The Citadel Journal
Design & Detail
Buyer guides, brand deep-dives, and the practical detail behind every surface we sell. Written for Sacramento homes, useful anywhere.
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Engineered vs Solid Hardwood: What Is the Difference
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Laminate vs Luxury Vinyl Plank: How to Choose
Laminate vs luxury vinyl plank: what each floor is made of, how they handle water, wear and sound, and which rooms su...
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How to Finish Stairs With Vinyl Plank or Hardwood: Stair Nose and Treads
How do you finish stairs with vinyl plank or hardwood? Stair nose options, one-piece treads, and the details that mak...
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Vinyl Plank Trim, Explained: Reducers, T-Molds, End Caps and Stair Nose
What trim do you need for vinyl plank flooring? A plain guide to T-molds, reducers, end caps, quarter round and stair...
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Johnson Hardwood: Why We Carry Them and What to Know
Explore Johnson Hardwood: hand-finished European Oak and Hickory, engineered and solid hardwood, waterproof rigid cor...
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Flooring Installation in Sacramento: What We Actually Do
Tear-out, subfloor prep, installation, repair and commercial work. The real scope of Citadel's flooring services acro...
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What a Whole-Home Floor Actually Costs
A realistic breakdown of what flooring a whole house costs: material, waste, prep, installation and the line items pe...
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Buying Flooring in Sacramento: A Practical Local Guide
What Sacramento's climate, housing stock and slab construction mean for the floor you choose, from a showroom that su...
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Garrison Engineered Hardwood: Why We Carry It and What to Know
Explore Garrison Collection engineered hardwood: European Oak, 4mm wear layers, and 13 collections from Beverly Hills...
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Best Flooring for Stairs: Safety, Durability, and Style
Compare the best stair flooring options for safety, durability, and style, from grippy carpet to timeless hardwood an...
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Best Flooring for Basements: Moisture-Proof Picks
Compare the best moisture-proof basement flooring, from waterproof rigid-core hybrid vinyl to luxury vinyl plank and ...
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Best Flooring for Bathrooms: Waterproof Options That Last
Compare the best waterproof bathroom flooring options, from durable porcelain tile to warm luxury vinyl plank, with t...
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Best Flooring for Kitchens: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Compare the best kitchen flooring options for 2026, from waterproof luxury vinyl plank to durable porcelain tile and ...
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