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Types of Flooring: Guides, Comparisons, & More

What Is Hickory Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Flooring?

Hickory luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring has become one of the most popular types of flooring over the past few years. It is a durable and affordable alternative to traditional hardwood flooring, as well as being fairly easy to install. Here we will take a look at what hickory LVP flooring is, how it compares […]

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The 6 Best Waterproof Laminate Flooring Brands of 2023

If you’re looking into waterproof laminate flooring, you probably have some questions. First among them: is there waterproof laminate flooring? As in, does it even really exist? As it turns out, waterproof laminate flooring is real—and some of the best laminate flooring brands make it.

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20+ Types of Floor Tiles: Your 2022 Guide

If you’re looking into different types of floor tiles, you’re probably in on the secret already. But if not, you should know: tile is cool now! And we mean cool. Like, hipster-fabulous, Brooklyn-bound, ultra-chic cool. Let’s put it this way: tile is so cool, the Washington Post even wrote an article about just how cool it is.

What Is SPC Flooring + Is It Good?

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. February 20, 2023 SPC, also known as Stone Plastic (or Polymer) Composite flooring is marketed as an upgrade to ordinary luxury vinyl plank and tile flooring, […]

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SmartCore Flooring Reviews: Is it Worth it?

Let’s talk about SmartCore flooring. Is Lowes’ in-house brand of LVP worth purchasing? Or is it simply another product in the already-crowded world of vinyl plank? We’ve discussed a lot of types of flooring here, including many of the best vinyl plank flooring brands. And below, we’re going to take an in-depth look at SmartCore Pro and SmartCore Ultra to see how they stack up.