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How Long Should You Acclimate Wood Floor Before Installation?

by AndrewInstallation April 4, 2017December 26, 2024No Comments

Proper wood floor acclimation has been a question on many homeowners and contractors’ minds before installation. Since wood flooring projects are a major investment, it is wise to understand the true meaning of acclimation. Under certain circumstances, wrongly acclimating your wood floor can lead to installation issues. Such as to potentially cause buckling or gapping …

What Everyone Should Know About Selecting Prefinished Wood Flooring

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring March 22, 2017December 26, 2024No Comments

Are you thinking about updating a room in your house? Finished basement or office space? Consider the varied options in prefinished wood flooring. Prefinished hardwood is pre-sanded, stained, and coated with finish in a factory-confined space before being packaged into boxes. These floors are finished in a controlled environment which allows the finish to cure …

Hardwood Floors and Pets

by JoeOther March 8, 2017December 26, 2024No Comments

I love hardwood floors but we have a very active young Golden Retriever and this dog can grow to be 70 pounds. What are some of the concerns that I should have for choosing the right hardwood floors for pets?

Why Engineered Wood Floors Are Not Made Equal

by AndrewHardwood Flooring February 23, 2017December 26, 2024No Comments

One of the most commonly asked questions in a wood floor showroom by homeowners is as follows. “What should I choose for my house engineered hardwood or solid hardwood floor?”. It is a big mistake for a salesperson to respond with a definite answer without taking all of the following into consideration. Lifestyle, home structure, …

Asian Walnut: A Unique, Distinctive and Durable Option

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring January 7, 2017December 26, 2024No Comments

If you are looking for unique flooring options, a little research into today’s trends is surely worth the effort. There are a few unique options now reaching our markets that may deserve strong consideration. One of the more unconventional choices that are rapidly increasing in popularity is the Asian Walnut wood floor. Asian Walnut, or …

Pros and Cons – Cork Flooring

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring November 29, 2016December 26, 2024No Comments

The demand for cork flooring has boomed in the last few years, as more people look for environmentally friendly wood flooring and discover the many benefits of this beautiful material. An educated consumer remains the wisest shopper, and it helps all in the industry to discuss not only the advantages of cork flooring but also …

Facts About Hickory

by Unique Wood FloorsOther November 24, 2016December 27, 2024No Comments

What is Hickory Hardwood? There are 19 different kinds of hickory hardwoods in the world. This domestic hardwood species is tough, dense, and resistant to shock. Hickory hardwood has been used for tool handles, wagon wheel spokes, lacrosse sticks, golf clubs, and skis. The energy living in hardwood makes it very suitable for burning in …

Oil Finish Hardwood Flooring Trends Of 2016

by AndrewTrends November 21, 2016December 27, 2024No Comments

Oil finish hardwood flooring has taken the United States market by storm in 2016 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2017 and beyond. Here are some of the most common questions we have regarding oil-finished trends:

Benefits of UV Oil-Finish on Hardwood Floors

by Unique Wood FloorsHardwood Flooring, Maintenance October 12, 2016December 27, 2024No Comments

Your hardwood floors need a durable finish that maintains the visual appeal and natural comfort of wood. Although polyurethane finishes remain popular, UV-oiled finishes provide a variety of benefits that attract discerning homeowners. When you’re looking for something upscale and distinct, consider the benefits of UV oil finish on hardwood floors of all types.

How to Choose the Best Wood Flooring for Small Spaces

by Unique Wood FloorsTrends September 5, 2016December 27, 2024No Comments

Decorating small spaces requires the same level of attention as decorating larger spaces, and choosing the best wood flooring requires some consideration. While basic rules of small space design apply to floors, you should also think about how the wood species, color, and width of your hardwood flooring selection fit into small space principles.

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