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Dark hardwood vs lighter hardwood floors
Comments (61)When it comes to hardwood, trends are something to ignore! Why? Because hardwood is pretty much a lifetime purchase, and unless yours is damaged in some way, you're probably not going to replace it. So, light wood vs. dark wood, wide planks vs. narrow planks -- that stuff's all going to come and go. With that in mind -- as well as the very real concerns about cleaning dark wood -- I'll vote for a nice, neutral midtone every time. Not too much contrast, not too red, and (unless it's a beach house) not too pale. I think this is the wood that's most likely to give you good service and stand the test of time....See MoreNeed advice ASAP! Feeling panicky about switching to hardwood floors!
Comments (62)Thanks so much for sharing about your floors Debbi. "I feel like it's almost bullet proof" - I'm hoping the white oak will be just as durable. My current red oak cabinets have been very tough and have stood up to lots of abuse and neglect which is what made me choose oak again for my new cabinets and floors. :) When I first started the search for HW flooring, I thought all I'd consider was solid. Then I saw some high quality engineered floors and was sold. I think the extra stability from the engineered core of the will make the floors more durable. The floor I'm likely getting also has a 4.5 mm wear layer. It's like a thick slice of wood. It can take up to 3 sandings (or so I'm told) so I hope they'll stand the test of time and last for decades. "Everything is expensive, but when we are buying, we're hoping to only have to do it once." That is how I'm justifying spending the gobs of money going into this reno...! I've been selecting higher quality materials that are (I hope) quite timeless so that this kitchen will only have to be done this one time....See MoreFlooring Pros; Need nail down hardwood floor acclimation/finish HELP!!
Comments (21)The acclimation you've been recommended to use is generally how we've done floors forever EXCEPT when using wider planks. As was noted above, have the plywood and wood checked. If they're too far apart the area can be dehumidified to bring the plywood moisture down and/or the wood will add moisture if it's particularly dry. Make sure the contractor is putting a vapor/moisture barrier (not retarder) between the concrete and the plywood. I don't recommend any barrier between the wood and plywood. Some pros have been burned using (probably cheap) water based finishes and refuse to use anything other than oil based. Others think you should use only the newest technology finishes and exclusively use water based. We use both. With a stained, hand-scraped White Oak, I would choose oil based polyurethane. No water based finish compares to the durability of oil modified. Considering the cost, it's a no-brainer unless you have special circumstances. As to staples vs. nails, we've used both and seen little difference in the performance. My preference would be for nails but the industry seems to have moved more toward staples....See MoreMy mom claims she "can't find smooth hardwood flooring" - help!
Comments (8)She's probably been looking at those godawful "hand scraped" prefinished floors. (Obviously done by someone who has no clue how to use a scraper to make a proper flat, smooth surface!) Yes, woods like red oak will have open grain and look and feel "rough" unless the finisher fills the grain prior to applying finish coats. Yes, finish is what you feel at the end of the process, so both the kind of finish and the skill and care with which it's applied make a difference. If you don't thoroughly clean up after sanding you will definitely have "texture"! As above, a separate grain filling step for open grained woods during finishing makes for a much smoother floor. Number of coats and the amount of sanding between coats also matters. Skill and experience of the installer makes the biggest difference in the outcome. Prefinished flooring will always be a little uneven, with evident joints between boards. You can know what the finish will be like in the showroom, it varies from product to product. Site finished flooring can be perfectly flat and smooth, though it won't stay that way as the wood moves with seasonal changes in humidity. The wider the boards the greater the changes in width that you are likely to see through the year....See MoreRst Xxx
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