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...

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...

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...

Why A Wide Plank Floor? So many rules and trends in fashion and decor change over time. The colors that were popular in the last  few years are out of fashion now. Trying to keep up with all the trends can be a full time job. Thakfully at Really Cheap Floors we can focus on the state of home flooring and report what we find on this small part of the modern decor landscape. Wide plank flooring, on the other hand, is not a decor trend that seems to change. Instead wider planks seem to ... Read more...

The amount of time needed, from start to end, to refinish prefinished solid hardwood  and some engineered hardwood floors is a  common question homeowners tend to ask their friends, the Reddit community, or flooring professionals before buying new floors. Floor refinishing can vary in duration, but a standard 3-4 days is the typical timeframe for a 1,000 square foot job. The time that is actually needed  depends on your home, your local weather conditions, the wood species, and ... Read more...

When it comes to finding a favorite wood stain colors it helps to start with looking at the most popular stains. We list agreed upon staples that stay in favor with flooring installers and DIY-ers. In this blog post, we will delve into ten of our all-time favorite wood stain tints from trusted brands like Minwax and Varathane. If you want to find a similar solid hardwood or engineered hardwood with a wood stain like these, please give us a call to match it up with our always changing ... Read more...

A big part of getting your new wood floors involves understanding the installation budget. You are probably wondering, how much does it cost to install 1000 square feet of hardwood? It is a great question, and the answer is not always simple, because several things play a role. This cost guide will walk you through all the factors so you know what to expect and can better figure out how much it costs to install the average 1000 square feet of order of hardwood to avoid the sticker shock. Let's ... Read more...

Key Takeaways: 1,000 sq ft Vinyl Plank Flooring Costs Total Cost Range: - DIY Installation: $1,500 - $3,000- Professional Installation: $3,500 - $8,000+ Material Costs: - Budget LVP: $1.50 - $2.25/sq ft (4-8 mil wear layer) (A 12mil or 20 mil from us!)- Typical Flooring Store LVP: $2.25 - $3.25/sq ft (12-20 mil wear layer)- Commercial LVP: $3.25 - $4.00+/sq ft (20+ mil wear layer) Labor Costs: - Professional: $2.00 - $4.00/sq ft- DIY: $0 (12-16 hours of your time)- Regional ... Read more...

There are a lot of things you have to consider when you decide to put engineered wood flooring in your home. One of the main things for you to consider is how you're going to clean it. Is there a specific process when it comes to cleaning engineered wood flooring compared to tile? The answer is yes. Here are 5 tips on how to clean engineered wood flooring to help you maintain it Read more...

We get it. You're staring at that dark, stubborn stain on your beautiful hardwood floor. Maybe it's been there for months. Maybe you just discovered it under the rug. Either way, you've already tried everything Pinterest suggested, and now you're wondering: Is this floor salvageable, or am I looking at thousands in replacement costs? Here's what no one tells you upfront: That black stain isn't just sitting on your floor—it's actually a chemical burn that goes deep into the wood. The uric acid ... Read more...