Area rugs are one of the essentials after the installation of hardwood flooring. One thing often debated is the use of rug pads underneath an area rug. Professionals have warned against the use of certain pads that might smudge the finish on wood flooring. In this article, we will examine the best type of pad …
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 …
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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 …
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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?
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, …
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 …
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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 …
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 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:
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.