--- title: Castle Bespoke Blog | FLOORING TIPS AND IDEAS (2) description: "FLOORING TIPS AND IDEAS | Learn everything you need to know about wood flooring with Castle Bespoke Blog. 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[Your Color Journey](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/yourcolorjourney/) - [Anatomy Of Our Planks](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/anatomy-of-our-planks/) - [Product Warranty](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/product-warranty/) - [Our Portfolio](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/portfolio/) - [About](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/about/) - Service Areas - [Portland Flooring Studio](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/portland-flooring-studio/) - [Hardwood Flooring Studio Near Seattle](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/hardwood-flooring-studio-near-seattle/) - [Resources](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/resources/) - [Why Engineered hardwood](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/why-engineered-hardwood/) - [How To Buy Castle Bespoke Flooring](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/how-to-buy-castle-bespoke-luxury-hardwood-flooring/) - [Wood Care](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/wood-care/) - [All About White Oak](https://information.castlebespokeflooring.com/all-about-white-oak) - [The Castle Bespoke Experience](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/the-castle-bespoke-experience/) - [Collection Boxes For Professionals](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/collectionboxes/) - [Testimonials](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/testimonials/) - [Blog](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog) # Castle Bespoke Blog ## [NARROW V/S WIDE HARDWOOD PLANKS ~ WHICH ONE IS IDEAL FOR YOUR FLOORING PROJECT?](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project) Posted by [Vishal Dhandia](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/author/vishal-dhandia) on Jul 29, 2019 5:00:15 PM - - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project) [![Castle Bespoke_Narrow plank vs wide plank](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/hubfs/Castle%20Bespoke_Narrow%20plank%20vs%20wide%20plank.jpg)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project) 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. [Read More](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/narrow-v/s-wide-hardwood-planks-which-one-is-ideal-for-your-flooring-project#comments-listing) Topics: [FLOORING TIPS AND IDEAS](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/flooring-tips-and-ideas) ## [HOW DO I CHOOSE A WOOD FLOOR THAT IS BEST SUITED FOR A RESTAURANT OR COMMERCIAL SPACE?](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space) Posted by [Terry Brandsen](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/author/terry-brandsen) on Jul 23, 2019 3:28:24 PM - - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space) [![Castle Bespoke_ Hardwood Flooring for Restaurants Or Commercial ](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/hubfs/Castle%20Bespoke_%20Hardwood%20Flooring%20for%20Restaurants%20Or%20Commercial%20.jpg)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space) Wood flooring remains popular in high foot traffic areas such as restaurants, hotels and commercial spaces, due to its natural look, rugged beauty, fashion appeal, and resilient nature. Wood evokes a sense of durability and warmth that is unrivaled to other surfaces. First and foremost, one needs to be realistic with their expectations whilst considering a wood floor. Wood is a natural product, and it can be dented, scratched, gouged, burnt, or otherwise damaged through a wide variety of destructive actions. Once this fact becomes understood and one become comfortable with the limitations of wood flooring, then we can look at options within the different ranges of wood flooring that are best equipped to avoid potential damage, and/or are easily repairable. [Read More](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-wood-floor-that-is-best-suited-for-a-restaurant-or-commercial-space#comments-listing) Topics: [FLOORING TIPS AND IDEAS](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/flooring-tips-and-ideas) ## [WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEARTWOOD AND SAPWOOD? -(WHICH ONE TO USE FOR MY PROJECT)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project) Posted by [Vishal Dhandia](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/author/vishal-dhandia) on Jul 9, 2019 3:22:13 PM - - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project) [![Castle Bespoke_ Difference between Heartwood and Sapwood](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/hubfs/Castle%20Bespoke_%20Difference%20between%20Heartwood%20and%20Sapwood.jpg)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project) 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: [Read More](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-heartwood-and-sapwood-which-one-to-use-for-my-project#comments-listing) Topics: [FLOORING TIPS AND IDEAS](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/flooring-tips-and-ideas) ## [ARE WOOD FLOORS SUITABLE FOR A BEACH HOUSE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST?](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house) Posted by [Terry Brandsen](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/author/terry-brandsen) on Nov 8, 2018 5:19:22 PM - - - - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house) [![Castle Bespoke_ Ideal wood floors for a beach house in pacific northwest](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/hubfs/Castle%20Bespoke_%20Ideal%20wood%20floors%20for%20a%20beach%20house%20in%20pacific%20northwest.jpg)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house) The Pacific Northwest Coast is one of the most beautiful spots on our planet. Pounding surf, Towering cliffs, sandy beaches, and abundant wildlife, all make a visit to the coast one of the top-ranking activities for a summers day/weekend. [Read More](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/right-flooring-for-beach-house#comments-listing) Topics: [FLOORING TIPS AND IDEAS](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/flooring-tips-and-ideas) [Previous](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/flooring-tips-and-ideas/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/all) ## EVERYTHING YOU WANT AND NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WOOD FLOORING ### You will find articles on: - History of Wood Flooring - DIY tips - Best Flooring for you and your needs ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [FLOORING TIPS AND IDEAS (14)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/flooring-tips-and-ideas) - [WHITE OAK FLOORING (8)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/white-oak-flooring) - [HOME DECOR AND ORGANIZATION (3)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/home-decor-and-organization) - [WHITE OAK TREE (3)](https://blog.castlebespokeflooring.com/blog/tag/white-oak-tree) ### Sign Up for NewsLetter - [Catalog](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/catalog/) - [Portfolio](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/portfolio/) - [About Us](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/about/) - [Resources](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/resources/) - [Contractor Pricing](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/how-to-buy-castle-bespoke-flooring/) - [FAQ](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/resources#resources-faqs) - [Testimonials](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/testimonials/) - [Contact](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/contact/) Distributed by: [Greenpointe Wood Floor Supplies](http://www.greenpointefloorsupply.com/) [CONTACT US](https://castlebespokeflooring.com/contact) [1.833.822.7853](tel:18338227853) [info@castlebespokeflooring.com](mailto:info@castlebespokeflooring.com) 11802 SE Jennifer St Clackamas OR 97015 Mon-Fri 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM [social](https://www.instagram.com/castlebespokeflooring/) [social](https://www.facebook.com/castlebespokeflooring) [social](https://twitter.com/CastleBespoke) [social](https://www.pinterest.com/castlebespokefloorings/) [social](https://www.linkedin.com/company/castle-bespoke-flooring/) [social](https://www.houzz.com/pro/terrybrandsen/castle-bespoke-flooring)[social](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpR-L4bHPR-zg4Y_0q2mpg) All Rights Reserved 2026 - Castle Bespoke Flooring