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How to Spot a Red Flag When Hiring a Flooring Contractor

Most bad flooring jobs are predictable from the first phone call. Here are the 12 biggest warning signs to watch for — grouped into credentials, the quote, the contract, and the deposit — plus a 10-minute vetting checklist.

Jun 14, 2026·7 min read

Professional flooring installer kneeling on a newly installed LVP floor handing a printed warranty document to a smiling homeowner in a bright modern living room

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What Warranty Should Come With Professional LVP Installation?

Every pro LVP install should come with two warranties — the manufacturer's product warranty and the installer's workmanship guarantee. Here's what each should cover, what shouldn't, and the red flags to watch for before you sign.

Jun 14, 2026·7 min read

Split image: independent flooring contractor shaking hands with a homeowner on a sunlit porch on the left; big box store flooring aisle with installation services sign on the right

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Should I Hire an Independent Contractor or a Big Box Store?

Home Depot and Lowe's vs. an independent flooring contractor — who actually shows up, who you call when something goes wrong, and which one is actually cheaper after the change orders land.

Jun 14, 2026·7 min read