Engineered floor vs solid wood flooring, which is best, this is an ongoing battle! With both types of wood flooring there are benefits and disadvantages. There are unlimited styles to select from in both engineered and solid wood floors. From the surface of the floor you will not know the difference but there are differences that you need to be aware of. [Read more…]
Wood Flooring Grades the Beauty and Ugly
Wood Flooring Grades Good, Bad, Beauty, Ugly
There are different wood flooring grades (be it on room or shower) offering a variety of characteristics to wood floors. There is beauty and there is ugly in wood flooring. These perceptions can be the same wood flooring grades and the same pieces of wood within those grades. With wood flooring, what one person sees as ugly another person sees ase beauty. Examples of this would be Cabin, Character and Premium wood flooring grades. [Read more…]
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. [Read more…]
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 wood floors that will add quality to your home. It’s about making the right choice for your home and leaving a lasting impression with the elegant look with the right flooring. [Read more…]
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 will cost you $1200 to have your living room redone. For many homeowners refinishing hardwood floors is a job they would prefer to have the pro perform. While you could carpet over your hardwood for less than refinishing hardwood floors, carpeting over beautiful hardwood floors seem, well, wrong? [Read more…]
Hardwood Flooring Questions
Do you have some hardwood flooring questions to ask? Hardwood flooring is a substantial purchase. The variety of floors to choose from seems almost limitless. Here are some answers to frequently asked hardwood questions that should be of good assistance in selecting the ideal wood floor. [Read more…]
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 the most expensive of homes and lends a certain charm to every room. Real wood flooring, while beautiful, is also expensive. It may or may not be the right choice for you. This article will explore the terms laminate and wood flooring and why you should be familiar with their individual meanings. [Read more…]
Factory or Site Finished Wood
A troubling decision for many homeowners is the choice between factory or site finished wood floor. If you are planning on purchasing a new hardwood floor you too may be wondering if flooring that is finished on site following installation is best or are you better off with a floor that comes with a factory prefinished. There are advantages to each and listed here are several pros and cons that should help you choose the hardwood floor that is best for you. [Read more…]