Elevate Your Commercial Space Without Breaking the Bank
Hardwood floors will elevate any space. For commercial spaces, hardwood floors can make any space look more expensive. But, just because it looks expensive, doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune. Engineered wood floors in commercial spaces can give you glamor and luxury without breaking the bank. Engineered hardwood floors in commercial spaces […]
Using Sapwood or Heartwood Will Give Your White Oak Floors Different Characteristics
Every piece of art begins with a white canvas. The same can be said of hardwood floors. Today, people are looking to customize their hardwood floors to match the style of the home, as well as, the personal style of the homeowners. Of course, you can look at different species of wood to find the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why We Still Love Tongue and Groove Flooring
One of the most popular hardwood flooring installation methods is the tongue and groove method. This method of installing hardwood floors has been used for centuries and is still one of the preferred methods for installing hardwood floors. So, what is tongue and groove flooring, and where did it come from? The Beginning of Hardwood […]
A Matte Finish Will Enhance the Natural Beauty of the Wood
Hardwood floors are famous for their beautiful shine. However, the latest trend in hardwood flooring is using a matte floor finish. A matte finish on hardwood floors will take away the shine, and instead, highlight the natural beauty of the hardwood. Whether you have light or dark hardwood floors, adding a matte finish will bring […]