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Hiring Advice

Most people buy floors only a few times in their life. These guides cover what contractors know and homeowners usually learn the hard way.

Read the quote and the contract guides before you sign anything, and the floor guides before you pick a product. Ready for a quote? Use the free estimate page.

  • Comparing quotes

    Two flooring quotes for the same rooms can describe very different jobs. How to line them up item by item, spot missing prep and judge a lowball price.

  • Flooring contracts

    A one line flooring contract is a red flag. The items a written agreement should cover, from materials and method to dates, warranty and change orders.

  • Florida humidity

    Which floors hold up best in a humid Florida house on a slab: vinyl plank, tile, waterproof laminate, engineered wood and solid hardwood compared.

  • Pets

    Dog claws, accidents and muddy paws: how vinyl plank, laminate, tile, hardwood and carpet hold up with pets, based on scratch, water and stain tests.

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