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Category: Hardwood Flooring

Colors, Finishes, and More

Hardwood flooring has many different colors, finishes, styles, and installation patterns to pick from. This type of flooring can be as unique as the people living or working in it. Choosing the color, the finish, the gloss level, the size of the boards, and the installation patterns become now a . . . Read more

Hardwood Installation: Pro or DIY?

Before anything, you have to make up your mind if you are going to pursue with the installation by yourself or hire a professional. This decision lies number factors including: selecting a site finished or a prefinished floor, the type of hardwood floor, the room itself, and the budget for the whole . . . Read more

Repairs, Refinishing & Recoating Home

Hardwood floors have the purpose of making the areas they are installed in look more sophisticated and also add some old style charm. One thing you should be concerned about is how to properly care for them. As long as the surfaces are regularly maintained, hardwood floors are durable, and can last longer . . . Read more

Installing a Hardwood Floor

If you know what you’re doing, installing a hardwood floor by yourself can save you a lot of money. Truth be told, improper preparation and installation can lead to warping and buckling, which will ruin your flooring. Keep in mind that the most important thing you can do to ensure the . . . Read more

Wood Sub-Floor Preparation

Wood sub-floors are a great surface for instantiating wood flooring, and the only choice for thick solid wood. Preparation of the sub-floor is very important in order to succeed the installation. We must agree that the foundation must be solid. Three main areas of concern: structural integrity, a clean, flat and . . . Read more

Concrete Sub-Floor Preparation

The installation of the wood floor over a concrete sub-floor can be a bit tricky. We must keep in mind that the key to a successful installation is preparation. There are three main areas of concern: structural integrity, a flat and even surface, and moisture content. We present a list of tasks . . . Read more

Nail Down Method

Note: THE FOLLOWING IS A GUIDELINE ONLY. CAREFULLY READ THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. Installer/Owner Responsibility Hardwood flooring is a stunning natural product with inherent variations in appearance. It is the owner’s and installer’s responsibility for all products installed. Before the actual installation, . . . Read more

Glue-Down Method

Note: THE FOLLOWING IS A GUIDELINE ONLY. CAREFULLY READ THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. Installer/Owner Responsibility Hardwood flooring is a stunning natural product with inherent variations in appearance. It is the owner’s and installer’s responsibility for all products installed. Before the actual installation, . . . Read more

Installing Moldings & Trim

We recommend you considering moldings, trims or transitional pieces if you wish to go for a professional and finished look. The purpose of molding is to cover edges, camouflage expansion spaces, and bridge surfaces where wood ends and other types of flooring begin (for example tile or carpet). Engineered flooring might come with . . . Read more