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Category: Flooring

Colors, Finishes, and More

There are plenty of natural colors from which you can choose such as: soft ivory, pale creamy white, rich golden shades of walnut and honey, silvery greens, rustic reds, deep mocha coffee and so on. Even if some varieties of travertine are more consistent in color, the tiles don’t have . . . Read more

Travertine Tile Installation Tips

The installation of travertine is medium to high difficulty level and resembles with the installation on any other tile but keep in mind that you have to be extra careful. The three most important steps in installing are: preparation, laying the tile and grouting it to keep it all together. . . . Read more

Travertine: Pro or DIY?

There are many challenges that wait for you in case you want to install the flooring on your own. Before deciding whether you will do it yourself or hire someone for the project, there are certain aspects you will have to think about such as time, cost and prep work . . . 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

About Wood Flooring

We all know that wood flooring fills your home with warmth and beauty that never goes out of style. There are hundreds of selections in woods, colors, and finishes available. You can definitely find wood flooring to fit your budget and taste. Read on in order to discover why wood is . . . Read more

Engineered Hardwood vs Solid Hardwood: How are they different?

Engineered hardwood and solid hardwood have their differences even they both offer a timeless look and an excellent sense of warmth. The differences we are going to talk about include materials, structural composition and resistance. Read the following information for more understanding of this subject: Composition Engineered hardwood is created from three or . . . Read more