Do you have an engineered wood floor that you adore?
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12 years agoSo sorry about the water leak.
Our home is also on a slab. Dh and I did a glue down install of Lauzon's 3-1/4" red oak natural (select & better). They sell the wider planks, too. We went with their square edge (no bevels) but they sell the micro beveled boards as well.
We were very impressed with the quality. No abnormalities in the planks and they have a nice factory finish (not matte, but not super shiny either). Check out the web site (below) for all their types of wood and colors.
When looking at other GW members pics of Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan, it looks like a great neutral color that I may want to use, someday. It might be a good color for your home, too.
-Laurie
Here is a link that might be useful: Lauzon
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