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Affiliate Disclosure

The short version: this site is reader-supported. Some links to retailers are affiliate links. If you click one and buy, the retailer may pay us a commission. That commission never changes the price you pay, and it never buys a product a place in our guides or comparisons.

How affiliate links work here

When you follow a product link on this site, the retailer may place a tracking cookie or use a tagged link so the sale can be attributed. If a purchase results, we may earn a percentage of the sale or a fixed fee, paid by the retailer or an affiliate network (such as an affiliate marketplace or network program we participate in). You pay the same price as if you had gone to the retailer directly — affiliate commissions come out of the retailer's marketing budget, not your pocket.

What commissions do not do

• They do not buy placement. A product cannot pay to appear in a guide, rank higher in a comparison, or receive a better assessment.
• They do not set our conclusions. Where we state that a construction type suits a room — or does not — that judgment comes from the criteria on our About & Method page.
• They do not require you to buy through our links. If you prefer to shop directly, the educational content on this site is designed to be fully useful without a single click.

Ratings, testing, and honesty about limits

We do not publish ratings, test scores, or first-hand review claims for products we have not evaluated. Prices, specifications, and ratings shown in our comparison tables are the retailer's own, exactly as stated on the retailer's product page, with the date we checked them; they are not our scores, and listing a product is not a recommendation. Where a manufacturer or retailer claim (such as waterproofing or refinishing) has conditions, we state the conditions.

Prices and availability

Prices, promotions, and stock change constantly and vary by retailer and region. Any price range shown on this site is a guide at the time of writing, not a quote. Always confirm the current price, delivery terms, and return policy on the retailer's site before purchasing.

Trademarks

Product and brand names mentioned on this site are trademarks of their respective owners. Mention does not imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, those owners beyond any disclosed affiliate relationship.

Questions

If anything about how this site earns money is unclear, or you believe a page is missing a disclosure, contact us via the details on the About & Method page and we will correct it.

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). Last updated: 2026.