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An important decision is choosing the type and grade of hardwood. The market offers many different options and making the right choice relies on a variety of aspects. It is very important to consider the construction type, the species, the installation type when trying to decide on the type and grade . . . Read more
The following checklist will help you find out what you need to know before you buy whether you buy online or at your local store. This will help you get all your facts straight in order to make the most informed choice. Here’s a brief video that goes over some of the absolute . . . Read more
Fast Facts Color: Heartwood is light brown and can sometimes have a gray or pink cast. Sapwood is white to pale cream. Grain: Open grain long rays with occasional crotches, swirls and burls. Plainsawn boards have a plumed or flared grain appearance. Riftsawn has a tight grain pattern with low figuring. . . . Read more
Fast Facts Color: Heartwood starts with a light to medium brown color and ends 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 . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Prosopis glandulosa Mesquite is known for being the hardest North American wood. In addition to that, it is a common choice for hardwood floors, furniture, and even curing meat. Also, when mesquite is used for flooring, it is a strong and durable. It weighs in at more than three pounds . . . Read more
Fast Facts Color: is very light, usually white to light yellow. Kempas sapwood is more orange to red or reddish brown. The floor will darken to a more reddish color, once with exposure to UV light. Grain: is generally rough and interlocked and/or spiraled. Variations within Species and Grades: There is little . . . Read more
Hardwood floors are a timeless investment which bring warmth and beauty to any décor. This is one of the few interior design selections that will actually increase the value of your home by making a statement of impeccable taste and style. There are several important things to consider, including the type of wood suitable . . . Read more
A Abrasion Resistance This refers to the resistance of a flooring surface when exposed to continuous contact of an abrasive material or consistent friction. Abrasive Finish This indicate a nonreflective or flat surface finish. Abrasive Hardness (HA) HA is a measurement of how a stone wears when subjected to abrasion. Absorbed . . . Read more
Traditionally, hardwood represents wealth, taste and style, with each grain pattern and texture bringing a unique masterpiece of natural splendor to the indoors. Common woods are often dyed or printed to resemble more exotic woods, which means you can often get an expensive look at a fraction of the cost. Here . . . Read more
A Above Grade This term indicates a flooring installed above ground level, with a minimum of 18 inches of well-ventilated space. Abrasion This is a term which refers to the wearing away at a hardwood floor finish. Acclimation Acclimation points out to the hardwood’s improvement to the environment it is in, in . . . Read more