Material Truths
Honest breakdowns of flooring materials including durability, real installed costs, trade-offs, and what the sales guys won't tell you.
Light Color Wood Floor: What I Learned in 18 Years of Installing and Refinishing
Considering a light color wood floor? Here's the honest cost, maintenance, and finishing advice from an instal...
Light Grey Bathroom Floor Tiles: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me in 2006
Thinking about light grey bathroom floor tiles? Here's what an 18-year installer wants you to know about cost,...
How to Choose a Warm Wood Floor That Won't Leave You Cold
A warm wood floor can transform a cold room, but the wrong finish ruins it. Here's how to pick the right speci...
Checkerboard Kitchen Floor Tile: The Honest Guide From an 18-Year Installer
Checkerboard kitchen floor tile: is it worth the cost? An 18-year installer breaks down materials, layout trap...
White Oak Parquet Flooring: Is It Worth Saving or Replacing?
White oak parquet flooring can be refinished, not replaced. Here's what 18 years of flooring work taught me ab...
Best Tiles for Kitchen Floor: Straight Talk From an 18-Year Installer
Shopping for the best tiles for kitchen floor? A pro installer tells you which ones last, which flop, and what...
Commercial Kitchen Flooring: What an 18-Year Installer Picks for Restaurants
Choosing commercial kitchen flooring that survives grease, heat, and daily abuse? An 18-year installer compare...
Affordable Flooring Options That Don't Look Cheap
Affordable flooring options for every room in your home, with honest material costs, install prices, and the o...
LVP vs Real Wood: What 18 Years of Installing Floors Taught Me
LVP vs real wood: honest cost, durability, and resale comparison from an installer with 18 years on his knees....