Ted cook

Owner

Ted Cook, owner of Really Cheap Floors, is the main writer for ReallyCheapFloors.com and the face of the company's YouTube channel, sharing flooring expertise with customers nationwide.

Choosing the Right Trim and Molding

Have you heard the saying that a job is not complete until the paperwork is done? Without going into specifics, I believe that saying is correct in many different applications. However, our topic today is in reference to the installation of hard surface flooring in a home so we have a little different finish: the trim and molding in your home. Your house will have lots of different trim and molding options, like dentil or crown molding at the top of your walls. Or a chair rail three feet from ... Read more...

Affordable Wide Plank Flooring Solutions For All Budgets

Why A Wide Plank Floor? So many rules and trends in fashion, decor, even the culinary arts, change over time. The colors that were popular in the last decade are out of fashion now. Sadly we men are stuck with the fashion choices we made in the past because everyone knows that men never throw anything away. Wide plank flooring, on the other hand, is not a decor trend that seems to change. Instead wider planks seem to belong in some styles of homes and not in others. For this reason wide plank ... Read more...

Can Hand Scraped Hardwood Floors Be Refinished?

Customers ask if hand scraped floors can be redone and refinished. These tye of floors will last due to their distressed visuals making them never looking over abused because its already made with a rough finish. They make any room feel warm and full of character. But many customers ask us, "Can hand-scraped floors be refinished?" This is an important question. It's kind of like asking if you can repaint an old, classic car to keep it looking new. People want to know if their beautiful floors ... Read more...

Bamboo Flooring vs Hardwood Flooring: A Simple Breakdown

Choosing new floors can feel like a huge decision. Are you torn between hardwood vs bamboo? Many homeowners find themselves in this exact situation, researching the pros and cons of each. You likely want something durable, beautiful, and perhaps even environmentally friendly. Let's break down the key differences between these two floor types so you can make a confident choice. Table of Contents: The Hard Facts on Hardness and Durability Strand-Woven Bamboo: The Heavyweight Champion ... Read more...

Best Brands for Prefinished Hardwood Floors: Top Solid Wood And Engineered Hardwood Floor Brands

When I was given this assignment, I cringed. Frequently we see someone asking on social media, “what is the best (whatever) in (wherever)? Then we see lots of people telling where the “best” can be found. Unless we have been to all of the establishments that offer that service, how can we know what is the best? Instead, what we are reading is about a good experience they had. Prefinished Solid Wood Flooring In the prefinished hardwood flooring game there is no one company that is the ... Read more...

Utility Grade Hardwood Flooring - Making Cabin Grade Look Good!

Utility grade hardwood flooring is an affordable way to achieve the beauty of real wood without the high price tag. While it may have more natural imperfections, with the right techniques, you can make cabin-grade flooring look stunning. Our New Utility Grade Hardwood Flooring You would think that a place called ReallyCheapFloors.com would love selling ….well…really cheap floors. But not always. Take this Utility grade flooring for example. This is part of a large purchase that we made ... Read more...

Tile Vs. Hardwood Floors: Wood Flooring For The Win!

Choosing between tile and hardwood flooring can be tough—both offer durability, style, and unique benefits. While tile is water-resistant and low-maintenance, hardwood brings warmth, timeless beauty, and value to any space. Do Homeowners prefer Wood Flooring or A Tile Floor? As a homeowner you will have many decisions to make when it comes to customizing your home. The first step is to buy the home, and then from there you have unlimited possibilities of how you can make this home yours. One ... Read more...

The Best Dalton Wholesale Floors in Georgia

You found the best Dalton wholesale flooring supplier, Congratulations! Take advantage of our free sample program and shop all our floors in Dalton, Georgia here. I’ll explain how Dalton has become a central hub for wholesale floors and cover a bit of its origin story. So, let’s start with a brief history of Dalton, Georgia. Table of Contents 1. History of Dalton Georgia’s Flooring Industry! Carpet Capitol of the World!1.1 Dalton, Georgia was a Textile Town1.2 The Carpet Industry Boomed, ... Read more...

How Long Does Engineered Hardwood Last?

Have you ever wondered how engineered hardwood flooring is made? How about how the installation process works? This type of flooring has become a really popular option among homeowners. It’s perfect if you want the hardwood look and feel without having to pay the huge price tag or worry about extensive water damage. More and more people have chosen this flooring, but do they know the science behind engineered hardwood flooring installation? How it’s Made Engineered hardwood flooring is ... Read more...

Installing Prefinished Hardwood Flooring: How To Install A Wood Floor

Make your life easier when you’re planning to install flooring in your home. Buy prefinished tongue and groove wood flooring. These boards already have the finishing coat applied by the manufacturer, so you have one less thing you have to do in the installation process. The finishing coat on this flooring lasts for a while and give the floor planks a beautiful sheen. If you are about to begin a home improvement project that include re-doing your flooring, then you’ll want to consider wood ... Read more...

COREtec Flooring by US Floors

The resilient vinyl plank flooring category has experienced several new advances in the last decade or so. No company has had a bigger impact than US Floors with their COREtec suite of flooring products. We white-label some of their products for our customers. We know firsthand how impressive these waterproof flooring products are and we are happy to help you get these quality floors in your home at a low price. Table of Contents 1. COREtec Flooring by US FLoors2. US Floors COREtec Begins with ... Read more...

Vinyl Floor Tips and Tricks on How to Clean Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring is a stylish and durable choice, but proper cleaning is key to keeping it looking its best. With the right techniques, you can prevent scratches, stains, and wear while maintaining its shine. Your Vinyl Plank Flooring Needs Love! Many people think that cleaning their floor is all about keeping it looking clean. And certainly aesthetics are the biggest reason that we clean our floors. Sometimes we need a  deep cleaning on our vinyl floors. Other times you ... Read more...