Dear James: I like the way sheet vinyl flooring looks in a kitchen, but at my friend's home, it cracked and got dull in less than a year. If I have it installed in my kitchen, how can I avoid these ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

MISTAKE #1: Thinking that all sheet flooring is linoleum. DO IT RIGHT: Learn the difference between the two. " Linoleum " is a natural product made from linseed (flax seed) oil, blended with fillers ...

Question: Three months ago I had a new sheet vinyl floor installed. Now I see stains that seem to be deep within the vinyl, and several seams are cracking. There seem to be spongy spots in the floor ...

Dear James: I want new sheet vinyl flooring in my kitchen. The last one cracked too quickly. What should we do to be sure this does not happen this time it’s installed? Sheet vinyl floor is truly ...

Vinyl sheet flooring is easy to clean and relatively easy to install. But do-it-yourselfers are sometimes baffled when it comes to repairing the large, unbroken sheets. Unlike vinyl tiles, which can ...

The cost to install vinyl plank flooring typically ranges from $988 to $3,891, with the national average cost at $2,399. The major factors affecting the cost to install vinyl plank flooring are the ...

Dear James: We are planning to remodel our kitchen. Our neighbor has a very attractive sheet vinyl floor, but after only six months, it has dulled, cracked, etc. How can we avoid the same problems? -- ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

When installed properly with high-grade materials, a sheet vinyl floor is truly beautiful and durable. It is used in many commercial buildings that take quite a severe daily beating. You might even ...