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. Examine the two …
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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 which helps save time and money. …
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 …
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Preparation is key to successful flooring installation. The subfloor must be in optimal condition for adhesives and materials to bond properly. Basic prep is usually included in the installation cost, but major prep may raise the price and extend the timeline.
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 its strength and distinct appearance. Although the cost is a bit higher than popular domestics like Red Oak and Maple, Brazilian Teak creates a …
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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Homeowners and builders should carefully weigh the pros and cons of radiant heating when determining if it’s an efficient and economical option for their space. Radiant floor heating, which can be installed in new constructions or as part of a home renovation, uses tubes placed beneath the flooring to heat specific rooms or the entire …
Finishing the basement provides additional living space without the added cost of home additions. However, choosing the proper flooring for your basement renovation is essential. Floating wood floors provide a durable, comfortable, and attractive surface for any basement, and come in a wide range of colors, textures, and styles.
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. …
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