Choosing the right hardwood floor is a big decision. Just like paint or furniture, it’s not always easy to imagine how a color or finish will look once it’s in your home. Online photos can only tell you so much, which is why Easiklip offers real hardwood floor samples — small swatches that give you a true sense of color, texture, and grain before you commit. But once the samples arrive, what’s the best way to use them? Here’s how to test, compare, and choose your flooring with confidence.
Why Easiklip Offers Samples
Easiklip offers shipping only hard wood floor samples so potential customers can get a better idea of the color, style, and texture of the different wood species offered. In this Internet shopping era it's nice to have a physical example of a product before making a large purchase. Buying a dress online that ends up two sizes too small is one thing but spending hundreds of dollars on flooring that doesn't match your décor is unforgivable.
Visualize Flooring in Your Space
It's going to take some imagination, especially since the flooring samples are only about 5” X 6”, but they can give an accurate depiction of how the specific flooring will look in a room. Take the flooring samples to different areas of the room and see how the wood looks in different light and up against various areas such as next to trim and wallpaper as well as transitions into other rooms with different flooring types.
Get More Than One Opinion
You can receive a few flooring samples at a time so make sure to display each one of them and get a second (or fifth) set of eyes on them as well. Lay out the samples during different parts of the day (to see light changes) and make sure to go through them on multiple days as your mood changes.
Flooring samples really are the only way to get a glimpse into what the wood will look like when installed in your home. The samples are actual pieces of the flooring that will be used but it's important to remember that it's only a 6” section of a board that will be up to 4' long or more. Different grain patterns will be present and the overall color might be slightly different but free samples are a service worthwhile of taking part in.
From Samples to Square Footage
Now that you have had some time to try out each sample in different scenarios and shown them off to any other important decision makers in your home, it's time to calculate how much flooring you actually need.
Depending on your budget, you may only be able to afford hardwood in certain areas, or may need to mix and match expensive stuff with less expensive stuff, depending on the use of that particular room.
Ordering with Confidence
Once you have double checked all your square footage numbers and know what styles will work best for you, it's time to head over to our Hardwood Flooring section and add some boxes to your cart.
What's that you say...? You still need to crunch some numbers? Don't worry we've done that for you. If you really want to see how the price of our premium solid hardwood floors compare to similar floors, check out our Hardwood Flooring Price Comparison.
As noted in the video above, make sure you account for waste factor! Many hardwood flooring manufacturers recommend 10-15%. At Easiklip, we recommend 5-8% because our floors typically install with much less wasted wood.
Also, it never hurts to add a couple extra boxes to your order so that you are prepared for any future repairs. It's easy to repair your Easiklip hardwood floor, but you will need to have supplies on hand. Trends change and styles shift with time, so we can't guarantee that the style you purchase today will still be in production 10-20 years from now. Keep some extra flooring in storage so you're ready for bigger accidents - it's your floor's insurance policy and a great way to protect the resale value of your home!
Built-In Peace of Mind
Your floors set the tone for your entire space, so it pays to take your time with samples before committing. By moving them around the room, checking them against your furniture, and getting second opinions, you’ll make a decision that feels right both now and years down the line.
And when you do place your order, remember this: flooring is an investment worth protecting. Always add a little extra to your cart so you’re covered for future repairs or style continuity. Think of it as insurance for your home’s value.
👉 Ready to see the Easiklip difference in your own space? Order your free sample pack today and start your journey toward floors that last a lifetime.
