Extending Your Old Hardwood Floors to New Rooms
Not everyone can afford to put in new hardwood floors throughout their home all at once. Many take it one room at a time. If you have invested in a beautiful hardwood floor in one room and feel it is time to extend that floor to the next room, make sure you hire professionals who […]
Kentwood: Environmentally Responsible and Progressive Flooring
(Cover photo taken from Kentwoodfloors.com) We ask a lot from our floors. We want them to be unique, beautiful, resilient and always environmentally responsible. It’s a tall order for most products, but the hardwood flooring industry is working harder than ever to meet the critical demands of an environmentally conscious consumer. Kentwood is adding a […]
Hottest Hardwood Trend: Environmental Responsibility
It IS easy being Greyne! The year was 1970 and everyone’s favorite frog was singing about the hardships of “being green”. Today, “being green” is easier than ever. In fact, being green is downright sexy. When it comes to choosing a hardwood floor, architects and designers are placing environmental responsibility at the top of their list when […]
Doggone It!! Hardwood Solutions to Dents and Scratches
Hiding imperfections in your floors caused by dogs It is often the best time of your day, the clackity-clack of your dog racing across your hardwood floors to greet you as soon as you reach the front door. But that kind of love and affection comes at a price, and it’s your hardwood floors that are […]
Bamboo: Eco-Friend or Eco-Foe
In our fight to preserve our planet and minimize our carbon footprint, people are looking at every option to be more “green”. That includes hardwood flooring. Even though hardwood floors are already about as green as they come. If you pick the right type of wood, you can ensure that you are getting your floors […]
Hardwood Floor Etiquette: Shoes On or Off?
Floors are meant to be walked on, but there are ways you can walk on your new hardwood floors without destroying them. Many homes have a “shoes off” policy in the day to day, but when you’re throwing a party for a special occasion, asking your guests to take their shoes off can be a […]
Hardwood 101: Acclimation Time
We want to have the best performance for the longest term when it comes to your hardwood floors. Making sure that the wood has acclimated properly is one of the most important steps to a successful project and a long lasting hardwood floor. Some companies will give you an arbitrary acclimation time for your hardwood. […]
Award Winning Organic Hardwood Floors from Hallmark
If we’ve learned anything from the Antique Roadshow, it’s that everything could be a hidden treasure. What you consider old, outdated and useless can have tremendous value and beauty. That is the concept behind Hallmarks Organic Hardwood Floors collection: in with the old, mixed with the new. If you’re looking for a timeless hardwood floor […]
Hardwood Myths and Misconceptions
Thank you for stopping by! It’s been two and a half years since our move, and now we’ve upgraded our website as well. We hope that this will be a great source of inspiration for new and potential clients. We want to make finding, designing and installing your hardwood floors a great experience and we […]
Hardwood 101: Types of Hardwood
Solid, engineered and reclaimed hardwood types So, you think you want a hardwood floor? The best place to start is to know which wood type would suit you project, home or commercial space best. There are many factors to consider, from the type, grade, species and installation method. But let’s take it one step at a […]