Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Buying Guides
Hardwood vs. Engineered Hardwood vs. Luxury Vinyl: Which Floor Actually Fits Your Life?
Today’s best flooring choice isn’t necessarily the most expensive or the most traditional. It’s the floor whose strengths line up best with your home. Solid hardwood is exactly what its name suggests: each plank is milled from solid wood. Engineered hardwood is also real wood flooring. It combines a real hardwood surface with a layered construction designed …
Buying Guides
Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl or Carpet?
Three designers. One room. Three completely different homes. See How One Room Changes Completely When planning a home renovation, most people think about paint colors, furniture, or lighting first. But professional designers know the biggest transformation happens before any of that. It starts with the floor. Flooring isn’t just something you walk on. It sets …
Design & Inspiration
Summer Flooring Trends 2026
How to Bring a Relaxed Coastal Feel Home—Wherever You Live You don’t need to live by the ocean or own a beach house to create that feeling at home. This summer, we’re seeing more homeowners bring coastal-inspired design ideas indoors through natural flooring, light textures, and easy layers that feel bright, relaxed, and timeless. If …
Design & Inspiration
Garage Flooring Ideas for Multifunctional Spaces
Durable, stylish flooring options that go beyond parking. Over the last few years, homeowners have reimagined how every square foot of their homes can work harder—and the garage is no exception. Once reserved solely for cars and storage, today’s garages are evolving into multifunctional spaces that serve as home gyms, workshops, hobby rooms, and flexible entertaining areas. This trend was accelerated …
Design & Inspiration
Summer Ready Flooring Renovation & Rug Ideas Worth Seeing in Person
The back door opens more often. Friends drop by without much notice. Kids move in and out barefoot. Pets race across the kitchen. Windows stay open later. The signs of summer are here, and we’re ready for it. If your home is ready for a refresh, summer is one of the smartest times to begin …
Buying Guides
The Best Flooring for Homes with Dogs (Especially in Muddy Spring Months)
Anyone who lives with a dog knows that spring can be tough on floors. Between rain, melting snow, muddy yards, and sandy sidewalks, dogs tend to bring a little bit of the outdoors back inside with them. Even well-trained pups that stop at the door for a wipe-down still carry in grit and moisture — …
Buying Guides
Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood, or Engineered Wood?
Choosing new flooring can feel like a big decision, especially once you begin narrowing the options. How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Home Many homeowners eventually find themselves comparing three of today’s most popular flooring types: Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)Hardwood FlooringEngineered Wood Flooring Each material offers its own balance of durability, beauty, and …
Design & Inspiration
Spring 2026 Style Guide: Colors, Textures, and Flooring Trends to Watch
Every spring, we see the same shift in the showroom. Homeowners walk in ready for something fresh and new. More light. More warmth. Floors that feel current, right for how they’re actually living now. This year, the direction is clear. Warmer tones. Softer textures. Flooring that looks natural and holds up to real life. Here’s …
Product Spotlights
Mohawk SmartStrand Carpet and Luxury Vinyl Plank
Choosing new flooring is not just about how it looks. It is about how it feels to live with. Comfort, durability, and finding something that fits your home and your budget matter. Two of the most popular choices today are Mohawk SmartStrand carpet and Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Plank. Both offer unique advantages, and each works …
Care & Maintenance
How to Care for Your Floors in Winter: Expert Tips for Salt, Moisture, Pets & Heavy Traffic
Winter can be one of the most damaging seasons for your floors — especially in high-traffic areas like entryways, mudrooms, and garage transitions. Snow, ice melt, salt, grit, and moisture don’t just create messes; they slowly wear down finishes, stain grout, and shorten the life of your flooring. This guide goes beyond surface-level winter floor …
Floors USA Stories
A Number with Meaning: 50 Years of Design, Craft, and Community
How Half a Century of Flooring Has Shaped the Homes We Love Today Fifty years is more than a milestone. It’s a measure of trust. It’s the story of families growing, homes evolving, styles shifting, and craftsmanship holding strong through every trend, renovation, and design revolution. As Floors USA celebrates 50 years in business, we’re looking …
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 …
