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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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types of flooring

How to Clean and Maintain Different Types of Flooring: A Comprehensive Guide

July 7, 2023
Having beautiful flooring adds elegance and charm to any space. However, to keep your floors looking their best and ensure their longevity, it’s crucial…
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care for your floors

How to Care for Your Floors: Essential Tips and Techniques

June 12, 2023
Your floors are an integral part of your home, providing both functional and aesthetic value. Whether you have hardwood, tile, or carpet flooring, proper…
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clean maple hardwood floors

How to Clean Maple Hardwood Floors

September 16, 2022
Hardwood floors add style and functionality to your home. Maple hardwood, in particular, is a popular choice for hardwood flooring. Its biggest advantage is…
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scratches floors

How to Fix Scratches on Hardwood Floors

July 25, 2022
Hardwood flooring is vital in preserving your home and presenting a beautiful aesthetic. But how can you fix scratches on your hardwood floors? No…
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clean hardwood floors

How To Clean Hardwood Floors

July 11, 2022
Foot traffic and accidental spills can put a lot of strain on hardwood floors. But wise measures help keep your wooden floors in good…
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oak floors from yellowing

How to Keep White Oak Floors from Yellowing

December 21, 2021
White oak floors are some of the most elegant and stylish flooring options available. They don't require extensive finishing to look beautiful, but you…
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wire brush on oak

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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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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Advantages of Buying Hardwood Flooring 

Hardwood Flooring: What Types Are Easy to Maintain

October 12, 2020
The types of hardwood flooring in your home determines if you’ll need hard work for its maintenance. Truthfully, hardwood always adds beauty to any…
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How To Remove Stain From Wood Floor

How To Remove Stain From Wood Floor

October 5, 2020
Don’t beat yourself up if you stain your hardwood flooring. It happens to the best of us. Thankfully, there are several ways to remove…
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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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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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