Recently I was looking at Carlisle wide-plank flooring and noted that they offered chain of custody certification for their products. What is chain of custody? It’s a voluntary certification offered by The Forest Stewardship Council that basically certifies that every stage in the wood flooring’s life has been documented. In other words, no monkeyshines...
You’ve probably heard the term “restocking fee” when it comes to electronic products, toys, clothes, etc. But why should you care about a restocking fee for wood (and other) flooring? Because you are required to buy in excess of your necessary amount of flooring. You must figure in about 10% wastage into the amount...
Not all wood flooring is created equally. Wood hardness, as measured by the Janka scale, tells you whether a species of wood is appropriate for a house with 4 year-olds and elephants…or for slippered old folks! In any case, you should protect your wood floor by laying down area rugs, keeping long-clawed animals out,...
Find out how solid hardwood vs. engineered wood flooring compare. Solid hardwood is a solid piece of wood. No layering or lamination. Wood grain runs all in the same direction. An engineered floor is composed of between 5 and 7 layers of wood pressed together to form one piece of wood. On top is...
Even though the word “species” sounds like it comes from the world of animals, in the context of home remodeling, it actually applies to wood flooring as well. Species Color Grain Hardness on the Janka Scale Notes Ash, White Ranges from light-tan to brown Straight and moderately open Low to Medium Not easy to...
Here are a few basic wood flooring shapes and sizes for floorboards: Strip Strip is the conventional wood flooring we have become accustomed to; it has a timeless, elegant look. Each strip is long (usually at least 4 feet long) and is between 2 1/4″ and 3 1/4″ wide. Plank More popular in recent...
We hear a lot of questions about wood flooring, and here are a few of the most frequently asked: Can I install wood floor in bathrooms? Due to the high moisture content in bathrooms, most manufacturers do not recommend installing solid wood in bathrooms with bathtubs and showers. However, half-baths or powder rooms may...
Estimating the cost of wood flooring is important due to the high costs of both the flooring and shipping/handling. Lots of flooring suppliers tack on a “restocking fee” (up to 20%) that makes it difficult to return unopened (or opened) boxes of flooring. So, take a careful estimate of your house’s space so that...
Before you buy wood flooring, you’ll want to check out a few things, such as: 1. Is Your House Ready for Wood Flooring? Complete other home renovation projects, such as drywalling and painting, that could damage a finished floor. However, for aesthetic reasons, you may choose to lay wood floor before painting the room....
