So, you're thinking about walnut flooring, and the first question that pops into your head is, is that lumber a hardwood? It's a valid question, especially when investing in something as important as your floors. The answer is a resounding yes. But there's much more to the story. Table Of Contents: Why Is Walnut Considered a Hardwood? Understanding Walnut Wood Is Walnut Suitable for Flooring? How Other Hardwoods Compare Flooring Finishes Walnut is a Sustainable Wood Species FAQs about ... Read more...

Hand scraped hardwood flooring brings a rustic elegance to homes, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern looks. This flooring shows off the natural beauty of wood and adds character to your rooms. The textures and variations in each plank create a unique surface that shows off artisan skills. Let's learn more about what makes hand scraped flooring special and why it might be great for your home. Key Takeaways: Combines rustic charm with modern durability Each plank is uniquely ... Read more...

Are you thinking about getting new hardwood floors for your home? Red oak might be a great choice! It's popular because it looks nice and doesn't cost too much. Let's talk about how much red oak hardwood flooring costs and what affects the price. We'll keep it simple so you can understand everything easily. Who doesn't love a low cost floor?  Key Hardwood Flooring Costs Takeaways Aspect Details Price Range $1.99 - $7+ per square foot Durability High, can last decades ... Read more...

Many homeowners and DIYers need to know. And the simple answer is yes. However, you shouldn't.

Nailing down solid hardwood to a subfloor is the proven and most stable installation method.

The idea of gluing down hardwood floors seems more secure to many homeowners. Especially when they hear of older homes with traditional installations are creaky and not worth restoring. A faulty nail-down install shouldn't keep you away from the preferred method of installation.

But let's face it - understanding whether you can actually glue down solid wood flooring is the question. Let's cover the pros and cons, and how it compares with a nail-in installation. To glue or not to glue, that is the question.

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What is Special About Maple As A Species?   Frequently we get asked, “what is the best flooring to buy?” What a doozy of a question! When considering your best flooring option, qualities like hardness, price, and quality come into play. And sometimes, you want all of that, and more! Maple can be a great option for you!     A Maple hardwood floor offers a unique look that appeals to a wide section of today's consumers.     Maple offers a different look than ... Read more...

Navigating the world of flooring options often brings us face-to-face with numerous questions. This is especially true when trying to balance durability with style and, of course, budget. One such question that pops up a lot is if laminate flooring is waterproof? We need to get into the nitty-gritty with the different types of laminate flooring to get a straight answer. Table Of Contents: Understanding Laminate Is All Laminate Truly Waterproof? Different Laminate Floors: Different ... Read more...

Ever walked into a room and been floored by the, well, floor? Whether it's an elegant hardwood look or sleek stone finish, chances are you've admired LVP vs LVT. 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 comes in a plank form and often is compared to vinyl tile. Lvt and lvp do have their are differences to fight out in a cage match. However, they are essentially the same product. Lvt comes in a tile form while lvp is generally wider and longer than lvt.

If you are looking for a tile floor and you don't want to deal with stone or porcelain, then lvt and lvp are great options. These two floor products are gaining popularity, but what makes them so popular? How do these two vinyl options compare? Let get into the nitty-gritty of these floors together.

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Radiant floor heating is becoming more common, giving homeowners an efficient and feet warming way to heat their homes. But what if you want hardwood floors and radiant heat as a dynamic duo? Let's look at how to put hardwood floors over radiant heat systems to make your home a comfy chill buster. Radiant Takeaways Aspect Consideration Best Wood Type Engineered hardwood for stability. Ideal Species American Red Oak, Hickory, White Oak Wood Floor Prep Wood Acclimation, ... Read more...

“Can I install hardwood on stairs?”, said the hopeful customer. My brother Jason and I hear this occasionally, and it always causes us to shiver. Once, many, many years ago, while still young, thin, and energetic cubs, we accepted a customer’s request to install hardwood on their steps. Notice that young, thin, and energetic are not joined by my most valued adjective, smart. More on that later. Hardwood on Stairs Commitment – Mistake #1 Ok, we decided we could do that. Can’t be that ... Read more...

Want to Be A House Flipper? When we started ReallyCheapFloors.com back in 2009, the Great Recession was in full swing. Almost everyone had been stung, including me. What we experienced changed our thoughts forever on the differences between wants and needs. House flippers needed a floor in a house, but the floor has to be majestic! House flippers needed to save dough on flooring, but did not want junk. Our inventory was purchased to target those specific needs! Flipping Houses Requires Saving ... Read more...

Luxury vinyl plank, also known as LVP, has grown in popularity every year it seems. The big question is, what does it cost? Or at least on average how much does luxury vinyl plank cost? Why is there such a big range in price when shopping for luxury vinyl plank? It’s all waterproof right? What could set these floors apart? We cover all the costs and main features of LVP and how the cost is so variable in nature. LVP is designed to look like stone or waterproof hardwood flooring and is usually ... Read more...

What Constitutes the Most Durable Hardwood Floor? When we think of the most durable and even waterproof hardwood flooring , maybe we think of a super wood that will not dent, scratch, and it even repels dog pee and the bad attitudes of cats. That wood floor does not exist. In today's blog I will attempt to help you decide what durability means for your home, as well as help you find that flooring product at a price that makes you happy. Finding durable hardwood floors doesn’t have to be a ... Read more...