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Featured Floor: Virginia Mill Works Richmond Plank

 

Virginia Mill Works Richmond Plank is an engineered hardwood with an easy click-together installation design! This handscraped floor will give your home a touch of the simple elegance found in Colonial American homes with hand-crafted wooden floors. It is constructed with a real hardwood handscraped veneer on top of a moisture-resistant core made from real wood fibers condensed into an impact-resistant form.

Why do we love it?

- Superior strength and stability in any room, including basements

- Floating floor made even easier with an Easy Click installation system

- Beautiful handscraped finish for a natural worn appearance

- 30 year warranty

 

Hear from the experts about floating a click-together floor:

 

100% of respondents who reviewed Richmond Plank would recommend it! What have reviewers said about it?

Pros

Attractive finish

Beautiful color

Easy to install

Easy to clean

Durable

 

Best Uses

Bedroom

Family room

Dining room

Living room

Office

 

What are customers saying about it?

“flooring was easy to install with very little waste. i am ordering more for my other bedroom.”

“We bought this floor for our entry hall and dining room and loved it so much we also put it in our living room and bedroom hallways. (I say 'we', but it was really just me. My husband kept the kids away while I worked. Teamwork.) It is SUPER easy to install. No, really, a beginner could do it. Super easy! The only real tool you need is a jigsaw and you are good to go. Just make sure your subfloors are level before starting or you'll get hollow sounds when you walk on those spots.”
 

 

“We installed this flooring in our living room four months ago and it looks absolutely beautiful. I waited a few months to review because I wanted to see how it held up and how much effort it is to keep the flooring looking good. The flooring has not scratched at all, however, we do not have pets or young children. I vaccuum regularly with a Shark handheld vaccuum cleaner that does not have a beater bar and once a week I use the Bellawood cleaner. The floors look exactly the same as day one. I am very happy with this purchase.”

 

“This product was easy to install with barely any waste. My husband and I did it ourselves. The color is absolutely beautiful. We love the wide plank and the distressed look!”

 

“I previously installed Richmond Plank in our living room, foyer, & dining room. We decided to take it into 2 spare bedrooms as the adjacent hallway had this flooring too. We love the way it looks, and it is very easy to maintain. Both bedrooms look fantastic. The living room and foyer were installed in Summer 2008, and it looks as good as the day I installed it. Excellent product.” 

 

Get your mom something special for Mother’s Day! (It’s on Sunday 5/12 in case you forgot). Easy Click Flooring Sale is going on NOW at lumberliquidators.com!

Dream Home DIY: Glacier Peak Poplar Laminate

 

“Our old flooring was disgusting, and bad, and nasty, and embarrassing and we knew that wood just makes the room look warm, and natural, and inviting.” With the help of her family, Nicole from Colorado installed Glacier Peak Poplar Laminate in her kitchen. The product is from the Kensington Manor line by Dream Home, and is unique because of the handscraped texture you won’t find with many other laminates. Check out Nicole’s journey to an upgraded home:

  

In a home with two cats and two dogs, Nicole wanted something durable and easy to clean! We’re happy she ended up at Lumber Liquidators, but her journey didn’t begin there. Before settling on Glacier Peak Poplar, she shopped around at two big box stores that would have busted her budget. She didn’t pick out top-of-the-line flooring, and still couldn’t find something within the budget. Another issue? She was made to believe a DIY installation wasn’t possible.

At Lumber Liquidators, she found an amazing, “off the charts” selection and ended up with the perfect floor within the budget. “I felt completely confident with all of the information that he was able to give us.” Eric at her local store gave detailed DIY installation instructions, including transition pieces to connect an adjoining room with different flooring. 

“The installation process was a lot easier than we expected. We finished everything in just one day, and once we got the first couple pieces down it just flowed all the way through the kitchen”

Now, Nicole enjoys the handscraped texture that feels great under bare feet. It is easy to keep clean, (especially with the cleaning kit she purchased) so there are no worries about what her four rescue animals might leave behind.

“There’s a lot of pride with us just having this in our home and then by having our family help install it, it really gave everyone a sense of pride.”

 

What's the Difference? Choosing the Right Floor

New flooring is a big investment. Hardwood, bamboo, cork, laminate, vinyl…what’s the difference? Finding the right product can be tough, so here is a basic guide to help you choose the right floor for you and your family!

Hardwood

Solid Hardwood- milled from solid wood and comes unfinished (apply your own stain) or prefinished (one less step, easier installation).

Engineered Hardwood- real hardwood layers with a plywood fiberboard backing. Extremely stable, which means it can take on wood’s natural movement in high-moisture areas.

"Hardwood flooring is renowned for its natural beauty and durability. Its classic good looks harmonize with any architectural theme or interior design, and it’s an especially good choice to create visual room-to-room continuity for homes with open floor plans." (HGTV Flooring Guide)

Bamboo

"Bamboo is tough and durable. Because it comes from plants that are easy to grow and regenerate quickly, bamboo is considered a sustainable material and an environmentally friendly flooring choice." (HGTV Flooring Guide) 

Bamboo produces new shoots without the need for replanting, and gives you a stunning, unique look. For increase durability, try strand bamboo. It’s twice as hard as oak, making it an optimal choice for busy homes. It stands up to the wear and tear of foot traffic, active kids and even pets.  

Cork

Cork is produced by peeling away bark without destroying the tree.

"Cork has a warm, natural appearance and is comfortable underfoot." (HGTV Flooring Guide)

Plus, the benefits are awesome! Cork is resilient which relieves stress in the back and legs when standing. Spend a lot of time in the kitchen? Cork might be right for you! It also takes on the temperature of the room, so it’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It is great for sound deadening, reducing sound between rooms and floors. Maintenance is simple. Just sweep and spot clean!

Laminate

Laminate is a fiber core board with a photo on top. It’s easy to install, comes in array of colors and varies in thickness. You can even get that handscraped, rustic look. It’s very scratch resistant, which is great for those who are tough on floors.

"Low-maintenance laminate flooring offers an enormous variety of styles, colors and patterns." (HGTV Flooring Guide) 

Vinyl

Vinyl has a natural looking grain, is extremely water-resistant, and easy to install! Simply peel and stick or click-together and you’re done.

"Vinyl tiles…are called resilient flooring – they’re flexible and slightly soft underfoot. They’re tough, durable and virtually maintenance-free. Vinyl comes in an array of colors and patterns at relatively modest cost." (HGTV Flooring Guide) 

Keep your style and preferences in mind when choosing flooring. Some other things to consider are color, width, texture, species and grade. What do you like?

Color: light, medium, dark

Width: 2¼”, 3 ¼”, 5”

For larger rooms, some advise that you use a wider plank, and for a smaller room, a narrower plank. Another consideration is fixed-width or variable plank width for a more dramatic appearance. It’s all about what you like!

Texture: smooth, handscraped

Handscraped or distressed selections are available for almost every type of floor (except cork).

Species: tree type

Pattern, lines, swirls, overall character and grain…everyone’s taste varies. Australian Cypress Hardwood has a variety of tones with exquisite dark knots for a rustic feel. Qing Spyder Strand Bamboo is simple and dark. What’s your style?

Grade: Select, Natural, Rustic

Select- most uniform plank, smallest knots, longest average length

Natural- some color variation, mineral coloring, small pin knots

Rustic- large knots, most color variation

 

For more assistance picking out your floor, visit your local store or call Sales at 800-476-0007 and a representative can help!

 

 

Feel Like a Pro with Click-Together Floors

Combine beauty with easy click installation. We offer a variety of floors with a simple click-together design so whether you’re a seasoned pro or a do-it-yourselfer, you’ll have a new floor in no time. Choose from vinyl, handscraped hardwood, engineered hardwood and even bamboo!

Vinyl Wood Plank Click Flooring

These planks offer a natural looking grain and are extremely water-resistant. Better yet, installation is a breeze. All you do is peel-and-stick or click them together and you’re done!

Tranquility Click Vinyl is produced from recycled materials. These highly durable flooring planks come in realistic wood and tile looks, are water-resistant, and install with ease.

Shenandoah Mountain American Cherry Resilient Vinyl

 
This customer listed easy click together installation as a pro, and said: “We love the look and feel of this floor. We installed in an un- heated Cabin and the floor is "cozy" under bare feet!”

  “We used this product on our porch and so far it looks great. Easy to install if the sub floor is prepped correctly.”

 

Handscraped Easy Click Hardwood 

The cherished, time-honored tradition of handcrafting is joined with the benefits of modern engineering and prefinishing, creating a floor without peer. Each plank of flooring is sculpted to create a rustic, antique appeal along with old-world charm.

Virginia Mill Works Richmond Plank Easy Click Handscraped Hardwood

“It was really easy to install...”

 

“This product was easy to install with barely any waste. My husband and I did it ourselves. The color is absolutely beautiful. We love the wide plank and the distressed look!”

 

Engineered Quick Clic Hardwood

SCHÖN Quick Clic Engineered Flooring is an excellent way to get the beauty and sophistication of hardwood floors with ease and simplicity. This Quick Click floor requires no nailing or gluing - just click it together and enjoy.

Schon Quick Clic Engineered Acacia

“I read all the reviews on this floor before I bought it. The pictures are what really convinced me. The floor is nothing short of gorgeous. It goes down beautifully. We've had so many people comment on how much they love it. We love it too!”

 

Strand Bamboo Click Flooring

Morning Star Strand Bamboo is one of the best bamboo floors on the market today. Strand bamboo is twice as hard as oak, making it optimal for busy homes. In addition, bamboo is an ecologically friendly product. Plus there’s the easy floating click-together installation; just click it together and you’re done!

Morning Star Clic Strand Carbonized Bamboo

“Our house is on a concrete slab, therefore we floated this floor and used the Eco Silent Sound Underlayment for our vapor barrier. This bamboo is beautiful, great quality, and easy to install. When I say easy, I've never installed any type of floor ever and I found this so simple to do. I layed 600 sq. ft in 2 days.”

You can have Vinyl, Handscraped Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood and Bamboo products with a simple, click-together design that will make you feel like an installation pro! ALL click floors are on sale until Monday, 3/18!

Handscraped Hardwood...The Best Sellers!

Handscraped hardwood flooring is created by hand using wood scraping tools to give an old wood appearance just like the floors of Colonial American homes. If you love the look of hardwood flooring full of texture and richness then our famous Virginia Mill Works brand of handscraped flooring may be right for you!

Handscraped flooring is popular among homeowners who like the look of an old reclaimed wood floor, but with today's tough urethane finishes. Both solid and engineered styles are available. You won’t be disappointed with the old world elegance of our unique handscraped hardwood flooring. Three of our best selling solid hardwood handscraped floors are Old World Oak, Windsor Oak-Dark, and Castle Park Oak. Read all about them!

Customers who installed and reviewed Old World Oak ranged from avid do-it-yourselfers to novice floor layers, and 95% would recommend this floor to a friend. It has even been seen on Extreme Makeover, Home Edition! Love this floor as much as you love Ty?

Fans say it has an attractive finish and beautiful color. Other pros? Easy to clean, durable and easy to install. No wonder this floor is so popular!

Janka Rating: 1360. It’s a little harder than Red Oak, the industry benchmark for hardness rating (rated 1290).

Installation: glue, nail, staple

Warranty: 30 years

Even dogs love it!

Next we have Windsor Oak- Dark. 100% of reviewers would recommend it to a friend! They say it has an attractive finish, beautiful color, is easy to install and clean, and is a durable product.

Janka Rating: 1360, just like Old World Oak.

Installation: glue, nail, staple

Warranty: 30 years

 

A third best seller, Castle Park Oak, has an easy-click installation! What could be better?

Customers think it is beautiful and visually warm. Plus, well made, easy to install and rustic-looking. They’re saying things like, “The handscraped surface is smooth and fun to walk across and seemingly easier on my bad knees,” and “This floor was a dream to install and looks incredible!”

Janka Rating: 1360

Installation: easy click!

Warranty: 30 years

 

Get handscraped floors on sale between now and MONDAY, 2/25!!

 

Handscraped Flooring: A Treat for Your Feet!

Not only do our handscraped floors provide a natural worn appearance, a rustic feel, and a reminder of the days of handcrafting…they feel good, too! You can have the hand-detailed appeal from Colonial American homes combined with the comfortable and unique feel of handscraped floors and Lumber Liquidators prices! What could be better? Not only do we offer handscraped hardwood, we have bamboo and laminate with a handscraped surface, too!

See for yourself! Hear Michelle from Fresno, CA talk about her beautiful handscraped bamboo floors:

 

Still not convinced? See what customers are saying about their handscraped floors:

Knob Hill Birch

“My husband and I installed this floor in about 2 days. It was even more beautiful than we thought it would be. This may sound odd but I have had more than one person comment on how comfortable it is under your bare feet...We LOVE the floor and would recommend it to anyone for a bedroom.”

 

Matterhorn Birch Handscraped 

“We had this installed and it turned out great. I love the feel of the texture on my feet. This flooring really brightens up a small condo like ours.” 

“My contractor installed this flooring, and I could not be happier. Bright, light, beautiful grain and finish. I'm considering taking up the brand new carpeting in the four bedrooms and installing this...which would make it an entire house worth.  Really stunning. Everyone who sees it raves.The hand-planed finish feels wonderful underfoot. An A+!”

“We have professionals installing our floors and they are very pleased with the product. I love the varying grains and the feel of the floor under my feet. It is beautiful.”

“The handscraped finish might not be for everyone but I love the feel of the floor with bare feet. It looks great in my post and beam style home. I have a lot of wood in the home and this blended beautifully. :) Lacking in designing skills, I scored big on this one!!”

 

Castle Park Oak Easy Click

“We had this floor installed in our livingroom/dining room. I chose the butcherblocked Castle Park for a variety of reasons. The handscraped surface is smooth and fun to walk across and seemingly easier on my bad knees. It feels cozier and warmer in this large space than I'd imagine a flat floor would be. Because of the organic look, the subtle variations in the subfloor are less noticeable.”

 

Tobacco Road Acacia Handscraped

“Everyone who sees the floor absolutely loves it. It is a pleasure to walk on as it feels great under bare feet.”

 

Handscraped Strand Anji Bamboo

“I love the feel and look of these floors. The hand scraped texture is great when walking on these floors barefoot. I also like the fact that scrapes are easy to cover up. It is a very hard type of wood and the scratches are very minimal with our 3 dogs.”

 

Golden Teak Laminate

 “The final product came out great. I love the feel of it when you walk on it. It feels like hardwood! No clicking hollow sound, no moving, floating boards. This stuff is thick enough, and padded enough, that it just feels solid.”

“It looks great. My husband said that he never saw two identical pieces. It feels nice when you walk on it. It's quiet since it's a 10 mm + 2 mm pad.”

Easy on the eyes and the FEET! Ready to pick up your handscraped floor yet?

What's on Sale February 7-19?

There’s no better time than now to get rid of your carpet and replace it with a new and unique floor! Get incredibly low prices on select floors between February 7 and 19.  Wondering which floor is for you? Here are some customer testimonials.   

Patrick in Iowa is a huge fan of his unique Bellawood Brazilian Koa floor. If you got our 2013 catalog, you’ll get $100 off any Bellawood Prefinished Hardwood!

 

 

This customer found Mount Craig Cherry Resilient Vinyl easy to install! Get it for $0.79/sqft starting this Thursday, 2/7 until 2/19!

“I have previously installed click-and-lock laminate flooring. I chose these adhesive vinyl planks for application in a basement because of the possible water exposure. Installation is very easy, once the floor was prepped (removing dirt, burrs, anything that would be incompatible with adhesive). Just peel away the backing and push into place. The nice thing about this flooring versus click-laminate is that you can easily cut the plank with a razor and test-fit into place before exposing the adhesive. Once installed the planks have a nice, wood floor appearance. The only cons (not really the fault of the planks) are that sometimes the edges can come up slightly, but that's more due to an uneven floor or bad prep. Even if the edge does come up, one can just reclean and reapply extra glue. Also, sometimes the wax paper backing would tear prematurely, which meant me having to use a razor to remove the left over backing.”

 

Like Antique Strand as much as this customer? Get all Morning Star Handscraped Bamboo on SALE February 7-19!!

“These floors are beautiful. Their handscraped texture gives them a rustic feel which is perfect for our Mediterranean style home. They seem very durable as I have dropped a few things on them and not left any mark at all. Holy reccomend, they're gorgeous.”

 

This customer's remodel makes home feel more like a vacation with Morning Star Horizontal Natural Bamboo! Get all Morning Star Bamboo for $100 off with the coupon in your 2013 catalog!

 "This is our 2nd LL purchase as well as our 2nd time purchasing the Morning star brand of bamboo floors. We love it. We installed the first floor since it was on the 2nd floor and this one we had installed by LL installation crew since we were unfamiliar with glue down. The floor is gorgeous, opened up an already large room. Feels like we live in a beautiful tropical hotel! Its a stunner!"

 

Judy and Jerry installed Americas Mission Olive Laminate in their Tennessee home. Here what they have to say, and if you love it as much as them, get it for $1.89/sqft between February 7 and 19!

 

 

 

Top 3: Handscraped Hardwood

Interested in handscraped hardwood? Here are the top 3 highest rated & best sellers from Lumber Liquidators!

 

Virginia Mill Works Tobacco Road Acacia Handscraped
4.7 out of 5 stars
97% of respondents would recommend it to a friend 

Pros:

attractive finish, beautiful color, durable, easy to clean, easy to install

Customers Say:

“My wife and I looked at wood flooring for over six months and continued to return to the Lee's Summit Missouri store and look at this product. Had it installed last month and could not be happier with the floor. We love the choice we made. Jake and crew at the Lee's Summit store were great to work with. We did have the floor professionally installed. The contractor said it was about the best product he had ever worked with. We installed 950 sq ft in our living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway and master bedroom. Thank you Lumber Liquidators for making our house become the home we always dreamed about.”

“This floor is awesome, easy to install and looks unbelievable!! I had barely any waste due to the great selection of different lengths provided”

“Installed on our staircase, loft and master bedroom. We have two cats and a large dog and after a year it shows no signs of wear. Very durable considering the large paws on our dog (nails). The variation in the lights and darks is better than we had expected it to be. Definitely would recommend this product. We had Lumber Liquidators do the installation, they were fast, clean and efficient. Fantastic.”

“Love this flooring. Put it in main room, hallway, and 2 bedrooms covering about 1500 square feet. Have a 4 year old and a 100 lb yellow lab. We expected scratches but are amazed that due to the variation in color, the scratches are very difficult to see. Cleaning is so simple. Had white tile prior to this flooring and it never looked clean. I can go a long time without cleaning and this floor still looks beautiful.”

The Look:

 

Virginia Mill Works Potomac Plank Handscraped
4.7 out of 5 stars
100% of respondents would recommend it to a friend

Pros:

attractive, durable, easy to install, high quality

Customers Say:

“Intalled quickly, looks beautiful, feels good under foot, cleans up easily, easy with pets”

“This floor is absolutely beautiful and worth every penny. My husband and his friend installed these floors in 14 hours in our entryway, hallway, living room, and dining room. We are very happy with the results!!”

“Installed this in 90% of our first floor. Absolutely love this product. Love the natural wood grain and textures.”

“I had Lumber Liquidators contractors install this wood in my home. It looks like a new home, very attractive and appealing. This wood adds class to your home. It looks wonderful.”

“We live in an old bungalow and were looking for a rustic floor that would compliment the house. The best part is that we have two beagles who love to run, slide and play throughout the home. This floor has held up beautifully and because it is handscrapped and already has a sort of rustic look makes it the perfect floor to withstand dog toe nails. We are so pleased and have plans to extend it into other portions of our home.”

The Look:

 

 

Virginia Mill Works Golden Teak Acacia Handscraped
4.6 out of 5 stars
98% of respondents would recommend it to a friend

Pros:

attractive finish, beautiful color, easy to clean, durable, easy to install

Customers Say:

“My house had this hardwood in hall, living room, and partially in kitchen. Floor was put in 2 years ago. Rest of house was carpeted. I went and did the whole house in this harwood it is absoultely beautiful. And the floor is a perfect match!!!!”

“The floor went in without any issues. I have the floor in two rooms, the family room and connecting sunroom. The color is striking and we have recieved many compliments. The waste was very minimal.”

“The Golden Teak is in a class of its own. I just love the beauty of it and with the natural distress in the wood, any new dents or scratches will only need to be filled with stain to fit right in.. no need to walk softly in these floors! I had installed in the kitchen, hallway, and dining room. I will eventually put this floor in the two bedrooms to complete the flow.”

“This flooring is extremely durable. I moved my furniture from one room to the next while installing, including 2 very heavy pieces of furniture. The floor showed no signs of scratching or marks.Additional, the look and feel of the grooves between boards, and the overall appearance of the material, makes this product life-like.”

The Look:

 

More Than Floors

Step into a new year with some customers who updated more than just the floor of a room. Spiced up stairs and redone hallways can make a big difference in the look and feel of your home. See the spaces you can redo for a total transformation! 

Stairs:

“I LOVE my new floors! I replaced the carpeting throughout my home with the Spyder Strand Bamboo. I am very pleased with the size and color selection that I made. It adds such an elegant, rich feel to my home. It is like having a new house!”
(Qing Spyder Strand Bamboo)

 

 (Qing Scorpion Strand Bamboo)

 

“I wanted a real wood look for my basement floor. I was reluctant so I started with the stairwell into the basement. I can't believe how beautiful it turned out. I have received only the best compliments on the floor and I can't wait to finish the rest of the basement!”
(North Perry Pine Resilient Vinyl)

 

(Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo)

 

(Golden Zebra Strand Bamboo)

 

"...When you are going to be in the kitchen for hours you can almost forget how sore your feet used to be with tile or laminate. Also, I have cathedral ceilings, but experience no echoes when walking across the floor. With vinyl flooring that was not the case. I keep my thermostat low throughout the year, but the floors stay relatively warm..." (Lisbon Cork Castelo)

 

(Morning Star Strand Carbonized Bamboo)

 

(Tanzanian Wenge Laminate)

 

Hall/Entryways

“We put the floor in our entryway and dining room. It makes such a grand entrance. Installation was very easy.” (Tobacco Road Acacia Handscraped)

 

(Tobacco Road Acacia Handscraped)

 

(Schon Quick Clic Honey Red Oak)

 

Ceilings

“I bought this product to use on the ceiling of our Great Room and it was a fantastic idea! My ceiling has gone from very drab and un-noticable to being the room's show piece! It's really helped us give our home the "ski lodge" style we were looking for! It looks even better than I had hoped and was easy to install." (Matterhorn Birch Handscraped)

 

(R.L. Colston Utility Oak)

 

Walls

(Utility Oak)

 

Cabinets

 

"I used this pine to reface kitchen cabinets. Good quality #2 pine. 3 coats of clear semi gloss polycrilic were applied and made them look great." (New England White Pine)

 

Tree Houses!

(R.L. Colston Utility Oak)

 

Where have you uniquely used our floors? Let us know!

Lumber Liquidators Laminate Choices

Have you ever been curious about the differences in laminate that we offer?  Well, here is John telling you about the differences between our Value, Better, and Best laminates.