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Flooring fashions drift in and out, but hardwood has an amusing habit of outlasting most of them. Across the years, I’ve watched plenty of flooring looks gain traction, spread through homes everywhere for a few seasons, and then abruptly make those same homes feel stale. If you’ve spent enough time around construction, you’ve probably witnessed …
When winter arrives, it’s not unusual for homeowners to notice that their floors feel colder underfoot. If you’re deciding between hardwood flooring and luxury vinyl plank (LVP), you may be wondering which option will feel more comfortable during the colder months. The short answer is that hardwood flooring generally feels warmer underfoot than LVP, even …
Hardwood floors are built to last, but they’re also a natural product. Unlike synthetic flooring materials, wood responds to changes in temperature and humidity throughout the year. As indoor moisture levels rise and fall with the seasons, hardwood flooring naturally expands and contracts. This movement is normal, but if it becomes excessive, it can lead …
Creating a cohesive transition between your indoor and outdoor spaces is one of the most effective ways to elevate your home’s design. When hardwood flooring and decking work together visually, the result is a continuous living environment that feels larger, more intentional, and more connected to nature. Rather than treating your deck as a separate …
The Hardwood Flooring Secret is Out… When most homeowners think of hardwood flooring, they picture Red Oak, Maple, or Hickory—the staples of American homes. While these domestic species are beautiful and well-known benchmarks for durability, color, and grain, they’re far from the only options available. For those who want distinctive color, natural character, and superior …
When it comes to choosing wood flooring for your home, one of the most common questions we hear at Advantage Lumber is: “What size is best?” While wood flooring comes in various lengths, thicknesses, and species, the width of the planks often plays the biggest role in both performance and aesthetics. In this post, we’ll …
What’s in it, off-gassing facts, and what happens in a house fire Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring is popular because it’s durable, waterproof, and affordable. But “vinyl” is shorthand for PVC (polyvinyl chloride)—a plastic made from vinyl chloride monomer plus fillers and additives. This post breaks down what LVP is made of, what it can …