What Is a Basket Weave Hardwood Floor?

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...

Does Hardwood Flooring Thickness Matter?

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...

What Is Hardwood Floor Cupping and Why Does it Matter?

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...

Reactive Stains Are More Popular Than Ever

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...

: How to Use Hardwood Flooring Outside

Hardwood flooring is usually thought of as purely an indoors adventure. Decks and patios are made with wooden floors but that wood is often a treated softwood. In fact, hardwood is often thought to be so finicky that you don’t even want to use it in high moisture...