June 8, 2021 2:36 am
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Hardwood floors can take a beating over time. Walking, playing, pets and moving furniture can all contribute to wear and tear. Your floor might look dingy, scratched or dull, no matter how well you keep up on flooring maintenance. Homeowners often ask whether they should refinish their hardwood floors or replace them with new hardwood flooring installation. In many cases, it’s cheaper and easier to simply refinish the floors, but this can only be done a few times over the floor’s lifetime. If you’ve refinished your floors several times already, you may need to replace them. Here’s how to decide... View Article
March 8, 2021 9:33 pm
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When choosing flooring for your Santa Cruz, CA home, you may be struggling to decide between hardwood and laminate wood flooring. Upon first glance, they appear to be pretty similar, but there are some differences you should be aware of. One major difference is the price. Laminate wood flooring is less expensive than hardwood flooring. On the flip side, however, hardwood is often seen as more visually and aesthetically appealing. Here are some of the pros and cons of hardwood vs. laminate wood flooring in Santa Cruz, CA. Pros of laminate wood flooring More durable: Laminate flooring is more resistant... View Article
February 23, 2021 8:44 pm
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There’s nothing more classic than wood flooring. From hardwood all the way to laminate and vinyl faux wood, there are countless ways to make your home look stylish and fresh with one of 2021’s wood flooring trends. As flooring technology improves, wood flooring manufacturers have increased the options they offer when it comes to materials, affordability and style. Here are some of the 2021 wood flooring trends you can expect to see in the Santa Cruz, CA area and beyond. Engineered wood Engineered hardwood flooring consists of a thin veneer of true hardwood over more resilient, manufactured materials like fiberboard... View Article
November 25, 2020 11:36 pm
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Whether you’re a seasoned renovator or just taking on your first project, the choices you have to make can seem overwhelming. Couple that with the desire to both achieve the right look and minimize your carbon footprint, and you can face some tough decisions. Fortunately, reclaimed hardwood in Santa Cruz, CA checks all of these boxes for many of our customers. Reclaimed hardwood is any lumber that’s been used for a previous building project. It might come from an old barn’s siding or from the floor of a century-old house, but it always provides a unique and comfortable look that’s... View Article
August 21, 2020 11:02 pm
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When you decide to invest in hardwood flooring, you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners don’t know enough about floor selection to make the best decision when it comes to hardwood products. Understanding more about some of the technical aspects of hardwood flooring selection can help you make a better choice for your project. Keep reading to learn about moisture in hardwood flooring and find out the moisture content of our hardwood floors in Santa Cruz, CA. Moisture content and hardwood flooring Hardwood flooring is supposed to stay dry, but it’s impossible... View Article
