4 Pro Tips to Avoid Costly Seam Failures in Your LVT Install Burlingame, CA

By devadmin | July 9, 2026 | Comments Off on 4 Pro Tips to Avoid Costly Seam Failures in Your LVT Install Burlingame, CA

4 Pro Tips to Avoid Costly Seam Failures in Your LVT Install Burlingame, CA

By devadmin | July 9, 2026 | Comments Off on 4 Pro Tips to Avoid Costly Seam Failures in Your LVT Install Burlingame, CA

Installing Luxury Vinyl Flooring yourself is a great way to save on labor costs when completing a remodel. Floating or click and lock luxury vinyl is considered a “DIY-friendly” method compared to a glue down or other method. While that is technically true, depending on your application, we should warn that certain applications and scenarios…

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Does Luxury Vinyl Flooring Increase Your Home’s Value?

By devadmin | June 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Does Luxury Vinyl Flooring Increase Your Home’s Value?
Does Luxury Vinyl Flooring Increase Your Home’s Value in Sunnyvale, CA

Does Luxury Vinyl Flooring Increase Your Home’s Value?

By devadmin | June 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Does Luxury Vinyl Flooring Increase Your Home’s Value?

According to Compass, 85% of homes sold (as of April 2026), sold at a price that was 23% above list price. When you’re planning a home improvement project, selling your home may be one of the last thoughts. However, when the time comes for the sale, you don’t want to be left hoping that your…

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Sonic Sanctuary: The Best Flooring for Music Lovers in San Francisco

By devadmin | May 28, 2026 | Comments Off on Sonic Sanctuary: The Best Flooring for Music Lovers in San Francisco
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Sonic Sanctuary: The Best Flooring for Music Lovers in San Francisco

By devadmin | May 28, 2026 | Comments Off on Sonic Sanctuary: The Best Flooring for Music Lovers in San Francisco

San Francisco is a city with a deep-seated soul for music—from the legendary jazz clubs of Fillmore Street to the high-fidelity listening rooms tucked away in Sea Cliff and Noe Valley. For the true audiophile, a home isn’t just a living space; it’s an acoustic environment. When you’re setting up a world-class sound system or…

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Table Talk: 2026 Dining Room LVP Flooring Trends for the Bay Area

By devadmin | May 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Table Talk: 2026 Dining Room LVP Flooring Trends for the Bay Area
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Table Talk: 2026 Dining Room LVP Flooring Trends for the Bay Area

By devadmin | May 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Table Talk: 2026 Dining Room LVP Flooring Trends for the Bay Area

The dining room has undergone a major transformation over the last few years. Once a formal space reserved for holidays, it has evolved into a multi-functional hub for the modern Bay Area home—serving as a home office by day and a sophisticated hosting space by night. Because of this high-traffic versatility, Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)…

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The Great Debate: Glue Down vs. Floating LVP Installation for Your San Francisco Home

By devadmin | April 20, 2026 | Comments Off on The Great Debate: Glue Down vs. Floating LVP Installation for Your San Francisco Home

The Great Debate: Glue Down vs. Floating LVP Installation for Your San Francisco Home

By devadmin | April 20, 2026 | Comments Off on The Great Debate: Glue Down vs. Floating LVP Installation for Your San Francisco Home

When you step into one of our 10 The Floor Store showrooms—whether you’re visiting us in San Francisco, Dublin, or San Jose—you’ll likely find yourself gravitating toward Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP). It is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the flooring world right now, offering the stunning look of hardwood with the waterproof durability that Bay…

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Learn How to Match Existing Natural Hardwood with New LVP

By devadmin | April 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Learn How to Match Existing Natural Hardwood with New LVP
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Learn How to Match Existing Natural Hardwood with New LVP

By devadmin | April 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Learn How to Match Existing Natural Hardwood with New LVP

One of the most common challenges we encounter at The Floor Store involves the “mixed-material” home. Perhaps you have gorgeous, original 1950s oak hardwoods in your San Jose living room, but you want to renovate your kitchen or mudroom with something 100% waterproof. You want the durability of Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), but you don’t…

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Top Waterproof Flooring Trends in 2026 Every Northern Californians Should Consider

By devadmin | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Top Waterproof Flooring Trends in 2026 Every Northern Californians Should Consider
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Top Waterproof Flooring Trends in 2026 Every Northern Californians Should Consider

By devadmin | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Top Waterproof Flooring Trends in 2026 Every Northern Californians Should Consider

If you’ve walked through a home tour in Walnut Creek or visited a new build in San Jose lately, you know that “waterproof” is no longer just a buzzword for the laundry room—it is the gold standard for the entire home. As we move through 2026, the technology has evolved far beyond simple plastic planks.…

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Right & Wrong Area Rug Backings for Luxury Vinyl Floors

By devadmin | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Right & Wrong Area Rug Backings for Luxury Vinyl Floors
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Right & Wrong Area Rug Backings for Luxury Vinyl Floors

By devadmin | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Right & Wrong Area Rug Backings for Luxury Vinyl Floors

You’ve just finished a stunning renovation with The Floor Store. Whether you chose a sleek, modern oak look for your San Jose condo or a rustic hickory for your Santa Rosa farmhouse, your new Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) looks incredible. Now comes the fun part: decorating. In the Bay Area, we love our area rugs.…

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Why Shaw Floors Luxury Vinyl Flooring is the Gold Standard for Sunnyvale, CA Homes

By devadmin | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Why Shaw Floors Luxury Vinyl Flooring is the Gold Standard for Sunnyvale, CA Homes
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Why Shaw Floors Luxury Vinyl Flooring is the Gold Standard for Sunnyvale, CA Homes

By devadmin | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Why Shaw Floors Luxury Vinyl Flooring is the Gold Standard for Sunnyvale, CA Homes

When you’re shopping for flooring in Northern California—whether you’re browsing online or you’re in our Sunnyvale, CA Showroom—one name consistently rises to the top of the list: Shaw Floors. As a leader in the industry for over 50 years, Shaw has perfected the art of the “worry-free” floor. For homeowners throughout the Sunnyvalue, CA area,…

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Epoxy Flooring vs. Vinyl Flooring: Why Vinyl Reigns Supreme for Bay Area Homes

By devadmin | February 1, 2026 | Comments Off on Epoxy Flooring vs. Vinyl Flooring: Why Vinyl Reigns Supreme for Bay Area Homes
Epoxy Flooring vs. Vinyl Flooring in San Francisco, CA from The Floor Store

Epoxy Flooring vs. Vinyl Flooring: Why Vinyl Reigns Supreme for Bay Area Homes

By devadmin | February 1, 2026 | Comments Off on Epoxy Flooring vs. Vinyl Flooring: Why Vinyl Reigns Supreme for Bay Area Homes

When you’ve been in the flooring business as long as we have, you see trends come and go. But more importantly, you see what actually works for a busy household over the long haul. At The Floor Store, our legacy is built on more than just selling products; it’s built on the expertise passed down…

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