How to install solid wood flooring.
Few home improvement projects can improve the appearance and value of your home as much as wood flooring. Wood floors make any home look better, and their durability and longevity make them an investment you’ll enjoy for a lifetime.
Wood flooring isn’t hard to install. It’s a project most homeowners can tackle with good results. But [...]
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 their advantages [...]
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 hardwoods [...]
