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Listen, we get it. You want nice floors but don't want to spend your kid's college fund. Good news - cheap floors today look way better than expensive floors from ten years ago.
Back in 2024, most people picked floors under $5 per square foot. And guess what? They loved them. Technology has gotten so good that budget floors now look almost identical to the expensive stuff.
We've been helping folks in Spokane pick floors for years. Just last month, a family came in thinking they needed $15 hardwood. They left with $3 vinyl that looks just as good. Their kids and dogs haven't destroyed it yet, which is saying something.
Let us show you seven cheap options that actually work. We'll talk real numbers and tell you which rooms each one works best in.
Here's what changed - computers now design floor patterns. Machines create textures that feel like real wood. The protective coatings last way longer than before.
The difference between cheap and expensive? Mostly just thickness and warranty length. The look? Almost identical. Smart homeowners buy budget floors and spend the savings on nice baseboards or professional installation.
Here's what things actually cost in Spokane, including installation:
Want to save more? Install it yourself and cut costs by 30-50%. Just know that some floors are way easier to install than others.
Come see all these options at Pro Floors and Blinds, 6018 E Broadway Ave Suite #1, Spokane, WA 99212. Call (509) 866-6776 to set up your appointment.
Okay, if I had to pick one floor for most people, it's LVP. Why? It's completely waterproof. Your kids can spill juice, your dog can track in snow, and the floor doesn't care.
The wood patterns look so real now, it's crazy. They use this fancy printing that makes the bumps match the wood grain picture. When you walk on it barefoot, it feels like wood.
My advice: Get at least 12-mil wear layer for busy areas. Your entryway and kitchen need the thick stuff. Bedrooms can get away with less.
LVP lasts 15-25 years. That's longer than most people keep the same paint color.
Best rooms: Literally anywhere - kitchens, bathrooms, basements, wherever
The downside: It can sound a bit hollow when you walk. Good padding underneath fixes this. Trust me, spend the extra fifty cents per foot on padding.
Check out our luxury vinyl plank options at Pro Floors and Blinds.
Laminate is basically a photo of wood glued to particle board. Sounds cheap, right? But it looks amazing and feels more like real wood than vinyl does.
Here's the catch - water kills laminate. One toilet overflow or washing machine leak can ruin your whole floor. I learned this the hard way in my first apartment.
But in dry rooms? Laminate rocks. It lasts 15-25 years and clicks together like puzzle pieces. My neighbor installed his whole house himself over three weekends.
Best rooms: Bedrooms, living rooms, home offices - anywhere dry
Skip it if: You have kids who spill everything or pets who have accidents
Browse our laminate flooring collections to see what's possible on a budget.
This is actual wood on top, plywood underneath. You get the real wood look without the real wood price. Pretty smart, right?
The plywood base handles our crazy Spokane weather better than solid wood. No gaps in winter, no buckling in summer. My cousin has it over radiant heat and it's been perfect for eight years.
You can sand and refinish it once or twice. Not as many times as solid wood, but honestly, most people never refinish their floors anyway.
Best rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms
Money-saving tip: Get the thinner wood layer. You probably won't refinish it anyway, so why pay extra?
Compare our solid hardwood options with engineered options at our showroom.
Tile is bulletproof. Seriously, it can last 50+ years. My grandma's bathroom tile from 1973 still looks decent.
The problem? It's cold and hard. Standing on tile while cooking dinner makes your feet hurt. And if you drop your phone? Cracked screen for sure.
Grout is annoying too. You have to seal it every year or it gets gross. But if you maintain it, tile handles water better than anything else.
Best rooms: Bathrooms, entryways, mudrooms
Warning: Don't try to install tile yourself unless you know what you're doing. Crooked tiles look terrible and they're stuck there forever.
Need help deciding? Get a free consultation at Pro Floors and Blinds. Call (509) 866-6776 or request a free estimate.
Bamboo grows super fast - like 3-5 years instead of 20+ for trees. So you can feel good about choosing it.
Get the strand-woven kind. It's harder than oak. The regular bamboo dents if you look at it wrong. I've seen high heels destroy cheap bamboo in one party.
Bamboo hates water just like hardwood. Keep it in dry rooms only. But in Spokane's dry climate, it works great if you're careful.
Best rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, offices
Watch out: Cheap bamboo is terrible. Spend a bit more for quality or you'll regret it.
Sheet vinyl is one big piece - no seams. It's the cheapest option that still handles water okay. But let's be honest, it looks cheap. Fine for rentals or basements, not great for your main living room.
Carpet tiles are fun because you can make patterns. When one gets stained, just replace that square. My friend uses them in her craft room and swaps out paint-stained ones monthly.
Both are easy to install yourself. No special tools needed. Perfect for temporary solutions or rental properties.
Best for: Basements, laundry rooms, rentals, kids' playrooms
Reality check: These look budget. If appearance matters, spend a bit more on LVP.
After years of doing this, here's what really makes a difference:
Get wide planks - Skinny planks scream "cheap!" even when they're not. Go 6-8 inches wide minimum.
Mix the lengths - Don't let your installer create a pattern. Random looks more real.
Buy good padding - Seriously, this makes vinyl feel like real wood. Worth every penny.
Splurge on baseboards - Get thick ones, at least 5 inches tall. Makes everything look custom.
Keep lines tight - Whether it's grout or plank seams, tight and even looks expensive.
Skip the shine - Glossy floors look fake. Get matte or hand-scraped textures instead.
I helped a client do all these tricks with $2.50 vinyl. Her realtor thought she'd installed $12 hardwood. That's the power of doing it right.
For most Spokane families, go with LVP. It handles our weather, kids, pets, and life. It looks great and costs less than eating out for a month.
If you want real wood feel, get engineered hardwood in your main rooms and LVP everywhere else.
Avoid sheet vinyl unless you're really strapped for cash. You'll hate it in two years.
And please, don't install tile yourself unless you've done it before. I've torn out so many bad DIY tile jobs.
Come visit us at Pro Floors and Blinds. We're at 6018 E Broadway Ave Suite #1 in Spokane. Touch the samples, walk on them, see them in different light.
Call (509) 866-6776 to schedule your consultation. We'll measure your rooms and give you real numbers, not internet guesses.
Browse our affordable vinyl and laminate collections online first if you want. But nothing beats seeing them in person.
Look, we've been doing this long enough to know - the "best" floor is the one that fits your life and budget. Let's find yours.
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