Different Types of Hardwood Flooring

By Jim Birch on January 21, 2010

This article explains the differences between solid hardwood flooring, engineered wood flooring, and floating hardwood floors. Each type of floor has similarities and differences. You want to choose the correct wood floor for your application. Click through to learn more.

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Wood Flooring Grading

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Read MoreWho regulates what is allowed into your hardwood floor? If you are buying unfinished hardwood flooring, manufactured in the United States, there are two organizations that mills can belong to that help ensure a great floor.

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Hardwood Flooring Installers Essential Tools

By Jim Birch on January 20, 2010

Hardwood Flooring Installer Tool GuideThese are invaluable tools for anyone installing, sanding, finishing, or repairing hardwood flooring. They save time, less strain, lead to less damaged boards, and make for a much longer life for your hardwood floor.

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The Different Types of Flooring Underlayments

By Jim Birch on January 19, 2010

Flooring Imports 1/4 inch Cork UnderlaymentYour choice of what to put under your hardwood floor can be as important as what goes on top of the floor. The proper underlayment can limit issues that can affect the life of your new floor. Explore the different hardwood flooring underlayment options that protect against moisture and sound.

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Hevea Hardwood Flooring

By Jim Birch on January 14, 2010

Hevea PlantationHevea, sometimes called Rubberwood, is a workhorse of many Southeast Asian countries. Wood and flooring products made from it are a by product of it main use, the creation of Latex Rubber. Using Hevea as wood flooring is a very economical, and environmentally friendly option.

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Liquid Nails Subfloor Adhesive Now In Stock

By Jim Birch on January 8, 2010

Read MoreWe are now stocking Liquid Nails Subfloor and Deck Adhesive in small (10 Ounce) and large (28 Ounce) caulk tubes. Liquid Nails Adhesive is the gold standard for construction adhesives. Unique adhesive formulas provide Liquid Nails Adhesive products with exceptional bond strength and rugged durability for the most demanding projects.

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Owens Flooring Shuts Down Operations

By Jim Birch on December 4, 2009

It’s a sad day. We got news last night that Owens, Inc has shut down operations and officially closed.
Owens, Inc started out in 1974 manufacturing doors and later expanded into unfinished engineered hardwood flooring. The closure, due to the lack of credit available to them, and slumping sales, has forced them to lay off [...]

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NWFA Floor of the Year 2010

By Jim Birch on October 17, 2009

It’s that time again! If you are an NWFA member, it’s time for you to get you photos together. The NWFA is now accepting applications for the 2010 Floor of the Year.

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