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Luxury Vinyl vs. Laminate: Which Fits Each Room

Luxury vinyl vs. laminate, decided by water, wear and feel: waterproof ratings, scratches vs. dents, sun and basements, cost, and a room-by-room guide.

Do You Need Underlayment for Luxury Vinyl Plank?

Usually not a second layer: what goes under luxury vinyl plank with or without an attached pad, on concrete, plywood, old floors, radiant heat and upstairs.

2026 Luxury Vinyl Trends in Kansas

The luxury vinyl trends defining 2026 — warm honey and greige tones, matte low-sheen finishes, wide planks & herringbone — from Draperie Decor in Sabetha, KS.

Quiet Play Spaces: Luxury Vinyl Floors in Family Game Rooms

Luxury Vinyl in Entryways and Foyers: Style Meets Grit

Luxury Vinyl Thickness, Wear Layers and Cores: Decoded

Designing Dry Basements: When Laminate Works (and When It Doesn't) Below Grade in Northeast Kansas Homes