Flooring Buyers Guide

Flooring Buyers Guide

Choosing the right flooring for your home or business is an important decision. This guide will help you understand the different types of flooring we offer and which might be best for your project.

Popular Flooring Types

Hardwood Flooring

Best For: Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, hallways
Pros: Timeless beauty, increases home value, long-lasting, can be refinished
Cons: Higher cost, sensitive to moisture, requires maintenance
Price Range: $4-$12 per sq ft

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Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) & Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Best For: Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, entire homes
Pros: 100% waterproof, realistic wood/stone look, affordable, easy installation
Cons: Can dent from heavy furniture, not as valuable as real wood
Price Range: $2-$6 per sq ft

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Laminate Flooring

Best For: High-traffic areas, living rooms, bedrooms, commercial spaces
Pros: Durable, scratch-resistant, affordable, easy to install
Cons: Cannot be refinished, can be damaged by water
Price Range: $2-$4 per sq ft

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Tile Flooring (Ceramic, Porcelain, Natural Stone)

Best For: Bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, commercial spaces
Pros: Waterproof, extremely durable, endless design options, easy to clean
Cons: Cold underfoot, hard surface, professional installation recommended
Price Range: $1-$15 per sq ft (varies widely)

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Carpet & Carpet Tiles

Best For: Bedrooms, living rooms, stairs, commercial offices
Pros: Soft and comfortable, sound insulation, warmth, affordable
Cons: Stains easily, requires regular cleaning, not waterproof
Price Range: $2-$5 per sq ft

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How to Choose the Right Flooring

Consider Your Space

  • High Moisture Areas (Bathrooms, Kitchens): Choose waterproof options like tile or LVP
  • High Traffic Areas: Select durable options like laminate, LVT, or commercial-grade products
  • Living Spaces: Hardwood, LVP, or quality carpet work well
  • Basements: Avoid solid hardwood; use LVP, tile, or engineered wood

Think About Your Lifestyle

  • Pets: Choose scratch-resistant options like LVP or tile
  • Kids: Easy-to-clean surfaces like LVP, laminate, or tile
  • Allergies: Hard surfaces (wood, tile, LVP) are easier to keep allergen-free
  • Busy Household: Durable, low-maintenance options like LVP or laminate

Budget Considerations

  • Budget-Friendly: Laminate, basic vinyl, ceramic tile
  • Mid-Range: Engineered hardwood, LVP/LVT, porcelain tile
  • Premium: Solid hardwood, natural stone, high-end LVP

Installation Methods

  • Floating Floor: Click-lock installation (DIY-friendly) – most laminate and LVP
  • Glue-Down: Adhesive installation – some LVP, sheet vinyl
  • Nail-Down: Professional installation – solid hardwood
  • Mortar-Set: Professional installation – tile

Need Help Deciding?

Our flooring experts are here to help! We can:

  • Recommend the best flooring for your specific needs
  • Calculate how much material you need
  • Explain installation requirements
  • Provide samples for you to see and feel
  • Give you a detailed quote

Visit our showroom: 1080 Catalyn St, Schenectady, NY 12303
Call us: 518-779-4561
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