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If you plan to invest a sizable sum of money and purchase Hardwood flooring you definitely need to know some basics about the specifics.

It will pay off in the long run if you do your homework first.

In the quest to finding the right flooring for your home, understanding things like the characteristics , traits and quirks of hardwood flooring before you shell out some cash or charge card you need to know this about “finish in place” hardwood.

Nature’s rich beauty is abundant when displayed through the character of a “Finish in Place” hardwood floor. Read the rest of this entry »

Since bursting on the American scene in 1993, no single product has had as much media exposure and consumer recognition as laminate flooring. A decade-and-a-half later, the consumer’s obsession with laminate continues at an unprecedented rate. How so?  During what has been considered one of the toughest economic periods in decades for U.S. businesses, sales of laminate floors, especially at the high end, remained a bright spot as the category has continued to gain market share. Whether it is an upgrade from what the builder initially offered or a replacement of an existing floor, laminate flooring has become a mainstay for consumers. Even designers have come to recognize the all-around value laminate brings to a project during these rough economic times. Read the rest of this entry »

        
Solid Oak 2 1/2" Plank Hardwood Installed Over Concrete
    
    

    
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Here's a quick video to show the process of installing solid wood over concrete....

Wood is affected by climate change.  The wood fibers expand and contract with fluctuations in relative humidity. This movement and the resulting moisture problems can be controlled with proper installation techniques and the use of high quality wood flooring products.

If you’re going to be installing over concrete, it’s very important that you understand what part of the tree the boards are cut from and the manner in which the boards were processed. Both of these factors are vital to your overall success and satisfaction with the floor.  Wood cut from the center of a tree contains a higher percentage of vertical grain which makes it less susceptible to movement and thus a higher quality material. Read the rest of this entry »

OWNER / INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

Hardwood flooring is a beautiful and unique product of nature, which is characterized by distinctive variations in grain and color. These natural variations in color and grain are not flaws, but are a part of the natural beauty and uniqueness of hardwood flooring. (These inherent variations should be expected and serve to enhance the natural beauty and enduring charm.) Shaw Hardwood Floors are manufactured in accordance with accepted industry standards, which permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5%. The defects may be of a manufacturing or natural type. (Remember: No two hardwood floors are alike.)

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The world of  laminate flooring is full of choices. This because the lamination process is simply the fusing together of two or more types of materials and then sealing them together. Wood Laminates, Stone Laminates and Tile Laminates are some of the most popular uses for lamination. Any type of grain and color of wood or layout of stone or tile can be captured, laminated and split into easily-assembled planks from which you can create a floor. The sky is the limit, sometimes making it difficult foryou to settle on the one of your choice. Read the rest of this entry »