Hardwood flooring versus engineered wood floors in kitchen
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Comments (4)I am learning so much from reading the above entries. I am having some people come out in a couple of days to measure my living room in anticipation of laying solid hickory flooring by Allegheny Wood, which is FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council). The local flooring company that handles Allegheny only does on-site finishing and I have been reading that prefinished flooring has an aluminum oxide finish, which is more durable than on-site finishing, so I am concerned about that. I have not made a final decision on the floor, so I have some questions about whether to go ahead with this flooring. Has anyone had any experience with Allegheny, which is owned by the Hickman company in Pennsylvania. I talked to Dennis Hickman over the phone and he seemed very nice. I looked at the hickory flooring that was laid down in the flooring company that handles the wood, and I am wondering if the large variation in colors in the hickory flooring, (sapwood. vs. heartwood, I guess) that I saw would be appropriate in a living room vs. a family room, since it looks kind of rustic, I think. Maybe I can inquire about a stain that I like because I just think the natural finish looks too rustic for my living room. The flooring company also told me that maple does not do as well as hickory or oak in a dry climate like we have here (Denver), or I would have gone with maple. Any advice on these concerns would be much appreciated. Marlene...See MoreHardwood floor and Engineered wood floor by Pergo
Comments (6)If I am not mistaken there is article about Pergo floor here, stated that "they buckled or get scratch after 1 week installation" -so I am really concerned. The Pergo price is amazing and affordable but other brands such as Applachian ($8-10) or Armstrong ($5) are quite expensive. I do understand you pay what you get, just wondering should I be worried with Pergo?...See Moreflooring 3 1/4 hard wood versus 6 inch engineered wood floor
Comments (5)When it comes to "trends" vs. "timelessness" you want to look at your personal timeline for selling. Are you planning to sell in the next 5-7 years? If so, go with the trend and ignore your own tastes. If you sell in a few years then you are not buying/constructing the home for yourself. You are creating it for the NEXT buyer. If you are in it for the long haul (7+ years) then you put in the floor that makes YOU happy and that makes YOU smile and that makes YOU feel better about your choices. If you want flooring that can be "extended" into other areas for a later remodel (like in 10 years time) then work with the 3" product. It will be around for a long, long, long time. Wide planks are trending HEAVILY right now. They come and go. And if you are in there for 10+ years, you will want to have the option of refinishing so that when it comes time to sell, you can update your floors for $5/sf instead of having to pay someone to rip out and replace the floors ($10+ per square foot for a job like that)....See MoreEngineered wood floor vs. refinishing hardwood
Comments (9)Let's do a cost analysis: Cost of sanding/refinishing floors: $5/sf for NWFA Certified Sand/Refinisher (a little less for someone without all the letters after their name). Total costs associated: $5/sf (includes stain samples and all chemicals required) Cost of Installing Factory Finished Hardwood: Cost of Removing Hardwood: $1-$2/sf (includes labour and disposal fees) Cost of Preparing subfloor: $1-$3/sf (the $3/sf is unusual but not unheard of) Cost of Materials: $7-$15/sf (depends on your choices...DuChateau isn't cheap) Cost of Labour: $2-$4/sf depending on form of install Total Cost Associated: $11 - $24/sf It's your decision. It's your house. So long as your hardwoods have enough life to give, I would have a look at sanding/refinish. it is good for the environment....See Morecookncarpenter
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