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Hardwood
Floors :
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Rich
and distinctive hardwood floors can add beauty and elegance
to any home or commercial setting. These floors are more
durable and easy to maintain than you may think
Most
hardwood flooring here in the United States are made from
Red Oak, but can also come in Pecan, Maple, Ash, Rosewood
and Teak allowing you to find the perfect grain and color
to match almost any décor.
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Styles
of Wood Floor - Parquet, Plank, Strip
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Types
of Wood Floor - Engineered, Solid, Acrylic Impregated
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Refinishing
& Recoating
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What Floor for What Room |
Installation
Methods - Floating, Glued, Nailed or Stapled
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Species of Wood -
Domestic: Ash - Beech - Birch - Cherry
- Douglas Fir - Heart Pine - Hickory Pecan Maple (Hard)
- Mesquite - Red Oak - Walnut - White Oak - Yellow
Pine
Imported: Brazilian Cherry - Cypress
(Australian) - Jarrah - Mahogany (Santos) - Merbau
- Padauk (African) - Purpleheart - Rubberwood - Teak
(Thia/Burmese) - Wenge
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Grade -
Different species have different standards, some none
at all. The higher the grade the "clearer"
or more top of the line the product is.
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Cut -
The angle in relation the grain as the log goes through
the saw, 3 cuts are standard, plain, quartered, or riftsawn:
The harder cut (quartersawn has closer pours, thus making
moisture less of an intruder.)
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Dimensions
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What is the thickness and width of the floor you have
chosen ? What are the lengths? This could important
if adjoining floor covering at doorways are not properly
adjusted for. Some time the pattern of the product you
have chosen may not be right for your installation.
Always know or have specified the lengths, widths and
thickness of the wood floor choice you made.
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Pattern
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The most common is with strip or plank, the direction
may depend on the subfloor joist (nail down), parquet
may be in many patterns and/or designs from simple to
intricate cuts and designs. Make sure this is spelled
out in your contract , as to what direction the floor
will be laid.
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Color
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Always request a sample prefinished or unfinished (including
final finish type). Every manufacturer has their specific
trademark color. Today the naturals (oak,and maple)
are the most popular. Remember, there will always be
some color variation between boards, as each piece may
very well be from a different tree.
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