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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 Are the Advantages of Installing Red Oak Flooring?

December 13, 2022
One of the many advantages red oak floors offer is diversity in design and color. Oak hardwood flooring is one of the most popular…
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How Much Does Hardwood Floor Installation Cost in Toronto?

August 11, 2022
The cost of hardwood floor installation is an important consideration for home renovation. Hardwood floors are incredibly durable and long-lasting. The floorboards also bring…
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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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How Much To Install Laminate Flooring

April 25, 2022
It'll be difficult for any homeowner to deny the aesthetic quality of hardwood flooring. Their warmth and sight effortlessly enthrall you. But installing hardwood…
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10 Steps for Installing Laminate Flooring

March 28, 2022
Laminate floor is a composite flooring type made up of wood base particleboard, a topping of an image layer, and a translucent wear layer.…
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How to Cut Laminate Flooring

January 30, 2022
What are the chances that the number of laminate floorboards you ordered will be the exact number that'll fit your apartment? Surely, the probability…
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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 To Build A Spiral Staircase

December 12, 2021
Custom spiral staircase designs are fast becoming common in residential and commercial spaces across Canada. A spiral staircase is a unique design ideal for…
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How to Install Hardwood Stairs

August 23, 2021
If you don’t know how to install hardwood on your stairs, it’s best to contact a contractor. Installing hardwood on your stairs by yourself…
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How Much Does It Cost to Install Herringbone Wood Floors? (2026)

June 19, 2021
Last updated: September 14, 2026 Herringbone flooring adds exquisite features and character to your home. Most homeowners say it increases the resale value of…
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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 to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring Yourself

March 4, 2021
If you're considering how to install vinyl plank flooring, then it means you just got a new house or apartment. Or maybe you’re looking…
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