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Hardwood floors are an investment in your home that will last for decades and bring warmth and beauty to any décor. Hardwood buying guide helps to make the right interior design choices that will actually raise the value of your home, wood makes a timeless statement of impeccable taste and . . . Read more
The weather can wreak havoc on more than the exterior of your home. As the humidity rises and falls, it’s common for gaps to form and appear in hardwood floors. Expansion and contractions causes hardwood floor gaps. Hardwood takes on and loses moisture as the temperatures and the humidity rises . . . Read more
Mazama Hardwood – Smooth South American Collection / SKU: 10080076 Our hardwood flooring checklist will help you understand what you need to know before purchasing this amazing flooring option. This article will help you get all your facts in line so that you can make the most informed choice and get the most . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Alnus Alder is a North American hardwood usually found in the Pacific Northwest, generally between California and Alaska. While there are many species of alder throughout the world, the most commonly used in woodworking today is the red alder. In the flooring industry, hardwood harvested in North America . . . Read more
What Is it About Hardwood Flooring? Throughout history, hardwood flooring has set the standard for beauty, richness, and style in the most elegant homes. No other flooring offers the timeless quality of wood with the undeniable warmth and comfort that says “welcome home”. Where it Comes From Hardwood flooring is . . . Read more
Replacing old flooring with new bamboo is an excellent way to brighten your space with an eco-friendly material. Also unlike most types of wood, bamboo flooring is in plentiful supply and simple to replenish. However, if you’ve never purchased or installed this material before, you may have a few questions. . . . Read more
Note: THE FOLLOWING IS A GUIDELINE ONLY. CAREFULLY READ THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. What to Know Before Installing Glueless-Click Bamboo Important Considerations Since bamboo is a natural product it will have shading variations. During installation, it is best to work out . . . Read more
So you’ve weighed all the pros and cons of bamboo flooring, chosen your perfect material, and now you’re ready to install it. Follow the guide below to learn how to install bamboo on a wood subfloor, and you’ll have brand new floors in no time! Note: THE FOLLOWING IS A . . . Read more
Note: THE FOLLOWING IS A GUIDELINE ONLY. CAREFULLY READ THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE YOU INSTALL BAMBOO ON CONCRETE. « back to installation list How to Install Bamboo on Concrete Subflooring Important Considerations Before you order flooring, make sure you add at least 5% to . . . Read more
Bamboo Flooring FAQ Is “carbonized” bamboo flooring stained? So carbonized bamboo is softer than natural bamboo? What is the difference between “horizontal” and “vertical” bamboo flooring? Can a bamboo floor be floated? How does bamboo flooring hold up to high humidity? Is strand-woven bamboo the same product as traditional . . . Read more