by Allan jerman | Jul 18, 2019 | News
If you are buying your hardwood flooring from a store, you’ll likely find it available in cartons. A carton will over different amounts of space depending on the seller but usually a carton is about 25 square feet. However, when you buy your wood secondhand or as...
by Allan jerman | Jul 18, 2019 | News
Basket weave hardwood flooring is a simple and beautiful way to add complexity and dimension to your hardwood floor. As the name indicates, a basket weave floor is one in which the wood looks to be woven like a basket. In a wicker basket, the individual strands run...
by Allan jerman | Jun 20, 2019 | News
Buying hardwood flooring can be confusing. There are planks of different lengths and widths. There are different species, stains, and finishes. There are so many options. However, there’s one option that you might see less often: thickness. Sellers might mention the...
by Allan jerman | Jun 20, 2019 | News
Hardwood floors are very resilient if you take care of them. They don’t require much upkeep or very involved maintenance. However, there are things that can happen. One danger is cupping. Cupping occurs when there is moisture present. It’s a distinct danger if you...
by Allan jerman | May 14, 2019 | News
In general, there are two basic kinds of wood stain; there are pigmented stains and reactive stains. Reactive stains are also called active stains or chemical stains. Instead of having pigment that soaks into the wood and colors it, reactive stains have chemicals that...