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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 Much Does It Cost to Install Engineered Hardwood Floors?

February 12, 2021
For engineered hardwood, your new flooring cost combines the selected boards, installation labour, existing-floor removal, subfloor preparation and finishing details. A Toronto project estimate…
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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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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 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 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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