All posts in Hardwood Flooring (123)
Hardwood floors are durable; they stand up over time, and weather wear and tear well. That’s one of the reasons that so many people opt for hardwood floors in a new home. Despite their durability, wood floors can be damaged through mistreatment, or even common wear and tear. Luckily you . . . Read more
Choosing to install hardwood flooring yourself can save you a lot of money – if you know what you’re doing. Improper preparation and installation can lead to warping and buckling, which will ruin flooring that might otherwise remain beautiful and durable enough for your grandchildren’s grandchildren to grow up on. . . . Read more
Finishing hardwood floors is never an easy undertaking, even for professionals who do it frequently. It is always hard work, but knowing exactly what to do is half the battle. The information below assumes that the floor has already been installed. Remember standard safety guidelines and put them into practice . . . Read more
Not all hardwood flooring is created equal. Learn the differences between how enginerred hardwood and hardwood flooring is made. This will help you make an informed decision about what flooring will best fit your lifestyle. There are three basic types of hardwood flooring: Solid Engineered Acrylic impregnated Each type has . . . Read more
Hardwood floors have been prized for centuries for their beauty and wearability. Traditionally, they represent wealth, taste and style, with each grain pattern and texture bringing a unique masterpiece of natural splendor to the indoors. Each species of hardwood has distinct patterns, colors and properties. A better understanding of hardwood . . . Read more
Hardwood flooring history dates back to the 1600s. Wood began to be more frequently used as flooring, often as unfinished planks supported by wooden joists over dirt or stone. It truly came into its own in style and elegance during the Baroque Era (1625-1714). Beginning in 1625, artistic French parquetry . . . Read more
When it comes to hardwood flooring, several questions may come to mind. A collection of the most commonly asked questions is below. What is the difference between prefinished and unfinished flooring? Can a hardwood floor be floated? How do I acclimate my hardwood floor? How does moisture affect my hardwood . . . Read more
As far as hardwood flooring is concerned, there are many different colors, finishes, styles, and installation patterns to choose from. The hardwood installed in a home or business can be as unique as the people living or working in it. Once the decision to use hardwood has been made, choosing . . . Read more
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