Igor Patrascu

Simple Flooring Home & Flooring Tips Podcast

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The Simple Flooring Home & Flooring Tips Podcast helps homeowners make smarter flooring decisions with clear, practical advice from real industry experience. Each episode covers topics like choosing the best flooring for pets and kids, comparing vinyl vs laminate, hardwood refinishing, avoiding installation mistakes, budgeting for remodels, and increasing home value through better floors. Hosted by Igor Patrascu of Simple Flooring, the show is designed for homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Chicagoland who want honest guidance without the sales pressure or confusing jarg...

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Igor Patrascu

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Best Flooring for Rental Properties in 2026 22.09.2026 5:42

In this episode, Simple Flooring looks at the best flooring for rental properties in 2026. The discussion compares LVP/SPC, laminate, porcelain tile, engineered hardwood, carpet, and carpet tile based on durability, installed cost, lifespan, repair needs, pet resistance, and how well each option handles tenant turnover. Key topics covered in this episode: Best overall rental flooring: Why rigid-co...

Squeaking Floor - Causes, Solutions & Costs 01.07.2026 1:56

In this episode, Igor Patrascu from Simple Flooring Company in Elk Grove Village, Illinois breaks down why floors squeak and creak, how to fix them, and what the repair actually costs in 2026. Igor explains why that 2 a.m. floorboard creak is not just an annoyance but a diagnostic signal about your home's structural and environmental health. He walks through the anatomy of a floor, why Chicag...