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Real Christmas Trees And Hardwood Flooring – How To Make It Work

December 7, 2012 by

Hardwood flooring is beautiful to look at, great to take care of … and nerve racking when it comes to the holidays. You love your floors and you really want to keep the real Christmas tree as a part of your family traditions. But can you combine the two safely without a lot of problems come January?

Nothing brings tears faster than a wooden floor with water damage, sap stains, or deep scratches from the tree stand. But with a few extra steps, you can keep your family traditions and keep your hardwood floors looking their best too.

Start With Layers

Before you head out to pick out your tree, create the spot for your tree in your home and have it fully prepared before hand. To guard against scratches, fold an old sheet into quarters and place it where your real tree will go. Then cut an old plastic table cloth or a trash bag to fit on top of the sheet. Once the tree is in position, cover both sections with your tree skirt to complete your festive look.

Prepare Your Tree Outside

Instead of bringing in the real tree directly from your car, prepare it outside first. Cut the netting or twine and stand it up to release the branches. Gently shake the tree to remove any lose needles that have come off in the moving process. [Read more…]

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Is Teak Flooring An Option For Your Home?

October 19, 2012 by

Choosing the perfect flooring for you home can be a tough decision. There are so many different types of flooring available and each one has its advantages. Stone, laminate, hardwood, vinyl – the choices never seem to stop.

Even if you narrow your options down to one, you still have to choose the right pattern and style. It is enough to make your head spin.

If you are trying to find the right flooring for your home, you may start out with a broad idea in mind. Hardwood flooring is a beautiful choice and will last for years. Once you’ve decided hardwood is the right choice for you, its time to look at your options.

Teak flooring is a beautiful, wood flooring that is available in a wide range of sophisticated colors. It ca range from a rich gold tone to a beautiful reddish brown, and of course many colors in between. Teak has a tight, even grain that gives a smooth, even appearance as it runs across your room.

This particular type of flooring is a very hard wood – meaning that teak is quite durable over time. This type of flooring also naturally resists decay – another durability factor that mustn’t be overlooked. Because of its durability, it is a good choice for heavy traffic areas.
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The Different Ways to Install Hardwood Flooring

August 30, 2012 by

Hardwood flooring adds aesthetic appeal and value to your home. Many homeowners are turning to hardwood for its beauty, as well as its durability. It is easy to take care of and easy to install. There are several different methods of installation that can be used. The method you choose should be based on your personal preference.

The two methods that use specific tools to secure your floor are nailing or stapling the wood floor down. In order to nail down your flooring, you will need a manual flooring nailer or a pneumatic nailing gun. The most common type of nail to use is the 2-inch nailing cleat. In order to staple your flooring, you will need a pneumatic nailing gun that can install staples that are 1 ½ – 2 inches long.

If you prefer to use a method that does not use a nailing gun, you can glue down engineered wood flooring. It is important to use the precise adhesive that is recommended by the manufacturer of your flooring. Choosing a less expensive alternative could void your warranty on your floor. The glue is simply applied to the subflooring with a trowel and the engineered wood floor or parquet is then placed on top of it.
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Is Pre-finished Or Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Better?

August 23, 2012 by

Hardwood flooring is an elegant and durable option for almost any flooring project.  The graining creates a unique look for each board, while the finish provides protection and durability that will last for years.

Years ago, if you wanted the best quality and the greatest variety, you had to get a professional to install an unfinished hardwood floor.  But advances in the industry have made pre-finished hardwood floors a very reliable and comparable alternative.  So, which type of flooring is right for you?

Convenience – If you are looking for a fast and easy installation, definitely go with the pre-finished flooring option.  Unfinished hardwood floors require sanding and finishing be done in your home after the product has been placed.  Drying and curing can last for weeks, and the dust generated from sanding can get everywhere.

Finished look – Unfinished hardwood floors must be finished on site.  This means anything in the environment could potentially interfere with the finishing process.  Dust, hair, etc. in the air can easily get stuck in the finish as it is drying.  Pre-finished flooring on the other hand, is finished in a matter of minutes using ultraviolet light and perfected application techniques.  As a result, the finished look is typically much smoother in pre-finished flooring. [Read more…]

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The Benefits of Hardwood Flooring

August 16, 2012 by

Want to do one thing this fall to change the look of your home? Something that is easy to do yet has a major impact?

How about adding hardwood floors throughout your living space.

Changing the floors of your home is a great way to give your home a makeover. Instead of gutting the house and remodeling everything, you can change the flooring and give your home an entirely new “feel”. Adding hardwood flooring to your home is a good idea when you want to add luster and beauty to the floors of your house. And with hardwood flooring increasing in popularity every day, its easier than ever to find a choice right for your lifestyle.

There are several reasons why hardwood flooring is becoming such a popular choice. It has many benefits over other types of flooring, including:

  • These types of floors are easy to clean and maintain.
  • Hardwoods are very strong and durable. They are designed to last for many years and can withstand heavy foot-traffic. This is why you will often find hardwood floors in older homes because they are made to last for such a long time. [Read more…]

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How To Create A Unique Look With Your Hardwood Floors

August 10, 2012 by

Hardwood floors can help make your home look and feel magnificent. There are many different styles of hardwood floors, giving you the ability to create the perfect look. Yet since hardwood floors are so popular, you may be worried that your floors will look just like your neighbor’s floors. You can stop this worry by adding something special to your hardwood floors.

There are several ways you can create a unique look with your hardwood floors – making them “pop” with a style that is all you.

Add a medallion to your flooring to give it an original look. Medallions are created to add depth and design to any room. They can be many different patterns, custom or preassembled. And as a good rule of thumb, they should be no more than one third the width of the room. There are many styles of medallions available and they can be added to most any type of hardwood flooring. Medallions look great in an entryway or foyer – a place where anyone who enters your home can see them. You can even go the extra mile and have a custom medallion designed, such as one of your family crest.
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The Finishes Available For Your Hardwood Floor

August 3, 2012 by

The installation of hardwood floors in your home probably has you waiting in anticipation. You cannot wait to see the beauty and elegance that the hardwood will bring to your home.

Before you can sit back and enjoy the beauty of your hardwood floors, you have to make a few decisions – one of them being a finish. This will be the finishing touch to your floor – and the step that brings your floors the most luster and elegance.

There are three main finishes available and understanding each one will help you choose the right one for your home.

Surface finishes – these finishes are some of the most popular because of their durability and easy maintenance. They are created from a blend of synthetic resins. They form a protective coating on the surface of your floor and are available in several types. You can find surface finishes that are water-based, oil-based, acid-cured, and moisture-cured. Water-based finishes go on clear and resist changing color over time. Oil-based finishes are durable, amber-colored finishes. Acid-cured finishes are durable and go on clear or slightly amber in color. Moisture-cured finishes are durable and more resistant to moisture. [Read more…]

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Choosing The Appearance Of Your Hardwood Floors

August 2, 2012 by

Once you’ve chosen to install hardwood floors in your home, your decisions have just begun.  Now you will need to choose the type and appearance of your hardwood floors.  Do you want a flowing parallel look or are you more the patterned type?  Do you want the real deal or simply the look of true wood?  Whatever you’re looking for, here is a quick guide to help you navigate the world of hardwood floors.

Solid wood flooring:  Just like it sounds, this is wood, wood, and wood.  Solid wood flooring is available in both pre-finished (sanded and finished before installation) and unfinished state (sanded and finished after installation).  The three main categories for solid wood flooring include:

Strip flooring has a limited number of widths available. If you are looking for a narrower beam of solid hardwood, than strip flooring is for you.

Plank flooring, unlike strip flooring, is available in a wide variety of widths.  If you are seeking the parallel look of a hardwood floor, but want a wider beam, you should consider plank flooring.

Parquet flooring is typically used when a customer wants geometrical patterns in their flooring, rather than straight lines.

Engineered Wood Flooring has the look of wood with the durability of laminate flooring.  If you want the appearance of authentic wood without all the fuss, you might want to try engineered wood floors. [Read more…]

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Things To Know Before Using Rugs On Your Hardwood Floors

July 25, 2012 by

Hardwood floors are a beautiful and durable flooring option for any home.  While hardwood floors may look great, they can also look a bit bare.  If you are looking to add some color, comfort, or softness to your hardwood flooring areas, here are a few things you should know about hardwood floors and area rugs.

Rugs are recommended – Most hardwood floor installation companies do recommend the use of area rugs over hardwood floors.  In key areas of high traffic or outside access, area rugs can help protect your floors from the dirt and damage of normal usage.  Choose your rugs carefully and place them with a purpose.  Remember, a randomly placed rug is a tripping hazard waiting to happen.

It’s what’s under the rug that matters – You’ve taken your time and chosen your rugs carefully.  Now they need a foundation.  Simply placing a rug on a hardwood floor is asking for trouble.  With no friction between the rug and the floor, one false step can send you (or a guest) to the floor.  You want to make sure that you purchase a good quality, vinyl rug pad.  Other types of rug pads could discolor your floor.  Also, avoid carpet tape.  It works like a charm, but it is nearly impossible to get off the floor. [Read more…]

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Sanding or Replacing Hardwood Floors: Which Should You Do?

July 19, 2012 by

Hardwood floors are one of the most popular flooring choices of today. Hardwood floors provide durable, beautiful flooring that works well with almost any interior design. Sometimes, no matter how beautiful your hardwood flooring is, you need a change.

Maybe your hardwood floor has become damaged or scuffed beyond repair. Maybe you just want to change the look of your home. Either way, it comes down to deciding between sanding and replacing your hardwood floors. So, what should you do?

If your hardwood flooring has already been sanded and refinished several times, it will probably need replacing. A good way to determine this is to examine the flooring. If you can see nail heads at the seams, your floor has been sanded and refinished too much – you need to replace it. [Read more…]

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