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Iowa homeowners are about to face some serious flooring regrets in 2026. What seemed like smart, trendy choices just a few years ago are already showing their age, and not in a good way.  You'll want to avoid these seven trendy flooring traps and consider these smart flooring options that stand the test of time for your Iowa home instead.

Your floors are the foundation of your home—literally and visually. They take the hits, the spills, the traffic, the claws, the kids, and the chaos. When they’re installed by certified professionals, they stay beautiful and functional for years. When they’re installed by a handyman who “does a little of everything,” your floors start failing before you even get the chance to enjoy them.

Flooring built for real life. Kids, pets, spills, and daily traffic are no match for today’s smart carpet and hard surface options. Shaw, COREtec, and Anderson Tuftex offer durable, stylish floors that handle everyday living without losing their look. See the top recommendations from The Carpet Store.