Guide
Reading samples at home
Morning light, lamp light, and the famous right-oak test.
Light lies
Showroom LEDs are not your north windows. Live with samples for 48 hours.
Vertical vs horizontal
Lay samples on the floor, not the counter. Color shifts when light hits at foot level.
Pair with fixed finishes
Cabinets, counters, and wall paint win arguments. Floors should negotiate, not dominate — unless that’s the point.
Order enough
One 6-inch chip is not a room. Get multi-plank samples when the product varies board-to-board.