Category: Flooring
Botanical Name: Betula Yellow birch and sweet birch are the two forms frequently used for floorings. These are typically found in the Lake States and throughout the Northeast, although they can also be found along the Appalachian Mountains down through northern Georgia. Yellow birch’s color ranges from a light yellow . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Guibourtia demeusei The bubinga trees are found in West Africa, generally in the areas of Gabon and Cameroon. Those trees grow in height from 130 to 170 feet and can have a trunk diameter of six and a half feet. When discussing about the colors, the wood ranges . . . Read more
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
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
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
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
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
You should keep in mind that finishing hardwood floors is not an easy task, even for professionals. Of course, knowing what to do is half the battle. In order to help you out, we provide you with the information below assuming that you already installed your floor. Introduction There are . . . Read more
Cleaning and maintaining a hardwood floor is very important. When properly maintained, a hardwood floor can look as beautiful as the day it was installed. While the hardness of the species does play a role in how well it will hold up to the hustle and bustle of daily life, . . . Read more
Ceramic and porcelain tile are very rigid materials used for flooring. They require a subfloor designed to account for this, without any fluctuation or movement. We present you a list with a few instructions on how to prepare your subfloor for this type of installation. 1. Installing ceramic tile and porcelain tile over . . . Read more