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Floating hardwood floors are composed of real wood on top and composite underneath that make them very sturdy. They come in a range of board widths and colors. As with anything, this type of flooring has its downside, but generally its advantages have convinced many people to use it in their homes. Let’s take a look at these benefits that have won over its users.
Unlike the usual wood floors that are nailed or glued to the subfloor, the boards for floating wood floors are designed to simply be clicked and locked together and are suspended over the… Continue reading
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Staining wood floors is a scary but necessary step especially when installing unfinished hardwood floors. Because how you do it will permanently be reflected on the finished product, most DIY first-timers are daunted by the task at hand. Having the knowledge on how to do it helps to make you less intimidated. So this post will show you how.
Due to it white color, maple is ideal for staining. Since the wood is unfinished, there is no previous staining added to it and this allows for greater flexibility on the choice of stains. Here are some tips on how to… Continue reading
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Planning a hardwood floor project for the first time? Do not underestimate the enormity of the endeavor. Once the flooring has been positioned in place, the real ‘dirty’ work begins as you sand, clean up, stain and finish it. Besides the materials required, make sure that you also prepare a pound of patience and do some research to help you fully grasp the process. Besides the tools you need to carry out this undertaking, you also need to sharpen your attention to details. These will help you surmount the challenges of installing hardwood flooring. Before you get your hands dirty, this article… Continue reading
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Statistics reveal that one and a half acres of rain forest are wiped out per second. At this rate, we may soon be on the brink of losing the supply of the most vital species of flora. How can Earth effectively recycle carbon dioxide emitted by industrialization into oxygen without trees? With this in mind, many homeowners turn to reclaimed hardwood floors when redecorating or building their homes, offices and other structures. Besides the environmental consideration, more and more people resort to buying recycled wood floors because they are durable, naturally carry a tasteful vintage appeal, and usually more affordable than their new counterparts… Continue reading
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Anderson is a famous brand of flooring that is known for the variety of wood floors they sell. Woods such as timber, walnut, oak and peach among others, are offered by the company. Anderson hardwood floors are also popularly known for the cross-lock designed line. The company was a family business when it started but slowly, it has become so big and then became the leading hardwood floor manufacturer in the country.
Like any other product, Anderson floors also have lines and series. Here they are:
Anderson Casitablanca – a handscraped product ⅜” x 5” per plank in size. It… Continue reading
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Hardwood floors are beautiful and classy. Use them for any room, and you can instantly feel a warm atmosphere enveloping it. There is basically no reason why you would want to prefer stones or cement over it. Well, except if you are observing a very tight budget. If that is the case, one great alternative is to get laminate hardwood floors.
Laminate hardwood floors are not new. In fact, they are continuously being used by individuals and companies alike for the numerous benefits they offer. If you have only recently heard about this wonderful product but are hesitating if it the right choice for your home or… Continue reading
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When people buy homes or choose rental properties, they usually look at the size of the backyard or the number of rooms and bath and take flooring for granted. However, if you are seriously looking for a home that is attractive and inviting, you should also take a closer look at its floors because this part of the house can actually make or break the appearance of everything. And if you want flooring that’s both beautiful and long-lasting, wish that you’d find a home with oak hardwood floors. If you cannot, then save up for a floor renovation.
There’s not much of an introduction needed on how oak hardwood floors look… Continue reading
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What makes a home stand out? Some would say the walls and the interior design, but what would make these two stand out? Flooring! You would surely agree that having a great looking floor makes everything look attractive. No matter how simple your interior design is, as long as you have exquisite flooring, your house will look stunning. And the best one to install in your home is hickory hardwood flooring, which is known for its spectrum of colors that gives your floor a dramatic appearance.
Like most products, hickory hardwood flooring has some disadvantages. Well, these are just minor cons, something that you can work around.
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