Learn About Flooring

By Brooke Davis · Updated October 2026 · 11 min read Quick Answer For most finished concrete basements, luxury vinyl plank on a rigid SPC core is the best flooring, once the slab passes a moisture test and sits flat within 3/16 inch over 10 feet. Porcelain tile is the most water-tolerant option, and carpet…

By Brooke Davis · Updated October 2026 · 10 min read Quick Answer Go Flooring is a flooring contractor that installs five types of flooring for homeowners: luxury vinyl (plank and tile), laminate, solid and engineered hardwood, ceramic and porcelain tile, and carpet. We supply the material and install it, starting with a free in-home…

By Brooke Davis · Updated October 2026 · 10 min read Quick Answer The best laundry room flooring is luxury vinyl plank with an SPC core and a 20-mil or thicker wear layer, with porcelain tile a close second. Both handle washer leaks, detergent spills, and appliance weight. Laminate works only with leak protection in…

By Brooke Davis · Updated October 2026 · 14 min read Quick AnswerThe flooring buying mistakes that cause the most regret happen before installation day. The biggest is choosing a floor for how it looks instead of how the room lives, like hardwood in a bathroom. Match the material to moisture, traffic, and your household,…

By Brooke Davis · Updated October 2026 · 10 min read Quick AnswerTo protect hardwood floors from scratches, put felt pads under every furniture leg, dust-mop daily, and stop grit at the door with mats. Keep pet nails trimmed, leave cleats and high heels at the door, and lift heavy furniture instead of dragging it.…

By Brooke Davis · Updated October 2026 · 13 min read Quick AnswerChoose wood-look porcelain tile for bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and radiant-heat floors, and real hardwood for living rooms and bedrooms. Porcelain absorbs 0.5 percent or less of its weight in water and resists scratches far better than wood. Hardwood is warmer underfoot and…

By Brooke Davis · Updated September 2026 · 14 min read Quick AnswerThe best modern farmhouse floor is a wide plank, 5 to 9 inches, in a light-to-mid neutral wood tone with a matte finish. White oak hardwood sets the benchmark. Wood-look LVP with a 20-mil wear layer carries the same look through kitchens, basements,…

By Brooke Davis · Updated September 2026 · 12 min read Quick Answer Should flooring match throughout the house? It does not have to, but it should flow. The best approach is one continuous material across open, connected spaces, and a deliberate switch to a waterproof or softer option in bathrooms, bedrooms, and basements. Keep…

By Brooke Davis · Updated September 2026 · 15 min read Quick Answer To match paint colors to your floor, match the undertone first, then set the contrast. Identify whether the floor reads warm, cool or neutral, choose a wall color in that same temperature family, and separate the two by roughly 20 to 30…

By Brooke Davis · Updated September 2026 · 11 min read Quick Answer Engineered vs solid hardwood is decided by what sits under the floor, not by which looks better. Both are real wood on the surface. Solid needs a wood subfloor and stable humidity, and refinishes 4 to 6 times. Engineered goes over concrete…