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Acacia Hardwood Flooring: A Feast Of Options
April 20 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Acacia hardwood flooring is an immensely popular option for all kinds of spaces. But within that, there are more options still. Here’s what we mean by that. *** Among hardwood flooring choices, acacia wood stands out as a versatile... read more
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Hardwood Flooring Hardness: The Softer Touch
April 13 | 5 min read | admin
Hardwood flooring hardness is one key factor in choosing a species. But, there are a number of softer wood species that are still long-serving in residential spaces. Here are a few examples. *** Just because a hardwood flooring is... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Cleaning Hardwood Flooring According to Your Floor Finish Type
October 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Today’s guest post is from online writer Veronica Davis, who has worked with several home improvement companies. She’s a previous Planet Green blogger and shares some tips for taking care of your precious hardwood floors. *** Does the sound... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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5 Things To Expect When You’re Expecting … Hardwood Flooring
June 10 | 3 min read | admin
Just before my daughter was born, I found myself buried beneath a metric tonne of baby books and related websites, each one designed to prepare me for what to expect as a new parent. After all, being a dad... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Flooring Grades: That’s the Look of Love!
May 18 | 3 min read | admin
Here’s the thing; I think there is a problem with the word ‘grades’, when it comes to hardwood flooring. The very concept of grades hold all kinds of cultural weight, with one grade being all about how one particular... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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December 23 | 2 min read | admin
When you're shopping for hardwood floors, it's very easy just to think about hardness, and equate that alone with durability. But, dimensional stability is also a major factor when thinking about durability. The ideal balance when choosing... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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5 Ways to Choose a Hardwood Flooring Species
December 07 | 3 min read | admin
When we're talking about hardwood flooring, the question of which species to choose means weighing the pros and cons of several. and among all of those choices, you'll find advantages and disadvantages depending on your expectations. ... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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5 Ways to Judge A Space For Installing Solid Hardwood Floors
December 02 | 2 min read | admin
This is the first installment the series about choosing solid hardwood flooring, and an important one; 5 ways to judge your space for hardwood floor installation. Solid hardwood floors are sturdy, and renowned for how long they... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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What is ‘photosensitivity’ in wood flooring?
November 30 | 2 min read | admin
It should be understood that like any natural material, wood floors age. They mature like a fine wine. One of the ways that this is demonstrated is by color changes, particularly in wood species that are 'photosensitive'. ... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Floors: Grading from High to Low
July 29 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Hi all, The world of wood grading can be a very confusing one. Systems and rules change from continent to continent and from species to species. In this global economy, it’s difficult to keep it straight. Here I’ve developed... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...