Category Archives: Hardwood Floor Types and Finish Options

Looking for the perfect type of hardwood floor can be an overwhelming process. People go to the flooring showrooms in search of the perfect color and type… most can begin to breathe easy once they have that ideal sample of wood clasped tightly in their hands. If you’ve been considering installing new hardwoods in your […]

If you’ve decided to add hardwood floors to your home, or if you’re simply just refinishing your existing floor, you have a handful of decisions to make. In many ways, your flooring is an indispensable element of décor and the type or color you choose really depends on personal preference. But it`s the final finish […]

When building or remodeling a bathroom, homeowners have shied away from using hardwoods as a flooring option. The mantra that designers and architects have stuck to is “wood and water don’t mix”. The inevitably humid environment in a bathroom, as well as unavoidable spills and splashes, have the power to warp or cup the wood […]

We recently refinished the American Cherry hardwood floors in this beautiful Clyde Hill home. American Cherry is been a highly valued hardwood for centuries, and is famous for its wonderful reddish color that deepens with age as it is exposed to light. Many people don’t know that cherry trees belong to the rose family. Also, […]

Are you considering installing a new hardwood floor, but want to stay true to your earth-friendly ideals? Are you worried about how many beautiful trees need to be cut down in order to produce your new floors? You’re in luck! You may not know this, but hardwood floors are known to be very ecologically sound. […]

Maple flooring is not just for basketball courts anymore, it’s also widely being used in many homes due to its beauty and practicality. Typically maple flooring is not stained and is finished with a natural finish. However, you can enhance the color and add an old worldly look by applying a light stain. We recently […]