Flooring that was made for walking
Not all interiors in your home should be treated equally, especially when it comes to choosing the right flooring materials. If you're in the market for long-term, durable solutions that will increase the value of your home and simplify your life, then this guide is for you. Although hardwood might be the appealing choice, it’s important to be realistic about which spaces see the most foot traffic and abuse. For most homeowners, areas such as main entryways, staircases, hallways and lower-level living areas tend to fall in the "high traffic" category. In these areas, you'll want to transition to a different surface in order to protect the integrity of your floors and the subfloor below. If you’re new to the world of flooring, then installing different flooring types might seem a little off-putting at first, but making a beautiful transition between different materials is much easier than it sounds.
For settings that require a high-durability solution, you’ll want to set your sights on a resilient flooring product. These rugged hard surfaces are rated for residential and light commercial use and were uniquely designed with robust wear layers to counter the impact of everyday use such as scratches, stains, dents, abrasions and more. Our current selection of resilient flooring includes our traditional luxury vinyl and our rigid core SPC, to get a better understanding on how these two products differ, make sure to visit our flooring comparison guide.
Basements
Basements have a unique environment which includes higher levels of humidity as well as a vulnerability to water leaks and flooding. The best way to combat these potential problems is by always installing 100% waterproof flooring. It's also important to ensure that you're installing below-grade flooring, one of the benefits to our resilient products is that they can be installed on all grades, meaning you can install directly onto the existing concrete floor without needing an additional subfloor, ultimately saving time and money on installation.
