HARDWOOD FLOORS

Hardwood can offer simple cleaning and maintenance over other types of flooring, has a long life, and can withstand high traffic flows. There are two basic elements, other than price, to consider when buying a wood floor, Aesthetics and Performance.

Aesthetics
The decision to buy wood flooring versus any other flooring is purely a choice of aesthetics. No other product can compare to the natural beauty of wood. If cared for properly, a wood floor will give you a lifetime satisfaction.

Color
The natural variations of color and shading in wood are the heart of its beauty. You can even emphasize the woods loveliness, by creating borders or by selecting a wood tile with pattern insets.

Texture
Whether you select a wool floor with a rustic charm, or a floor with a cleaner, more sophisticated look, you have created a floor that expresses your lifestyle.

Style
From the warmth of a parquet wood tile entry, to the inspiration of a wood plank study, you can create the right mood for your living environment by selection from the many styles available.

Performance
Hardwood flooring has a natural durability. Performance is based on Kiln Drying, Precision Milling, and Finish. Kiln Drying: Hardwood should be dried in a controlled environment for consistency and strength.

Precision Milling
Insures tight uniform between boards.

Finish
The finish of a hardwood floor determines how long the floor will retain its original good looks. Finishes provided by the manufacturer are performed in a controlled environment, and are superior to job site finishes. The finish of a hardwood floor determines how long the floor will retain its original good looks. Finishes provided by the manufacturer are performed in a controlled environment, and are superior to job site finishes.

Types of finishes
Multi-step wax and stain process
No wax multi-coat urethane process
No wax commercial urethane with acrylic impregnated cells.