LVP vs LVT: How Luxury Vinyl Plank and Luxury Vinyl Tile Differ

Chances are in 2026 you've seen a few lvp flooring options in a flooring store our even in person. When shopping for new waterproof floors for your home is how are LVP vs LVT different? Luxury vinyl tile is made to look like stone and is usually a great pair for a kitchen with quartz countertops and granite countertops. LVP is generally slightly thicker than lvt and lvp = planks that look like wood. However, they are essentially the same product, they are just different types of luxury ... Read more...

Finding the Best Rug for Dark Wood Floors: A Guide from Really Cheap Floors

Why the Right Area Rug Matters for Your Space For over fifty years, the Cook family has been helping American homeowners transform their living spaces with beautiful, authentic hardwood flooring. At Really Cheap Floors, we understand that choosing the right flooring is just the beginning of creating a stunning home interior. While we take immense pride in offering USA-made hardwood at prices that often shock our competitors, we also know that the rugs you place on top of those gorgeous planks ... Read more...

Are Dark Floors Out of Style? The Verdict for 2026

If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest or flipping through home renovation magazines lately, you’ve probably noticed the design pendulum swinging hard toward bleached oak, honey-toned pine, and Scandinavian-inspired pale finishes. The farmhouse aesthetic has dominated for nearly a decade, leaving many homeowners wondering if their espresso-stained planks have become a relic of the early 2000s. Here’s the straight talk: quality dark floors are not obsolete. What has changed, however, is how ... Read more...

Explaining Cabin Grade Flooring

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 Seconds? Have you ever ... Read more...

Should Floors Be Darker or Lighter Than Walls: Find the Perfect Combination

Let's get the perfect color combination for your home based on your personal taste and current design trends in this guide. Everyone wants their home to look stylish and comfortable. There isn't a simple one-size-fits-all answer, but there are a few rules of thumb to follow. After selling over 10 million square feet of flooring, I found that the "right" choice really depends on what the customer is going for. You might want a room that feels open and airy, or maybe a cozier, more intimate vibe. ... Read more...

How to Lighten A Room With Dark Floors: Brighten Me Up!

Dark wood floors can present beautiful and bold statements in a home. Dark woods are definitely “in style” right now too. However, floor buyers might avoid the beauty of these dark woods because they are worried about making a room look too dark or even smaller. While these can be actual concerns, we have some tips on how to lighten up and decorate your home so you don’t get that cave like feel. Light Interior Walls Brighten Dark Floors The best way to compliment your darker ... Read more...

Tiny Home Flooring: Finding the Perfect Balance of Weight, Durability, and Style

Living in a tiny house presents unique challenges that conventional homeowners never encounter—and nowhere is this more apparent than in your flooring choices. When your entire living space measures 100-400 square feet, every single inch of that floor becomes a high-traffic zone. There's no "formal dining room" that only gets used on holidays or a guest bedroom that sits empty most of the year. In a tiny house, you're constantly walking on, standing on, and living on every part of your floor, ... Read more...

When Is the Best Time to Buy Flooring? The Insider's Guide to Timing Your Purchase

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Flooring Industry Calendar January-March: The Post-Holiday Clearance Goldmine May-June: Memorial Day and Summer Savings September-November: Fall Promotions and Pre-Holiday Deals Why Shopping Off-Peak Saves You Money The Liquidator Reality: Why Timing Matters Even More Month-by-Month Buying Guide Strategic Tips for Maximum Savings Conclusion Introduction Timing is everything when it comes to major home purchases, and flooring is no ... Read more...

The True Price of History: The Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring Cost

Table of Contents Introduction Breaking Down the Total Flooring Cost: Material, Waste, and Labor The Hidden Dangers in Old Wood: Lead, Nails, and Bugs Is Antique Hardwood Flooring Worth the Investment? The Budget Alternative: Achieving the Rustic Look with New Hardwood Conclusion A Reclaimed Hardwood Introduction Everyone loves the story of repurposing old material for a new home improvement project. Finding new-to-you wood flooring that's lived a whole previous life as the a ... Read more...

Wide Plank vs. Narrow Strip Hardwood: Which Wood Flooring Makes Your Room Look Bigger?

The modern farmhouse aesthetic has taken the interior design world by storm, and nothing defines this look more than the flooring beneath your feet. Wide plank flooring has become the darling of home renovation shows, promising to transform cramped spaces into airy, open sanctuaries. But before you rip out your existing floors, there's a crucial conversation we need to have before you focus on only one kind of width selection. It's not just about aesthetics. The choice between a classic 2 ¼" ... Read more...