Hardwood Floors for High and Dry Mountain Climates
A Colorado mountain home has many things going for it, like the views, nature, and the climate. Hardwood floors, however beautiful they may be in your home, can sometimes have a difficult time in the mountains. But, if you choose your flooring wisely, there’s no reason you can’t have gorgeous, long-lasting hardwood floors in high […]
Antique Artisanal Flooring Using New Distressed Hardwood
Artisanal flooring is created with unusual wood species full of character and a rich history. Many look to reclaimed wood to get an authentic feel. Reclaimed wood comes from many sources, and they all show the scars and weathering of having lived a past life. However, there are ways to get the reclaimed look with […]
Artisanal Flooring: Natural Hickory Hardwood Floors
One way to create beautiful artisanal wood floors is to use unique species. Natural Hickory flooring is a unique hardwood with a lot of personality. Hickory has plenty of color variation, so you need to plan carefully when installing Hickory floors. It takes the keen eye and skilled hands of an artisan hardwood flooring contractor […]
Preventing Your Hardwood Floors From Fading in the Sun
Hardwood floors aren’t cheap, and they last a lifetime. But, as solid as your hardwood floors may feel, being flooded with sunlight for years on end can start to wear on your floors. If you have hardwood floors, you need to take steps to prevent your floors from fading in the sun. Blocking out the […]
Preparing Yourself and Your Home for New Hardwood Floors
Congratulations on deciding on new hardwood floors. But, before the wood flooring experts come over and start the installation process, there are a few things you need to take care of. To make your hardwood floor installation go smoothly, you need to prepare your home. Preparing your home Before the installation begins you need to […]
The Functional and Aesthetic Differences Between Hardwood and Softwood Flooring
We only really talk about hardwood floors, not softwood floor. But when you choose a type of wood for your floors, there are hardwoods and softwoods, and both have different aesthetics to consider. Here are the differences between hardwood and softwood floors, and how to choose the best type of wood for your home. Hardwood […]
Spot the Difference: Salvaged, Reclaimed or Distressed Hardwood Flooring
To the untrained eye, the differences between salvaged, reclaimed, and distressed flooring is subtle. All three types of wood will give your home a distinct rustic feeling. But each type of wood achieves a different look. The process involved in giving new wood that old wood aesthetic is very different for these three types of […]
The Different Characteristics of Popular Wood Species for Flooring
Before you choose a type of wood for your floors you have to understand the differences in each type of wood. Although strength and durability are important factors, the overall look of your floors is what’s going to be most important. So, let’s look at some of the aesthetic characteristics of common types of hardwood. […]
Understanding the Grading System of Hardwood and Unfinished Wood for Flooring
When you’re looking for the right type of wood for your hardwood floors, there are several factors to consider. Every type of wood has different characteristics. The grading of the wood is one of those factors. Although there isn’t a universal grading system, and each manufacturer has its own system, the wood grading system will […]
The Simplest, Quickest, and Least Expensive Way to Renew Your Hardwood Floors
When you’re about to sell your house, you need to make sure that any potential buyer sees your house at its best. That means presenting a clean and organized home. You want to draw their attention to the best features in your house. Hardwood floors are a huge draw for home buyers. If the existing […]