Choosing the Best Flooring for Your Home

When building or renovating your home, one of the biggest decisions is selecting the right type of flooring. At Cypress Kitchen and Bath, we offer all the best flooring options to meet your needs. Here is an overview of popular choices like solid wood, engineered wood, and luxury vinyl plank (LVP), including the pros and cons of each.

Solid Wood Flooring

Solid hardwood floors are a timeless choice made from milled wood planks.

Pros: Unmatched natural beauty, can refinish/repair, increases home value, variety of wood species

Cons: Expensive, prone to scratches/dents, can warp or gap over time, not good with moisture

Engineered Wood Flooring

Engineered wood has real wood veneers adhered to a plywood core.

Pros: More dimensionally stable than solid wood, wider planks available, good for radiant heat, can refinish

Cons: Cannot sand down as much when refinishing, still avoids moisture

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

LVP mimics the look of real wood with a durable, water-resistant vinyl construction.

Pros: Affordable, waterproof, extremely durable, easy DIY installation, wide variety of styles

Cons: Cannot refinish, lacks warmth of real wood, avoids prolonged direct sunlight

Your lifestyle, budget, and home-style should guide your flooring decisions. Our knowledgeable design staff can help you select the perfect floors for your needs. Visit our showroom to view our extensive in-stock selection of all the best flooring types and brands, conveniently located in San Jose.