Understanding LVP

LVP, luxury vinyl plank, is the hot trend in flooring right now. Affordable, durable, water- resistant, and easy to install, LVP is a perfect choice for many people. Here, we…

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Oil Versus Water Based Floor Finish

Whether you are tackling your floor refinishing project as a DIY or having it done by the pros, one of the first decisions you are going to have to make…

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Keeping Our Showrooms Safe During COVID-19

If you are like most of our customers, then you want to shop safely during COVID-19, but you also want to have the expanded possibilities of looking at an entire…

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Comparing Engineered Wood to Hardwood

If you are in the market for a floor with the look and feel of hardwoods, then there are really two choices: hardwood and engineered wood. While both floors have…

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Do Hardwood Floors Increase Home Value?

If you are looking at flooring options, you already know that hardwood flooring is one of the most expensive flooring options out there.  Costing around $8 and up per square…

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Flooring and How to Deduct It Through Your Taxes

For most people, a home is their biggest investment, which leads them to wonder if there are any tax benefits to doing home repairs and making home improvements.  At SMIFD,…

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What Kind of Flooring Increases Home Value?

Trying to estimate how flooring will impact resale value of a home involves looking at a few factors.  First, what is the current condition of the floors?  Second, when do…

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