Category Archives: Flooring and Walls

Choosing and installing floors, paint and wall coverings.

What People Get Wrong About Installing Vinyl Plank Flooring

By Home Improvement Need Staff

Seven common luxury vinyl plank installation mistakes, from skipping acclimation to tight perimeter gaps, and how to avoid them in your home. Continue reading →

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Carpet Terms to Know Before You Shop

By Home Improvement Need Staff

A plain-English glossary of carpet terms: pile types, fibers, face weight, density, twist, warranties, pad and stain claims to compare before you buy. Continue reading →

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Do Dark Floors Really Make a Room Look Smaller?

By Home Improvement Need Staff

A myth-versus-fact look at how dark, light and mid-tone floors change how big a room feels, and what matters more than floor color when you choose. Continue reading →

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What Is Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring? A Plain-English Guide

By Home Improvement Need Staff

How luxury vinyl plank is built, what wear layers and SPC or WPC cores mean, where it works best, what it costs, and how it compares to wood and laminate. Continue reading →

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