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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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Hardwood Floors for Pets

How To Choose Hardwood Floors if You Have Pets

September 14, 2020
Pets are an essential part of the family and they deserve the utmost care. However, you need to pay attention to the type of…
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Buying Hardwood Floors

Essential Factors to Remember When Buying Hardwood Floors

September 3, 2020
Installing hardwood floors in the home is not a day’s job. You need to do your research and purchase right. Hence, a need for…
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Advantages of Installing Hardwood Flooring in Your Kitchen

7 Advantages of Installing Hardwood Flooring in Your Kitchen

September 1, 2020
The kitchen is one of the busiest places in the home. Lots of movement and activities are going on, with the floor taking all…
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Refinishing vs. Replacing Hardwood Floors

Refinishing vs. Replacing Hardwood Floors: Which is Best?

August 27, 2020
The refinishing vs. replacing hardwood floors debate surfaces when there is a problem with floors. From scratches to dents, gaps to being ancient, several…
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Hardwood Flooring Tips for Pet Owners

9 Important Hardwood Flooring Tips for Pet Owners

August 24, 2020
Many Toronto homeowners who use hardwood flooring worry about their furry pets damaging their floors. This is especially of people who have large and…
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2020 Wood Flooring Trends

2022 Wood Flooring Trends for Homes and Commercial Buildings

August 18, 2020
In interior design, few things are as elegant and classy as a beautiful floor. It's one reason why wood flooring trends for homes have been a…
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hardwood floor colour trends

14 Hardwood Floor Colour Trends You Should Consider

August 18, 2020
With the knowledge of hardwood floor colour trends, you can get the insight necessary to design your home perfectly. Hardwood has long been a…
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Fixing Squeaky Hardwood Floors

How To Fix Squeaky Wood Floors

August 10, 2020
Hardwood floors are great. They're easy to maintain, and they give your home a vintage feel no other type of flooring can offer. However,…
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Way to Install Hardwood Floors

What is the Best Way to Install Hardwood Floors?

July 31, 2020
Finding the best way to install hardwood floors may seem like a simple task. Yet, it’s an important one when you’re renovating or building your house.…
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Solid vs Engineered Hardwood Flooring

What’s Better: Solid vs Engineered Hardwood Flooring

July 31, 2020
Without a doubt, flooring your property with hardwood can be very exciting. However, the various beautiful options of hardwood floors can make it somewhat…
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Engineered Hardwood

What is Engineered Hardwood – Features, Advantages, Cost

July 22, 2020
The unique features of engineered hardwood are what make it stand out from non-engineered flooring. With engineered hardwood, there’s a lot more technique and…
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Fix Scratches on Hardwood Flooring

How to Fix Scratches on Hardwood Flooring

July 22, 2020
There is no single process that answers the question of how to fix scratches on hardwood flooring. Instead, it’s all dependent on the type…
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