by Troy Hewes | Jun 19, 2014 | Featured, Hardwood, Uncategorized
We can help you with eco friendly flooring options! Did you know. Twice as much wood grows each year in the United States than is harvested. American forests are 90% larger now than they were 50 years ago. Individual trees are selected for harvest, encouraging forests...
by Troy Hewes | Jun 19, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized
Engineered products are generally used below grade (read: below the main floors, like in the basement). Engineered wood flooring is typically installed over a concrete subfloor. Solid woods are used above grade. The cost for engineered flooring is usually higher than...
by Troy Hewes | Jun 8, 2014 | Featured, Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
White oak has a brown or tan finished color, while red oak is actually lighter in color and has a pinkish hue. Because they have a different density, they will absorb a stain color differently and won’t match each other when stained. 99% of all staircases are red oak-...
by Troy Hewes | May 1, 2014 | Featured, Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
This is a question that comes up a lot. Here are 7 questions to help you narrow down those choices. I am often asked, should I go with a dark wood, a light wood, or a neutral wood? Dark wood examples are: brazilian cherry, mahogany or maybe a dark stain on oak. Light...
by Troy Hewes | Apr 4, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
Once you’ve selected what species of wood flooring you’d like installed, it’s time to think about the grade of flooring. It’s important to know what the quality of the flooring will be that you have finally installed in your home. Alas, often...
