Solid hardwood planks are heavy duty and long-lasting, and they can be stained and refinished many times without needing to be replaced. Solid hardwood flooring can be sanded and refinished multiple times. Engineered wood can also be refinished, though fewer times. As the name suggests, solid wood flooring is made of solid wood throughout its thickness, usually a hardwood species, such as oak, maple, … …

Luxury vinyl plank flooring or vinyl plank flooring looks just like the color and species of a real hardwood plank and mimics the feel of the natural wood grain … Vinyl plank flooring commonly known as luxury vinyl plank, is 100% waterproof and durable enough to last in even the busiest of households. Vinyl plank is a cost-effective way to add the realistic look and …

How do you choose the right engineered floors? You have a wide selection of engineered hardwood flooring to choose from. With so many choices available, you might have difficulty selecting the right one for your property. But keep in mind that the most important factors are the product’s durability and how the product complements your interior design. Here are other …

Hand scraped and hand wired brushed surfaces are created by experienced craftsman using tools which create an aged/distressed look. Long before machines, everything was done by hand. Hand scraping and wire brushing bring out the wood’s natural grain giving them a timeless appearance. Although these processes can be time-consuming and costly, they produce more authentic looking flooring than more commonly …

JANKA RATINGS The Janka hardness test measures the force necessary to embed an 11.28mm (.444) steel ball into a wood sample half the ball’s diameter.  The common use of this scale is to determine if a species is suitable for flooring and the depth of the indention. It should be noted the tests are not conducted on actual flooring, and …

Parquet wood flooring is a traditional type of wood floor with a timeless style that has been moved into the spotlight recently. Parquet is a type of wood flooring made by arranging small slats of wood in distinct, repeating patterns. While traditional parquet floors … Parquet wood flooring was first introduced in France in the late 17th century. Parquet wood blocks have fixed dimensions, so they can be …

Engineered timber flooring has a top layer of natural hardwood over an engineered core. Made from oak, spotted gum and other timbers, engineered flooring products are the environmentally sustainable way to get the look and feel of traditional solid timber flooring. Engineered hardwood flooring is made of compressed wood, plywood and fiberboard with a wood veneer. Some engineered hardwoods can be sanded …

Prefinished hardwood flooring is finished at the factory. Stain and finish are applied on the flooring finish line, so when the flooring arrives at your home it … Prefinished hardwood flooring, which are hardwood planks that are sold with stain and sealant already applied, offers an easier alternative for .  Pre-finished flooring is solid hardwood flooring that comes already sanded, sealed, and ready to nail …

Unfinished solid hardwood floors are crafted from solid wood planks that have been left untreated so you can add the lacquer, stain, or other coating that suits … Unfinished hardwood has not gone through any finishing processes, so there are no lacquers, coloring stains, or a protective layer on them.

Plywood Handling and StoragePlywood, like any other panel product, requires careful handling and storage. Despite its sturdy crosslaminated construcƟon, face veneers, panel edges and panel corners are vulnerable to damage andshould always be protected.Plywood is manufactured at a low moisture content of 4% and while small changes in moisture contentwill not appreciably affect its dimensions, large changes should be avoided …