FLOORING GUIDE
Choose the Right Flooring Before You Buy
Builzee’s flooring guides help homeowners compare how different floors look, feel and perform in everyday use. Explore materials, room requirements, installation methods, subfloor conditions, maintenance and project costs before choosing a floor.
FLOORING TOPICS
What Do You Need to Know About Flooring?
Explore our flooring guides covering materials, room conditions, subfloors, installation, maintenance and costs so you can make better decisions before work begins.
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FLOORING TYPES & MATERIALS
Which flooring material works best for your home?
Compare hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate, tile, carpet and other common flooring options based on durability, appearance, maintenance and everyday use.
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CHOOSING FLOORING BY ROOM
What flooring works best in each room of the house?
Compare flooring choices for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living spaces, basements, high-traffic areas, pets and moisture-prone rooms.
03
SUBFLOORS & PREPARATION
What needs to happen before new flooring can be installed?
Understand concrete and wood subfloors, moisture, flatness, underlayment, existing flooring and the preparation needed for a successful installation.
04
INSTALLATION
How is your flooring actually installed?
Learn how floating, glue-down, nail-down and tile installations work, including layout, expansion gaps, transitions and other installation considerations.
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MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & REFINISHING
How do you keep your flooring looking good over time?
Learn how different flooring materials are cleaned, maintained, repaired and refinished, and when replacing damaged flooring may make more sense.
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COST & BUYING
What should you know before buying new flooring?
Understand material grades, waste, warranties, ordering quantities, installation costs and the factors that can affect your overall flooring budget.
START WITH YOUR PROJECT
What Are You Working On?
Choose the situation that best matches your flooring project and we’ll help you figure out what to consider next.
01
CHOOSING NEW FLOORING
Not sure which flooring material is right for your home?
Start by comparing the major flooring options based on durability, appearance, maintenance, moisture resistance and where each material works best.
02
REPLACING AN EXISTING FLOOR
Removing old flooring and starting over?
Learn what to check underneath the existing floor, including subfloor condition, moisture, flatness, transitions and preparation before installing something new.
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PLANNING A FLOORING PROJECT
Trying to figure out quantities, costs and what to buy?
Start with material quantities, waste, installation methods, warranties and budgeting considerations before ordering flooring or hiring an installer.