Flooring for Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island homeowners
Straight answers on costs, materials, and hiring a contractor in northeast Connecticut, written by Nick Turner.
Is Laminate Waterproof? Can It Go in Kitchens and Bathrooms?
Most laminate is water-resistant, not waterproof. How to read spill ratings and when laminate works in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements.
FlooringIs It Cheaper to Buy Your Own Flooring and Just Pay for Install?
Sometimes. Here is when buying your own flooring saves money, when it backfires, and what to check before the installer shows up.
FlooringLVP Wear Layer Explained: What Mil Means and How Thick You Need
The wear layer on LVP is the clear top layer, measured in mil. It is not the same as plank thickness. Here is what each number means and what to buy.
FlooringDoes Flooring Need to Acclimate? LVP, Hardwood and Laminate Explained
What flooring acclimation is, why it matters, how it differs for LVP, laminate and hardwood, and how to do it right in a Connecticut winter.
FlooringBest Bathroom Flooring: Tile vs. LVP and What Actually Works
Bathroom floors take water, humidity and heavy fixtures. How porcelain tile, LVP and sheet vinyl compare, what to avoid, and what a bathroom floor costs.
FlooringBest Kitchen Flooring: LVP, Tile, Hardwood and Laminate Compared
What holds up in a kitchen: spills, dropped pans, long hours standing, and easy cleaning. How LVP, tile, hardwood and laminate compare, with real cost ranges.
FlooringHow to Prepare for Flooring Installation: A Homeowner Checklist
What to do before the flooring crew arrives: clearing rooms, appliances, pets, acclimation, and the decisions to make ahead of time so install day goes smoothly.
FlooringFlooring for Stairs: LVP, Hardwood, Laminate and Carpet Compared
The best flooring options for stairs: LVP with stair nose, hardwood treads, laminate and carpet, plus cost, time per step, matching floors and safety.
FlooringHardwood vs. LVP: Cost, Durability and Which Floor to Choose
Real wood or luxury vinyl plank? A plain comparison of cost, water resistance, scratches, refinishing and where each one makes sense in a Connecticut home.
FlooringBest Flooring for Dogs: What Holds Up to Claws, Accidents and Water Bowls
LVP, tile, laminate, hardwood and carpet compared for homes with dogs. What scratches, what handles accidents, and what gives older dogs grip.
FlooringCan You Put LVP in a Basement? Moisture Testing and What to Check First
LVP can go in a basement and is one of the best floors below grade. How to test the slab for moisture, which core to pick and what to do after a flood.
FlooringHow Long Does LVP Flooring Take to Install? Timeline by Room
One room of LVP usually takes a day to install and a whole house takes 3 to 6 days. See the timeline by job size, what adds time, and when to walk on it.
FlooringBig-Box Store Flooring Installation vs. a Local Installer: Honest Pros and Cons
Buying flooring and installation from a big-box store is convenient. Here is what to ask about who actually installs it, scheduling, and what happens when something goes wrong.
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