Hardwood Flooring Room by Room: The Living Room
Living Room and Hardwood Flooring Living rooms are a great place for hardwood flooring. They’re not generally prone to getting a lot of moisture or heat, and tend to have less foot traffic than other rooms in the house, since most folks like to sit and relax there. That makes them ideal for a vast […]
Hardwood Flooring Room by Room: The Dining Room
Hardwood Floors in the Dining Room A beautiful hardwood floor in the dining room will make family dinners come to life! Show Off Your Design Personality in the Dining Room Hardwood floors in the dining room can make every meal taste that much better. Dining rooms are particularly ideal locations for hardwood and by far […]
Hardwood Flooring In The Kitchen
Hardwood Flooring in the Kitchen Hardwood floors have a timeless warmth and beauty that adds a rustic old-world quality to any room. But how do they hold up in the kitchen? Let’s find out. What type of a hardwood floor is best for your kitchen? Common Wood Species The term hardwood is a bit of a […]
Darkening and Fading Hardwood Floors
You’ve chosen the perfect color and shade of hardwood for your home, but after several months, you see the hue has deepened or lightened. This mostly happens when the sun hits your floor, as is the case in sunny Colorado during spring and summer months. As a natural material, wood reacts to the sun in its […]
Mixing Different Types of Hardwood Floors
Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you want to use more than one type of hardwood in your home. For example, if the living room is already layered with a great hardwood floor but you dislike the floor in the entrance hallway or the dining area, it is logical to decide that a […]
Acoustic Properties of Hardwood Floors
The optimal sound quality of your home may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you are moving in, but then sooner or later, you will become aware of its importance. Footsteps, heels, echoes from the TV, or any other unwanted reverberation of sound may disturb your comfort at home. There are […]
How Much Hardwood Do You Need for Your Flooring?
If you are moving into a new home and decide to change the flooring and install hardwood floors, you will need to order a certain amount of those beautiful planks. But how do you know exactly how much hardwood to order for flooring? You will probably hear various stories from several people. Your neighbor might […]
The Right Shade and Color for Your Hardwood Floor
The range of color and texture of hardwood floors is so vast today that though some designers welcome the variety, others are left overwhelmed and confused when there’s a decision to be made about their flooring. So what makes the right shade and color for your hardwood floor? Choosing the right shade for your hardwood floors […]
Hardwood Flooring and the (Reduced) Risk of Allergies
Consumers are getting more and more conscious when it comes to their health and prevention of allergies. Organic cosmetics, less processed and preservative-free food, and even organic cotton clothing are becoming essential norms if one wants to lead a healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk of several types of allergies. So, what about your home […]
Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Polyurethane Hardwood Floor Finish (Part 2)
Which Type of Polyurethane is Better for Refinishing Hardwood Floors? Whether you are renewing antique wood floors or repairing site-finished wood floors, there is a finish that is right for you. Renewing & Repairing Hardwood Floors The two main options for refinishing your hardwood floor, re-coating and refinishing. Re-coating simply entails buffing the floor and then […]