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Hardwood Flooring Buying Guide: What to Know

So, you’ve settled on hardwood flooring for a room in your home…now what? You’ve chosen an extremely beautiful and versatile product that will stand the test of time; however, there are many different types of hardwood to navigate. Here are some tips on what to know throughout the hardwood floor buying process.

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Different types of hardwood flooring are good for different types of sub-flooring. Find out which type you have, while considering the level of your home, to come up with the best hardwood to install.

Think about moisture. With changes in moisture comes warping and sagging. Make sure you stay within manufacturer parameters for moisture when installing a particular type of hardwood. You may need to install a moisture barrier for additional protection if the room in question gets a lot of humidity.

The main sub-floors include:

Basement or concrete below ground level
Concrete at ground level
Plywood at or above ground level

Consider the construction. Take a look at these four difference types of hardwood floor constructions:

3/4-inch solid
5/16-inch solid
Engineered
Locking

Let’s break each one of these down further:

3/4-inch Solid

This is the most popular sizing, designed for installation over a plywood subfloor at or above ground level. This […]

How to Choose the Right Carpet Color

You have to live with that choice for many years…

When it comes to your home’s flooring, you may be at a loss as to which colors would complement your décor best. Not only do you have to match the décor but you also have to match the wall colors, furniture and overall theme of the home. Carpet happens to still be the most popular flooring choice for many homeowners, and it’s easy to see why: it comes in a range of colors and textures, it’s soft and cushions the feet, it’s affordable and warm, and it’s simple to maintain.

Making the choice in carpet isn’t easy, though. A lot of factors come into play. Once you decide on a type, style and color, you have to live with that choice for many years. That’s why you need to get it right the first time! Check out these tips for choosing the right color.

Style

Matching the personality of the room in question is key. You don’t want a bright yellow for a formal dining room, yet you may want to go with a bolder color or even pattern in a fun game room or man cave. You have to decide whether you […]