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...
Read moreFirst Annual DOMOTEX USA Recap
In 1989, the first-ever DOMOTEX World of Flooring convention took place in Hanover, Germany. The event has grown massively in scale over the years, with the number of exhibitors, attendees, and locations continually expanding. After being in production for...
Read moreBeyond 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...
Read moreStuck 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....
Read moreIs 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...
Read moreLet There Be Light: PDH Celebrates 50 Years of the Iconic HUMMEL®
Here at Palo Duro Hardwoods, we like to think that we carry some of the most quality hardwood floors in the game, and so it goes without saying that the tools and machines we sell need to be of...
Read moreThe Mountains Are Calling: Expanding the Colorado Mountain Collection
In 2016, Palo Duro Hardwoods launched its exclusive Colorado Mountain Collection line of premium engineered wood flooring. We started out with six colors, and after a successful couple years, realized we needed to keep on climbing. Now, we’re excited to say...
Read moreNew 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...
Read moreThe Roots of Hearthwood
The roots of Hearthwood’s story run deep. They sprawl through the intertwined history of American manufacturing and the rise of the modern wood flooring industry. Hearthwood is at the heart of today’s flooring designs. It’s made in America’s heartland...
Read moreWood 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...
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