Hardwood

I was so close to finishing phase 1 of the floor install when disaster struck. A jammed cleat put my hardwood flooring nailer (a cleat nailer, similar to a toe nailer) out of commission. I fired it just like before but a cleat (big ol’ staple) broke and deformed the drive blade. Here’s what happened: A Broken Drive [...]

I’m slowly but surely making progress on the new floor. It’s looking really good and I’m excited to see it come together. Soon I’ll be starting the baseboard and quarter-round. I took a slight detour from the floor to get our half bathroom back in “usable” condition. Not having it available was becoming a real [...]

I'd like to share some thoughts on how to transition hardwood and tile floors. Flooring has become a very popular DIY project for many home owners. Also every DIY program on television has featured numerous programs on installing your own hardwood and tile floors.So you might ask why I'm focusing on the floor transition? The answer is simple, I've seen so many DIY flooring projects in homes that l

A majority of American families have welcomed pets into their hearts and homes. No matter how cherished a pet may be, it still needs to be trained to use a litter box or go outside when the urge prompts. Regardless of how well trained your pet is, there will still be occasional mishaps. If you’re [...]

Today's post is an answer from a reader about how to easily repair a scratch on hardwood floors.If you actually live in your home then theres no way to avoid scratching hardwood floors. My wife reminds me daily that we have to live in our house not sit back and admire it. So, kids, pets, parties and life in general cause us to scratch and abuse our beautiful hardwood floors.I've found a very easy

Good Morning,When we first build our house 14 years ago we had the intention of putting hardwood flooring down. Well, so far we only have the kitchen hardwood floors down.I decided to look around at sites to compare different hardwoods.One site I found is T.L.B. Forests Products inc.I saw the white birch hardwood lumber and I really liked how it looked.T.L.B. Forest Products inc. trades white birc

Many home building do it yourselfers prefer to buy their materials in their most basic and purest form to preserve the idea of really starting from scratch. Thus, when it comes to flooring, these people opt to get unfinished hardwood, so eventually they can proudly say that they the finished product is something they had [...]

MoneyWeek "Timber investors are barking up the right tree" in the July 7, 2006 issue of Moneyweek says: "The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation predicts world consumption of industrial wood will rise 60% over the next 25 years" "trees have never heard of the Nasdaq bubble… and they don’t know what a War on Terror is" "over the past century the price of wood has averaged an annual increase of

Knowing how to clean hardwood floors is important in order to look after hardwood floors. They are glorious to look at if well kept and we hope that our general floor care information will also be useful. More: continued here

A few weeks back a couple good friends came over to help me install hardwood floors. It was a lot of work but I’m very pleased with how things are going. The project isn’t complete; a little more in the dinning room, bathroom and hallway closet. We came across a few trouble spots and I [...]

If you are unlucky enough to have a cat urine stain on your furniture, don't worry because it is possible to remove it if you do it in the right way! The question what removes cat urine is a very common one and there are several methods you can try. If you can't remove the cover from your upholstery, first dab the stains with an absorbent paper towel or cloth. Make sure you dab rather than rubbing

This weeks Before and After is brought to you from my first floor hallway. I’m preparing to lay hardwood floors in about 2 weeks time. And there is a lot to get ready. To prepare, I’m removing all the quarter-round, baseboards, carpet, carpet pad, and existing hardwood. It’s slow going but I hired Bryan to help [...]

Have you ever thought about installing prefinished hardwood floors in your home? Maybe your not quite sure exactly what prefinished hardwood is, well I'll do my best to explain.First, prefinished looks awesome! The quality of the final look and finish of most prefinshed hardwoods are unbeatable. Because they are finished in a controlled environment the finish is very durable and consistant.OK, her

  1st Annual "Battle on the Hardwood" June 13-15, 2008 Houston, Texas Contact: Vincent Jones  -281.713.0516 or 281.812.3799 Tournament: 1st Annual "Battle on the Hardwood" Dates: June 13-15, 2008 Location: Albert Thomas Middle School 5655 Selinksy Houston, Texas Cost: $225 Age Groups: 10U [...]

Popular Kitchen Cabinet Composition - A Survey of Hardwood OptionsWhether you enjoy cooking or just enjoy the products of cooking, everyone recognizes that the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. Perhaps you are interested in designing a new home, or maybe you would like to remodel the kitchen you already have. Your kitchen cabinets are arguably the most important aspect of you

It is painfully inevitable. No matter how much you try to protect your hardwood flooring from stains and water damage, at some point or another, someone will spill something on floor. When this happens, there’s no reason to go ballistic. If you have been diligently checking your floor’s finishing, then spilling water [...]

For do-it-yourselfers, probably the most annoying part of hardwood flooring installations is the part where the floor is sanded. See, because there is never any precision or accuracy when you’re dealing with an organic material like wood, having uneven plank heights and gaps are inevitable. And when this happens, your only option is sanding [...]

One of the most practical flooring and building materials is hardwood. It is sturdy enough to last decades and even centuries, with proper care, and it can give an otherwise dull living space an earthy and natural feel. As time progresses, however, the protective coating of your hardwood floor will inevitably thin [...]

You can admit hardwood flooring. Installing hardwood flooring is quite a task and not many do it yourselfers succeed perfectly during their first try. True, installing hardwood flooring is a skill, but it can be less of a chore and a headache if you go with prefinished hardwood flooring in the first place. Prefinished [...]

What is a hardwood? Contrary to its name, ‘hardwood’ does not mean that the wood is harder than any other, however, hardwood is considered denser compared to other species. The most common uses of hardwood are building materials, particularly for flooring. The popular hardwood species include cherry, maple, and alder, but the most [...]

There are homes that adopt a modern look and, therefore, use modern materials and designs. They may look a little futuristic and metallic, using only the finest concrete, steel, or fiber glass available. However, there are also those homes that stick to the conventional way of building; that is, by using wood. And for [...]

Many home building do it yourselfers prefer to buy their materials in their most basic and purest form to preserve the idea of really starting from scratch. Thus, when it comes to hardwood flooring, these people opt to get unfinished hardwood, so eventually they can proudly say that they the finished product [...]

Parquet hardwood flooring offers a distinctive and unique look from typical hardwoods. It consists of tiles of wood comprising geometric patterns. It is relatively cheap and easy to install by simply gluing the tiles to a wood or concrete sub-floor. More: continued here

Hardwood floors are rather expensive so owners must exercise every effort for hardwood floor protection. Since they come from exhaustible resources, trees, and take years to produce, they are more tedious to care for and maintain compared to concrete and other types of building materials. Thus, if you’re looking to use hardwood for [...]

Most of us think that because hardwood floors are a rather sensitive and expensive material, you should always seek the help of professionals to get hardwood floor installation. Thus, it is comforting to know that with the right tools and the right kind hardwood, it is pretty much endeavor to do hardwood [...]

In order to enjoy the full benefits of a hardwood floor, you have to apply the right maintenance techniques and provide hardwood floor care. Since hard wood, no matter how sturdy, is organic, it can be susceptible to wear and decay if you do not take hardwood floor care. Thus, if you want [...]

If a particular plank on your hardwood floor is beyond repair then your best option would be to replace the board with a new one. You might initially think that floor board replacement is a job that is reserved only for the professionals. In fact, laying a floor board is actually something you [...]

This might sound silly but there are actually people willing to pay to have a semblance of damage and wear on their hardwood floors. Just when you have been trying to figure out how to get rid of stains and scratches, there are some modern design enthusiasts who find pleasure and uniqueness in [...]

Hardwood floors do not come cheap. In fact, compared to concrete and synthetic materials, pure hardwood floors are more expensive, primarily because it comes from an exhaustible resource. It takes years for a tree to be fully grown and ready to become building material, but it only takes a few hours to [...]

Your hardwood floor, no matter how sturdy, is not spared from wear and tear. Over time, it will be at the mercy of water or ink spills, heel scratches, hardened gum, accumulated dust and grime, and other floor nuisances. But before you pick up the phone to call for professional assistance, know that [...]

It is easy to build a house using concrete and steel, but it is quite a challenge to do so using wood. You might wonder why this is so, when wood is, perhaps, one of the most common building materials there is around. This is because, unlike concrete, wood is an exhaustible resource. [...]

A lot of people decide not to go with hardwood floors because they are rather expensive. In fact, when you compare their price to cement, hardwood floors are priced higher by around 20% to 30%. Why is this so? Hardwood floors come from organic and exhaustible materials. In addition, it takes years for an oak [...]

Are you going through the shopping aisles to find a perfect hardwood floor cleaning products? If so then you are sure to be puzzled as there are many products that claim to be best and unique. But how can you choose all instead of the perfect one? If you have a hardwood floor with a coating of polyurethane then you should not choose soaps. You should go in for some all purpose cleaner. Hardwood floors require only one cleaner therefore avoid oil soap as oil soaps tend to create a film on the floor thus making it hard to give it a clean and finishing look. Water based cleaners are safe and easy to clean on a well finished floor. Always select a PH neutral cleaner for a floor that’s new or newly refurbished. There are many strategies that can help you clean your hardwood floor like never

I learned something new today that and I thought it was worth sharing. Because of today's strict new VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) laws most Urethanes are now water based. Most wood fillers however are still an oil based product. So you ask what's the big deal?If you apply a water based urethane over an oil based wood filler it will most likely turn yellow or at least not match the color that you started with. I've actually learned this the hard way a few times but I had no idea what actually caused it. So, a painter suggested that next time I apply the urethane prior to filling any holes. Get all your coats of urethane applied, all the sanding and preparation done. Then go back at the end and apply the oil based wood filler. You know what.....it works fantastic! Next time you're workin

Hardwood flooring has captivated one and all and nowadays it’s a craze to one. Hardwood flooring makes the house look beautiful and easy to care. Hardwood flooring has rocked the interior designers. New trends and designs have challenged the designers. Hardwood flooring makes the home look more classy, elegant and rustic and eye appealing. Hardwood flooring has gained popularity and gained good amount of market share. There are plenty of choices of hardwood floorings, but the one that appeals is the Solihull Cherry Hardwood. Solihull Cherry Hardwood is one of the exotic species that’s imported from Argentina. Hardwood floor buffering is a process that allows the wax to sink and seal the floor, thus giving the floor a shine. Most of the people rent or buy a buffering machine to make th

Hardwood flooring has captivated one and all and nowadays it’s a craze to one. Hardwood flooring makes the house look beautiful and easy to care. Hardwood flooring has rocked the interior designers More: continued here

When you decide to install hardwood flooring, shop around for discounts first. Have an idea on the installation process and make sure you have the proper subfloor. Follow its recommended way of cleaning and maintenance. More: continued here

I’ve heard from a lot of you that you want Kim to give a recap of the Temple Grandin speech. Both Kim and Nonni Cheryl will be providing guest posts in the near future, stay tuned. We are getting our hardwood floors refinished in the house right now, which the kids love, since the furniture is all pushed into the living and family rooms, resembling a playground. Last night we could stay in the house (the contractors haven’t put the finish down yet) and all the rooms have plastic and are taped up…and the house echoes when you talk. So, of course, this means our kids scream to hear themselves at the maximum volume level. Buddy also proved that, once again, he is not a protector…or for that fact, a Cocker Spaniel - he'll neither bark defensively at the workers or pee on the floor in

Restoring Hardwood Floors: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-136 (Storey Publishing Bulletin ; a-136) (Paperback)By Mary Twitchell 3 used and new from $51.39 Customer Rating: First tagged “construction” by Digital Journey Customer tags: [...]

Traditional hardwood flooring is more popular than ever. But with all the choices of wood out there, it is difficult for a homeowner to know where to begin. By grouping the types of hardwood species into various architectural styles, it becomes easier to sort out the wood from the trees. More: continued here

Knowing how to install hardwood flooring is determining the right type of wood and subfloor to use. There are several ways of securing the flooring and the installer should protect the wood and its finish. More: continued here

All I can do these past few days is breathe in and out and thank my parents for a roof over my head. We are exhausted...absolutely worn out from days of packing, moving furniture, dealing with contractors and electricians, tracking down missing hardwood floors, and extracting pennies from gosh knows where to pay for gorgeous new spindles.BeforeDuringCurrently our house looks like a disaster area, Miss Kitty is sleeping in my parents shower (much to her dismay), our food and all of our personal belongings are in trash bags in my parents basement, and AJ is having trouble with the transition (although he thinks it is really cool to break walls).

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If your house is flooded because of plumbing issues, it may not be as disastrous as a flood created by really bad weather disasters, but it might still damage hardwood floors and other possessions in our home. Drying the water up as fast as you can is the most important thing. The less amount of [...]

A hardwood lumber is a must for any woodworking shop. Whenever you are making a solid wood product, you want a good quality wood. Such wood is not only looks good, but strong and durable as well. More: continued here

Exotic hardwood flooring is a great choice for those who want something unique and special. Exotic species of wood are those sourced from locations outside North America such as Brazil, Africa and Asia. They offer unique wood graining and coloration, not only enhancing the quality and value of your home, but adding a truly distinctive appeal. Exotic hardwood flooring is available in solid planks and engineered boards. In exotics the most common hardwood flooring is Brazilian Cherry. Other popular types include Brazilian Walnut, Brazilian Teak, Tigerwood, Armagnac Angelim, Santos Mahogany and Tiete Chestnut. Brazilian Cherry is open grained like oak, but it is twice as hard. Much of its beauty derives from the dark streaks that contrast a background of dark orange and brown. The beauty deep

“Having survived the introduction of more modern flooring materials such as vinyl, ceramic tiles and laminate flooring, hardwood flooring has retained its appeal and continues to be popular among homeowners and interior designers. The rarity of wood coupled with the great demand for them however, has made wooden flooring materials considerably more expensive (has [...]

If you own real estate in Brampton, you know the market is fast-paced and ever changing. In order to keep up with the demands of buyers, lot of sellers are looking to tear out their outdated carpets and replace them with new flooring. How much will this flooring set you back, and what [...]

In Denver Colorado, Hardwood Flooring expertise is found with Foothills Flooring Inc. Foothills installs Hardwood Flooring with skill and precision, providing you top quality customer service. Choose from a huge variety of Hardwood Flooring species including Brazilian Cherry, Prefinished Bamboo, White Oak, Northern Red Oak or any other available species of your choice. Foothills does not just install hardwood flooring but we provide a full suite of Hardwood Flooring services including refinishing, restoration, borders, medallion inlays, custom designs and staircases. As one of Denver's premier Hardwood Flooring companies, Foothills Flooring will not just install a floor and leave, we provide ongoing expert advice on how to care for and maintain you newly installed Hardwood Floor. We also p

Do you live in the Denver area? I do alot of installations in and around Denver.Not only that, but since there tends to be alot of older homes in and around Denver, many of my customers are looking for restoration services. You've seen it before... you buy a house only to discover that there is a beautiful 100 year old hardwood floor under a layer of carpet and linoleum...Not only do I install hardwood and many other products from scratch, but I do many restoration jobs as well. I love being able to take a beat up old floor and turn it into something beautiful.Here is a before and after shot of a floor restoration I did:Before:After...I can do this for your beat up old hardwood floor too! Whether you need hardwood floor restoration in Denver, or any part of Colorado, I can help!Contact

Foothills Flooring Inc. is Castle Rock's Hardwood Flooring specialist.Foothills Flooring Inc. provides Hardwood Flooring services of all types: Hardwood Installs, Hardwood Refinishing, Laminate Flooring Installs, Sand/refinish and more. Contact us today for an estimate.

Are you looking to install hardwood?Foothills Flooring uses leading expertise to install any wood species you choose. Installs can be done with many Angles and Variations to fit the room and your taste.

By Helen Hecker When you shop for do-it-yourself or pre-finished hardwood flooring, you want to know what type of hardwood flooring products to buy. There are many good reasons to go with hardwood floors, such as the value they add to your home, the easy care and easy cleaning, great style and durability plus they’re natural and safe for the environment. Although carpeting is an easy alternative to floor decorations, many home decorators are now setting a great new trend using hardwood flooring. Whether you’re thinking of buying an older home and fixing it up for yourself, or thinking about making changes to a newer home, there is absolutely no questioning the beauty of hardwood flooring. Most homeowners choose hardwood flooring for the feeling of warmth and comfort it can give a room. When installed your new flooring may need a few refinishing, sanding and finish coats over the years but when you consider that carpets and vinyl floors will need to be replaced at least thre

Finding Discount Hardwood Flooring From Start To FinishIf you are in the market for discount hardwood flooring, you can take more than one approach to finding it. If you are installing hardwood flooring in more than one room, or in a single exceptionally large room, you may be able to negotiate a lower price because many flooring vendors offer discount hardwood flooring if the square footage involved is large enough.If, on the other hand, you're not going to have your flooring installed for a few months, you can ask to be placed on the mailing lists of the flooring suppliers in your area. You'll then have information all their sales or closeouts mailed directly to you. If having hardwood flooring is what's important, and you are flexible as to the wood and finish you will get, you can simply call around to the local retailers and ask them for their rock-bottom discount hardwood flooring prices. If they have been sitting on a particular type of hardwood and need to shrink their inven

One word: tumbleweeds. I am referring to dust bunnies blowing around in the wind caused by the fans in our electric fireplaces. You can try to sweep them up, but you'll just blow them around. I swear, the tumbleweeds are running away from me and laughing. No matter how much I sweep, the place always looks dusty. Problem number 2: hardwood floors are are cold. Great if you live in the tropics, bad if you don't. Even worse if you have to step from hardwood floors onto cold tile, as we do. The kitchen, dining room and both bathrooms have tile floors that ARE NOT HEATED. I swear, they are several degrees cooler than any other surface in the house. For someone like me who has cold feet most of the time anyway, this is torture. Our house was renovated by the previous owner 2 years ago, and I guess he thought that cold floor surfaces were a good thing. I say, if you're going to the expense of renovating an entire house and putting new tile over one third of it, why not spend a little extra

  One of the hottest alternative investments that have come around recently is the investing in hardwood trees. It is both timely and socially responsible as it centers on such topics as the environment, global warming and reforestation. As in most long term investments, you will have to look at the projections and rate of returns. Finca Leola S.A. is a relatively new tree farm in Costa Rica that provides investors with better than stock market returns. As the trees get bigger and the price of hardwood continues to increase, the internal rate of return for the investors is, conservatively, more than 20% per year over the 25 years that it takes the trees to mature. The stock market tends to return about 10% annually over the same time period. When deciding to invest in tropical hardwood tree reforestation, there are a number of important things to consider when it comes to the choice of the company and locations. Here is a short list of things you should be aware of. The soil and th

I have hardwood floors through my dining room, breakfast nook, entry and kitchen. I used to hate mopping so much that I actually threw my mop away when we moved into this house. (It was a pretty gross mop.) I went seven months without mopping. It wasn't until Tank was born and my husband hired a cleaning company to come in and clean for me (that was his "gift" to me, isn't that the best thing to

When is the time to refinish your hardwood floor? What to look out for that indicates its time to refinish it? One simple test to do is to put a few drops of water on the high traffic area. If the water droplets are still there, then your floor just needs cleaning and polishing. If the floor soaks the water right up, then its time to refinish it. (more…)

Manufactured down under, from the Australian hardwood timber, with white finish and a slightly un-finished look to give it that unique styling not to be found in any other average conventional beds. Now I feel a need to rear a koala bear under my bed…. Canterbury Hardwood Bed BED Animals, BED Furniture

These hardwood floors are getting the airflow necessary to acclimate Why do some hardwood floors cup or gap over time, while other floors stay flat? The Hardwood Installer tells us a story about two identical situations and the benefits of acclimation. Imagine waiting ten years to finally install hardwood floors only to have them shrink or cup. Hardwood floors expand and contract depending on the environment, so installers acclimate the hardwood floors before installing. What’s Acclimation? Acclimating means to get the hardwood floors use to the environment. The climate in which your hardwood floors are delivered may not be the same environment that your floors are going to be in the rest of the year. If your floors are being delivered on a damp day, they’ll absorb the moisture in the air and that could lead to cupped floors later on and gaps. Stack your hardwood floors like the above picture and acclimate for around 72 hours. Do you have any experiences with your hardwo

Today I have started several projects: glazing windows, sanding the future bedroom floor, tearing down more wallpaper in the living room. Before I could finish one window I ran out of glaze, sandpaper 80 did nothing to remove those black stains and lastly in the middle of peeling wallpaper I stopped because I so wasn’t into it…, I overheard some news though…Scientists have concluded that a deja vue is nothing more than an overlap of memories and could even indicate memory loss. Ha! I am also wondering what kind of hardwood floors we have. Does anybody know? Maybe Oak?

When you first glimpse a solid hardwood floor, you sense richness, warmth and natural beauty. Gradually, you get to know its distinct personality and to enjoy its unique visual harmonies offering a glimpse into the traces of its natural history in the forest as it is brought into your home. After your hardwood flooring is installed, simple steps can be taken to maintain its beautiful appearance. Tips for hardwood floor care are listed below. 1. Pick up a broom you like, you will use it often 2. Consider and angled broom or one designed specifically for indoor use (FULLER Angle Broom or FULLER Household Broom) 3. You will also need a dustpan. Choose one that is easy to use and doesn’t cause too much stress on your back. (FULLER Upright Dustpan) 4. Sweep often, daily if needed 5. Canister vacuums with special bare floor attachments are the surest way to get rid of all the dirt and dust 6. Rugs should be used to cover high-traffic areas 7. Enact a no-shoe policy to reduce di

Beech is a kind of wood that is well suited for use in any home, building or establishment that wants a versatile kind of wood for the floor. Since beech is a durable, affordable and versatile kind of wood, it is one of the favorite choices among wood lovers. Beech ...

These are some of my best tips if you need to know how to clean your hardwood floors and how to best take care of them and not damage them in the process. These will help you whether you have hardwood floors now or plan to get them soon, ...

You ought to know that virtually all homes made use of laminate flooring in the past. But, nowadays hardwood kinds of floors have control of the market due solely to their strength, permanence, as well as far reaching quality. Also, hardwood floor have gain significant popularity because people are ...