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20 min read
Laminate That Looks Like Real Wood: How to Spot the Most Realistic Floors
Laminate passes for real wood when its texture follows the grain, planks don't repeat, the sheen is low and the joints are laid right. How to test a sample.
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17 min read
How Long Do Hardwood Floors Last, and What Keeps Them Going for Decades
Solid hardwood can last 100 years or more and engineered 50-plus with the finish kept up. How to tell how many sandings your floor has left, and what it costs.
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Can You Put Laminate Over Tile? When It Works and When the Tile Comes Up
Yes, if the tile is tight, flat and dry. A ten-minute tile check, the prep, the pad, doors and dishwashers, bathrooms and slabs, and the cost of tearing it out.
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What Color Hardwood Floors Are in Style Right Now
Light, warm-neutral white oak leads today's wood floor colors, but the trendiest dark and gray tones show the most dirt. How to pick a color you'll keep.
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8 min read
What Laminate AC Ratings and Thickness Actually Tell You
An AC rating measures how well laminate resists wear; thickness controls feel and sound, not durability. Which number to trust for each room in your home.
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9 min read
Is Waterproof Laminate Really Waterproof? Where It Holds Up
Waterproof laminate resists surface water, but its fiberboard core swells if water reaches the seams. Where it holds up, and where vinyl wins instead.
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10 min read
Hardwood vs. Laminate Flooring: How to Choose Between Them
Hardwood or laminate? The choice comes down to one thing most spec sheets bury: hardwood refinishes for decades and laminate cannot. Here is how to decide.
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Planning Hardwood Floors Around Built-Ins, Fireplaces, and Bookcases
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How Laminate Flooring Works Over Concrete Slabs in the DMV
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