Hardwood Flooring

Featured Species: Red Oak Hardwood Flooring When choosing a wood species for your floor, the options seem endless. There are hundreds of tree species, different ways to cut the planks for grain patterns, and countless stains and finishing options. However, one of the most popular choices for hardwood flooring, if not THE most popular choice, […]

Hardwood vs Softwood Many mistakenly think that “hardwood” means the wood is hard and durable, while “softwood” means the wood is soft and pliable. That kind of categorization makes sense and seems simple enough, but it is not that easy. While you can think in those terms and be right MOST of the time, you

Hardwood Flooring in Kitchens Many people ask, can I put hardwood in a kitchen? Short answer: yes. It has been used in kitchens for centuries and provides that classic yet high-end look to your home and will allow the flow of the flooring to continue through the rooms, adjoining them to give that warm and

Bamboo VS Hardwood Flooring If you have ever taken on the task of building a home, you know there are countless options when it comes to flooring. From carpet to laminate to tile to hardwood, all the different options can make your head spin. You also need to take into consideration the room in which

We can’t tell you how many times customers come to us frustrated because flooring manufacturers have told them not to choose solid wood for flooring. They hear that engineered flooring is more stable and are told solid wood will cup and not last as long. But this just goes against what seems natural to people.