
Vinyl Plank vs. Laminate Flooring: Differences and Best Applications
Flooring acts as a canvas for your interior and can fully transform the look of your home. However, even when you've chosen the color and style of flooring you want, a multitude of category options of flooring are available. Two very popular categories are vinyl flooring and laminate flooring.Vinyl plank flooring and laminate flooring are among the most common flooring types in the United States. If you're interested in replacing your floors with vinyl plank or laminate, keep reading for helpful information about both and when you’re ready to make your purchase, our Harper Floors team is here to help.Choosing a new flooring material...

Engineered Hardwood vs. Solid Hardwood: Choosing for Your Floor Installation
Hardwood flooring has a long-standing reputation as a solid choice for property owners around the country. A hardwood floor gives your property a sense of traditional class and beauty. Property owners who decide they want this kind of flooring often find themselves in the middle of a debate: engineered hardwood vs. solid hardwood. Both engineered and solid hardwood flooring comes with pros and cons. You can review the benefits of both types of flooring and learn more about engineered hardwood floors by Harper Floors by calling our team at 888-807-2704 or get free samples of any of our flooring materials...

Bathroom Flooring Ideas and Trends for 2022
Your bathroom is a space dedicated to your well-being. Long soaks in the tub, standing under the hot shower, and getting made up and ready for the day mean that you should have a comfortable and inviting style in your bathroom. Upgrade your bathroom with new flooring for a warm, welcoming space that can handle the high humidity of your bathroom. Tile and stone options are the classic flooring options for wet areas like a bathroom but can often feel cold rather than relaxing. Have you ever considered wood-look flooring in your bathroom? Natural hardwood flooring is susceptible to moisture...

How to Find a Flooring Installer
When searching for a flooring installer, the best way to start is by asking around. A direct reference is the preferred way of finding any contractor, especially a reference from a family member or friend who has worked with them previously. The next place you can look for flooring professionals in your area is on the National Wood Flooring Association's website: https://www.woodfloors.org/certified-professional-search.aspx. We also recommend looking on Houzz.com and Yelp.com. Once you have a short list of installers to reach out to, here are some things to consider and ask during the vetting process: Prior Experience While most contractors may be experienced in installing most...
Types of LVP Floors Explained
Luxury Vinyl Plank, better known as LVP, is available in various construction types. In this article, we focus on three of the most popular construction types: SPC (Stone Polymer Composite), WPC (Wood Polymer Composite) and ESPC (Engineered Stone Polymer Composite). The many benefits of Luxury Vinyl Plank floors have made this flooring type a go-to in homes across the nation. From its realistic wood look planks to its durability, this flooring has become a must-have in both the residential and commercial space. BENEFITS OF LVP FLOORS Looks like real hardwood Pet and Kid-friendly Durable and budget-friendly 100% waterproof Scratch Resistant Stain Resistant Easy to...

Pets and Flooring
Shopping for new floors can be especially stressful for pet owners who are nervous about how their floors will stand the test of their furry friends. With recent advances in flooring technology, new floors can be a worry-free addition to homes, even those with pets. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) floors in particular are now a go-to option for pet owners as they are 100% waterproof, scratch resistant, stain resistant, and easy to clean. In addition to the durability, LVP floors come in a wide variety of beautiful styles and patterns that are so realistic to the point where guests will mistake your LVP floors for real hardwood. "Luxury...