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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. 👇

3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

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? 👇

4 weeks ago

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.

1 month ago

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? 👇

1 month ago

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? 👇

1 month ago

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? 👇

1 month ago

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. 👇

1 month ago

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? 👇

1 month ago

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? 👇

1 month ago

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? 👇

1 month ago

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.

2 months ago

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? 👇

2 months ago

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 👇

2 months ago

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? 👇

2 months ago

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 👇

2 months ago

Big box stores have a lot of options. But they don't know your home. There's a real difference between buying flooring and getting the right flooring — and it usually comes down to who's advising you. At RM Flooring, every conversation starts the same way: we listen first. What's the space? How do you live in it? What matters most to you — durability, budget, look, maintenance? Then we give you an honest answer. Even if that means steering you away from something more expensive that isn't the right fit. A few things that shape the way we work: → We've spent 15+ years building relationships in the Lower Mainland — not just completing jobs → We measure carefully, communicate clearly, and install with pride → If a question comes up after the job is done, you can actually reach us → Most of our new clients come from someone who's already worked with us That last one matters most to us. Referrals don't happen when people are just satisfied. They happen when people feel genuinely taken care of. That's the standard we hold ourselves to — every project, every time. — RM Flooring & Cabinetry

2 months ago

When you hire someone to work on your home, you're trusting them with something that matters. That trust shouldn't be taken lightly. Here's how we think about it at RM Flooring: ✔ We give you a straight answer — even if it means telling you a cheaper option is the better fit ✔ We're not a franchise or a call centre — you deal with real people who know your project start to finish ✔ We've built most of our business through referrals from people we've already worked with ✔ After 15+ years in Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland, our reputation is the thing we protect most We're not the biggest company in the room. But the homeowners who come back to us — and the ones who send their friends and family our way — tell us that's exactly why they chose us. What matters most to you when hiring someone to work on your home?

2 months ago

Renovation planners — this one's for you. You've had a vision for your home for a while now. Maybe it started with a Pinterest board. Or a reno show you watched one evening. Or just that moment you looked down and thought — *these floors have to go.* The idea is exciting. But then reality sets in. 🔨 You're not sure which flooring actually works with your layout and lighting 💸 You don't want to spend big and regret the choice six months later 📐 You have no idea where the project even starts That in-between stage — where you know you want to renovate but feel stuck before you've even begun — is one of the most frustrating places to be. The good news? You don't have to figure it all out before reaching out. Most of our best projects started with someone who just had a rough idea and needed a sounding board. What room are you planning to tackle first — and what's been holding you back from pulling the trigger?

2 months ago

Is your subfloor ready for new flooring — or quietly setting it up to fail? Most homeowners focus on picking the perfect floor. Barely anyone thinks about what's underneath it. Here's why that matters: 🔹 An uneven subfloor causes clicking, movement, and premature wear — even on high-quality flooring 🔹 Moisture in the subfloor is the #1 reason vinyl and hardwood installations fail early — and it's not always visible 🔹 Different flooring types have different tolerance levels — some need a near-perfectly flat surface, others are more forgiving 🔹 Fixing subfloor issues after installation costs significantly more than catching them before The floor you see is only as good as what it's sitting on. At RM Flooring, we always assess the subfloor before anything goes down — because a great installation starts long before the first plank. Wondering if your subfloor is ready? We're happy to take a look.

2 months ago

It's Sunday morning. The house is quiet. Everyone's still asleep. You make your coffee, sit down — and instead of relaxing, your brain starts doing the thing. *That corner of the kitchen still looks off.* *The living room never photographs well.* *Guests are coming next month and the floors are just... not it.* Sound familiar? Here's the thing — most homeowners don't act on it right away. Not because they don't want to. But because they're not sure where to start. What material is right for their space? What actually holds up with kids or pets? What's going to look good five years from now? That's exactly the kind of conversation we have every day. No jargon. No pressure. Just honest answers for your actual home. What's the one room you keep putting off — and what's been stopping you?

2 months ago

What's the first thing you notice when you walk into someone's home? Be honest. 👀 • The flooring • The furniture and décor • The paint colours on the walls • The smell (fresh, cozy, clean) • The lighting Most people don't realize how much floors set the tone for the whole room. Before you even clock the furniture or the wall colour, your brain has already registered what's underfoot. What's the first thing *you* notice — and does it match what you'd want guests to notice in your own home?

2 months ago

You finally have a quiet Sunday. No errands. No commitments. Just coffee and a slow morning at home. And then you sit down in the living room — and notice how cold the tile feels underfoot. Or how loud the laminate sounds when anyone walks across it. Or how the light hits the floor just right and shows every scuff. It's not that the floors are falling apart. They just don't feel like *home* anymore. That's usually when people start thinking about a change. Not a huge production — just flooring that actually fits the way you live and the way you want your home to feel. If you've been sitting on that idea for a while, we're happy to help you think it through. What's the one thing about your current floors that bothers you most?

3 months ago

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 👇

3 months ago