not joined by my most valued adjective, smart. More on that later. Hardwood on Stairs Commitment – Mistake #1 Ok, we decided we could do that. Can’t be that ... Read more...

Vinyl is a popular flooring choice for flooring installers and DIY enthusiasts. Any vinyl material can mimic natural textures like wood or stone to uplift interior designs. Let’s look at the available textured options you can shop for today. The durability and practical advantages that come with each texture are listed below. Quality rigid vinyl products offer strong wear layers that resist daily wear-and-tear. Textured flooring also supplies slip resistance ensuring safety in high-traffic ... Read more...

Want to enhance your home's beauty and boost its value? Upgrading your flooring is a simple yet impactful way to transform any space. The right flooring choice can elevate style, improve functionality, and even increase resale appeal. It used to be that homeowners would consider installing carpet or linoleum in a home first. Now, there are so many options beyond those tired stand-bys. Engineered hardwood floor is one option that’s getting big reviews from your neighbors, and you can do a DIY ... Read more...

LVP which stands for Luxury Vinyl Plank, is exploding in popularity! If its comin vouge, then what does it cost? Today I'll share on average how much luxury vinyl plank can cost. I will also explain why the price for some vinyl products are way higher than others. The specs for these floors is confusing, and shopping for luxury vinyl plank or any floor at all can lead to a lot of pain two years after your purchase. Just because it's waterproof doesn't mean its fool proof. We cover all the costs ... Read more...

Have you ever wandered through a home, admiring their beautiful wood flooring before realizing that in fact, it wasn't really wood? And wondered how they pulled it off? How could something look so good come at a fraction of the price of wood flooring? Can cheap wood look flooring like vinyl plank or LVP really malke you stop and stare?

Cheapest Flooring Options

Thanks to the advances in the manufacture of vinyl products, we now have several options for wood-look flooring. Today we will discuss the pros and cons of some of these floors. 

Let’s start with waterproof LVP, or luxury vinyl plank. A fairly new product to the flooring market, LVP has been through a few changes over the last 10 years.

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What is LVP Flooring? Who’s Manufacturing it? As I travel back from a special buying event held by one of the largest manufacturers of flooring in the world. I am reminded that LVP, or luxury vinyl plank, is still the fastest-growing flooring category in the US. If that’s the case, why don’t we know more about this popular product? Well, pull up a seat, and I will tell you what I know about luxury vinyl planks.   First, I will talk about the LVP market in general. Most of it is ... Read more...

We get asked that a lot! The lack of familiarity with Cabin grade flooring is understandable, as only about 5-10% of all hardwood flooring is graded as anything other than first quality. Due to the small percentage, and the unpredictability of available inventory, most stores do not stock Cabin grade flooring. At ReallyCheapFloors.com, it is a large percentage of our business. So, let us help you better understand what to expect to find in a box. What Constitutes a Cabin Grade Floor? Is it ... Read more...

Are you looking for the 5 best budget flooring options. Saving on installation allows you to focus on more important qualities when selecting a new floor. Sheet vinyl, linoleum, engineered wood, carpet, and vinyl plank are all popular options when searching for affordable solutions that will last. Let’s take a closer look at each of these 5 affordable flooring options so that you can make the right choice for your project. Table of Contents: Sheet Vinyl Linoleum Flooring Engineered ... Read more...

Finding the right outdoor flooring for your home can be a difficult task. With so many options available, it’s hard to know what will best suit your needs and budget. If you’re looking for discount outdoor flooring options that won’t break the bank but still offer quality performance, then look no further. Wood decking, composite decking, concrete pavers, rubber tiles and artificial grass are all viable solutions that come at an affordable price point while still providing excellent ... Read more...