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There are several types of waterproof floors, and they are all stain and scratch-resistant. Ceramic and vinyl flooring repel water, and some laminate flooring is waterproof too. Usually, a glaze protects ceramic flooring from scratching while a transparent wear layer protects vinyl and laminate. ...

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is a highly sought-after floor covering, with one of the main reasons being that it so closely resembles solid hardwood flooring. Your guests may never know they’re not walking on the real thing.But the question is, does this material increase the value of your home? Let’s ...

If you happen to be remodeling your kitchen, you've likely heard the term backsplash at least once during your shopping experience. A tile backsplash is often suggested, as it is one of the most widely used materials for this purpose. But you might also be wondering exactly what these panels are, ...

Yes. While it wasn't so long ago that standard backsplashes were only about six inches high and placed behind the range or sink to catch splatters, these days, they make big statements, wrapping around storage shelves, counters and windows. It's the backsplash that often creates the kitchen focal ...

There is an old saying that one ought not to compare apples to oranges. Sure, they are both fruit, but anyone who has ever picked one off a tree (or from the grocery store) knows that they are very different items. Yet, what happens when you compare oranges? There are quite a few varieties of this ...

There are various luxury vinyl products on the market, and you might find yourself wondering if one is better than the other. What’s the difference between a luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT)? Let's find out. Differences between luxury vinyl productsWhen you look at the luxury ...

During your remodeling process of any size, you’re likely to hear about backsplashes. However, we understand that not every homeowner truly understands what a backsplash installation can mean for their home.If you’ve ever wondered what backsplashes are used for, we have good news. We are going to ...

Natural stone adds architectural interest and real estate value to a home and tile is still the most popular backsplash material.  It only makes sense to combine them and use natural stone tiles to add classic elegance and style to your backsplash. They are timeless, so you don’t ever need to worry ...

Water-resistant simply means that it is treated to withstand a little water. Waterproof, on the other hand, means that water does not affect the materials themselves and that water will not pass through the materials into whatever lies below it. With that in mind, luxury vinyl is waterproof. So ...

LVP, luxury vinyl plank, is a wood-look mimic that follows industry trends.  Therefore, since gray, whitewashed, and light woods are all the popular, they are included in the LVF line.  Textures, such as hand-scraped, wire-brushed, weathered (Oh, that barn door look!) and distressed are available, ...