Practical Flooring Guides
Clear, practical guidance for choosing, installing and understanding SPC, LVP and vinyl flooring.
Featured Flooring Guides
Start with practical answers to some of the most common questions about vinyl flooring products, specifications and installation.
SPC vs LVP: What’s the Difference?
Understand the main differences in construction, installation and practical applications before choosing a vinyl flooring type.
5mm vs 6mm SPC Flooring
Compare SPC flooring thicknesses and understand how product construction, application and subfloor conditions can affect the choice.
Click vs Glue Down Vinyl Flooring
Compare installation methods, subfloor requirements and practical applications before choosing between click and glue-down flooring.
Does SPC Flooring Need Underlayment?
Learn when underlayment may be needed, when attached backing may be sufficient and what to check before installation.
What Wear Layer Should You Choose?
Understand common wear layer options and how residential, commercial and project requirements can affect the choice.
Can Vinyl Flooring Be Installed Over Tile?
Learn what to check before installing vinyl flooring over an existing tiled surface, including flatness, joints and floor height.
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Choosing Flooring
Compare flooring types, constructions and installation systems before deciding what may suit your project.
Installation & Subfloors
Understand subfloor preparation, installation methods, existing floors and other site conditions that can affect performance.
Specifications & Performance
Learn how thickness, wear layers, backing and other product specifications relate to different applications.
Flooring Problems & Questions
Explore practical answers to common flooring concerns, installation issues and real-world questions.
Guides by Flooring Type
Explore practical guides related to different vinyl flooring products and installation systems.
SPC Flooring
Guides covering SPC construction, thickness, underlayment, wear layers and installation considerations.
Click LVP
Guidance on click-lock vinyl flooring, installation methods, subfloors and product selection.
Glue Down LVT
Practical information about adhesive installation, subfloor preparation and glue-down flooring applications.
Loose Lay LVT
Guides covering loose-lay installation, adhesive requirements, replacement and practical applications.
Skirting & Accessories
Guidance on skirting, stair nosing, transition profiles and flooring finishing details.
More Flooring Guides
Explore more practical answers about flooring selection, installation, subfloor preparation and product use.
How Flat Does the Subfloor Need to Be for Vinyl Flooring?
Understand why subfloor flatness and preparation matter before installing vinyl flooring.
Loose Lay vs Click Vinyl Flooring
Compare installation methods, floor preparation, flexibility and practical applications before choosing a flooring system.
Does Loose Lay LVT Need Adhesive?
Learn when loose lay flooring may be installed without full-surface adhesive and when additional fixing may be required.
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