October 26, 2018 10:38 pm
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Whether you’re choosing wood flooring for a new home or to replace an old floor, you should research your options. Flooring contractors may suggest installing either solid hardwood floor or engineered hardwood planks. You want wood floors, so you’re good with either option. Most of us hear “hardwood floors” and assume that term indicates real wood. Although they seem similar, there is actually a big difference between solid and engineered hardwood. While both options are considered “real” hardwood flooring, they are surprisingly different from each other. Without further ado, let’s review the differences between solid flooring and engineered hardwood flooring... View Article
October 12, 2018 10:38 pm
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Noisy hardwood floors are not unusual. It’s a problem that many homeowners will experience, but that’s because wood flooring naturally expands and contracts. This occurrence is most noticeable during certain seasons and times of the year, specifically when humidity and temperature levels change. When this type of change happens, you’re likely to hear squeaking noises or small, but sudden cracking. While it’s possible to quiet a squeaky hardwood floor, you must first identify the reason for the noise. Let’s review the three most common causes of noisy hardwood flooring in Santa Cruz, CA and what you can do to fix... View Article
September 26, 2018 6:21 pm
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Engineered hardwood floors were first developed in the 1960s. Initially, they tended to be scoffed at because they didn’t particularly resemble wood. But over time, as the manufacturing technologies used to create these floors have improved, so too has their appearance. Today, about 30 percent of all wood flooring sold in America is actually engineered wood, in a variety of species and different surface effects. Here are just a few of the essential pieces of information you should know about engineered hardwood flooring in Santa Cruz, CA: Cost: You can expect engineered hardwood floors to cost about 20 percent more... View Article
September 12, 2018 6:21 pm
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Chances are, if you’ve recently installed hardwood flooring, you put a whole lot of research into determining exactly which type of flooring you wanted before you decided to make the investment. Of course, it’s important to note that the color the wood is when you first install it may or may not be the color it is a year or two from now. Say, for example, you’ve chosen some gorgeous cherry hardwood flooring in Santa Cruz, CA, and specifically selected it for its deep red hues. Once you install the flooring, you’ll be putting furniture and rugs over the top... View Article
August 23, 2018 6:31 pm
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In the right circumstances, adding new flooring to your home can significantly increase its value, which makes it a good project to take on if you’re preparing to sell it. The appearance of a new floor will make your home more visually and aesthetically appealing, and can make a sizable difference in your selling price. But how do you know which type of flooring material to choose if your goal is to increase your home’s value? Here is some information from a flooring store in Santa Cruz, CA that you can consider as you make your decision. Reach out to... View Article
