hardwood flooring product profile series
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Cumaru?
September 14 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Cumaru hardwood floors creates a beautiful foundation for any home. Here are the highlights of this unique and supremely decorative wood floor species. *** Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak, isn’t actually a teak at all. And it’s not... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Teak?
September 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
A teak hardwood floor or deck is going to be a beautiful addition to any home. It’s a sustainable product with a high level of workability. *** My first memories of teak were forged in the late 1970s. If... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Australian Acacia?
August 31 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Australian Acacia is a thriving genus of species known to be tough. What are some of the things going for it that make it so reliable? Take a look. *** Australia. A country and continent known for its vast... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is African Acacia?
August 24 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
African acacia is a wonderfully dense and durable hardwood species that can add not only a historical richness but also a beautiful flooring look to our homes. *** It’s like a scene right out of an Indiana Jones... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Brazilian Walnut?
August 17 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
In this article, we unravel the mystery of Brazilian Walnut, and get understand why this wood is a fantastic option for home improvement and decor. *** Oh, this is one confusing hardwood. Brazilian Walnut is the name for two... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Mahogany?
August 10 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Mahogany wood floors bring unique lustre and durability to a space. Here’s the lowdown on mahogany as a hardwood flooring option. *** Mahogany brings to mind an old-world glamour. Although it’s a wood that was first harvested in the... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Black Walnut?
July 20 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Black walnut is a beautiful hardwood that will add interest and value to your home; these hardwood floors will add a spectacular look to any room. *** I live near a castle. Some might say Craigdarroch Castle is not... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Jatoba?
July 13 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Jatoba: Not Really “Cherry” It’s also known as Brazilian cherry wood, but jatoba wood should never be confused with the more familiar species that marks our gardens here in North America. That’s because the ‘cherry’ in the name refers... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Beech?
July 06 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Beech hardwood flooring is a dependable and attractive domestic species. What are the strengths and drawbacks of beech wood floors? Find out here. *** I have to admit, the beech tree isn’t a tree I’ve thought a lot about.... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Birch?
June 29 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Birch is a varied species with distinct characteristics that make for great flooring. Learn more about varieties of birch right here, particularly silver birch. *** When I was growing up, I always dreamed of birch bark canoes. Living on... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Maple?
June 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Maple wood flooring is wonderfully adaptable, and looks fabulous in almost every environment. Here’s the scoop on the wonders of maple wood floors. *** I’ve always felt lucky to live on the west coast of North America, but a... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Are Red and White Oak?
June 15 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
There are many different types, colors, and styles of red and white oak flooring from which to choose. Here’s how you can consider the options. *** Oak trees are one of those iconic species. Oak trees have inspired magical... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is American Cherry?
June 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
American cherry is one of the most reliable of hardwood species in the United States. Here’s why you might want to consider cherry wood for your next floor. *** The thought of an American cherry tree is always going... read more