American cherry floors: stain?
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american cherry floors - am I crazy?
Comments (2)No...just so long as you can accept inevitable dents. Anyone considering any wood flooring product needs to understand that denting and degradation of the surface finish will happen....See MorePictures of my STAINED Brazilian Cherry floor
Comments (29)@bella99 white or cream color in BC is a 'common' or 'mountain' grade. I personally love that look. Also what everyone needs to keep in mind is BC darkens significantly in a short period of time. I find it usually changes to a deep dark burgandy color. Most people love this....See MoreAmerican Black Cherry: Too Soft For Flooring?
Comments (8)That looks like #1 common black cherry in wide plank and pre-finished. With over 3" wide, it is recommended to either: 1. Blind nail and/or face nail/face screw. 2. Blind nail and glue. 3. Glue with the use of clamps to hold the planks until set. Note- glues mean you need a subfloor that is flat without correction by roofing paper or shingles. Because of the use of carpeting in many homes and it's forgiving nature, subfloors are often not flat. The reason for face nails/screws or glue is because there is not sufficient holding ability from blind nailing alone when going over 3" wide. Blind nailing by itself will hold the floor down, but it will creak and pop slightly with seasonal humidity changes. Black Cherry is fairly easy to dent, but since the floor you are choosing has a lot of character, the imperfections should be masked pretty well. Natural (unstained) is also best for floors that will be dented or scratched through the finish. It is hard to match a stain/surface finish to nearby undamaged wood. To best hide surface finish scratches, make sure the finish sheen is either satin or matte. Also, the commercial aluminum oxide finishes are generally not easy to spot fix. Most people just have the whole floor refinished every 2-10 years, depending on wear. Pre-drilling is not needed when blind nailing or face nailing a flooring cleat with most all N. American species (including black cherry). These cleats are tapered and pretty narrow in thickness. Pre-drilling is definitely needed with screws....See MoreOld oak barn floors and american cherry butcher block counters. Help!
Comments (4)Easiest solution, paint the cabinets. The floor and countertop will be separated and the clashing will be less noticeable. Be thankful that your husband is interested enough to select a countertop. Go with his selection. His feelings matter. My precious husband is worth much more to me than any house or decorator item. We do lots of projects together. There are hundreds of ways to do things if you have an open mind and a tolerant heart. If the floor still clashes, buy some throw rugs. I love throw rugs! They keep dirt from getting tracked through the house and make it easier to keep the house clean....See Moreljptwt7
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