Steer Clear of These 3 Major Blunders When Installing Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring has become a popular choice for homeowners seeking a cost-effective and visually appealing alternative to traditional hardwood floors. While the installation process might appear relatively straightforward, there are common mistakes that can lead to unsightly results and decreased longevity of your LVP flooring. Let’s explore the three most significant errors …

Cabinets or Flooring, Which Comes First?

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether to install your flooring before or after your kitchen cabinets. This decision can have a significant impact on the overall look and functionality of your kitchen, so it’s important to consider the pros and cons of each approach. In …

Proper Acclimation of Wood Flooring

Wood flooring is a popular choice for many homeowners due to its durability, warmth, and aesthetic appeal. However, before installing wood flooring, it is essential to acclimate the wood properly to ensure that it is adjusted to the environment in which it will be installed. Acclimation is a process of allowing the wood flooring to …

NWFA Intermediate Installation Training

I recently attended the intermediate installation course hosted by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) in Seattle, WA. The NWFA is the gold standard for everything wood flooring related in North America ranging from manufacturing, sales, and installation. The intermediate installation course is a 3-day event which covers step by step installation techniques for nail …

Types Of Subfloors For Your Wood Flooring

Before you dive into buying your wood flooring it’s important to know which wooden floor types can be fitted on your subfloor, what types of subfloors are available, and how each flooring type is installed.  If you’re looking to upgrade your home and increase value, your flooring is possibly the best investment. The National Association …

Effects of Automation on Flooring – Part 3: Installation

Traditionally wood floors were installed from raw unfinished wood. Afterward, the wood is then sanded, stained, and finished on site. This process, also known as site-finished flooring, requires a wider scope of experience from an installer and a longer timeline to complete. This ultimately resulted in far more money in the installer’s pocket. In 2017, …

The Basics about Hybrid Solid-Engineered Wood Floors

Solid hardwood flooring for their new builds or flooring projects is an excellent option in new construction or remodeling projects. However, it is not always the practical option. It may require special tools, and it may not work for lower levels of your home. Moisture can be a killer. Sure, you could go with vinyl …