Can You Install LVP Over Tile? Assessing Grout, Levelness, and Installation FAQs
Key Takeaways You can install LVP over sound, level tile, which will save you time and mess. Be sure to check the tile for unevenness, cracks, loose...
What is the Most Durable Hardwood Species for Long-Lasting Flooring?
Key Takeaways When it comes to durable hardwood, hardness, stability, and natural resistance are all important. Select your species based on all...
How to Make Hardwood Floors Shine Again
Key Takeaways Know your floor finish, wood species and wear level before you start work so you select cleaners that work together and set realistic...
Low-Maintenance Wood-Look Flooring for Busy Homes
Key Takeaways Modern wood look flooring offers the visual appeal of hardwood with far less upkeep, making it a practical choice for busy households...
Can You Refinish Engineered Hardwood Floors? A Step-by-Step Guide
Key Takeaways Check veneer thickness before refinishing. At least 2 mm is needed for one light sand and 3 to 6 mm for multiple refinishes. Measure...
Carpet to Tile Transition: Strips, Edging, Thresholds & Installation Guide
Key Takeaways THE PERFECT TRANSITION STRIP An appropriately sized transition strip prevents trips, cushions carpet and tile edges, and increases...
How to Fix Matted Down Carpet Traffic Lanes
Key Takeaways What causes matted down carpet traffic lanes? Traffic lanes in carpet become matted down as a result of repeated foot traffic, dirt,...
Should Flooring Run the Same Direction Throughout?
Key Takeaways WHEN FLOORING SHOULD RUN THE SAME DIRECTION THROUGHOUT Align floorboards with a room’s longest dimension or the main light source to...
Sustainable Flooring Choices for Open Floor Plan Homes
Key Takeaways A continuous flooring material or wide-plank options are the best flooring for open floor plan homes as they allow for seamless visual...
Mixing Flooring Types in One House – Dos and Don’ts
Key Takeaways Design in advance what floors are going where. Don’t just mix two floor types in one house. Select complementary colors and undertones...