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A floor finish selection is an essential part of protecting your hardwood from damages due to water spills, dents and scratches. Different from stains which are used to give color to the wood floor, finishes are applied to provide a thin protective layer over the wood to keep it shielded from daily wear and tear. Some finishes, such as penetrating hard wax oils, provide both finish and color in a single coat, but read on to explore some of the different finish types.

When thinking about hardwood flooring for your project, surface texture is one of the most important features as it creates the floor’s personality! Let’s look at the 5 most popular surface textures in custom made hardwood flooring:

A remodeling project is a sizable undertaking, and successfully completing one will require a good amount of planning. To learn how to plan your remodeling project from start to finish, follow these crucial tips.

To select the perfect hardwood flooring for your space, there are many factors you should consider. From the color, to the cut, each choice you make will have a direct impact on your flooring’s appearance, longevity, and functionality. To help you make the right choices for your unique situation and tastes, follow our guide on how to choose wood flooring.

Wood flooring has the capability to bring a natural element into a living space and transforming it into something absolutely spectacular.  While that's true, wood also requires proper care and maintenance during installation and when you start to live on it, to avoid any troubles that can leave a bad taste in or mouth. Lets talk about the 7 common problems that can occur in wood flooring:

Hardwood floors come in different widths. If you are in the market shopping for hardwood flooring, then the question “Narrow or wide planks and what is the best choice for my living space?” must be on your mind. In this blog article we will talk about the difference between a narrow and wide plank and which might be more suitable for your space.

If you are a wood enthusiast, you might  have come across the words Heartwood and Sapwood and wondered what they actually mean. Heartwood and Sapwood are two parts of the same tree but are are much different in character. In this blog, we will be discussing in detail the difference there is between Heartwood and Sapwood:

The oak tree family is made up of hundreds of species. This hardwood species has been a staple tree in our society for centuries. Oak trees can live well over 200 years and provide hundreds of benefits including lumber and food for wildlife.  Among all Oak species, the white oak forever earned its place  as the "king of oaks" due to the strength and durability of the wood and its versatile use. Below listed are the most commonly found White Oak species across the globe:

If you are in the market for flooring and decided to go for a white oak floor, you have already chosen a reliable and trustworthy wood product. Now you must be encountered with the question of which white oak floor is better- European or American? To answer this question we need to first understand what is the main difference between the white oak harvested in Europe compared to the white oak from North America. European and American white oak might look similar but they are much different in terms of color, grain pattern and how they absorb stains and finish. Lets dive into this a little deeper with each of the parameters which differentiate European oak from North American oak. 

White Oak Flooring is one of the most commonly used wood species in the market and there are many valid reasons for it. Lets learn what makes White Oak floors so popular: