Floor Basics

Everything you need to know about flooring including construction, warranties, and things to look for when you choose a product.

• How is vinyl constructed? What is it made of?
• What is the best finish coating for my floors?
• What's the difference between Ceramic Bead Coating and Aluminum Oxide Coating?
• Why do you use limestone in your floors?
• What is an enhanced bevel versus a micro bevel?
• Do vinyl planks have repeating patterns?
• Click or glue-down construction?
• How to avoid repeat patterns?
• Why is the wear-layer so important?
• Why are some vinyl floors thicker than others?
• What should I know about warranties?
• Are larger planks better?
• Embossing, Bevels, and Sheen
• Virgin or recycled vinyl?
• How thick should my wear-layer be?
• Click or Glue-Down Vinyl Flooring: What's right for me?