Engineered wood flooring vs solid wood flooring, which is best? The answer has and continues to be an ongoing battle, among many experts! On it's face solid wood and engineered wood may look the same. Regardless, there are differences that you should be aware of. Both solid and engineered …
Wood Flooring Grades the Beauty and Ugly
Solid Wood Flooring Grades There are different wood flooring grades offering a variety of characteristics. There is beauty and there is ugly in wood flooring. These perceptions can be the same grade and the same pieces of wood within. With wood flooring, what one person sees as ugly another …
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Wood Floor Cupping Cause and Effect
Wood floor cupping is a common problem that occurs with both solid and engineered wood floors. If you think you can escape cupping by installing a bamboo or laminate floor you can't for they can also cup. What is Cupping and How Does it Occur? A cupped floor has a concave shape across the …
Decorating with Bamboo Flooring
Decorating with bamboo flooring is a popular way to update a home with a fresh new look and elegant style. As you begin to update the look and feel of your home, you can make the right selection to add the right look to your home with wood. This can be with a sophisticated appeal of bamboo …
Refinishing Hardwood Floors on Your Own
Refinishing hardwood floors is an adventure that some avid do-it-your-self individuals will take up on their own. If your hardwood floors are in dire need of refinishing, get a few estimates from professionals. You may be surprised at the figures. You may want to sit down when they tell you it …
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Hardwood Flooring Questions
Hardwood flooring a substantial purchase, yet there are important questions not frequently asked. The variety of floors to choose from seems almost limitless. Here are some answers to frequently asked hardwood flooring questions. Hopefully they will assist you in selecting the ideal wood …
Laminate or Real Wood Floors
Laminate or real wood flooring is a decision that we may find ourselves faced with. Whether you have just built a new home, or are considering a change to your current flooring, perhaps you are intrigued by the addition of wood. There is nothing more classic than hardwood floors. It is found in …
Factory or Site Finished Wood
A troubling decision for many homeowners is the choice between factory or site finished wood floor. You may be wondering which is best. There are advantages to each. Listed here are several pros and cons. These should help you choose the hardwood floor that is best for you. Factory or Site …