Posts by Brooke Davis

By Brooke Davis · Updated August 2026 · 11 min read Quick Answer Every carpet we install is solution dyed polyester in a texture cut pile, so the decision is not which fiber, it is which construction. Pile density and twist predict how a carpet wears. Face weight on its own does not. A cushion…

By Brooke Davis · Updated August 2026 · 11 min read Quick Answer Sometimes. Floating LVP or laminate over a sound, well bonded ceramic tile floor is the most common yes, as long as the grout joints are filled and the surface meets flatness tolerance. Carpet, cushion backed sheet vinyl, and existing floating floors always…

Quick Answer To make a room look bigger, run the planks along the room’s longest dimension and toward the main window. Length pulls the eye through the space, and light travelling along the seams hides them instead of drawing a shadow across every joint. Wider planks amplify both effects. Key Notes 5 INPlanks 5 inches…

By Brooke Davis · Updated August 2026 · 9 min read One material carried across connected spaces keeps a long sightline calm and continuous. Quick Answer Your floors do not have to match throughout the house, but they should flow. The best approach is one continuous material across open, connected spaces, and a deliberate switch…

By Brooke Davis · Updated August 2026 · 9 min read Comparing products is where a floor is won or lost. The specs behind each sample matter more than the color on top of it. Quick Answer The flooring mistakes that cause the most regret happen before installation day. The biggest one is choosing a…

Best Flooring for Cats: Scratch-Resistant, Waterproof, and Odor-Smart Options By Brooke Davis · Updated August 2026 · 10 min read Cats spend more of the day in contact with the floor than anyone else in the house. Quick Answer Cats test a floor with claws, urine, hairballs, and litter grit. Luxury vinyl plank with a…

By Brooke Davis · Updated July 2026 · 10 min read The floor sets the temperature of the room. The paint has to answer it. Quick Answer Match the undertone first, then set the contrast. Identify whether your floor reads warm, cool, or neutral, choose a wall color in that same temperature family, and separate…

By Brooke Davis · Updated July 2026 · 10 min read A light, neutral wood tone is the starting point for the modern farmhouse look. Quick Answer Wide-plank white oak hardwood in a matte or wire-brushed finish is the strongest modern farmhouse floor. Wood-look LVP with a 20-mil wear layer is the practical stand-in for…

By Brooke Davis · Updated July 2026 · 8 min read Quick Answer An AC rating (Abrasion Class) grades how well a laminate floor’s wear layer resists scratching, scuffing, and foot-traffic friction, on a scale from AC1 to AC6. For most homes with children, pets, or steady daily traffic, choose AC4. Reserve AC3 for lighter-use…

Wood-Look Tile vs. Hardwood: An Honest Comparison The Ultimate Flooring Showdown: Which is Right for Your Home? By Brooke Davis · Updated July 2026 · 12 min read Quick Answer Both give you the look of wood, but they win in different rooms. Wood-look porcelain tile is the stronger choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms,…