MDF gets a bad reputation, but used the right way, it’s one of the most predictable and stable sheet goods you can buy. It machines clean, paints beautifully, and solves problems solid wood can’t. This post covers when to use it, when not to use it, and why a lot of builders keep a stack of it in the shop.

I’ve installed LVP in rentals, custom homes, and everywhere in between, and here’s the truth: some brands last, and some fall apart fast. This post breaks down what to look for; thickness, wear layer, locking systems, subfloor prep and the mistakes people make when they think LVP is “easy.”