What We’ve Learned After 30+ Years in Flooring
Over the years, we’ve answered a lot of flooring questions and helped customers with projects of all sizes. This is where we share some of those ideas, along with tips and information that we hope you’ll find useful.
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Preventing Height Gaps in Flooring Transitions
Preventing height gaps in flooring transitions starts with one fact: no two flooring materials are the same thickness. A typical hardwood plank runs about 3/4 inch thick, while many vinyl…
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Stain Resistant Tile for Kitchens: Best Options in 2026
A kitchen floor takes more abuse than any other surface in the house, coffee, olive oil, tomato sauce, and muddy footprints can all land on it in one afternoon. For…
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Find a Flooring Showroom Near Me: 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Finding a flooring showroom near me used to mean flipping through a phone book and hoping for the best. Today, the search is faster but the stakes are higher: flooring…
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Best Pet Friendly Flooring for Homes: 2026 Guide
The best pet friendly flooring for homes comes down to four materials that handle claws, accidents, and heavy traffic. Waterproof luxury vinyl plank (LVP) wins for most pet owners, followed…
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How to Match Flooring to Home Lighting: A 2026 Guide
Flooring that looked perfect under showroom lights can turn muddy, yellow, or washed out at home. That is not a defect, it is lighting.
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How to Transition Between Different Floors: 2026 Guide
Learning how to transition between different floors starts with picking the right strip. A transition strip is a thin piece of trim that bridges the gap between two flooring surfaces.…
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Best Countertop Materials for Kitchens: 2026 Guide
The best countertop materials for kitchens balance four things: how they handle heat and scratches, how much upkeep they demand, how they fit your budget, and whether they suit the…
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Cost of Professional Flooring Installation 2026
The cost of professional flooring installation 2026 comes down to two variables: the material you choose and the condition of the room beneath your feet. This guide from Viva Floors…