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What is Longstrip Flooring?
Longstrip flooring sounds pretty impressive, doesn’t it? Think you’ll be willing to fork over a few extra bucks for this fancy longstrip wood flooring? That’s what I thought, until I looked into the matter a little closer… What I had imagined was not reality. As you might know, when you order up wood flooring, you often... »
Engineered Oak Flooring: A Popular Choice and For Good Reasons
Question: I’m looking to install wood flooring in my home and if possible, I’d like to do it myself. A friend suggested engineered oak flooring, but it sounds complicated. What exactly does “engineered” mean? – Emma K., Washington Answer: Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you need a degree in flooring to work with it. “Engineered”... »
Pine Engineered Flooring: As Basic As It Gets
Often confused with interlocking laminate flooring, engineered wood flooring is a design product that is quite different. While laminate flooring is made of various materials, including fiberboard, engineered wood floors are made entirely from wood. You can get them in a variety of finishes to match your style and preference, including pine, oak, and... »
Why Would You Want Unfinished Engineered Wood Flooring?
I’m “floored” as to why a person would want unfinished engineered wood flooring. It’s difficult to find, and it’s not exactly cheap. After all, engineered wood flooring is all about expediency and convenience, right? And engineered wood flooring comes in a myriad of finishes, so it’s not exactly like design options are limited. But hey, let’s... »
Types of Wood Flooring: Hardwood vs. Engineered Flooring
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... »