Hiring A Hardwood Floor Installation Company Of course if you feel as though you have the knowledge and the time to do so, you can go through and do a hardwood floor installation yourself, but for most homeowners they would rather just call in a team of professionals and have the job done for them. Of course if you are refinishing hardwood floors or installing them new, you are going to have to pay for the services of the floor...more
My Hardwood Floor is Changing Colors, What's Wrong? Here's the situation: You spend months and months deciding on what flooring you want. You've finally chosen a beautiful Bellawood Brazilian Cherry. After having it installed and replacing your furniture, you love your new room. Fast forward six months. You decide it is time to do some redecorating so you rearrange the furniture. When you move your area rug you see that...more
Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring - Are You Getting The Real Thing Most wood used either inside or outside the home for construction and interior décor purposes is beautiful in its own way but, to many people, reclaimed wood offers something extra special.Hardwood floors, paneling, pillars and other trim work that has been around for decades, even centuries in some cases, all seem to have their own stories to tell after all those years of loyal service.Reclaimed hardwood flooring is one of the hottest trend in flooring right now. However, if you are considering reclaimed hardwood floors for your home you must take care to make sure you actually end up getting what you are paying for.True reclaimed hardwood flooring is exactly what it sounds like; antique wood and timbers that have been recovered from old homes or other buildings and repurposed as new flooring planks.It is a very eco friendly way to deal with wood that may have otherwise been thrown into a landfill to rot.The majority of such flooring is beautiful to behold, each plank possessing its own distinctive and unique charm that only age can bestow.As with any hot trend though, there are plenty of reclaimed hardwood...more
An Overview of Hardwood Floors In today's world, being perceived as elegant is something that most people would like to be. Because of this, many of them take extra time to ensure that everything that they have is in order and cleanly kept. When it comes to the house, one of the ways by which a person can show his or her elegance is by...more
It is for a fact that hardwood floor augment the price of a house. House with hardwood floors are easily sold for many buyers prefer it than carpeted house. However, hardwood floors require double care than ordinary floors because it can easily get damaged and scratched. It is essential to take care of the floor to prevent it from buckling,...more
Most wood used either inside or outside the home for construction and interior dcor purposes is beautiful in its own way but, to many people, reclaimed wood offers something extra special.Hardwood floors, paneling, pillars and other trim work that has been around for decades, even centuries in some cases, all seem to have their own stories to tell after all those years of loyal service.Reclaimed hardwood flooring is one of the hottest trend in flooring right now. However, if you are considering reclaimed hardwood floors for your home you must take care to make sure you actually end up getting what you are paying for.True reclaimed hardwood flooring is exactly what it sounds like; antique wood and timbers that have been recovered from old homes or other buildings and repurposed as new flooring planks.It is a very eco friendly way to deal with wood that may have otherwise been thrown into a landfill to rot.The majority of such flooring is beautiful to behold, each plank possessing its own distinctive and unique charm that only age can bestow.As with any hot trend though, there are plenty of reclaimed hardwood flooring imitations hitting the market as well. The most common are...more
There is little else that will add to the elegance of your home as hardwood flooring. While it is certainly not a new concept in home design, this type of flooring is unsurpassed in its allure. Whether floors are needed to complete a new home or to...more
As 2010 winds down, homeowners are allocating budget for home decorating in the upcoming calendar year, and that means expects are already giving their two cents on trends to look out for. Many experts in home dcor say that paint will play a big role...more
Hardwood Flooring & its Many Types There are a lot of finishes, hardwood floor products and types of wooden layers available. All such forms are equally attractive and can add charm to any living space. Basically, wooden flooring is...more
Hardwood flooring offers many well-known advantages. It's natural, beautiful, warm, and easy to maintain. According to New York Floorman, LLC owner Rich Kessner, choosing between engineered or solid wood is an important step in any renovation...more
Rich Kessner is the owner of New York Floorman LLC, a family-owned and operated business in Manhattan. According to Kessner, a hardwood floor can definitely be placed over a concrete base as long as the hardwood itself is engineered rather than...more
According to Rich Kessner, when it comes to solid hardwood flooring, there are two main types to choose from: prefinished and unfinished. Kessner is the owner of New York Floorman, LLC, a family-run business in Manhattan with a history of helping...more