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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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Wire Brushed Hardwood Flooring

Why Wire Brushed Hardwood Flooring Is “In”

January 26, 2021
Why is wire brushed flooring in vogue now after many years of using clean, smooth and distressed floors? It is the new trend among…
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White Oak Flooring or Red Oak Flooring

White Oak Flooring And Red Oak Flooring: Which Is Best?

December 31, 2020
If you’re thinking of installing hardwood flooring in your home, it’s hard to look past red oak vs white oak flooring. This is thanks…
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buying hardwood

Buying Hardwood In Brampton: What Are The Things To Consider?

December 28, 2020
Before buying hardwood floors for your home in Brampton, there are some factors you need to consider. Hardwood floors are beautiful, no doubt about…
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Installing White Oak Engineered Hardwood

Things to Consider Before Installing White Oak Engineered Hardwood

December 16, 2020
White oak engineered hardwood flooring is one of the best flooring options for your home. It really doesn't get classier than that. If you're…
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White Oak Flooring: Effective Maintenance Tips

White Oak Flooring: Effective Maintenance Tips For Winter

December 14, 2020
Winter is upon us. And it often comes with extreme cold, ice, and other elements. If you have white oak flooring in your home,…
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White Oak Flooring Benefits

White Oak Flooring: The Benefits for your Space

December 8, 2020
Over the years, the many benefits of white oak flooring mean it has become a staple in many households across Brampton. You can hardly…
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Vinyl Flooring

The Essential Buying Guide to Vinyl Flooring

November 27, 2020
Is it time to change your home's flooring? Or you are wondering what type of floor to use for your new home? In the…
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Cost of Installing White Oak Flooring

What is the Cost of Installing White Oak Flooring in Vaughan?

November 26, 2020
White oak flooring is a popular type of hardwood here in Vaughan, Canada. However, due to its versatility and durability, “what’s the cost of…
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Install Hardwood Flooring

How Long Does It Take To Install Hardwood Flooring

November 13, 2020
There are a lot of factors in play when you install hardwood flooring. The type of hardwood flooring matters. In the same vein, what…
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Hardwood Flooring

How to Choose Hardwood Flooring

October 29, 2020
First, we must congratulate you on making an excellent choice for the flooring in your home. There is no doubt that installing hardwood flooring…
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Choosing Hardwood Flooring

Should Hardwood Flooring Match Throughout the House?

October 26, 2020
You’re looking to install new flooring in your home and have finally decided to go with hardwood. First off, congratulations. You have made an…
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Flooring replacement

Hardwood Flooring: Signs It’s Time to Replace It

October 15, 2020
Many Canadian homeowners prefer hardwood floors to other flooring types because of the many advantages they have. Hardwood flooring is a good investment as…
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