Bamboo has generated plenty of interest in flooring because of its green attributes, but traditional bamboo floors have shortcomings. Because it’s a grass, not a wood, traditional bamboo is relatively soft. Mohawk has addressed this problem with new bamboo flooring that’s harder than oak—and uses … [Read more...]
Shaw Floors Chosen by House Beautiful: Kitchen of the Year | from the floors up
September 18, 2011 by ·
[adsenseyu3] Shaw Floors has been chosen by House Beautiful magazine for its fourth annual “Kitchen of the Year.” As the flooring sponsor, the kitchen will feature Shaw’s Grand Canyon, a hardwood style made from 100% post-industrial wood byproducts. The design reflects Tyler Florence’s … [Read more...]
Wood Flooring Care
September 18, 2011 by ·
No one wants flooring that is dull, scratched, stained, mottled, scarred, pitted and ruined. But these are common problems. How can they be avoided? Follow the simple rules here to steer clear of most of the things that damage flooring. On the positive side, always clean floors according to the … [Read more...]
Wax On… Wax Done
September 18, 2011 by ·
Take a look at the photos of the wax job, the before and after are just nice. This is what floors need to look like! Here’s the “before:” And here’s the “after”: I spent 2 1/2 days working with the floors, doing my best to bring life back into them. The steel wool 2/0 pads are just … [Read more...]
Pets and Hardwood Floors, You Can Have Both! – Lumber Liquidators
September 18, 2011 by ·
Pets and Hardwood Floors, You Can Have Both! Over 60% of Americans have pets. If you're like me, they are part of the family. Sometimes, our four-legged friends make us consider what is best for our home, including our flooring. I was talking to our Tech & Install guys asking them about their … [Read more...]
Hardwood & Bamboo Flooring Color Change (Colorfastness)
September 12, 2011 by ·
The color fastness of hardwood flooring is the expected change in color over time as the wood ages, either from exposure to light or as it naturally oxidizes over time. Certain species show very little color change, while others show an extreme degree of color change. Wood flooring, furniture, … [Read more...]
Hardwood Floor Cupping, Mold and Mildew leads to Lawsuit
August 26, 2011 by ·
Home inspectors do a great job of inspecting houses and commercial building, but problems may arise when expensive floor covering such as hardwood floors are not inspected to determine if they were properly installed or they're being subject to excessive moisture and possible failure. I came … [Read more...]
Hardwood Floor Cupping and Buckling-Crawl Space Moisture
August 19, 2011 by ·
[flagallery gid=6 name="Gallery"] Before purchasing a Hardwood Floor: The following article explains how moisture develops in a vented crawl space, what moisture does to hardwood flooring, who’s responsible for moisture damaged hardwood flooring and how to prevent crawl space moisture … [Read more...]
Why Hardwood Floors Cup
August 14, 2011 by ·
Cupping occurs when the edges of a board are high and its center is lower. Cupping in hardwood flooring is caused by a moisture imbalance through the thickness of the wood: The wood is wetter on the bottom of the board than on the top. The moisture imbalance is proven by taking moisture meter … [Read more...]
