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Flooring advice for your next project.

Compare materials, plan your installation and learn how to care for your floors. Browse practical guides from the LV Flooring blog by topic.

Start with these guides

01 / CHOOSE YOUR FLOOR

Solid, engineered or vinyl?

Compare the three materials before you start shopping.
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02 / PLAN THE WORK

Refinish or replace?

Understand which option makes sense for your existing floors.
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03 / HIRE WITH CONFIDENCE

Choosing a flooring contractor

Questions to ask before you commit to an installation.
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What is Herringbone Hardwood Flooring?

April 30, 2021
With the recent frenzy over the herringbone hardwood flooring, you may think it’s new. However, this flooring has a special kind of history. It…
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Maple Hardwood Flooring Cost In Toronto

How Much Does Maple Hardwood Flooring Cost In Toronto?

April 2, 2021
The cost of maple hardwood flooring is a major determinant of whether to install this flooring or not. What we can tell you is…
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Why Choose Maple Hardwood Flooring?

March 29, 2021
Maple hardwood flooring is one of the popular choices for homeowners. However, despite this popularity, new homeowners tend to wonder why they should choose…
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What is the Cost of Red Oak Hardwood Flooring in Toronto?

March 26, 2021
Red oak hardwood flooring is one of the best ways to beautify your home. However, many people looking to go this route are always…
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Red Oak: Why It is the Most Popular Hardwood Flooring

March 22, 2021
On most home decor websites, it’s impossible to comb through deco inspirations without coming across red oak flooring. This begs the question of why…
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How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring Yourself

March 4, 2021
If you're considering how to install vinyl plank flooring, then it means you just got a new house or apartment. Or maybe you’re looking…
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How Much Is Vinyl Flooring in Toronto?

March 4, 2021
If vinyl is your go-to option when replacing your floor, it’s likely the question of the cost of vinyl flooring will pop up. Vinyl…
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What’s the Difference Between Chevron and Herringbone Floors?

February 15, 2021
Many people don't know much about the difference between chevron and herringbone floors. It is understandable why this is so. Looking at both flooring…
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How Much Does It Cost to Install Engineered Hardwood Floors?

February 12, 2021
Updated October 23, 2026. Originally published February 12, 2021. For engineered hardwood, your new flooring cost combines the selected boards, installation labour, existing-floor removal,…
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Installation cost of Wire Brushed Floors in Ontario

How Much Does It Cost to Install Wire Brushed Floors in Ontario?

February 10, 2021
Recently, many homeowners are seeking to know how much it’ll cost to install wire brushed floors. The reason for this upturn in wire brushed…
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Hardwood Floors: Pros and Cons

Hand Scraped, Distressed, and Wire Brushed Hardwood Floors: Pros and Cons

February 3, 2021
Hardwood Floors: Pros and ConsIf you are looking to choose the right kind of flooring system, you want to know the available options. You…
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How Do You Clean and Maintain Wire Brushed Oak Floors?

January 28, 2021
Many homeowners worry about how to maintain wire brushed floors. This is quite understandable as wire-brushed flooring is more difficult to maintain than most…
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