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...

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...

Forget everything you think you know about your basement. Right now, it might be a cold, clammy cavern where forgotten treadmills go to die, but it’s sitting on a goldmine of square footage! The only thing standing between you and an awesome new living space is the ultimate villain: moisture. This sneaky party-crasher seeps through concrete, drips from pipes, and hangs in the air, just waiting to turn your beautiful new floor into a warped, moldy tragedy. But don't despair! We're about to ... Read more...

Key Takeaways: Contractor Savings at Really Cheap Floors Contractor Discount Policy: No formal contractor discount program or membership cards. Really Cheap Floors offers wholesale prices to everyone, with case-by-case negotiation for contractor orders. How to Save Money: - Bulk Orders: 5-25% savings on pallet and truckload quantities- Monthly Warehouse Sales: product 40-70% off on the first week of each month- Direct Negotiation: Call 1-800-253-2728 for custom quotes over 1,000 sq ... Read more...

Introduction: The Flooring Face-Off Standing in the flooring aisle, you're faced with two remarkably similar-looking options that seem almost identical at first glance. Both promise the warm, inviting look of a wood floor without the hefty price tag of solid wood planks. Yet engineered hardwood and laminate flooring are made to give a similar experience to the traditional option. These two options perform very differently from each other in your home that will show up over the years of use. ... 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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Key Takeaways Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) offers exceptional durability against UV exposure and temperature fluctuations Engineered hardwood provides the beauty of real wood with better stability for sunroom environments Peel and stick vinyl tiles are budget-friendly and easy to install in sunroom spaces When choosing sunroom flooring, consider moisture resistance, durability, and maintenance requirements Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for extending the life of any sunroom ... Read more...

Lumber Liquidators and Really Cheap Floors are two popular companies for affordable flooring. Each flooring retailer offers different products and services. I'll cover and compare the two companies to help you pick the best option for your home. I'll break down prices, what options both companies have for payments, product quality, and how they treat customers. Key Takeaways: Really Cheap Floors vs. Lumber Liquidators Pricing: Really Cheap Floors often sells similar flooring at half the ... 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...

Choosing new floors for your home usually makes you think about two things. Whats this gonna cost me, and how long will these new floors last me? I'm highlighting a few flooring options to help you pick the best one for your home and will match most budgets. We'll look at classic hardwood and modern vinyl, considering both what you pay upfront and the value you get over time. Key Takeaways Wood flooring is a tried-and-true option, engineered and solid hardwood truly last Vinyl flooring is ... Read more...

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...

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...