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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.
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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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Hardwood Flooring Brampton: What Works in Canada’s Ninth Largest City (2026)
May 12, 2026
Brampton gets overlooked in a lot of GTA renovation conversations — people default to Toronto or Mississauga when they think about flooring. But Brampton…
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LVP vs. Engineered Hardwood for Toronto Basements: Which One Actually Works?
April 4, 2026
If you're finishing a basement in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, or anywhere else in the GTA, flooring is one of the most consequential decisions you'll…
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Flooring Costs in Ontario 2026: Materials and Installation Guide
March 6, 2026
Flooring Costs in Ontario 2026: Materials and Installation Guide. Investing in new flooring is one of the most effective ways to increase your home's…
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Is Vinyl Flooring Waterproof?
July 17, 2025
Vinyl flooring has come a long way since the thin rolls seen in mid-century kitchens. Today’s luxury vinyl plank (LVP), sheet vinyl, and stone-plastic…
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The Essential Buying Guide to Vinyl Flooring
November 27, 2020
Is it time to change your home's flooring? Or you are wondering what type of floor to use for your new home? In the…
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