What you should know before buying cherry wood flooring.
When it comes to wood flooring, the term cherry wood is used interchangeably to describe two distinctly different hardwoods — American cherry and Brazilian cherry. Although the two are similar in some ways, it’s important to know the difference if you are planning to use cherry for your wood floors.
American cherry is sought [...]
Timber flooring made from reclaimed wood.
The term timber flooring means different things to different people. But in this article, it refers to wood flooring made from reclaimed wood. It’s sometimes also called barn board. But whatever you call it, the nail holes, cracks, warm holes, saw marks, and other characteristics of timber flooring make it very distinctive.
Most of the reclaimed [...]
The best domestic hardwoods for wood flooring
Whether you have a formal home right out of Architectural Digest or a cozy cottage filled with kids and pets, there’s a wood floor that’s right for you.
Wood flooring is easy to care for, and it holds its value over the years. In fact, real estate agents say that homes with wood floors sell faster [...]
