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Part 2 of the Series: How to Evaluate Hardwood Flooring Like an Expert What Does the Grade of Hardwood Flooring Mean to the Homeowner? Grade is one of the five important characteristics to consider when evaluating hardwood flooring, along with species, plank width,...
Part 2 of the Series: How to Evaluate Hardwood Flooring Like an Expert Homeowners choosing a hardwood floor often start with their first reaction: Wow, I like that color. But color is only one part of what you’re seeing, and it’s one of the hardwood characteristics...
Ever walked into a room and instantly felt calmer because of the floor beneath you? Or found yourself drawn to a warm honey-toned plank before you even registered the species or the finish? That's not a coincidence — it's neuroscience. And it's exactly why we're...
Part 4 of the Series: How to Evaluate Hardwood Flooring Like an Expert When choosing hardwood flooring, most people focus first on the species, color, and finish. But plank width is another decision that can dramatically change how the finished floor looks throughout...
When it comes to architectural dreams of mountain elegance, our flooring is the stage upon which every space performs—anchoring vistas, inviting exploration, and elevating everyday rituals. This year's Summit County Parade of Homes, presented by Mountain Living...
The best way to choose quality hardwood flooring is to look beyond color and evaluate how it's made and how its key design elements work together. With engineered hardwood flooring, start with the quality of the construction. Then consider six characteristics that...
Every home has a face — and if the floors are its skin and the windows are its eyes, then hardwood stair treads are its eyebrows. They're the detail nobody talks about until they're wrong, but the second they're right, they give the whole space its expression. A...
If your floors take a daily beating from kids, dogs, dinner parties, and the constant in-and-out of a busy household, you already know that not every flooring material wears the same way. Choosing the best flooring for high-traffic areas means finding a balance...
Have you ever looked at your hardwood floors and wondered whether they still have life left in them — or whether it's finally time to start fresh? It's a question many homeowners struggle with, and honestly, it's not always straightforward. The scratches might be...
When most people think about hardwood flooring, they typically consider the wood species, plank width, or color. The finish rarely comes up first, but it should. The finish is what you're actually walking on every day. It's the protective layer that stands between...
