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October 8, 2026

8 mins

What Is the Best Carpet for Stairs? Durability, Safety and Style

The best carpet for stairs is a dense, low-pile nylon cut pile over a thin, firm pad. Wills Flooring covers durability, safety and style for Lynnwood stairs.

Carpet Installation

October 7, 2026

8 mins

Is Vinyl Plank Flooring Really Waterproof? Basements, Bathrooms and Leaks

Vinyl plank is waterproof; the subfloor is not. Wills Flooring explains what LVP survives in Seattle basements, bathrooms and leaks, plus $2.50/sq ft labor.

Vinyl Plank Flooring

October 6, 2026

8 mins

Can You Put Hardwood Floors in a Kitchen, Bathroom or Basement?

Hardwood in a kitchen: yes. Powder room: yes, engineered. Full bath and basement: mostly no. Wills Flooring explains the rules and prices for Sammamish homes.

Hardwood Installation

October 5, 2026

8 mins

Refinish or Recoat? How to Tell Which One Your Hardwood Floors Actually Need

Dull but intact finish? Recoat at $1.99/sq ft. Bare wood, gray boards or a new color? Refinish at $3.99. Wills Flooring's tests for Kirkland hardwood floors.

Hardwood Refinishing

October 4, 2026

8 mins

What Is the Best Carpet for Pets? Fibers, Backing and Padding Compared

Best carpet for pets: solution-dyed nylon or triexta, cut pile, over a moisture-barrier pad. Wills Flooring compares fibers and padding for Everett homes.

Carpet Installation

October 3, 2026

9 mins

Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Hardwood: Honest Pros and Cons for Snohomish Homeowners

LVP vs hardwood for Snohomish homes: honest pros, cons and 20-year costs from Wills Flooring, with $2.50 and $3.25 per sq ft install labor and a calculator.

Vinyl Plank Flooring

October 2, 2026

8 mins

Can Hardwood Floors Be Installed Over a Concrete Slab?

Yes, hardwood can go over a concrete slab: engineered glued or floated, or solid over plywood, after a moisture test. Wills Flooring explains each method.

Hardwood Installation

October 1, 2026

8 mins

How Long Does Hardwood Floor Refinishing Take? Day-by-Day Timeline for Lynnwood Homes

Hardwood floor refinishing takes 3 to 4 days for a natural finish, 4 to 5 with stain and 1 for a recoat. Wills Flooring's day-by-day timeline for Lynnwood.

Hardwood Refinishing

September 30, 2026

8 mins

Carpet vs Vinyl Plank for Bedrooms: Which Is Right for Seattle Homes?

Carpet vs vinyl plank for Seattle bedrooms: carpet is warmer, quieter and $0.99 per sq ft to install, LVP $2.50 and better for pets. Wills Flooring compares.

Carpet Installation

September 29, 2026

8 mins

LVP vs Laminate: Which Is Better for Sammamish Homes?

LVP vs laminate for Sammamish homes: vinyl plank wins on water and pets, laminate on scratches and looks. Wills Flooring installs both at $2.50 per sq ft.

Vinyl Plank Flooring

September 28, 2026

9 mins

Engineered vs Solid Hardwood: Which Is Better for Kirkland's Damp Climate?

Engineered hardwood handles Kirkland's humidity swings better than solid in most homes. Wills Flooring compares stability, refinishing, cost and room fit.

Hardwood Installation

September 27, 2026

9 mins

Can My Hardwood Floors Be Refinished, or Do They Need Replacing? The Everett Homeowner's Checklist

Most Everett hardwood floors can be refinished for $3.99 per sq ft, not replaced. Wills Flooring's checklist shows how to tell and when sanding will not work.

Hardwood Refinishing

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