Hooked On A Feeling: Muscanell Textures
To put it bluntly, hardwood flooring can be “temperamental” in dry, arid climates. Therefore, it sometimes comes as a surprise to Colorado flooring professionals that we have a mill right in the southwest corner of the state that produces some of the best quality products available in this part of the country. Muscanell Millworks out […]
Absolute Coating’s Journey to the West
For hardwood floors, the importance of good stains and finishes can never be overstated. From an aesthetic standpoint, they can set the color tone for a space or highlight the natural character and grain in the wood itself. When it comes to function and practicality, finish is the knight in shining (or matte or satin) armor […]
Beyond the Boards: Hardwood Flooring Moldings
When it comes to putting hardwood floors in a home, many first timers might not know that there’s more to it than simply deciding on a specie, color, or texture. There are many other factors that go into laying the floor, from the type of underlayment to staples, nails, or adhesives. Thankfully, your trusted installer […]
Stuck on STAUF
If you agree with the saying that ‘longevity is the key to success,’ then there’s no doubt that the STAUF brand of adhesives is an absolute triumph. Before the invention of the typewriter, telephone, or airplane, there was STAUF. Originally founded in 1828, this family-owned business has been experimenting with chemicals and processes to create […]
Is Your House Hardwood Ready?
Congratulations- you’ve made the decision to put hardwood floors in your home! Wood flooring is a beautiful and durable building material that not only increases the value of a home, but can be customized to your lifestyle and design preferences. Hardwood floors are a serious investment, both for style longevity and for your wallet, so […]
New Muscanell Millworks Textures Part One: Build + Sand
Muscanell Millworks out of Cortez, CO has just rolled out a handful of new textures that can be applied to most any of their hardwood species. These new textures are applied to the planks right at their mill, giving them more control over depth of the marks. The saw marks are applied before the plank […]
Wood Flooring Glossary
Wood flooring has its own language. Some of the terms have to do with the appearance of the flooring, and those often are obvious. Some refer to technical aspects and are good to know when a contractor talks about how to make your wood floors perform well or how to fix those that need extra […]
How to Clean Wood Floors | Dos and Don’ts
Wood floors are durable and can last more than a hundred years when maintained properly. But not all cleaning really is cleaning when it comes to wood. Myths and misinformation are plentiful. Not all cleaning products are right for wood floors, even some of those that claim to be. Dos + Don’ts of How to […]
How Wood Floors Affect Home Value
Making upgrades to raise the value in your house often is a two-part thought process: now (while living in it) and someday (when selling it). The first part is difficult to measure. How much is feeling good in your home worth? We’re guessing it’s a lot, but each of us must answer that question for […]
Custom Wood Floor Design
Wood floors make the room. Any room. Every room. Maybe that’s biased. Biased but true, for these reasons (and more): + Wood floors add to the home’s market value (Google it) + Wood floors often make the first impression when someone (you, too) enters your home + Wood floors will outlast other design features, serving […]