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Compare materials, plan your installation and learn how to care for your floors. Browse practical guides from the LV Flooring blog by topic.
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01 / CHOOSE YOUR FLOOR
Solid, engineered or vinyl?
Compare the three materials before you start shopping.
Read guide →02 / PLAN THE WORK
Refinish or replace?
Understand which option makes sense for your existing floors.
Read guide →03 / HIRE WITH CONFIDENCE
Choosing a flooring contractor
Questions to ask before you commit to an installation.
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Chevron vs. Herringbone Flooring: What’s the Difference
May 28, 2025
When it comes to patterned hardwood flooring, few styles are as striking or timeless as chevron and herringbone. At first glance, these two designs…
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How to Lay Herringbone Wood Floor
June 12, 2022
The timeless appeal of herringbone flooring is why many homeowners want it in their spaces. The finer details of this flooring style offer a…
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Herringbone Flooring Ideas 2022
May 25, 2022
In home decor, wooden floors are a long-term investment. Installing them is a decision you'll live with for many years. So you don't want…
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Why is Herringbone Flooring So Popular?
May 18, 2022
Herringbone flooring, also known as fishbone, has been popular for decades. Herringbone flooring is a popular choice because of its distinctive beauty. This finesse…
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How to Layout Herringbone Pattern
December 17, 2021
Character, charm, complementary aesthetics, you name it, the Herringbone style flooring embodies it all. So it's easy to see how and why many people…
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How Much Does It Cost to Install Herringbone Wood Floors? (2026)
June 19, 2021
Last updated: September 24, 2026 Your herringbone installation cost has two main parts: the flooring you buy and the labour needed to fit the…
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Is Herringbone Flooring Popular
June 7, 2021
You saw herringbone flooring somewhere, and now you’re wondering if it’s a popular style. No homeowner wants to install flooring that’s not in style.…
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How to Install a Herringbone Floor
June 7, 2021
Herringbone flooring installation can be complicated, especially if you're doing it without tips from the experts. To install herringbone floors, you’ll need the right…
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How Much Does Herringbone Hardwood Flooring Cost?
May 6, 2021
Herringbone flooring is one of the most popular parquet flooring options in Toronto. Although it offers a beautiful pattern for your space, one consideration…
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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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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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