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5 Things You Might Not Know About Your Hardwood Floors

February 15, 2014 by

Whether you are looking at flooring for a brand new home, or are finally remodeling and putting in the floors of your dreams, chances are hardwoods have made the top of your list. And with good reason. Nothing says style, class and elegance like hardwood flooring.

If you are new to hardwoods, there may be a few things that you didn’t know about this popular flooring choice. While they do make a great choice for just about every room in the home, there are a few tips that will keep them looking great longer, and keep you happy with your flooring choice for years.5 Things You Might Not Know About Your Hardwood Floors

Janka hardness test

Did you know every hardwood available as a flooring has a unique ranking? The Janka hardness test measures the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. It measures the force required to embed an 11.28mm steel ball into wood into half the ball’s diameter. The higher the ranking, the more suitable it is as a flooring choice. When looking at wood choices, make sure you ask about the Janka hardness test and where your options fall in ranking.

High heel shoes can damage your hardwood flooring

The concept of having hardwood flooring is a little deceiving because hardwoods can be damaged. High heels, spikes, sports shoes – all can be damaging to your wood flooring. Because pressure points strike the floor with more force per inch than an elephant’s foot, you’ll quickly see the damage if you walk around.

Different flooring companies work different ways

Some flooring companies look to make quick sales and install your flooring as fast as possible to move onto the next customer. We never take that approach. All of our hardwood flooring is installed to ensure you long lasting results. No matter what type of hardwoods you choose, we finish installation with glue and nails to insure you’ll never find movement or gaping in the months and years to come.

Colorado is dry – take care of your hardwoods

You probably feel it by this time of the year. Colorado is a very dry climate. Sure we get the occasional snow or rain storm, but after the heater runs nonstop through the coldest of days, you’re bound to feel the tightness and dryness in your own skin. The same applies to your floors – they feel the dryness too. Hardwoods are meant to live with moisture; so take care of your flooring and install a humidifier. Both your floors and your skin will thank you.

Take your time decorating

The hardwoods are in. The new sofa is purchased. One last piece is a new rug to add a splash of color to the room. Area rugs are a great additive for protection. But don’t add it to your room too fast. Give your hardwood flooring at least two to three weeks to cure before covering it up with a rug. It will allow the glue to thoroughly dry and the floors to settle before adjusting to the new covering.

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Laminate Flooring or Hardwood Flooring – Which Is Right For You?

August 22, 2013 by

Wood flooring. Its what the finest homes across Colorado have on display.

Laminate Flooring or Hardwood Flooring - Which Is Right For You?When you’re ready to upgrade to wood and change the look and feel of your home throughout, simply deicding on “wood” isn’t your stopping point. In fact, its just the beginning.

When it comes to wood, you have two choices: hardwood or laminate.

The flooring in your home is a big investment. You want to invest in flooring that is not only going to be durable and meet your needs, but will also be a beautiful addition to your home. You also have to make sure you choose flooring that fits your budget.

And that’s where your decision lies: will you choose laminate or hardwood?

Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the good and the bad of each type will help you decide which is best for your home.

Hardwood flooring has a longer lifespan than laminate. Good hardwood floors can last 20, 30 years or even longer if you maintain them regularly. If hardwood flooring ever becomes damaged, it can be refinished to give it a brand-new appearance.

Hardwood flooring also adds value to your home. There is something special and elegant about true hardwood floors that cannot be matched by laminate.

Finally, hardwood flooring is a quieter type of flooring than laminate. You will not have to worry about noisy footsteps down your hallway with hardwood flooring.

Laminate flooring is geared toward the DIY homeowner. It can be installed with relative ease on your own – hardwood flooring normally requires professional installation. You will also find that you have more pattern choices with laminate flooring without worrying about the wood type changing colors or patterns over time.

You will also find it much easier to determine how much foot traffic laminate flooring can withstand from the Abrasion Class (AC) rating, which takes the guesswork out of defining durability.

Finally, laminate flooring is more durable when it comes to moisture. Hardwood flooring is not suitable for rooms where the moisture level may be high, such as kitchens or bathrooms, because it is prone to moisture damage. With laminate, you can put that worry to rest.

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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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Understanding The Installation Process For Hardwood Flooring

May 30, 2012 by

Installing hardwood flooring in your home involves more than simply tacking a few pieces of pretty wood onto your floor. Whether you are the DIY type or have hired it done professionally, there are many steps involved in the entire process. Before you have your hardwood flooring installed (or before you install it on your own), it is essential to understand the installation process so you will know what to expect.

For traditional hardwood flooring, the sub-floor must be completely level, clean and moisture-resistant. The reason for this is that solid wood floors can bow and bend if they are exposed to high levels of heat or moisture.

Once the sub-floor is ready, the boards are nailed end-to-end from a specific starting point of the room. Joints are staggered so that they are a minimum of 12 inches from the joints of other rows. When the flooring is complete, the wood is sealed and finished.

Contemporary hardwood flooring is designed to make the installation process less tedious than that of traditional hardwood flooring. You can find flooring that is glued, rather than nailed, to the sub-floor. You can find flooring that snaps together and even flooring that is pre-finished. When cost is a significant factor, contemporary choices may be just what you are looking for.
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