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Atlanta Flooring Tips, Guides & Expert Advice

Expert insight from Atlanta's shop-at-home flooring specialists

Browse our library of flooring guides, cost breakdowns, and installation advice, written specifically for homeowners across Marietta, Woodstock, Alpharetta, and greater Atlanta.

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Carpet Padding: How to Choose the Right Pad

September 25, 2026

The right carpet padding is a firm, correctly sized pad that matches your carpet style and the room it goes in. For most homes, that means a 6- to 8-pound rebond pad no thicker than 7/16 inch under cut pile carpet, a... Continue Reading

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What is the Best Waterproof Flooring

September 10, 2026

For most homes, the practical options are luxury vinyl plank (LVP), tile, sheet vinyl, and certain laminate products sold with waterproof warranties. But those floors don't handle moisture the same way, and we... Continue Reading

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Best Flooring for a Bedroom?

August 28, 2026

The best bedroom flooring depends on what matters most to you: softness, warmth, sound control, appearance, or moisture resistance. Carpet remains a popular choice because it feels comfortable underfoot and helps... Continue Reading

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How Long Does Hardwood Flooring Last?

August 21, 2026

Solid hardwood can last 50 to 100 years or more, often outliving the house's original owners, because you can sand and refinish it several times over its life. Engineered hardwood typically lasts 20 to 40 years, and... Continue Reading

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Should You Choose Hardwood or Carpet for Your Stairs?

August 14, 2026

The right choice depends on what you want your staircase to do. Hardwood stairs add the most resale value and give you the cleanest, most formal look, matched to your main-floor wood. Carpet is quieter, softer, and... Continue Reading

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Best Carpet for Stairs: What Holds Up and What Wears Out

August 05, 2026

For most staircases, the best carpet is nylon in a tight loop or low-profile cut pile, installed over a firm 8-pound rebond pad. In households with dogs, triexta in a low cut pile or a patterned cut-and-loop is the... Continue Reading

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Best Flooring for a High-Traffic Home and What Actually Lasts

July 31, 2026

For a busy household, four floors stand out for durability, and each earns it a different way. Waterproof luxury vinyl plank with a thick wear layer shrugs off scratches, spills, and daily abuse across a whole home.... Continue Reading

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What Is the Best Flooring for a Kitchen?

July 23, 2026

For most kitchens, waterproof luxury vinyl plank is the best flooring. It handles spills without risk, stays comfortable to stand on, and costs less than the alternatives. Waterproof laminate is a close second and... Continue Reading

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Waterproof Laminate Flooring: How It Works and Which Rooms It Suits

July 15, 2026

Standard Laminate Is Water-Resistant, Not Waterproof Every laminate plank is built around a core. On standard laminate, the core is high-density fiberboard, a wood product. Wood absorbs water. The top layer of... Continue Reading