Differences in Hardwood vs. Laminate
While getting new floors might sound like a stressful decision, there is a wealth of information out there to help you narrow it down. From the many options available, we have taken an…
Hardwood Floor Refinishing: To Stain or Not to Stain?
Everyday we work in the hardwood flooring people are asked many questions about refinishing floors. Some of those questions are should I stain my hardwood floors or should I keep the natural color?…
Keeping Your Hardwood Floors Looking their Best
Maintaining your newly installed hardwood floors is a vital part of keeping them beautiful for years to come. When you properly maintain your floors, they can last for decades and become a beloved…
Hardwood Flooring Planks Are Getting Wider and Wider
For a very long time, hardwood flooring planks were all about the same. They were between three and six inches wide, they were about 12 inches long, and they were finished with a…
How Engineered Hardwood Flooring Is Engineered
There are two basic kinds of hardwood flooring, engineered and solid. Solid hardwood flooring is just solid planks of wood. Engineered hardwood, however, is made from multiple layers of wood that are pressed…
Hardwood Parquet is Back in Style
For a long time, the most popular type of hardwood flooring was parquet. Parquet was used in the Palace at Versailles in France. Also, TD Garden in Boston uses parquet hardwood flooring for…
VOC-Free Finishes Are Very Popular
In the 21st-century, customers are becoming more and more aware of the chemicals that they are using in their daily lives. They’re more knowledgeable about the foods they eat as well the environmental…
What is Water Popping and Why Is it Trending?
There are dozens of different ways that hardwood can be stained and finished after it has been installed. The many different methods affect the look and feel of the wood in subtle or…
Explaining the Mixed-Width Hardwood Trend
The mixed-width hardwood trend is exactly what it sounds like. Hardwood flooring installers are installing hardwood that is made of planks of several different widths. Obviously, the standard option is for every plank…
Why Is Hickory Growing So Popular?
Trends in flooring come and go over time. Some of them are based on function and others on style. Hickory has been growing in popularity and does not look to be slowing down….