Choosing a floor that will last for years can be a challenge, but a little planning can make your choices a lot easier. When considering the right flooring for your home and family, think about the following: traffic, cost, decor, insulation, and comfort factor. When a flooring type ticks off all the boxes, you’ll know you’ve found the perfect one!

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One of the trickiest parts of installing flooring yourself is getting the floor level before installation. The subfloor, the layer (usually made of plywood) that provides you a surface over the joists, might look flat to the untrained eye. But across the width of the room, the levels can grade just a fraction of an inch, and while it might not seem too bad, it can seriously affect your finished flooring.

Without a level subfloor, your hardwood or tile flooring can buckle and crack, damaging these expensive materials. Prevent this by taking the job of levelling your floors seriously!

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