Material Truths
Honest breakdowns of flooring materials including durability, real installed costs, trade-offs, and what the sales guys won't tell you.
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....
LVP Color Options: What 18 Years of Installs Taught Me
Buy LVP color options? Get the honest guide from a pro installer on picking the right shade. Includes the 3 co...
Pre Finished Hardwood Flooring: Why I Install It in My Own House
Thinking about pre finished hardwood flooring for your home? I've installed it in hundreds of houses, includin...
Hardwood vs Engineered vs Laminate Flooring: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Compare hardwood vs engineered vs laminate flooring costs, durability, and installation. Get honest advice fro...
The Real Cost of Going Cheap on Underlayment
That cheap underlayment saves $400 upfront. Three years later it costs you thousands in repairs. Here’s the re...