These measurements have very different numbers but they are very close to the same size. Hardwood floors come in many different  board lengths, plank widths, and overall thicknesses. The thickness of hardwood is the main focus for this blog. Just know that a plank width or plank length is mostly a design or decor choice. A hardwood plank’s thickness can tell you how structurally sound a product is. A 3/8 inch vs 1/2 inch hardwood floor is typically a 2 quarter coin thickness difference. ... Read more...

Hardwood flooring adds timeless beauty to any home, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. With the right strategies, you can find quality hardwood at discounted prices. From clearance sales to wholesale deals, we’ll show you the best ways to save on hardwood flooring in 2025! Where The Deals Are In 2025 When I was asked to write this blog I read the topic “discounted hardwood in 2025” and my eye immediately caught the 2025 part!   There is an old Chinese curse that says “May ... Read more...

Shopping for engineered wood flooring can be overwhelming! It's just like buying sheets on clearance, you envision luxury but end up with a low thread count disappointment. To help you avoid costly mistakes, here are the best tips for choosing the right flooring for your home. How am I supposed to comprehend how to get a good set of sheets? Shouldn’t there be samples of the fabric hung up for me to feel? Or a long description of the material on the packaging? All I saw was thread count. It ... Read more...

Hardwood flooring thickness matters—it affects durability, comfort, and longevity. Whether solid or engineered, the right choice makes all the difference. This guide breaks down everything you need to know! Does the thickness of hardwood flooring matter? Is thicker flooring better than a thin one? Is it worth paying $1 more per square foot for thicker flooring? Let’s dive into this forest of wooden mystery. These are good questions. Yes, thickness is important, as long as some other ... Read more...

We love seeing farmhouse wide plank flooring style decor. Its dramatic, but we grew up with farm work. Wood floors look more natural and authentic than other floors out there. The knots and rustic texture of a cabin or builder grade wood brings a cozy vibe to a home. The wide, stable planks give your home a down-to-earth feeling. All to say: we get it – farmhouse wide plank floors are seriously romantic. However, there is still quite a lot to consider when choosing the farmhouse wide plank ... Read more...

Old urine stains on hardwood floors can kill the mood on any cleaning session. 

Getting those dark streaked pee stains off your wood floor can cause some to dispair! But not us. We won't back down from the challenge of refreshing our wood floors. 

You might feel as clueless about tackling this issue as I was. But this is what separates the frustrated homeowner from the savvy DIYer. If you don't know how to clean these pesky stains effectively, you'll never fully restore your floor's original beauty.

Cleaning urine-stained hardwood floors isn't easy, folks. A friend told me she tried using a commercial cleaner and it bleached her precious oak flooring!

Now she’s afraid to try anything else because her wood floor will forever bear unsightly marks unless replaced. We like selling new floors, but not under duress!

But never fear! Don't lose hope yet. You can do this. Read more...

Removing nail polish from hardwood floors can be a real pain. But I'll share a few ways that I learned how to get nail polish off hardwood floors today. Getting nail polish off anything is tough once it dries. I don't care if its wood floors, tile flooring, or even vinyl plank flooring. A bad nail polish spill can make your solid hardwood floors cleaning routine a science project real quick if you're not sure what to do.

You can use sugar for fresh spills, and rubbing alcohol with mineral spirits on more sticky stained areas.

Sometimes its best to bring in a professional if you need a perfect finish. With my wood floor nail polish tips, clean floors should be shining up at your face again in no time. All of my methods require a good dash of patience. It may take some experimentation to discover the best approach for your unique nail polish product. So let's dive right in and save those beautiful hardwood floors from unsightly nail polish stains! Read more...

Here's our simple guide to a vinyl plank flooring thickness and how this can affect your final floor purchase.  The right vinyl product for your home is one that is in your budget and will last for years.

How thick a luxury vinyl plank is is a indicator of how sturdy its meant to be. We call all resilient core vinyl products vinyl plank. If you see anyone list a product as LVP, or luxury vinyl tile, or lvt just know they are made from the same stuff.

There are a lot of different thickness options available for lvp rigid vinyl floors.

The wear layer thickness in vinyl floors is worth a look over here so I'll share that feature here as well. Did you know wear layer additives are used to mimic prefinished hardwood aluminum oxide coatings? Yep! The technology in flooring keeps getting more interesting by the day.

Furthermore, we'll examine wear layer thickness considerations and life expectancy as well. Additionally, we will highlight popular vinyl plank brands offering a wide range of thickness options for you to choose from.

Lastly, vinyl installation methods like the Click Lock system, Glue-Down, and Loose-Lay are important to know. This will help you understand the nuances involved with installing a new floor. Considering factors like room activity levels you can know how thick plank flooring needs to be for your home. Read more...

Loose lay floors are being pushed online with a ton of ads recently! These floors can simply be laid down, plank by plank, and your installation is finished. But, what's the catch? Is loose lay vinyl flooring all its cracked up to be? Is the easiest vinyl floating floor you can install worth the money?   This isn't your grandad's click-lock vinyl plank. These floors have no fastening features and you don't need to buy a tub of glue. Loose lay vinyl planks lay over smooth existing ... Read more...

The History of Somerset Hardwood Flooring Somerset Hardwood Flooring is a newly aquired flooring company for Bauwerk Group AG in 2022. Somerset has over 25 Years of Growth in the Hardwood Industry. As experts in the wood business, Somerset vertically integrated its lumber source to completely control the manufacturing quality of Appalachian lumber and unfinished flooring. Somerset built a name for quality for many years prior to entering into the manufacturing of prefinished flooring. From ... Read more...