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Useful Articles DOUBLE TONE FINISHING
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Double tone finishing in flooring refers to a technique used to create a two-toned or dual-color effect on the surface of the flooring material. This process typically involves applying two different colors or shades of stain or finish to the floor to achieve a distinctive and visually appealing look. The double tone finish can enhance …

Useful Articles Wood flooring installation methods
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When most people think about installing hardwood floors, they typically envision a hammer, nails, and a lot of backbreaking work. However, the reality is there are several options available for installing wood floors. Choosing the most appropriate method depends on the flooring type, whether the floor will be installed above or below grade, and the type of material employed for the subfloor.

Useful Articles White Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile Alternative
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Demand for white oak, and specifically quartersawn lumber, has drastically increased in recent years. We all know that white oak plank has been on trend for flooring for years, but the bourbon and wine industries are creating intense demand for white oak logs recently. So many little niche distilleries and wineries have popped up, and they need one specific species: Quercus alba, or white oak.

Useful Articles Installing Wide Plank Floors
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Wide plank wood flooring accounts for the majority of all new wood floors being installed today. According to a 2016 US FLOOReport, solid plank flooring accounted for 55 percent of the total flooring sold. Many would argue that this number should be even higher when you include engineered flooring sales, which account for 57 percent of total square-feet sales in 2017, the majority of which are wide plank products.

Useful Articles Wood Floor Facts – Concrete Subfloors
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Solid and engineered wood floors can be installed over concrete subfloors when the concrete is properly prepared for the wood. Always follow the wood flooring and adhesive manufacturer recommendations for substrate requirements, substrate preparation, moisture testing and limitation requirement, and application specifics.

Useful Articles How to Install Wood Floors Over Radiant Heating
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Radiant (underfloor) heating is a type of heating system that is placed below the floor. As a technology, it is a method of intentionally using the principles of radiant heat to transfer radiant energy from an emitting heat source to an object. Radiant heating may be either hydronic (water/fluid flowing through pipes) or electric (electric resistance heating elements).

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