Category Archive for "Hardwood Flooring"

Engineered Wood vs Solid Wood Flooring

Engineered Wood vs Solid Wood Flooring

August 15, 2011

If you are going to install hardwood flooring, many consider engineered wood a better choice than solid hardwood flooring,
especially in conditions of varying temperature and humidity. Engineered wood is less susceptible to dimensional alteration,
buck…

Repair Hardwood Scratches with Exact Match Wood Touch Up

Repair Hardwood Scratches with Exact Match Wood Touch Up

June 29, 2011

The last thing you want to see on your beautiful hardwood flooring is a scratch. Scratches can occur for various reasons and when they do, they are usually an
eyesore. Thankfully there are products on the market that will bring your wood floor back …

Hardwood Floors and Noise

Hardwood Floors and Noise

February 28, 2011

I was just visiting a friend back east and the first thing I noticed when I opened the door to their beautiful loft was
the gorgeous hardwood flooring. What did I notice next? The unbelievable noise I made with my boots as I walked across the
floor. …

Bonding Hardwood Floors

Bonding Hardwood Floors

November 23, 2010

When bonding a hardwood floor, the first consideration must be the substrate floor and whether it is concrete, floorboards
or asphalt and the condition it is in. Once the substrate has been prepared carefully either of the following adhesive
systems c…

Hardwood Flooring and Expansion Gaps

Hardwood Flooring and Expansion Gaps

November 1, 2010

When installing hardwood flooring, it is important to take into leave room for expansion gaps. Hardwood floors, like any other wood reacts to moisture. In
humid conditions the wood absorbs moisture and expands. Conversely in dry weather the moisture …