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Floors. You’ve danced on them. You’ve rolled your office chair across them. You’ve spilled wine on them. All without a second thought. Let’s be honest, you’ve pretty much taken them for granted your entire life — until now. You’ve just bought your first home and now you can’t stop thinking about them.

Whether you’re transforming a fixer-upper into a dream home or turning a raw space into a new office, flooring is a big commitment, but it’s an important one. During Lumber Liquidators’ 8th Annual Flooring Yard Sale, save 50 percent on more than 400 floor types and an extra 25 percent off clearance.

If you shop now, they’ll also have your flooring down before the holidays (with some exceptions based on flooring type and installation environment). Here is a breakdown of the most popular types of flooring:

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Vinyl

Need to baby-proof? Vinyl is family- and budget-friendly. It’s a solid choice for durability and style with options that look like natural wood and stone. It’s pretty and practical, especially for kitchens and baths.

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Laminate

Designed with hyper-realistic wood details, laminate looks and feels like the real deal. This cost-effective alternative to expensive hardwood stands up to stains and scratches. For DIYers, it’s also easy to install.

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Hardwood

Beautiful and soft to the touch, hardwood is pricey, but adds to the value of your home. Wood floors can last for decades or even centuries, however, if you live in a wet climate, warping could become an issue.

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Bamboo

Sustainable, strong, and visually appealing, bamboo floors look and perform like hardwood at a considerably lower price point. They come in a wide variety of styles, stains, and textures.

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