Category Archives: Flooring FAQ

How to Choose a Good Quality Vinyl Floor

With the surging popularity of vinyl floors, there are dozens of brands to choose from and more popping up every day. The variety of options can be overwhelming. How do you know which brands offer a good quality vinyl floor and which brands might be overcharging for a low quality product? Here’s how to determine the quality […]

Which Vinyl Floors Are Similar to COREtec Plus?

While COREtec Plus is one of our favorite vinyl products and one of the highest quality vinyl floors on the market, sometimes we are asked what other products can compare to COREtec. There’s no denying that COREtec Plus is an excellent choice for your home, but you might be looking for a different style than what COREtec […]

Wire Brushed vs. Hand Scraped Flooring

Textured floors are a wonderful way to bring character and rustic charm to your home. Two of the most common flooring textures you will see are hand scraped and wire brushed. Which is the right choice for your home? Here are the advantages and disadvantaged of these popular styles! Hand Scraped Hardwood Hand Scraped floors use traditional tools […]

Do Janka Ratings Matter When Choosing a Floor?: Truths You Need to Know About the Janka Scale

What is the Janka Scale? The Janka Scale was developed as a way to standardize the hardness of different wood species. This allows consumers to have an idea of how well a floor might hold up to denting, scratching, and other wear. A Janka rating is calculated by measuring the amount of force it takes […]

Should You Refinish or Replace Your Hardwood Floor?

If your hardwood floors are looking shabby, it might be time for a fresh look. But should you refinish your floors or replace them completely? Here’s what you should consider when making your decision. When It’s Best to Refinish Your Hardwood Floor If your hardwood floor has minimal wear and you want to restore it to its […]

How to Choose the Right Trims for Your Flooring Project

What is a Transition? A transition, also referred to as trim or molding, is a finishing piece used to conceal the exposed edges between two different, adjoining floors. This creates a clean, aesthetically pleasing “transition” from one floor to the next, as well as a safe walking path. When you purchase coordinating transitions with your […]

Gray Floors. What Makes Them A Good Option?

In the past year our phones have been ringing off the hook for all kinds of floors. One trend we can’t ignore is the clamoring for gray floors. From straight gray to smoky gray tones on brown floors, the desire for gray is strong. If you watch much HGTV or look at the Good Housekeeping […]