BAMBOO 101

Bamboo is a great floor product. Its popularity as a flooring option has recently gained momentum recently, driven by the unique look and amazing durability it offers. Bamboo floors rival rock maple in strength and exceed red oak's Janka rating by 25 percent. Another great factor to consider when choosing Bamboo for your floor is expansion and contraction – Bamboo expands and contracts 50 percent less than hardwood floors. Better still, bamboo is naturally resistant to insects and moisture. More...

Hardwood Has Homeowners Floored

Making the switch from vinyl, carpet and laminate to hardwood is not only a relatively easy task it’s a wise investment as well. Hardwood owes much of its popularity to its capacity to increase the value of homes. Results from a survey conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association indicate that 90% of realtors find that homes with wood flooring sell faster and for higher prices than houses without wood floors. Anita Howard, the organization’s Communications Director, says that 32% of realtors agree that it increased home prices by 2-5%, while 10% say that wood floors boost the value of homes by about 6-10% and about 2% of realtors say that it helps properties top the price of others in the area by more than 10%. More...

Pet-proofing Your Hardwood Floors

While resilient floors are still the number one choice for homes with big, lovable pets, it does not exactly offer the beauty and value that hardwood floors can bring. Recent developments in pre-finished flooring have made the lives of millions of pet owners much easier. First to consider when choosing a pet-friendly floor would be how the basic material would hold up to the weight and behavior of your pets. More...

Flooring and the Do-it-yourself Dilemma

The do-it-yourself dilemma is not uncommon with first-time floor installers. The very thought of being on your knees for more than 2 hours is excruciating for some. In the past, this is a very real scenario. It will definitely take more than 2 hours of your precious time to install old-fashioned hardwood floors. Times have changed though, more and more floors are becoming DIY-friendly. More...

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