Uncovering and Restoring Hidden Hardwood Floors Under Old Carpet
When you buy an old home with the intention of fixing it up, there’s nothing more incredible than discovering hidden hardwood floors under old worn carpeting. Uncovering hardwood floors is like finding a hidden treasure. However, some old floors have been covered for a reason. So, before you get too excited, make sure that you […]
Why Tomato Sauce May Ruin Your Hardwood Floors
There are two things that hardwood floor owners fear the most: red wine and tomato sauce. Whereas dings, dents, and scratches can add character to hardwood, stains are unsightly and a great annoyance to any homeowner. Removing stains can be difficult, especially if you aren’t an expert. When your floor is stained, many homeowners – […]
Wood Flooring Trim: The Finishing Touches on Hardwood Floors
When homeowners choose wood for hardwood floors, there’s one thing that many overlook, and that’s the hardwood flooring trim. Hardwood flooring trim is both functional and decorative, so be sure to talk to your contractor about the right trim to complete your hardwood floors. Choosing a trim for your hardwood floors When you pick out […]
Hardwood Floors Heat the Home and Save Energy
Wood floors save energy We all know that the look of hardwood flooring in a home can add to the warmth of your home, but did you know that hardwood floors can actually help keep your home warm during the colder months? It’s true. Hardwood floors will absorb heat and allow heat to travel through […]
Beautiful Hand-Scraped Hardwood For Cozy Colorado Homes
When you live in Colorado, you want the design of your home to match your surroundings. Many homes will lean towards the cozy country style where you allow for natural materials to shine. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have modern elements. In a Colorado home, there is nothing more classic than hardwood flooring. Distressed wood […]
An Open Floor Plan Home Deserves Matching Floors
The open floor plan is increasingly popular. All over the world, people are knocking down walls and turning their homes into one big open space. An open floor plan inspires togetherness and unity. Tearing down walls will also give you more space, which can be great in smaller homes. However, when you tear down a […]
Changing the Color of Hardwood Floors is Best Left to the Professionals
Hardwood floors can last for generations, and they can become more beautiful and charming with age. Just because your floors still look great doesn’t mean that you want to have the same color for eternity. That would be like never changing your hair color. Just like changing your hair color, we recommend that you get […]
Highlight Your Wood Floors with Handcrafted Borders
Hardwood floors are beautiful when they are installed in the classic fashion. However, if you’re looking for a way to give your hardwood floor a little extra oomph, talk to your hardwood flooring craftsmen about adding a decorative border to your hardwood floors. A border is like outlining your floors, highlighting their beauty and making […]
Give Your Home Instant Character With Reclaimed Wood Floors
Hardwood floors can add elegance, warmth, and charm to any type of home. Wood floors are classic and, although they can be a significant investment, they bring incredible returns – not just aesthetically, but also financially, if you ever want to sell your home. When you choose to use reclaimed wood for your floors, you […]
Hardwood Floor Medallions Turn Your Floors into Art
(Cover Photo by © Hardwood Floors Magazine) Art doesn’t have to hang on the wall; it can be right there in the center of your floors. If you want to do something truly spectacular with your hardwood floors, you might want to work in a custom medallion. A medallion or inlay can turn elegant and […]