Flooring guides
Flooring guides for Middle Tennessee homes and businesses
Plain-English advice on hardwood, vinyl, tile, carpet, moisture, preparation and care, written for Tennessee homes.
HardwoodSolid vs. Engineered Hardwood: Which Is Right for Your Home?Solid and engineered hardwood look alike from above but behave differently underneath. Here is how to choose for your subfloor, humidity and budget.Read the guide
Vinyl & laminateLuxury Vinyl Plank vs. Laminate: What's the Difference?LVP and laminate both mimic wood, but they are built differently and perform differently around water. Here is how to pick.Read the guide
LifestyleChoosing Flooring for Pets and KidsClaws, spills, toys and tumbles. Here is how different floors hold up in busy households and what to look for.Read the guide
PlanningHow to Prepare for Flooring InstallationA practical checklist for getting ready for installers: furniture, subfloor, acclimation, pets and what to expect on install day.Read the guide
HardwoodHow to Care for Hardwood FloorsDaily, weekly and yearly habits that protect hardwood: cleaning, mats, humidity, furniture pads and when to recoat.Read the guide
TileChoosing Tile for Your Home: Material, Size and GroutPorcelain, ceramic, stone and mosaic: how to pick the right tile and layout for floors, showers and kitchens.Read the guide
MoistureFlooring and Moisture in Tennessee HomesHumid summers, clay soil and crawl spaces put floors at risk. Learn how moisture affects different floors and how to protect them.Read the guide
CarpetHow to Choose Carpet and PadFiber, pile, density and cushion all affect how carpet feels and lasts. Here is a quick guide to choosing both carpet and the pad beneath it.Read the guide
HardwoodSigns Your Hardwood Floors Need RefinishingDull spots, deep scratches, gray traffic lanes and water marks: how to tell whether your floors need a recoat, a repair or a full refinish.Read the guide
InvestorsFlooring for Rentals and Flips: What WorksDurability, speed and appeal drive flooring choices for rentals and flips. Here is what investors and property managers commonly choose.Read the guide
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