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Flooring Guides & Advice

Practical guides to help you choose, measure and care for your floors.

Hardwood Flooring Species Compared: Color, Hardness, Durability and Appearance

Compare oak, maple, hickory, walnut, cherry, ash and other hardwood flooring species. Learn about natural color, Janka hardness, dent resistance, staining and how Colorado's climate affects wood floors.

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LVP vs. Laminate Flooring: Which Is Better for Your Home?

Compare click-lock LVP and laminate flooring for waterproofing, scratches, sound, installation, stairs, cost and Colorado's intense sunshine.

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What Is a Square Yard of Carpet?

Carpet is usually sold by the square yard. Learn what a square yard is, how it converts to square feet, and how to estimate how much carpet you need.

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What Is Rental Grade Carpet? Features, Lifespan, and Key Benefits Explained

What rental grade carpet is, how face weight, density, fiber and construction affect performance, and how to choose the right carpet for a rental property.

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Click-Lock vs. Glue-Down Luxury Vinyl Plank: Which Is Right for You?

Compare click-lock floating and glue-down luxury vinyl plank: advantages, tradeoffs, and how to choose the right installation method for your space.

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Why Your LVP Floors Are Peaking and Separating—And How to Stop It

How heat, sunlight, installation and expansion space can contribute to LVP peaking, separating, gaps and fading — and what to do about it.

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