Here’s the thing with a red oak buying guide in 2026, the price you see for “hardwood” often isn’t the price you actually pay. Recent industry numbers show hardwood demand has been cooling, so shoppers are leaning hard on value, and that means grades, finishes, and practical installation details matter more than ever. Red oak hardwood shows more natural defects like a much stronger graining than white oak flooring. Learn how the reddish oak floors can be less costly ... Read more...

Ever walked into a room and admired the floor beneath your feet, so smooth and sturdy? That might be because you were standing on a floating floor. A mystery to many, these floors have an allure that's hard to resist. I recall my first encounter with one. The sound it made underfoot was distinct - like stepping onto firm clouds. But what is this marvel? In essence, a floating floor isn't attached directly to any subfloor or substrate below it; instead, they float atop through interlocking ... Read more...

Thinking about installing pre-finished hardwood flooring? Can I tell You What I Know About Prefinished Hardwood Flooring? Can’t decide what flooring would work best for your new home? Flooring can make all the difference in a space. When you choose a flooring for your home there are quite a few things to consider. One great option would be prefinished wood flooring. You’ll get that timeless hardwood look without having to go through the tiring finishing process. Prefinished wood flooring ... Read more...

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...

SPC flooring is thrown around as the holy grail of vinyl plank floors. We will explain why it deserves praise but also the drawbacks of this rigid vinyl floor. Many customers ask, "What is SPC Flooring?" SPC vinyl planks is a type of luxury vinyl plank flooring. The SPC stands for Stone Polymer Composite. A SPC floor has a core made of limestone, hardening additives, and plastic stabilizers. This is a popular choice because it looks great, it's waterproof, and it's extremely durable. When  ... Read more...

If you've been Googling how to remove dark stains from wood floors at 11 p.m. with a flashlight aimed at your kitchen boards, you're not alone. Professionals who deal with water damage and pet accidents estimate that 50 to 75 percent of a stained floor can be beyond saving once the moisture and tannins have soaked deep enough into the grain, which means half the "miracle cures" floating around the internet are wasting your Saturday. We've been in the flooring business for 50 years, and ... Read more...

Buying flooring in 2026 shouldn't feel like a guessing game. In the wood flooring business, the big manufacturers are always chasing "Select" or 1st quality lumber—the stuff that's clean, uniform, and, frankly, expensive. But here is the secret: only about 60% of any given tree meets that high-margin standard. So, what happens to the other 40%? That is where we come in. We buy that lower-grade lumber and move it into the market fast, passing the savings directly to you. Whether you are ... Read more...

Update your floors with a flooring type that meets your standards of style, durability, and easy maintenance. The difference of renovating a single room or your entire home isn't going to change what you need from your floors. You want something that looks amazing and will last for the long haul. We’ll explore the best cheap flooring options and types to help you find the perfect fit for your space. Quick Breakdown: Best Cheap Flooring Options (2026) Short on time? Here is a fast look at ... Read more...

Really Cheap Floors doesn't offer a standard percentage-based "contractor discount" like traditional retailers. Most professionals save more with us than any competitor and their measely discount programs. Instead, they focus on providing wholesale, factory-direct prices to everyone while working with contractors on special bulk pricing, take-all lots, and custom deals on a case-by-case basis. While there's no membership card or automatic 10% off, contractors who work with Really Cheap Floors ... Read more...

If you've been standing in a big-box aisle trying to decide between Pergo and SmartCore, you're not alone, and here's a number that might surprise you: Mohawk Industries, the parent company behind Pergo, pulls in $10.08 billion a year. That's the kind of corporate muscle you're paying for every time you grab a box off the shelf, and it's exactly why we're going to break down pergo vs smartcore the way we break down everything else around here, straight and honest. Key Takeaways SmartCore is ... Read more...