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If you’re on the hunt for a unique looking floor, distressed hardwood might be right up your alley. This type of flooring undergoes certain processes to give it more character and an antique, reclaimed look. These processes may involve aging, wire brushing, sculpting, or handscraping the hardwood flooring planks. By . . . Read more
Although they offer the same timeless look and sense of warmth, engineered hardwood and solid hardwood do offer a few key differences when it comes to structural composition, and performance in certain areas around the world and your home. So, how do engineered floors different from solid floors? Solid Hardwood vs Engineered . . . Read more
Throughout the years, there has been a steady increase in flooring options available to builders and homeowners alike. Choosing a floor that fits your needs includes a number of attractive choices such as wood, tile, marble, stone, and more. In the wood flooring arena, two options stand out: traditional hardwood . . . Read more
Unfinished hardwood floors are an incredibly versatile and customizable wood flooring option. Although it takes a bit of extra time and effort to install and finish unfinished hardwood floors on-site, the results can be highly rewarding. The main reasons finishes are applied to hardwood flooring are to protect the wood . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Hymenaea courbaril Brazilian cherry is a species of cherry tree from South America. It is one of the hardest woods available for hardwood floors. When aged, the wood is deep and rich in color, which is one of its most desirable qualities. This wood species is the most . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Carya Fast Facts Color: The color will vary from a light cream to a darker amber, and will darken slightly and amber over time. Exposure to UV light will speed the darkening/ambering process. Grain: Hickory grain is closed with a somewhat rough texture. Variations within Species and Grades: . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Pinus spp Looking for a chance to add some age to a new home? Using Antique Heart Pine will do just that because it is reclaimed wood from pre-1900 buildings and boats. Fast Facts Color: Heartwood is yellow but will turn a dark pink or red within a . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Pinus Palustris Fast Facts Color: The heartwood of southern yellow pine can vary from light yellowish orange to dark reddish or yellowish brown. The sapwood tends to be a cream color or light tan. Grain: The grain of southern yellow pine is highly patterned which can range from . . . Read more
Fast Facts About Red Oak Color: Heartwood is light to medium brown with a reddish tone; sapwood is pale creamy white to light reddish tan. Grain: Open grain with a coarse, porous texture and a wide range of figuring. Quartersawn planks have a flake, or butterfly patterning. Variations within Species . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Entandrophragma cyn. Fast Facts Color: Sapele has a medium to dark reddish brown color which will darken with time and exposure to UV light. Grain: Sapele has a fine, interlocked grain. Variations within Species and Grades: If the wood is quarter sawn, it has a ribbon stripped effect. . . . Read more
