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Wood Species
Hardwoods are deciduous, the botanical group of trees that have broad leaves, produce a fruit or nut, and generally go dormant in the winter. There are hundreds of hardwood species in the United States. Together, all the hardwood species represent 40 percent of the trees in the United States. In contrast, softwoods, or conifers, from the Latin word meaning "cone-bearing," have needles. Widely available softwoods include cedar, fir, hemlock, pine, redwood and spruce.
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How to Choose the Best Plank Floor...o install, and provides extreme scratch and indent resistance when compared to solid or engineered wood flooring. It also offers a wide range of design options because it isn't limited to traditional wood species. Its hybrid visuals, exotic species, colors, and textures go above and beyond anything traditional wood flooring can offer. Where can I install solid hardwood, engineered... |
Solid Hardwood vs. Engineered Wood...e it is solid through and through, it can be sanded and refinished multiple times during a lifetime. And solid construction holds up well over time. Solid hardwood durability mostly comes down to the wood species and wear-resistance of its protective finish. Harder woods such as Hickory and Oak are more dent resistant, and those with more resilient finishes — like our Lifetime Finish powered by al... |
Engineered Longstrip...together under heat and pressure. As a result, and engineered wood floor is less likely to be affected by humidity and can be installed on all floors of the home. The center core is usually a softer wood species and is used to construct the tongue and groove. A hardwood finish layer is bonded on top and another softer wood ply is bonded below the center. The top finish layer can be constructed of... |
Acrylic Impregnated...consumers. To recognize an acrylic impregnated wood flooring, look at the side of the wood. If the color is consistent throughout the plank, it is probably acrylic impregnated. However, some wood species will have consistent color throughout the board and is not impregnated wood flooring. If in doubt, contact a wood flooring professional. Since color cannot deteriorate through ab... |
Crests/Medallions...designers, decorators and consumers. Crests and medallions are interior design elements that are installed as a focal point in the main field of the floor. Medallions can be fabricated using multiple wood species, and other mixed media, such as natural stone, polished metal or leather. Prefinished hardwood medallions can be bought directly from the manufacturer or supplier and easily routed into e... |
Custom Wood Floors...oards, stenciled borders or even flower or animal scenes. The paint must be compatible with the finish and the floor must have two coats of finish over the paint. Mixing Species - Mixing wood species is another way to create contrast in wood flooring. Oak is not the only wood type being used today. Maple, birch, walnut, Brazilian cherry, mahogany, ash and many other species offer ... |