Hardwood Flooring

Four Ways to Protect Your Hardwood Floor From Water Damage You may have heard that water is hardwood flooring’s worst enemy. To an extent, that is true. However, don’t let the fear of water damage prevent you from installing hardwood flooring. Wood floors are a timeless, beautiful option for any home or business that adds […]

The Janka Scale You have heard us mention the hardness of a wood species and probably have noticed the word “Janka” pop up every now and then in our blogs and social media posts. While it is obvious it has to do with the durability of the wood, what it actually means is not as

Featured Species: Purpleheart Making a decision between exotic and domestic wood for hardwood flooring comes down to many factors. These might include sustainability, durability, and cost. Another factor is the coloration of the wood itself, which is one of the most significant reasons people choose Purpleheart for their hardwood flooring. In fact, Purpleheart produces one

Replace or Refinish Hardwood Floors Making the decision to refinish or replace existing hardwood floors is one that people often come to us to help them decide. Many factors go into making the decision, such as the age of the original floor, the number of times it has been refinished already, the species of wood,

Cats and Hardwood Floors Last year we wrote a blog about dogs and hardwood floors. The consensus was hardwood flooring is great for dogs, as long as you have the proper type of finish and a species high enough on the Janka scale to prevent dents from heavy dogs. You can read more about it