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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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Choosing Pet-Friendly Flooring Your Dog (and Home) Will Love

July 10, 2026

Sharing your home with a dog means sharing your floors, too. Between clicking nails, muddy paws after a walk, the occasional accident, and full-speed zoomies down the hallway, the surface under their feet takes a... Continue Reading

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Best Flooring for a Basement

July 02, 2026

For most basements, waterproof luxury vinyl plank is the best flooring, and specifically the rigid SPC type. It handles the two things that ruin basement floors, moisture and a concrete slab, without the risk that... Continue Reading

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How to Clean LVP Flooring

June 25, 2026

The short answer: Sweep or dust-mop daily, vacuum with the beater bar off, and damp-mop weekly with a well-wrung microfiber mop and a pH-neutral floor cleaner. Wipe spills as they happen. Skip the steam mop, wax,... Continue Reading

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Laminate vs. Vinyl Plank Flooring: An Honest Comparison

June 17, 2026

The short answer: It comes down to water, and to which room you're standing in. For dry rooms like living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways, modern laminate usually wins on realism, scratch resistance, and value. For... Continue Reading

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Is it Time to Replace your Carpet?

April 08, 2026

Many consumers love hardwood flooring, but there is still a large following that really enjoys carpet. With that in mind, is your carpet that you love so much in need of being replaced? If some of this article... Continue Reading

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Hardwood Refinishing FAQs

March 31, 2026

Common Questions about Hardwood Floor Refinishing We do a lot of refinishing here at Concept Flooring. So, you can imagine we are asked a lot of questions when the topic of refinishing comes up. Rather than keep... Continue Reading

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Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors

March 17, 2026

How Much Does It Cost? Having your hardwood floors refinished by an experienced professional can make your old, worn, scratched and faded floors look brand new again. Refinishing is the process of sanding off the... Continue Reading

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Hardwood Stain Trends

March 13, 2026

New Trends in Hardwood Colors Hardwood color trends seem to go in and out of style just like clothing trends do. Though the darks and lights are still the go-to, it's all about the different shades. Are your... Continue Reading

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How Carpet Can Add Value to your Home

March 05, 2026

Does Carpet Add Value to Your Home? Most people know that adding hardwood floors to your home can help increase the value. Most people don't realize that adding new carpet can help as well. Here are a few reasons... Continue Reading