Flooring Installation
Design & Inspiration
Flooring Outside the Box: Unexpected Materials, Unexpected Places and Brilliant Design Ideas
When it comes to flooring, there really are no rules anymore. Years ago, I stayed in a vacation home in California where the entire main floor was flagstone. Not flagstone-look tile. Actual, outdoor-patio-style flagstone. My first reaction? That’s not it. It felt like someone had brought the patio indoors. But the house was designed around …
Care & Maintenance
This Old House… Not Anymore: What to Do When Your Hardwood Floors Have Seen Better Days
There was a time when hardwood floors were the pride of every home. Years later? Not so much. Maybe they’re scratched from decades of pets. Maybe the finish has worn away. Maybe the orange oak that was popular years ago simply doesn’t fit today’s style. The good news? You don’t have to live with an …
Design & Inspiration
From Inspiration to Installation: What It’s Like to Work With Floors USA
Choosing new flooring is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. Hardwood or luxury vinyl? Carpet or area rug? Light or dark? Warm or cool tones? And where do you even begin? At Floors USA, we believe finding the right floor should feel inspiring, not stressful. Whether you’re updating one room, renovating your entire home, or …
Flooring Education
Is Winter a Good Time to Install Floors?
If you’re planning new floors, you may be wondering: Is winter a good time to install floors? While winter isn’t always the first season homeowners consider, it can actually be an excellent time for flooring installation when done correctly. From stable indoor conditions to easier scheduling, winter offers several advantages — along with a few …
Design & Inspiration
The Online Inspiration Trap: Why Your Holiday Home Makeover Needs an In-Person Flooring Experience
We all do it — especially this time of year. As soon as November hits, our feeds fill up with holiday-perfect homes. Cozy living rooms with glowing hardwood. Gorgeous kitchens dressed up for hosting. Magazine-ready carpets under beautifully wrapped gifts. Maybe even a few AI-polished rooms that look almost too good to be real. And …
Floors USA Stories
A Foundation of Trust: Floors USA and Bethel Deliverance Sanctuary Transformation
When you’ve worked together for more than two decades, a project becomes more than just business — it becomes a shared story of trust, craftsmanship, and community. That’s exactly what happened when Floors USA partnered once again with Bethel Deliverance International Church to refresh their main sanctuary — a gathering space that welcomes thousands of …
Flooring Education
The Most Overlooked Step in Choosing Flooring: Underlay Matters More Than You Think
When it comes to choosing new flooring, most people are laser-focused on what’s on top—color, finish, wood grain, tile shape, or carpet pattern. And we get it! Style is important. But the most important part of your floor? It’s the part you don’t see. Underlay (also called underlayment) plays a crucial role in how your floors look, feel, …
Buying Guides
Three Questions I Always Recommend Before You Buy New Flooring
From the desk of Scott Erlbaum, President of Floors USA After more than four decades in the flooring business, I can tell you one thing for certain: when choosing, most people focus on how their new floor looks. And hey—style matters! But before you make your final choice, I always recommend asking three simple questions. These …
Flooring Education
Flooring Direction Tips: What the Pros Recommend
When it comes to flooring, the material you choose matters—but so does the way it’s installed. One often-overlooked design decision that can make a major difference in how a room feels is the direction you lay your flooring. Whether you’re installing hardwood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), or engineered wood, the right direction plays a key role in …
