RM Flooring

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instagram	Sunday dinner is almost ready. The table is set. Someone's on the couch. The smell of food is filling the house. And then your eyes land on the floor. Not because anything's wrong exactly. Just — it doesn't match the home you've built around it. The furniture you've picked out. The way the space has slowly become yours. The floors are the last piece that hasn't caught up. It's a small thing. Until guests are sitting in your living room and it's the only thing you can see. New flooring doesn't have to be a big dramatic project. A lot of homeowners are surprised by how straightforward the process is — and how much it changes the feel of a space once it's done. If you've been quietly thinking about it, you're probably closer to ready than you think. What room do you notice it most in? 👇	Draft	—	4 days ago	View
instagram	Sunday is a good day to make a decision you've been putting off. Not a big, stressful decision. Just the kind you've been quietly carrying for months — maybe longer. The floors you've walked past a hundred times and thought, "we really need to deal with that." Here's the thing about flooring decisions: they're not as complicated as they feel. Most homeowners come to us not knowing where to start. They don't know the difference between LVP and laminate. They're not sure if hardwood makes sense for their lifestyle. They've seen too many options online and talked themselves into overwhelm. And usually, after one honest conversation, it clicks. The right floor for your home comes down to a few simple things: → How do you actually use the space? → Do you have kids, pets, or both? → What's your subfloor situation? → What look do you want to live with every day? That's it. The rest we can help with. No pressure to decide anything today. But if Sunday is the day your brain finally has room to think — we're here when you're ready. What room have you been putting off the longest? 👇	Draft	—	1 week ago	View
instagram	Sunday is the one day you actually stop moving long enough to sit in your space. Not rushing past the hallway. Not glancing at the floor on your way out the door. Just... being home. And sometimes that's when it hits you — not stress, not urgency — just a quiet thought. This room could feel so much better. That's usually where it starts for most people. Not a big decision. Just a feeling that something's off, and an afternoon with enough stillness to finally notice it. If you've been sitting with that feeling for a while, here's something worth knowing: Choosing new flooring doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need to know every product on the market. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. Most people we work with just know one thing — the floors they have aren't doing the space justice anymore. We take it from there. What room in your home never quite feels the way you want it to? 👇	Draft	—	2 weeks ago	View
instagram	If you had to pick one — what's your go-to flooring for the kitchen? 🍳 Not the "right" answer. Just yours. • Hardwood or hardwood look (warm, classic) • Tile (easy to clean, cool underfoot) • Vinyl / LVP (waterproof, practical) • Polished concrete (modern, minimal) • I'd just carpet everything and call it a day 😅 The kitchen takes more abuse than any other room in the house — spills, dropped pans, constant foot traffic — so what's on the floor actually matters. What's under your feet right now, and would you change it if you could? 👇	Draft	—	3 weeks ago	View
instagram	Sunday is the day the to-do list finally goes quiet. No meetings. No deadlines. Just the kind of slow, unhurried time that lets your brain actually wander. And sometimes — in that quiet — a thought forms that's been waiting all week. "We've been putting off the floors for two years now." Not because you don't want to do it. Because figuring out where to start feels like a whole thing. What's the right material for a house with kids? Is hardwood actually practical, or just nice-looking? How long does installation take? What's this going to cost? Those questions stack up. And when life gets busy, it's easier to just leave it. Here's what most people tell us after the process is done: It was a lot simpler than they expected. One conversation usually answers most of it. You don't need to walk in knowing everything — that's what we're here for. What's the question you've been sitting on about your floors? Drop it below — genuinely happy to answer. 👇	Posted	Sep 13, 10:56am PDT	3 weeks ago	View
instagram	We're curious about something. When you walk into your home right now — how do you feel about your floors? Be honest. 👇 • Love them — they still look great • They're fine, but I've been thinking about upgrading • They've seen better days • I don't even want to talk about it Floors are one of those things you stop noticing — until something changes. A scratch that keeps catching your eye. A finish that's starting to dull. A room that just feels a little off and you can't quite figure out why. Sometimes it's age. Sometimes it's the wrong product for the lifestyle. Sometimes it's just time. Whatever stage you're at, you're not alone. Most homeowners we talk to have been sitting on a flooring question for longer than they'd like to admit. So — which one are you? Drop your answer below. We read every reply.	Posted	Sep 5, 10:06am PDT	3 weeks ago	View
facebook	What's the right amount of flooring to order — and what happens if you get it wrong? Most people assume you just measure the room and buy that amount. That's where the trouble starts. Here's a quick breakdown: 🔹 Always order more than your measurements say A standard rule is to add 10% on top of your square footage. For diagonal installs or rooms with a lot of cuts and angles, go closer to 15%. Offcuts, mistakes, and waste add up faster than you'd expect. 🔹 Matching later is harder than you think Flooring comes in production runs. The box you buy today may not be available six months from now — and even if it is, the colour and texture can vary slightly between batches. Running short means gambling on a match. 🔹 Keep the leftovers Once your floor is installed, hold onto whatever planks remain. If a board ever gets damaged — a deep scratch, water damage, a repair gone wrong — you'll have an exact match ready to go. Without it, you're starting from scratch. 🔹 Room shape matters more than square footage alone Long, narrow hallways. Closets. Stairs. Odd angles. Each of these eats into your material differently than a clean, square room. Measuring the total area doesn't tell the full story. Getting the quantity right isn't complicated — but it does require knowing what to account for before you order. At RM Flooring, we calculate everything for you before a single box is purchased. No shortfalls. No scrambling. What room are you planning to floor next? 👇	Posted	Sep 3, 8:50am PDT	4 weeks ago	View
instagram	We've never spent a dollar on advertising. For 15 years, every new client has come from someone who already worked with us — a neighbour, a family member, a friend who just had their floors done and couldn't stop talking about them. That's not something we take lightly. It means every job we do is connected to someone's name. Someone who put their reputation on the line to send a person our way. A few things that come with that territory: ✔ You talk to the same person from first conversation to final walkthrough — no handoffs, no confusion ✔ We tell you honestly if something won't work for your space, even if it's not what you were hoping to hear ✔ We're based in Coquitlam and work throughout the Lower Mainland — we're not flying in from out of town or passing your job off to a crew we've never met ✔ When a job is done, we're still here — same number, same people, same accountability That kind of consistency is hard to find with a big retailer or a contractor who moves from city to city. We built this business one referral at a time. That's still how it works today. If someone you trust sent you here — we already feel the responsibility. And we don't take shortcuts with it.	Posted	Aug 26, 12:35pm PDT	1 month ago	View
instagram	Sunday morning. Coffee in hand. Nowhere to be. You wander into the kitchen. Glance down. And there it is — that floor you've been mentally renovating for the past two years. Not broken. Not an emergency. Just… not right anymore. Maybe it's the colour that dates the whole room. Maybe it's the way it scuffs no matter how carefully you clean it. Maybe it just doesn't match who you are now compared to who moved in five years ago. Homes change. Families change. Taste changes. There's something about a slow Sunday that makes all of that easier to see clearly. If you've been sitting on a flooring decision for a while — not because you can't do it, but because you're not sure where to start — that's usually the best time to just ask a few questions. No measurements needed. No commitment. Just a conversation about what you're working with and what might actually work better. What's the one room in your home that feels the most "overdue" for a refresh? 👇	Posted	Aug 25, 11:18am PDT	1 month ago	View
facebook	Most people don't think about their flooring contractor until something goes wrong. A missed call. A vague answer. Work that didn't quite match what was discussed. We hear it a lot from homeowners who've been through that experience — and it's part of why we run things differently. A few things that matter to us: We're local. We live and work in the same communities we install in. When your neighbour asks who did your floors, we want that to be a conversation you're proud to have. We're straightforward about cost. No lowball quotes that balloon once work begins. You'll know what to expect before anything is agreed to. We don't disappear after the job. Questions after installation? A concern that comes up later? You can reach us — and we'll follow through. We've built most of our business on referrals. That doesn't happen by cutting corners or leaving people to figure things out on their own. After 15+ years in the Lower Mainland, our reputation is the thing we're most careful with. If you've had a frustrating experience with a flooring company in the past, we'd genuinely like to show you what a different process feels like. What's the most important thing to you when hiring someone to work on your home? 👇	Posted	Aug 24, 10:00am PDT	1 month ago	View
instagram	Pet owners — this one's for you. You didn't get a dog or cat expecting your floors to stay perfect. But there's a difference between normal wear and the kind of damage that actually changes how your home looks and feels. 🐾 Nails that scratch with every sprint down the hallway 🐾 Accidents that soak in before you catch them 🐾 That smell that lingers no matter how much you clean It's not just cosmetic. The wrong flooring holds onto moisture and odour in ways that are hard to fix without replacing the whole thing. The right flooring doesn't mean sacrificing style for practicality. There are options built to handle the daily reality of living with animals — that still look like a home you're proud of. What kind of pets do you have at home, and what's the one flooring problem they've caused that you wish you could solve? 👇	Posted	Aug 21, 5:00pm PDT	1 month ago	View
facebook	Condo owners — this one's for you. You love your space. But living in a strata comes with its own set of rules — and flooring is right at the top of that list. It's not as simple as picking what you like and getting it installed. 🔇 Your strata likely requires underlayment with a specific IIC sound rating 📋 You may need written approval before any work begins 🏢 Not all flooring types are even permitted — some buildings ban hardwood or restrict nail-down installs entirely And if you get it wrong? You could be asked to tear it out. That's a stressful position to be in — especially when you've already fallen in love with a floor. The good news is, there are great options that meet most strata requirements without sacrificing style. You just need to know what to look for before you buy. We've helped a lot of condo owners in the Lower Mainland navigate this — it's more straightforward than it seems once you know the rules you're working within. Does your strata have flooring restrictions? Drop a question below — happy to help point you in the right direction. 👇	Posted	Aug 20, 10:05am PDT	1 month ago	View
facebook	If you're planning a kitchen refresh — what's the cabinet style you keep coming back to? • Sleek and handle-free (flat-front, modern) • Classic shaker with simple hardware • Warm wood tones, natural finish • Painted cabinets in white or a soft neutral • Bold colour — navy, sage, or black The cabinet style you choose sets the tone for the whole kitchen. Everything else — counters, flooring, lighting — tends to follow its lead. Which one feels most like your kitchen? 👇	Posted	Aug 18, 8:15pm PDT	1 month ago	View
instagram	Does the direction you install your floors actually matter? Most people pick a colour, pick a plank, and never think twice about which way it runs. But direction has a real impact on how your room looks and feels. Here's a quick breakdown: 🔹 Run planks toward the light source Flooring laid parallel to your main window or light source looks more natural and makes seams less obvious. Going against the light can make joins feel choppy. 🔹 Go lengthwise down the longest wall This is the most common rule — and for good reason. It draws the eye down the room and makes the space feel longer and more open. 🔹 In open-concept spaces, use the main traffic flow When rooms connect without walls to break them up, running the floor in the direction people walk keeps everything feeling cohesive. 🔹 Diagonal installs are an option — but come at a cost Running planks at 45° can make a small or awkward room feel more dynamic. Just know it uses more material and takes more time to install. There's no single right answer — it depends on your room shape, your layout, and what you want the space to feel like. At RM Flooring, we walk through this with every homeowner before a single plank goes down. Small decisions like this make a bigger difference than most people expect. Which direction are your current floors running — and does it work for the space? 👇	Posted	Aug 18, 9:16am PDT	1 month ago	View
instagram	Sunday is the one day the house actually slows down. No rushing out the door. No errands piling up. Just you, your home, and a little too much time to notice things. Like how the entryway never quite recovered from last winter. Or how the kitchen floor has seen better days — and you've been stepping around that one spot for months. It's not urgent. But it's there. Here's the thing — most flooring projects are simpler to get started than people think. You don't need a full renovation plan. You don't need to have it all figured out. A quick conversation about your space, your lifestyle, and your budget is usually enough to get a clear picture. What room has been quietly bothering you the longest? 👇	Posted	Aug 16, 12:55pm PDT	1 month ago	View
facebook	Is there actually a difference between cheap flooring and expensive flooring? Short answer: yes — but maybe not where you'd expect. Here's what the price gap usually comes down to: 🔹 Wear layer thickness Luxury vinyl plank is measured in mils. Budget options often have a 6–8 mil wear layer. Better quality starts at 12 mil and up. That gap shows up fast in high-traffic areas. 🔹 How it feels underfoot Cheaper flooring can feel hollow, thin, or loud when you walk on it. A thicker core and attached underlayment make a real difference day to day. 🔹 How it handles the edges and ends Low-cost options often cut corners on click-lock systems and finish edges. That's where early wear, lifting, and gaps tend to start. 🔹 What the warranty actually covers A 10-year residential warranty and a 25-year warranty are not the same product — even if they look identical in a photo. You don't always need the most expensive option. But knowing what you're actually paying for helps you spend in the right places. At RM Flooring, we walk you through what matters for your specific space — so you're not guessing at the showroom. What questions do you have about finding the right fit for your budget? We're happy to help.	Posted	Jul 30, 2:04pm PDT	2 months ago	View
instagram	If you could change the look of your floors tomorrow — what direction would you go? • Light and airy (blonde wood, whitewashed tones) • Warm and cozy (honey oak, amber-toned hardwood) • Dark and grounded (espresso, deep walnut) • Cool and clean (grey, stone-look, concrete vibes) • Natural and earthy (mid-tone brown, matte finishes) Floor tone does more than you'd think — it shifts how big a room feels, how warm it looks, and how much of life's daily mess shows up underfoot. Which direction feels most like you — and does it match what you actually have right now? 👇	Posted	Jul 30, 12:04pm PDT	2 months ago	View
instagram	Sundays are for relaxing — not thinking about floors you've been meaning to replace. But that thought still creeps in, doesn't it? You walk through the living room and notice the scratch. Or the corner that's lifting. Or the colour that just never felt quite right. It doesn't have to stay that way. Whether it's carpet that actually feels soft underfoot, vinyl that holds up to daily life, or hardwood that gives your space some warmth — the right flooring makes your home feel more like yours. What room would you change first if you could? Drop it in the comments 👇	Posted	Jul 27, 9:30am PDT	2 months ago	View
instagram	Sunday afternoon. House is clean. Family is home. You look around and think — this is actually really nice. That feeling? It's worth chasing. Because your home isn't just where you live. It's where you unwind, reconnect, and finally exhale after a long week. The floors under your feet are part of that. Whether it's carpet that makes the living room feel warm, vinyl that holds up without looking worn, or hardwood that just makes everything feel pulled together — the right flooring quietly changes how your whole home feels. Not louder. Just better. What does your ideal Sunday afternoon at home look like? 👇	Posted	Jul 26, 10:43am PDT	2 months ago	View
instagram	Sunday reset. 🛋️ You cleaned the house. Did the laundry. Finally caught up. But the space still doesn't feel quite right — and you can't put your finger on why. Sometimes it's not the clutter or the décor. Sometimes it's the floors. Old flooring has a way of making a whole room feel tired — even when everything else is in order. The right flooring quietly does a lot. It adds warmth. It pulls a room together. It makes the space feel intentional. If your home has been feeling a little "off" lately — what do you think it is? • The flooring • The furniture layout • The lighting • The paint colour • Something else entirely Drop your answer below 👇	Posted	Jul 19, 5:44pm PDT	2 months ago	View

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Sunday dinner is almost ready. The table is set. Someone's on the couch. The smell of food is filling the house. And then your eyes land on the floor. Not because anything's wrong exactly. Just — it doesn't match the home you've built around it. The furniture you've picked out. The way the space has slowly become *yours*. The floors are the last piece that hasn't caught up. It's a small thing. Until guests are sitting in your living room and it's the only thing you can see. New flooring doesn't have to be a big dramatic project. A lot of homeowners are surprised by how straightforward the process is — and how much it changes the feel of a space once it's done. If you've been quietly thinking about it, you're probably closer to ready than you think. What room do you notice it most in? 👇

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Sunday is a good day to make a decision you've been putting off. Not a big, stressful decision. Just the kind you've been quietly carrying for months — maybe longer. The floors you've walked past a hundred times and thought, "we really need to deal with that." Here's the thing about flooring decisions: they're not as complicated as they feel. Most homeowners come to us not knowing where to start. They don't know the difference between LVP and laminate. They're not sure if hardwood makes sense for their lifestyle. They've seen too many options online and talked themselves into overwhelm. And usually, after one honest conversation, it clicks. The right floor for your home comes down to a few simple things: → How do you actually use the space? → Do you have kids, pets, or both? → What's your subfloor situation? → What look do you want to live with every day? That's it. The rest we can help with. No pressure to decide anything today. But if Sunday is the day your brain finally has room to think — we're here when you're ready. What room have you been putting off the longest? 👇

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Sunday is the one day you actually stop moving long enough to sit in your space. Not rushing past the hallway. Not glancing at the floor on your way out the door. Just... being home. And sometimes that's when it hits you — not stress, not urgency — just a quiet thought. *This room could feel so much better.* That's usually where it starts for most people. Not a big decision. Just a feeling that something's off, and an afternoon with enough stillness to finally notice it. If you've been sitting with that feeling for a while, here's something worth knowing: Choosing new flooring doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need to know every product on the market. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. Most people we work with just know one thing — the floors they have aren't doing the space justice anymore. We take it from there. What room in your home never quite feels the way you want it to? 👇

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If you had to pick one — what's your go-to flooring for the kitchen? 🍳 Not the "right" answer. Just yours. • Hardwood or hardwood look (warm, classic) • Tile (easy to clean, cool underfoot) • Vinyl / LVP (waterproof, practical) • Polished concrete (modern, minimal) • I'd just carpet everything and call it a day 😅 The kitchen takes more abuse than any other room in the house — spills, dropped pans, constant foot traffic — so what's on the floor actually matters. What's under your feet right now, and would you change it if you could? 👇

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Sunday is the day the to-do list finally goes quiet. No meetings. No deadlines. Just the kind of slow, unhurried time that lets your brain actually wander. And sometimes — in that quiet — a thought forms that's been waiting all week. *"We've been putting off the floors for two years now."* Not because you don't want to do it. Because figuring out where to start feels like a whole thing. What's the right material for a house with kids? Is hardwood actually practical, or just nice-looking? How long does installation take? What's this going to cost? Those questions stack up. And when life gets busy, it's easier to just leave it. Here's what most people tell us after the process is done: It was a lot simpler than they expected. One conversation usually answers most of it. You don't need to walk in knowing everything — that's what we're here for. What's the question you've been sitting on about your floors? Drop it below — genuinely happy to answer. 👇

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Sep 13, 10:56am PDT

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We're curious about something. When you walk into your home right now — how do you feel about your floors? Be honest. 👇 • Love them — they still look great • They're fine, but I've been thinking about upgrading • They've seen better days • I don't even want to talk about it Floors are one of those things you stop noticing — until something changes. A scratch that keeps catching your eye. A finish that's starting to dull. A room that just feels a little off and you can't quite figure out why. Sometimes it's age. Sometimes it's the wrong product for the lifestyle. Sometimes it's just time. Whatever stage you're at, you're not alone. Most homeowners we talk to have been sitting on a flooring question for longer than they'd like to admit. So — which one are you? Drop your answer below. We read every reply.

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Sep 5, 10:06am PDT

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What's the right amount of flooring to order — and what happens if you get it wrong? Most people assume you just measure the room and buy that amount. That's where the trouble starts. Here's a quick breakdown: 🔹 Always order more than your measurements say A standard rule is to add 10% on top of your square footage. For diagonal installs or rooms with a lot of cuts and angles, go closer to 15%. Offcuts, mistakes, and waste add up faster than you'd expect. 🔹 Matching later is harder than you think Flooring comes in production runs. The box you buy today may not be available six months from now — and even if it is, the colour and texture can vary slightly between batches. Running short means gambling on a match. 🔹 Keep the leftovers Once your floor is installed, hold onto whatever planks remain. If a board ever gets damaged — a deep scratch, water damage, a repair gone wrong — you'll have an exact match ready to go. Without it, you're starting from scratch. 🔹 Room shape matters more than square footage alone Long, narrow hallways. Closets. Stairs. Odd angles. Each of these eats into your material differently than a clean, square room. Measuring the total area doesn't tell the full story. Getting the quantity right isn't complicated — but it does require knowing what to account for before you order. At RM Flooring, we calculate everything for you before a single box is purchased. No shortfalls. No scrambling. What room are you planning to floor next? 👇

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Sep 3, 8:50am PDT

4 weeks ago

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We've never spent a dollar on advertising. For 15 years, every new client has come from someone who already worked with us — a neighbour, a family member, a friend who just had their floors done and couldn't stop talking about them. That's not something we take lightly. It means every job we do is connected to someone's name. Someone who put their reputation on the line to send a person our way. A few things that come with that territory: ✔ You talk to the same person from first conversation to final walkthrough — no handoffs, no confusion ✔ We tell you honestly if something won't work for your space, even if it's not what you were hoping to hear ✔ We're based in Coquitlam and work throughout the Lower Mainland — we're not flying in from out of town or passing your job off to a crew we've never met ✔ When a job is done, we're still here — same number, same people, same accountability That kind of consistency is hard to find with a big retailer or a contractor who moves from city to city. We built this business one referral at a time. That's still how it works today. If someone you trust sent you here — we already feel the responsibility. And we don't take shortcuts with it.

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Aug 26, 12:35pm PDT

1 month ago

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Sunday morning. Coffee in hand. Nowhere to be. You wander into the kitchen. Glance down. And there it is — that floor you've been mentally renovating for the past two years. Not broken. Not an emergency. Just… not right anymore. Maybe it's the colour that dates the whole room. Maybe it's the way it scuffs no matter how carefully you clean it. Maybe it just doesn't match who you are now compared to who moved in five years ago. Homes change. Families change. Taste changes. There's something about a slow Sunday that makes all of that easier to see clearly. If you've been sitting on a flooring decision for a while — not because you can't do it, but because you're not sure where to start — that's usually the best time to just ask a few questions. No measurements needed. No commitment. Just a conversation about what you're working with and what might actually work better. What's the one room in your home that feels the most "overdue" for a refresh? 👇

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Aug 25, 11:18am PDT

1 month ago

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Most people don't think about their flooring contractor until something goes wrong. A missed call. A vague answer. Work that didn't quite match what was discussed. We hear it a lot from homeowners who've been through that experience — and it's part of why we run things differently. A few things that matter to us: We're local. We live and work in the same communities we install in. When your neighbour asks who did your floors, we want that to be a conversation you're proud to have. We're straightforward about cost. No lowball quotes that balloon once work begins. You'll know what to expect before anything is agreed to. We don't disappear after the job. Questions after installation? A concern that comes up later? You can reach us — and we'll follow through. We've built most of our business on referrals. That doesn't happen by cutting corners or leaving people to figure things out on their own. After 15+ years in the Lower Mainland, our reputation is the thing we're most careful with. If you've had a frustrating experience with a flooring company in the past, we'd genuinely like to show you what a different process feels like. What's the most important thing to you when hiring someone to work on your home? 👇

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Aug 24, 10:00am PDT

1 month ago

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Pet owners — this one's for you. You didn't get a dog or cat expecting your floors to stay perfect. But there's a difference between normal wear and the kind of damage that actually changes how your home looks and feels. 🐾 Nails that scratch with every sprint down the hallway 🐾 Accidents that soak in before you catch them 🐾 That smell that lingers no matter how much you clean It's not just cosmetic. The wrong flooring holds onto moisture and odour in ways that are hard to fix without replacing the whole thing. The right flooring doesn't mean sacrificing style for practicality. There are options built to handle the daily reality of living with animals — that still look like a home you're proud of. What kind of pets do you have at home, and what's the one flooring problem they've caused that you wish you could solve? 👇

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Aug 21, 5:00pm PDT

1 month ago

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Condo owners — this one's for you. You love your space. But living in a strata comes with its own set of rules — and flooring is right at the top of that list. It's not as simple as picking what you like and getting it installed. 🔇 Your strata likely requires underlayment with a specific IIC sound rating 📋 You may need written approval before any work begins 🏢 Not all flooring types are even permitted — some buildings ban hardwood or restrict nail-down installs entirely And if you get it wrong? You could be asked to tear it out. That's a stressful position to be in — especially when you've already fallen in love with a floor. The good news is, there are great options that meet most strata requirements without sacrificing style. You just need to know what to look for before you buy. We've helped a lot of condo owners in the Lower Mainland navigate this — it's more straightforward than it seems once you know the rules you're working within. Does your strata have flooring restrictions? Drop a question below — happy to help point you in the right direction. 👇

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Aug 20, 10:05am PDT

1 month ago

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If you're planning a kitchen refresh — what's the cabinet style you keep coming back to? • Sleek and handle-free (flat-front, modern) • Classic shaker with simple hardware • Warm wood tones, natural finish • Painted cabinets in white or a soft neutral • Bold colour — navy, sage, or black The cabinet style you choose sets the tone for the whole kitchen. Everything else — counters, flooring, lighting — tends to follow its lead. Which one feels most like *your* kitchen? 👇

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Aug 18, 8:15pm PDT

1 month ago

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Does the direction you install your floors actually matter? Most people pick a colour, pick a plank, and never think twice about which way it runs. But direction has a real impact on how your room looks and feels. Here's a quick breakdown: 🔹 Run planks toward the light source Flooring laid parallel to your main window or light source looks more natural and makes seams less obvious. Going against the light can make joins feel choppy. 🔹 Go lengthwise down the longest wall This is the most common rule — and for good reason. It draws the eye down the room and makes the space feel longer and more open. 🔹 In open-concept spaces, use the main traffic flow When rooms connect without walls to break them up, running the floor in the direction people walk keeps everything feeling cohesive. 🔹 Diagonal installs are an option — but come at a cost Running planks at 45° can make a small or awkward room feel more dynamic. Just know it uses more material and takes more time to install. There's no single right answer — it depends on your room shape, your layout, and what you want the space to feel like. At RM Flooring, we walk through this with every homeowner before a single plank goes down. Small decisions like this make a bigger difference than most people expect. Which direction are your current floors running — and does it work for the space? 👇

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Aug 18, 9:16am PDT

1 month ago

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Sunday is the one day the house actually slows down. No rushing out the door. No errands piling up. Just you, your home, and a little too much time to notice things. Like how the entryway never quite recovered from last winter. Or how the kitchen floor has seen better days — and you've been stepping around that one spot for months. It's not urgent. But it's there. Here's the thing — most flooring projects are simpler to get started than people think. You don't need a full renovation plan. You don't need to have it all figured out. A quick conversation about your space, your lifestyle, and your budget is usually enough to get a clear picture. What room has been quietly bothering you the longest? 👇

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Aug 16, 12:55pm PDT

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Is there actually a difference between cheap flooring and expensive flooring? Short answer: yes — but maybe not where you'd expect. Here's what the price gap usually comes down to: 🔹 Wear layer thickness Luxury vinyl plank is measured in mils. Budget options often have a 6–8 mil wear layer. Better quality starts at 12 mil and up. That gap shows up fast in high-traffic areas. 🔹 How it feels underfoot Cheaper flooring can feel hollow, thin, or loud when you walk on it. A thicker core and attached underlayment make a real difference day to day. 🔹 How it handles the edges and ends Low-cost options often cut corners on click-lock systems and finish edges. That's where early wear, lifting, and gaps tend to start. 🔹 What the warranty actually covers A 10-year residential warranty and a 25-year warranty are not the same product — even if they look identical in a photo. You don't always need the most expensive option. But knowing what you're actually paying for helps you spend in the right places. At RM Flooring, we walk you through what matters for your specific space — so you're not guessing at the showroom. What questions do you have about finding the right fit for your budget? We're happy to help.

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Jul 30, 2:04pm PDT

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If you could change the look of your floors tomorrow — what direction would you go? • Light and airy (blonde wood, whitewashed tones) • Warm and cozy (honey oak, amber-toned hardwood) • Dark and grounded (espresso, deep walnut) • Cool and clean (grey, stone-look, concrete vibes) • Natural and earthy (mid-tone brown, matte finishes) Floor tone does more than you'd think — it shifts how big a room feels, how warm it looks, and how much of life's daily mess shows up underfoot. Which direction feels most like *you* — and does it match what you actually have right now? 👇

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Jul 30, 12:04pm PDT

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Sundays are for relaxing — not thinking about floors you've been meaning to replace. But that thought still creeps in, doesn't it? You walk through the living room and notice the scratch. Or the corner that's lifting. Or the colour that just never felt quite right. It doesn't have to stay that way. Whether it's carpet that actually feels soft underfoot, vinyl that holds up to daily life, or hardwood that gives your space some warmth — the right flooring makes your home feel more like *yours*. What room would you change first if you could? Drop it in the comments 👇

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Jul 27, 9:30am PDT

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Sunday afternoon. House is clean. Family is home. You look around and think — *this is actually really nice.* That feeling? It's worth chasing. Because your home isn't just where you live. It's where you unwind, reconnect, and finally exhale after a long week. The floors under your feet are part of that. Whether it's carpet that makes the living room feel warm, vinyl that holds up without looking worn, or hardwood that just makes everything feel pulled together — the right flooring quietly changes how your whole home feels. Not louder. Just better. What does your ideal Sunday afternoon at home look like? 👇

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Jul 26, 10:43am PDT

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Sunday reset. 🛋️ You cleaned the house. Did the laundry. Finally caught up. But the space still doesn't feel quite right — and you can't put your finger on why. Sometimes it's not the clutter or the décor. Sometimes it's the floors. Old flooring has a way of making a whole room feel tired — even when everything else is in order. The right flooring quietly does a lot. It adds warmth. It pulls a room together. It makes the space feel intentional. If your home has been feeling a little "off" lately — what do you think it is? • The flooring • The furniture layout • The lighting • The paint colour • Something else entirely Drop your answer below 👇

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Jul 19, 5:44pm PDT

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