Flooring Mistakes to Avoid When Buying New Floors

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…

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Best Flooring for Cats: An Honest Material Guide

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…

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How to Match Wall Paint Colors With Floor Colors

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…

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Best Flooring for a Modern Farmhouse: An Honest Material Guide

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…

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Laminate AC Ratings Explained: AC1 to AC6 by Room

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…

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Comparing Hardwood and Wood-Look Tile Floors

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,…

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Company News & Awards

Light colored LVP floors in a modern living room with white walls and accents.

Go Flooring Wins 2026 Gold and Silver Titan Business Awards Go Flooring is proud to announce we have won the 2026 Gold Titan Business Award in Construction and the Silver Award for Business of the Year. Learn what this national recognition means for our customers. Quick Answer: Did Go Flooring win a Titan Business Award?…

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