Hardwood floors are a classic home building material due to their natural beauty and long-lasting durability. The combination of a distinguished look and excellent resale value makes them one of the most used materials for floors today.
With a wide variety of hardwood flooring options available on the market today, we want to provide our readers with useful information about selecting the perfect hardwood floor for your project, as well as the technical and aesthetic aspects of hardwood.
From classic hardwood floors to innovative new products, we offer valuable insight about the various styles of hardwood, as well as the finishes and construction uses for each. As hardwood floors are constantly evolving, we regularly update the section to keep our readers informed of new products and uses for the traditional wood flooring.
Replacing carpets and other aged flooring with wood is a wise option for homeowners across North America. But consumers wonder which option provides the best value and ponder the question of solid vs engineered wood flooring. What are the major differences in these popular products? And how can you choose the ideal wood flooring for …
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Finishing Stage In the last two posts, we’ve looked at the selection, grading, and planing of hardwood flooring. Now we’re at the final stage of manufacturing and taking a closer look at the finishing process, when protective coatings and sealants are applied to hardwood and engineered wood flooring.
In the previous post, we discussed log selection and the differences between plain-sawn, quarter-sawn, and rift-sawn logs in the manufacturing process of solid hardwood. Engineered wood floors, on the other hand, are typically cut using the dry-sawn method or processed using either the rotary peel or sliced peel method. Now, let’s move on to grading. …
Have you ever encountered gorgeous hardwood flooring or browsed through the floating wood floor aisles at your local building supply store wondering how hardwood flooring is made? Quality wood floors undergo a rigid selection and preparation process that provides superior appearance and durability for years to come.
Wood species dictates Janka hardness ratings as well as the flooring’s general appearance, such as color and grain pattern. So how do flooring grades fit into the mix? And why do exotic wood floors have a different grading system than domestic wood floors? Find out more in this post…
Wood floors offer timeless appeal and reliability for any area of your home, but the quality of available wood flooring varies widely. Your flooring supplier will have a range of products in different styles and finishes, and they’ll likely offer you a choice between quarter-sawn and plain-sawn wood floors. What’s the difference? And how does …
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The Janka hardness test is an important tool for consumers, as it measures the durability and strength of different wood species. This test is especially useful when deciding which wood floors are best suited for your home. But what exactly do Janka ratings mean, and how do they relate to the durability of both engineered …
The primary difference between solid wood floors and floating engineered wood floors lies in their construction. Solid wood floors are made from a single piece of hardwood, while floating engineered wood floors consist of multiple layers, with a thin hardwood veneer (the wear layer) on top and plywood or another stable material beneath. Many people …
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There are many reasons to install hardwood flooring in your home, from its durability to its ability to increase resale value. However, the primary reason for choosing hardwood is simple: no other flooring option can rival its natural beauty. Hardwood conveys a warmth and character that no other material can replicate. That said, if you’re …
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Installing hardwood flooring in your home is a decision you can truly take pride in. Not only does it enhance the value of your property, but it also elevates the beauty and aesthetics of your space. We’ve already explored why hardwood floors are a great choice and how to assess the specific needs of the …
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