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It’s a simple thing: wood flooring introduces a definite
stature and an undeniable charm to any room. And like your
grandmother’s oak sideboard, wood floors, just by their nature,
become close-to-the-heart and more and more valuable as time goes
by.
Nothing lasts like a hardwood floor
A wood floor transcends time. It hangs in there through puppet
shows, parties, wrestling matches and muddy feet. It becomes part
of the family, and of the home, the way no other flooring surface
ever could.
Over the long run, it’s possibly
the least expensive flooring option
Because of its renewability, hardwood flooring can actually cost a
lot less than other types of flooring. If it’s not hardwood,
you’re generally left with one option when flooring gets worn:
you replace it. With hardwood, you have three options. Use a
refresher to liven up the shine, lightly screen and recoat with
urethane to bring back the original luster or completely sand and
refinish the surface to make your floor look brand new. Moreover,
the urethane-protected surface on pre-finished flooring provides
so much durability you may never need to choose any of these
options. (But isn’t it nice to know you can?)
Reminiscent of the tradition of
America’s past
Hardwood flooring has stood witness to the history of this country
– as part of our colonial past; as an early flooring choice for
churches and courthouses; as a core part of homes in the
mountains, in the desert, by the sea and in lofts and apartments
with big city addresses. This same craftsmanship can now be
blended with the advances of modern technology to achieve flooring
that’s beautiful yet easy to install and maintain. You get the
best of both worlds.
A variety of color, species and
performances you might scarcely imagine
From the color of light, natural Maple to the rich reds of Cherry,
hardwoods bring the naturally diverse tones of nature’s palette
into any room. Other colors and species include Oak, Ash, Walnut,
Beech, Hickory, Brazilian Cherry, American Cherry and Merbau.
Passport: Australia features Jarrah, Sydney Blue, Spotted Gum and
Australian Cypress.
What kind of wood is the most
durable?
Generally, the harder the wood the more durable the floor.
However, grain and color must be considered because light floors
with less grain may actually show wear more than
"softer" floors. The hardest woods for flooring include
Brazilian Cherry, Merbau and Pecan while American Cherry and
Walnut are softer “hardwoods”.
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