Top Species of Hardwood Flooring Cont’d
White Oak vs. Red Oak There’s a reason the saying “stronger than Oak” came about; it wasn’t just pulled out of thin air. And the reason is pretty straightforward; Oak flooring is known to be the strongest, hardest, and most resilient, whether you are going for the Red Oak or the White Oak. Choosing between […]
Top Species of Hardwood Flooring
Maple and Cherry Wood Red Oak, White Oak, Maple, and Cherry are the dominant species commonly used to make hardwood floors worldwide. Today, we’re focusing on the Maple and the Cherry, and the characteristics that have made these woods so popular. Unfinished hardwood flooring means almost unlimited choices for your space. When choosing a hardwood floor, […]
The Pros of Floating Floors
Save a little time with floating hardwood floors In our haste to warn you about common mistakes with a floating hardwood floor, we forgot to point out all the awesome advantages of installing your floors this way. So, without further ado, here is a breakdown of all the benefits of choosing floating floors for your […]
The Disadvantages of Floating Floors
There are many different ways to approach choosing a hardwood floor. Some start with the visual, picking the type of species they are most attracted to, but another way of choosing your hardwood floors is to start at the bottom, with the subfloor and the installation technique. Today, we’re going to look at the floating […]
More Eco-Friendly Hardwood Flooring Choices
We’ve touched on this before, but now that Planet Earth took home the best actor Oscar at the 88th Academy Awards a few Sundays back we thought we’d give a few more tips to making environmentally responsible choices when choosing and installing hardwood floors. Of course, accepting the award on behalf of the planet was […]
Avoiding Cheap Wood Floor Refinishing Contractors
Hardwood floors aren’t cheap, but if done right, they can last a lifetime with minimal care and maintenance. Having worn out and damaged hardwood floors restored to their natural beauty can add tremendous value to your home, both aesthetically and in resale value. Restoring hardwood floors is well worth your money. But, you have to […]
Can Hardwood Flooring Ever Be Used in a Basement?
The Best Hardwood Floor For Below Ground Rooms Having a home filled with kids is wonderful, but at some point, those little people get too old to share bedrooms. Not everyone has the luxury of moving to a bigger home with more rooms, so a popular trend is to use the basement. It turns out it’s […]
There Will Be Flood!
(Cover: 2013 Jamestown, CO flood. Photo by: Steve Zumwalt/FEMA,from the FEMA Photo Library) Add flood insurance to your Colorado homeowner’s policy With warmer spring weather right around the corner we’re saying goodbye to frost and snow, and hello to the potential for flooding. For many Mountain Communities, as well as the Front Range taking precautionary […]
What’s the Story Behind Your Reclaimed Floors?
Reclaimed hardwood floors are popular for many reasons. First, it is environmentally responsible. Second, they look cool. And third, they have a rich history that you can’t get with new hardwood floors. This is also true for our reclaimed mixed species hardwood floors. Historic buildings often become beautiful reclaimed hardwood floors When old commercial buildings […]
Wooden Wall and Ceiling Treatments for Your Colorado Home
Wooden wall and ceiling treatments can be just what your home need to give it that classic Colorado cowboy charm. With a little imagination and the right type of wood, you can create works of art that range from rustic to chic, all depending on your personal style. You don’t need solid hardwood floors to […]