Is Nuvelle laminate flooring something you’ll want to show off to your neighbors or will you have to hide it under area rugs after a few years? While there are a lot of deciding factors, a select few laminates stand the test of time in both style and durability. Nuvelle laminate comes in a wide …
Your best friend insists this Beaulieu vinyl plank flooring you never heard of before is the product you need to use on the basement floor. But you have seen other planks that imitate hardwood fail in wet areas and you are leery. Why would this particular product work where others cannot? In the back of …
You know that hardwood flooring would give your home the much-needed makeover it deserves, but you’re hesitant to take the plunge. The cost of labor and materials, the days (or weeks) of chaos in your home as you have contractors coming and going, and concerns over how your new flooring will stand up against your …
Duraclic vinyl plank flooring: unbranded bargain treasure or big-box store buyer’s remorse? This unassuming vinyl plank from Lowe’s has recently garnered attention from homeowners and builders alike. When something is unbranded or generic, most people immediately think “cheap” or “poor quality”. In many cases, this proves to be true. However, many frugal folks swear by …
The salesperson tries to help you and suggests Quick-Step flooring for your project. But you are certain this recommended laminate flooring will never look the same or offer the wide, long boards you love in a real hardwood floor. Tightly clutching the sample of Brazilian cherry hardwood, your heart sinks because you know that solid …
When I was younger, tile in the living area of a home meant that the house was probably near the beach. Sand sweeps off tile a whole lot easier than it vacuums out of carpet. Back then, too many years ago now, tile was more functional than it was fashionable. That’s not the case today. …
When you’re looking for flooring for a new project, it can seem like you have both a million choices and no choices at all. In the end, you have hardwoods, laminates, vinyl or tile. But then you remember, what about cork? If that’s you, and you want something that’s a little different than the norm, …
Are you into the rustic, farmhouse look with wide plank floors that look like they’ve been there forever? What about a sleek, contemporary exotic wood floor? Sounds great, right? Until you add up the cost. So many of these beautiful floors come with a not-so-appealing price tag. Not only are the floors themselves costly, the …
The flooring world is full of acronyms. For the occasional DIYer looking to finish a project, it can all be a little confusing. One of the newer acronyms is WPC, and it stands for wood plastic composite. It’s the latest innovation in vinyl flooring, the biggest benefit being that it’s completely waterproof. Unfortunately, for reasons …
Bamboo flooring isn’t the “new” option on the market any more. Ceramic planks and new engineered vinyl get to take that title now. But, bamboo is still an option for someone looking for an alternative to the traditional hardwoods. And if you’re considering bamboo, then Cali Bamboo flooring deserves a long look. All bamboo flooring …