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Month: June 2015

The Friction and Slip Resistance of Travertine Tile

“How slippery is travertine tile“? This is a common question asked by customers interested into installing travertine. General rules can be applied to different travertine finishes. Considering the “static co-efficient of friction” (SCOF), which in layman’s terms is a description of the force required to move a stationary object in relation to . . . Read more

Alder

Botanical Name: Alnus Alder is generally found in North America, mostly in the Pacific Northwest, typically between California and Alaska. Hardwood harvested in North America is referred to as domestic, which is less expensive than the imported exotic hardwoods. There are many species of alder in the world and the most frequently used in woodworking today . . . Read more

Cherry, American (aka Black)

Botanical Name: Prunus Serotina American Cherry, also known as Black Cherry It is also referred to as: North American Cherry, Black Cherry, Wild Cherry, Whiskey Cherry, Rum Cherry, and Black Chokecherry.   This a popular hardwood floor choice for many customers. While it is not as favored as other species . . . Read more

Brazilian Cherry (aka Jatoba)

Botanical Name: Prunus Serotina American Cherry, also known as Black Cherr. It is also referred to as: North American Cherry, Black Cherry, Wild Cherry, Whiskey Cherry, Rum Cherry, and Black Chokecherry. Brazilian Cherry is a commonly used as hardwood flooring. While it is not as famous as other species such . . . Read more

Cypress, Australian

Australian Cypress is a perfect choice of wood flooring for customers who are looking for a light colored floor. It is considered a softwood, dark knots occur throughout the wood naturally, and the wood does not darken drastically when exposed to light as some other species do. Australian Cypress is . . . Read more

Hickory

Fast Facts Color: The color varies from light cream to a darker amber, and will darken slightly and amber over time. Always remember that exposure to UV light speeds the darkening/ambering process. Grain: It is somewhat a rough texture. Variations within Species and Grades: There are high levels of color variation within . . . Read more