Why the Right Area Rug Matters for Your Space For over fifty years, the Cook family has been helping American homeowners transform their living spaces with beautiful, authentic hardwood flooring. At Really Cheap Floors, we understand that choosing the right flooring is just the beginning of creating a stunning home interior. While we take immense pride in offering USA-made hardwood at prices that often shock our competitors, we also know that the rugs you place on top of those gorgeous planks ... Read more...

If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest or flipping through home renovation magazines lately, you’ve probably noticed the design pendulum swinging hard toward bleached oak, honey-toned pine, and Scandinavian-inspired pale finishes. The farmhouse aesthetic has dominated for nearly a decade, leaving many homeowners wondering if their espresso-stained planks have become a relic of the early 2000s. Here’s the straight talk: quality dark floors are not obsolete. What has changed, however, is how ... Read more...

Let's get the perfect color combination for your home based on your personal taste and current design trends in this guide. Everyone wants their home to look stylish and comfortable. There isn't a simple one-size-fits-all answer, but there are a few rules of thumb to follow. After selling over 10 million square feet of flooring, I found that the "right" choice really depends on what the customer is going for. You might want a room that feels open and airy, or maybe a cozier, more intimate vibe. ... Read more...

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 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...

The modern farmhouse aesthetic has taken the interior design world by storm, and nothing defines this look more than the flooring beneath your feet. Wide plank flooring has become the darling of home renovation shows, promising to transform cramped spaces into airy, open sanctuaries. But before you rip out your existing floors, there's a crucial conversation we need to have before you focus on only one kind of width selection. It's not just about aesthetics. The choice between a classic 2 ¼" ... Read more...

Here's What You Need to Finish this Project The Process How to Accomplish The Task Project Goal To create a bright, semi-transparent white finish on hardwood floors that lightens the room while bringing the natural wood grain to show through. Key Materials Floor Sander (orbital or drum) Sandpaper (multiple grits at 60, 80, 120) Whitewash stain OR white latex paint & water Non-yellowing, water-based polyurethane sealant Safety gear (dust mask, goggles, gloves) ... 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...

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...