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...

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 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...

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...

What Is So Special About Hickory Flooring? When I was growing up with my brother, we liked to play basketball while I preferred baseball. And he liked white meat chicken as I had a preference for dark meat. And he always loved Hickory flooring while I thought a simple Red Oak was the better choice. What makes a Hickory hardwood floor special to people is that they like it on an emotional level. And that is wonderful. I tend to be a more rational person. And, because I am so rational, I have ... Read more...

Hardwood flooring is a beautiful, long-lasting investment that can elevate any space. If you have kids running through the house, pets with claws, or high-traffic areas that see constant foot traffic, durability becomes just as important as aesthetics. The last thing you want is to invest in gorgeous floors only to see them dented, scratched, or worn down within a few years. The challenge? With dozens of wood species, finish options, and hardness ratings to consider, finding the most durable ... Read more...

When you're planning a garage renovation, the floor is one of the first design considerations. A new surface makes the whole space look cleaner, brighter, and more organized. It serves a practical purpose as well, protecting the ground from car tires, workbenches, tools, oil spills, and more. However, choosing the right floor coating can be confusing, as every material promises something different. Epoxy, vinyl, and polyaspartic are all excellent options, each with certain benefits in various ... Read more...

As a home flipper, maximizing profit means making smart, cost-effective choices—especially when it comes to flooring. The right floors can boost a property's value without breaking the budget. In this guide, we’ll explore the best ways to buy flooring for house flipping, helping you save money while creating a stylish, market-ready home! The Flipper's "Go-To" Flooring: An Expert's Top 3 As a flipper, your goal is to find the "sweet spot" of maximum perceived value for the lowest possible ... Read more...