Flooring Advice

Straight answers to the questions we get asked most across the counter — no jargon, no sales pitch

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Advice From 30 Years on the Shop Floor

Choosing flooring is one of those jobs most people only do every ten or fifteen years, so it's normal to feel unsure. These guides cover the questions Tony gets asked most often in the showroom — written plainly, with the honest answer rather than the one that sells the most expensive roll.

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Buying Guides Light oak effect luxury vinyl plank flooring meeting the plinth of a kitchen cabinet

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LVT vs Laminate: Which Is Right for a Kitchen?

They look almost identical on a showroom stand and there's often a real gap in price. In a kitchen, though, the two behave very differently — and it comes down to what happens when water gets in.

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Carpets Close-up of dense wool carpet wrapped neatly over the front edge of a stair tread

6 min read

How to Choose a Stair Carpet That Actually Lasts

Stairs wear out faster than any floor in the house, and the carpet that looks lovely in the bedroom is often the worst thing you can put on them. Here's what actually matters.

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