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Get to Know Us at Unique Wood Floors

Unique Wood Floors aims to be the leading expert of factory finished hardwoods in North America, providing expertise and a broad range of flooring related products to clients across North America. Our showrooms in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro provides clients with a chance to learn about everything that goes into a flooring project. While …

Choosing Between Domestic vs Exotic Hardwood Floors

Consumers need to consider several factors when shopping for hardwood floors. One of the most important decisions to make is choosing between domestic vs exotic hardwood floors. From color to hardness, durability and price point, the characteristics of each species can be vastly different, creating a distinct look in your living space.

Top 10 Reasons to Buy Wood Floors Online

Wood floors create a warm, comforting atmosphere in any room of your home, enhancing living space and improving property value. In the past homeowners traveled from flooring store to flooring store, searching for the ideal wood floors at an affordable price. Savvy shoppers can now buy wood floors online, saving time and money.

What Should You Expect From Your Newly Installed Hardwood Flooring?

Hardwood flooring remains a popular choice for homes of all sizes, outlasting the latest home décor trends and improving the value of homes across the country. Consumers should consider this type of flooring as a lifetime investment, but performance, durability and appearance depend on product quality and installation methods. Be sure you know what to …

Does Your Home Need Minor Floor Prep or Major Floor Prep?

Preparation is a vital component of flooring installation. Your contractor needs to ensure that ideal conditions exist on the subfloor, providing a clean slate for adhesives and flooring materials. Every project requires minor floor prep and the installation price should cover those costs, but major floor prep may be necessary for a durable installation, driving …

Benefits of Cumaru Brazilian Teak Wood Floors

Stronger than domestic hardwood species, Cumaru Brazilian Teak is an exotic wood used for solid hardwood and engineered wood flooring products. Homeowners can benefit from several characteristics of this species, including the strength and distinct appearance. Although the cost is a bit higher than popular domestics like Red Oak and Maple, Brazilian Teak creates a …

Choosing Between Solid Vs Engineered 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 …

Pros and Cons of Radiant Heating for Your Home

Homeowners and home builders should consider the pros and cons of radiant heating when deciding whether or not this heating method is an efficient, economical choice. Available for new builds and as part of your home renovation project, radiant floor heating uses tubes laid below your flooring to heat specific rooms or the entire house.