November 12, 2021 7:17 pm
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For those considering upgrading their Santa Cruz, CA home’s floors, hardwood is an excellent choice. It can transform a space from average to sophisticated. On top of that, it’s easy to clean and will last for years to come. Of course, installing any new floor is expensive, which may leave you wondering about your property’s potential resale value. Read on if you want to know more about hardwood flooring installation and return on investment. How hardwood floors affect property values Most homeowners will see a 75 percent return on investment by installing hardwood floors. Overall, they can increase their resale... View Article
October 29, 2021 5:29 pm
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One of the benefits of hardwood flooring is its long-term durability. At some point, however, all flooring needs some attention. You may be wondering if you’re in a position to refinish your hardwood flooring or if you should buy an all-new floor. Let’s take a look at all the benefits and drawbacks and which choice might be right for your home. Determine the type of floor you have If you’re in a position where you’re not sure what kind of hardwood flooring you have, there are some methods you can use to figure it out. First, find a floor vent... View Article
August 18, 2021 1:54 am
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Anyone in the market for new floors should definitely consider either solid hardwood or engineered hardwood flooring. While both options are a bit more expensive, they’re much longer lasting than their vinyl or laminate counterparts. Additionally, it’s impossible to top the look of wood floors! But before you rush into buying solid or engineered hardwood flooring, it’s important to understand a bit about these floors, especially when it comes to wear layers. The wear layer is the top layer of the board, and is the part of the floor that can be sanded and refinished throughout your floor’s lifetime. Solid... View Article
July 23, 2021 11:16 pm
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When you’re choosing hardwood flooring, one of the factors involved is choosing a wood grain type. Depending on how a log is cut, the wood grain will look very different. There are four main grain types you may see: plain sawn, quarter sawn, rift sawn and live sawn. Here’s the difference between the four, so you can make an informed decision between grain types for your hardwood flooring. Plain-sawn lumber You may have heard this type of plank referred to as “flat-sawn” as well as plain-sawn lumber. Plain-sawn planks are the most common type of hardwood flooring plank, and produces... View Article
July 9, 2021 11:16 pm
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Deciding on hardwood floors is almost always a wise decision. Not only are they beautiful, they’re timeless and provide a good return on your investment. When properly cared for, hardwood floors can last decades. The only problem is deciding what kind of hardwood flooring to install. Not all hardwood floors are created equal, and the color, hardness, grain pattern, type of flooring and other factors will affect how it looks in your home. Here’s a quick guide to hardwood flooring installation: Solid vs. engineered hardwood: Traditionally, hardwood was manufactured in solid wood planks. Today, engineered hardwood is also available. This... View Article
