Tongue & Groove

Wood Floors 101

Learn Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Choosing hardwood floors is exciting! It’s one of the best upgrades you can give your home, but it’s also one of the most complicated. With so many options and so much misinformation online, how do you know what’s right for your lifestyle and budget?

That’s where Tongue & Groove’s Wood Floors 101 course can help.

As the leading flooring retailer, we designed our self-paced online course to give you the same insights and guidance you’d receive in our Denver wood showroom, all from the comfort of your home. In just 8 short lessons (2 hours total), you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to make the right flooring decision the first time.

What You’ll Learn

Wood Floors 101 answers the questions that homeowners and design professionals ask the most:

What’s the best flooring for dogs and kids?
What wood species are truly timeless?
Should you choose prefinished or site-finished floors?
Engineered vs. solid hardwood—what’s the difference?
What design patterns and inlays are available?
How do I know if a floor is eco-friendly?
What’s the best way to care for hardwood over time?

By the end of the course, you’ll understand the pros and cons of each option. This lets you shop smarter, avoid costly mistakes and feel confident about your flooring choice.

Why It Matters

Hardwood flooring is a major investment in your home, often costing thousands of dollars. Unlike furniture or paint, you can’t simply “swap it out” if you make the wrong choice. Wood Floors 101 helps you avoid buyer’s remorse by guiding the entire decision-making process before you commit.

Enroll Today

Are you a homeowner planning your dream floors or a designer guiding your clients? Either way, Wood Floors 101 will save you time, stress and money. Here are the benefits the course offers:

8 lessons, just 2 hours total
Expert-led by Tongue & Groove’s Chris Keale
Clear, unbiased information
Confidence to make the right decision

Try Wood Floors 101. You’ll be glad you did.

Upgrade Your Space with
Quality Wood Floors Today!

Whether you are searching for new hardwood floors, working on an upcoming
project or looking to learn more about wood floors, we are here to help.