Carpet vs Hardwood for Stairs? What’s Best? I grew up with hardwood floors, so when my toes first curled into a carpet, I was amazed at the softness. No more cold toes on nippy winter mornings. No more down on my knees polishing hardwood planks with lemon oil. What a miracle! Today, of course, wood …
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The purpose of refinishing hardwood floors: The purpose of refinishing hardwood floors is to restore their original appearance. Over time, hardwood floors can become scratched, stained, and dull. Refinishing your floors will help to restore their original shine and luster. Another reason to refinish your hardwood floors is to protect them from further damage. By …
Many people are hesitant to use a steam cleaner on their oak floors, fearing the heat will damage the wood, and rightfully so. When used correctly, a steam cleaner can be an effective way to clean many things. Steam cleaners can penetrate deeply, removing dirt and grime that standard cleaning methods can’t reach. The steam’s …
Hardwood floors are much-coveted by homeowners and designers. Thanks to their sturdiness, aesthetic appearance, and longevity, they make an ideal flooring surface for homes. But if you have noticed your hardwood oak floors turning yellow, there is no need to despair. Here are the top reasons that oak floors turn yellow and what you can …
Tasmanian oak timbers have medium hardness and are sometimes low on the Janka hardness scale at just 1350 (5.5+). It is, however, slightly stronger than red oak, nearly 40% harder than teak, and just slightly less hard than white oak. Tasmanian oak relates to the wood from one of three related species, when sourced from …
Red oak is a popular choice of solid hardwood flooring with homeowners, builders, and designers in the United States. The hardness of the flooring is one quality that makes it durable, yet workable when considering it for nearly any space in a home. The easy availability of red oak, the beauty of the hardwood, and …
Building a deck for your home is a lot of work and requires thorough planning and many considerations. The kind of wood you use is especially important, as not all wood is suitable for outdoor use. Oak flooring is a good choice for decks and patios, but it needs to be treated to protect it …
There is a reason why many people choose oak for their hardwood flooring. These floors are beautiful and warm. They are durable and last a long time to bring you joy every time you walk into your home. Oak has been used for decades as a wood flooring type in homes. It has a range …
Oak floors are absolutely gorgeous, even if they do cost both arms and a kneecap. Houses are designed to hold 40 pounds per square foot of everything from furnishings to people to the puppy. Commercial properties are generally concrete. Most boxes of hardwood planks, at 22 square feet per box, weigh 60 pounds. You need …
Most types of oak flooring will become darker over time. This is due to several different factors. If you’re in the market for new flooring, you probably want something that will last for years. Flooring can be one of the more expensive home improvements that homeowners can make, so it only makes sense to think …
Oak flooring is the most popular choice for hardwood flooring throughout the U.S. and around the world. White oak flooring is one popular oak flooring option with many benefits. It provides you with the ideal modern look or lets your traditional or historical design shine as a great flooring choice. Several questions likely arise …
Yes, we can whitewash oak floors, which has become a popular trend both uptown and downtown and a great way to modernize wooden flooring. It is possible to create the look of oak flooring that’s whitewashed with no help. If your floor is made of oak, we can achieve the look of an aged and …
Oak wood floors are a beautiful finishing touch and can add warmth and character to your home. Hardwood is often an excellent choice over carpet for several reasons, including cleaning or simply aesthetics. But as with any choice of materials in your home, you’re probably thinking about what it will look like down the line. …
Gray hardwood floors have been a hot trend for over 5 years. At first, many experts thought the trend was only temporary. Most hardwood floor trends have a shelf life of 5 years, and then a new trend takes over. When it comes to gray, however, some experts say it’s here to stay. In addition …
How hard is it? French oak flooring is made from the wood of the Quercus robur or common oak tree. It is a very popular type of wood flooring, especially in Europe, and has several advantages over other types of wood flooring. French oak flooring is highly durable, and it is also tough to scratch …
Carpet or hardwood stairs. Which is better? Well, of course, more often than not, ‘better’ is in the eye of the beholder. ‘Better’ as in easier for cleaning? Well, that would be hardwood. ‘Better’ as in safer? ‘Better’ because it is easier on the pocket, ‘better’ because it is more aesthetically pleasing, ‘better’ how? Carpet vs. Hardwood …
What is berber carpet? Berber carpet is a woven tapestry that has been used for centuries in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It usually takes many years to make such a complicated piece of art, and it is generally considered an ornamental work of fine craftsmanship. When was Berber carpet invented? The oldest known …