Old urine stains on hardwood floors can kill the mood and clean air in your home. Even if you wipe it up fast the smell lingers and causes us to second guess the final result.

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. These pesky stains are so bad it takes some elbow grease to fully restore your floor's beauty to factory settings.

Cleaning pee stained hardwood floors isn't easy, folks. A friend told me she tried using a commercial cleaner to get rid of the dog urine and cat urine 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 when you're simply trying to remove the pet odor!

But never fear! Don't lose hope yet, our methods work on wood furniture as well. You can do this. Read more...

Sometimes I think our marketing department doesn’t want me to sleep at night! Why else would they give me an impossible task like writing a blog about who is the best hardwood floor brand?  A favorite brand can change as the company size grows or shrinks, maybe Shaw decides to halt all laminate flooring one day? I want to write on topics that have a lot of facts that I can present, which allows you, the reader, to make an educated choice about your next floor. So what I will do here is ... Read more...

Traditional vinyl flooring is a go-to choice for moisture-prone areas like bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and laundry rooms when shopping for cheap flooring. However, luxury vinyl plank flooring (LVP)  is quickly gaining popularity as one of the superior flooring options, offering enhanced durability, style, and performance. For years, everyone chose standard vinyl flooring for a cheaper waterproof solution and gave it no second thought. People and preferences change – and now there are ... Read more...

Red oak floors are a classic choice for any home. A northern red oak wood floor has a noble reputation for being durable with a unique wood grain. It's such a go-to floor, it can feel a little played out. So lets spruce them up with a modern edge!   There are a few creative ways to give those red oak floors a fresh feel! These classic hardwoods can blend with modern aesthetics extremely well. It all comes down to your decor plan and smart design choices. Modernize your red oak floors to ... Read more...

You've seen the glossy ads. You've heard the pitch. But let me tell you the secret the other guys won't: the real deal-maker in a vinyl plank floor isn't the wood grain you can see, it's the invisible forcefield you can't. It's called the wear layer, and it's the personal bodyguard for your floor's good looks. This transparent champion takes the punches from stilettos, the scrapes from dragged furniture, and the spills from your 'relaxing' glass of Cabernet. Before you buy any LVP, know this: the thickness of that bodyguard is the single best indicator of whether you're buying a long-term asset or a short-term headache. So, is the 12 mil wear layer tough enough for a busy living room or is it best used in the corner office? Lets begin.

 

The 12 mil wear layer refers to the thickness of the protective layer on top of the vinyl plank, with one mil being equivalent to one-thousandth of an inch or 0.001 inch. the most popular wear layer thicknesses on the market are 6mil, 12, and 2o mil wear layers. However, the lifespan of a 12mil wear layer can vary depending on several factors. The quality of the wear layer material, the installation method, the level of foot traffic, the maintenance routine, and the exposure to sunlight all play a role in determining how long it will last. To directly answer the question, a 12 mil wear layer vinyl plank should last anywhere from  8 to 12 years. They can last even longer if you purchase a quality brand. Remember to consider the other factors mentioned to accurately gauge the overall lifespan of your vinyl plank flooring.

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Before you buy a new tub of paint to compliment red oak hardwood lets cover some color theory. Especially if you're trying to do this without your wife's direction! Red oak can mess with ya if you're not careful! Red oak will show lots of wood grain and warm reddish-orange undertones in each hardwood plank. Balancing a natural stain or a strong stained color with a neutral wall paint is the goal to match your home decor vision.   Your wall paint only needs complement the floor, it ... Read more...

Walking into a home and feeling like you are part of the family with grandma's hardwood at your feet is the best feeling to give to your guests. A wood floor is more than a nice decor touch. We know our customers love a floor that feels special. In most cases, the species of the wood is what makes an impression on your heart.

Let's talk about the two more popular wood choices for residential flooring, Northern Red Oak and White Oak. Both options have unique charms and strengths. Is one better than the other? While some of the differences are technical and may affect the durability, other aspects are like toppings on a pizza; you just prefer one over the other!  

You'll find out as we dive deep into this intriguing world of grain patterns, hardness levels, and color variations. Everything you need to know before choosing between red and white oak for your dream space. This isn't just about finding a pretty wood floor; it's about creating a home that makes you smile.

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Ever stared down at your hardwood floors and wondered, can you use a steam mop on hardwood floors? Or maybe like me, you've been drawn in by the allure of quick cleanups, battery-powered vacuums, and no chemical residues. I was right there with you.  Armed with my new steam mop and ready to tackle any dirt or weird film spots that dared cross its path.

A word of caution though: all that glitters isn't always gold. Just 'cause the steaming mop is powerful doesn't mean it's suitable for a wood floor. Especially when dealing with wooden floors in your living room which can be vulnerable to extreme heat and moisture.

In this journey together, we'll delve into the world of steam mops and their impact on our beloved hardwoods. We're going behind enemy lines here folks; unearthing potential risks while exploring safer cleaning alternatives.

So, what's the takeaway? Don't use a steam mop on hardwood floors, use natural cleaners with a microfiber mop for the deep clean you are looking for. Learn why you shouldn't use one below and how to get a deep clean without one below. 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! 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 floor. Like over a concrete subfloor. One of the downsides to a solid hardwood floor is how they warp or cup if the moisture levels in the environment where they are ... Read more...

I Hate to Brag, But Really Cheap Floors is truly the best place to buy hardwood flooring online! We know how to stock amazing deals on flooring I am biased here. But our hardwood floors are made by the best flooring brands in America! Looking for the best place to get hardwood floors online is a tall task for just any old weekday Google search. However, when it comes to hardwood floors, you want the best price for top-quality floors. And who can blame you? When you purchase hardwood flooring ... Read more...

For real estate investors, choosing where to spend extra money to get extra return on a home is a difficult decision. No one wants to splurge on a nice upgrade to find out later that it added no value. Or even worse, potential buyers or renters passed on your home because they didn’t like the upgrades. Keep in mind that some upgrades, like traditional solid hardwood flooring, will increase the appraised value of your home, which will help buyers with get the financing that they may need. ... Read more...

rom rustic decor to modern spaces, wide plank flooring adds character and a premium finish to a home's floor. Lets see how most designers and homewoeners choose the perfect plank width for flooring upgrades.  A wide floor product has floorboards that are significantly wider than a narrower standard plank. Wide planks tend to have longer lengths which will make a room feel more open with less joint lines filling the floor.  Table of Contents: What Defines a Wide Plank Floor? Why ... Read more...