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Ravenswood oak, or should I choose a different floor?

last year

I love the Ravenswood oak and I thought I had the perfect floor until my husband got involved. The cabinets are a done deal. The quartz in the background is what I want (but haven’t ordered yet) for the counter tops and the backsplash. The Ravenswood will be throughout the home. Opinions? Anyone have Ravenswood, and would like to share pictures so I can convince my husband? Or is he right?

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Sherry Brighton

last year

last modified: last year

I think the combination looks good but I would not do the backsplash. I think it is too dramatic and will lose its impact. Use it on the counters and let them be the star.

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radtraveler1
Original Author
last year
Thanks Sherry!!
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OP: don't be discouraged here. there are quite a few pros and 'semi-pros' who really know their stuff. As with advice, you can take it or leave it but at least you get well rounded opinions and can go from there. what the fun if everyone agrees, at least you get something to think about with the differing opinions and it might be a better path in the long run:) that being said, i do agree with others to stay away from all gray floor. your best bet for a mostly un-dated floor is a medium brown wood tone floor. light and dark go in and out of style. glad u ordered your sparkly quartz b/c u love it and its your house!! i do like your 3rd sample, Nakan.. a nice medium brown wood tone !!
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E B
last year
last modified: last year
Go with Ravenswood. You won't regret it. You can see some beautiful Ravenswood flooring on instagram searching hagtags #ravenswoodoak #coretecravenswoodoak. I agree with Sherry that backsplash is a no. Too dramatic. It will not age well.
radtraveler1
Original Author
last year
Thank you!
User
last year
Do you want a dark floor that has to be cleaned constantly, but never looks clean?
radtraveler1
Original Author
last year
Verbo, that doesn’t sound like fun.
E B
last year
If you’re still undecided about Ravenswood oak, I’m currently installing them in my house. Here’s a pic of what it looks like. I am absolutely in love with it.
radtraveler1
Original Author
last year
Beautiful!!! We went with the Ravenswood also, we both love it!
HU-105428228
17 days ago
How is Ravenswood Oak holding up?
E B
16 days ago
It’s holding up beautifully. I have a dog and two cats. Water spills and claws running around the house with zero effect on the flooring.
radtraveler1
Original Author
16 days ago
We love it. No issues.
B Jenn
16 days ago
E B, what color stain did you use for your railings to complement your Ravenswood oak? Thanks!
E B
16 days ago
Sorry I don’t remember what my contractor used specifically. My stair railings were originally red oak and it they had to get the red/pink tone out I believe by going with a weathered oak with gray undertone stain then followed by bona traffic hd waterborne wood extra matte floor finish.

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