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The Henges Blog

Expert insights on flooring, insulation, and interior finishing from St. Louis's most trusted contractor partner — since 1932.

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Floor Care

Understanding Your Hardwood Floor

Wood floors expand, contract, gap and squeak with the seasons — all of it normal. Here's how humidity drives that movement, the conditions to hold year-round, and the maintenance routine that keeps hardwood performing.

Jul 22, 20267 min readHenges Interiors Team

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Floor Care

Resilient Floor Education

Resilient flooring goes by a lot of names — luxury vinyl plank, LVT, vinyl plank, rigid core, and laminate flooring. Here's what to expect from yours, how to clean it, and what a waterproof warranty actually covers.

Jul 22, 20268 min readHenges Interiors Team

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Tips & Guides

What to Expect During a Large-Scale Commercial Flooring Project

From pre-construction meetings to punch-list, here's what a well-run commercial flooring installation actually looks like — and the questions every contractor should ask their flooring sub before signing a contract.

Dec 15, 20258 min readHenges Interiors Team

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Flooring

Multifamily Flooring: How to Select Materials That Survive Tenant Turnover

The typical multifamily unit sees a new tenant every 12–24 months. Here's how to specify flooring that looks great at move-in and holds up through the wear cycles that define the business.

Dec 2, 20257 min readHenges Interiors Team

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Tips & Guides

LVP vs. Hardwood: A Contractor's Honest Comparison for 2025

Both look great in a sample. Here's how luxury vinyl plank and real hardwood actually compare across the criteria that matter most to contractors: installation, durability, cost, and long-term performance.

Nov 18, 20259 min readHenges Interiors Team

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Industry News

Why Union Labor Saves General Contractors Money on Flooring Projects

The lowest bid often turns into the highest cost. Here's the economic case for specifying union flooring labor on commercial and multifamily projects — and what separates a professional installation from a redo.

Nov 5, 20258 min readHenges Interiors Team

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Insulation

5 Signs Your Commercial Building Needs an Insulation Upgrade

Drafty rooms, spiking energy bills, and HVAC systems that run constantly are warning signs — not just annoyances. Here's how to diagnose an underperforming commercial building envelope.

Oct 28, 20256 min readHenges Interiors Team

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Flooring

How to Choose the Right Flooring for High-Traffic Commercial Spaces

Selecting the wrong flooring for a busy commercial property costs more than the installation. Here's the contractor's guide to durability, maintenance, and ROI for high-traffic environments.

Oct 15, 20257 min readHenges Interiors Team

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