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Month: June 2015

Hardwood Repairs Home

We all know that hardwood floors add beauty and a warmth feel to any home. In addition to that, this type of flooring can greatly increase the value of your home, especially if you plan on putting your home on the real estate market. It is a true fact that . . . 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

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

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