How to install solid wood flooring.

Install Solid Wood Flooring as an Investment in Your Home Few home improvement projects can improve the appearance and value of your home as much as installing wood flooring.  Solid wood floors make any home look better, and their durability and longevity make them an investment you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. Solid wood flooring isn’t [...]

Finishes for wood flooring.

A good finish will protect your wood floors from wear and tear, add to their beauty, and help them last for decades. Typically, three coats — a sealer and two coats of finish — are used. There are two main types of finishes for wood flooring — surface finishes and penetrating finishes.  And both have [...]

The best exotic hardwoods for wood flooring.

There are lots of beautiful, durable domestic hardwoods to choose from when you decide to invest in wood flooring.  Red oak, maple, and American cherry all become gorgeous wood floors that will provide you with years of pleasure. But if you want something out of the ordinary, and you’re willing to pay for it, exotic [...]

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