Laminate flooring can be considered the lower-maintenance and cost-effective version of your everyday hardwood flooring, but with the same wow-factors. Caring for your laminate floors is easy and has low maintenance. Just perform this easy maintenance and cleaning on a regular basis to extend the lifetime of your flooring and keep your floors looking great and …
Did you know that 35 percent of interior designers surveyed in 2016 expected to install a higher number of hardwood floors for in 2017? A survey by the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) which puts hardwood flooring in the highest growth category among all the types of flooring, beating out other popular flooring choices including …
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If you are looking to make an investment into your home by installing new hardwood floors, it is important to be aware of the different types of flooring choices available for new floors. The three most popular choices for wood flooring types are reclaimed wood floors, new hardwood floors, and laminate wood floors. Reclaimed …
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One thing we have observed at Park Avenue Flooring is seeing hardwood really take a vogue spot in the latest flooring trends. Architecturally, we are seeing more and more modern homes uniting kitchen and family rooms into one all-inclusive and expansive space, so we are starting to see more and more kitchen floors that use …
Find out if new, solid hardwood floors are right for you and your home. Hardwood floors remain the flooring of choice for homeowners looking for high-end home floors that will last. Solid hardwood floors are unmatched in their durability and warm, natural feel. Hardwood floors come in a variety of styles, and Park Avenue Flooring …
Over time direct sunlight can have lasting effects on your home’s hardwood floors. Have you ever noticed your upholstered sofa or decorative rug fading more and more after being in direct sunlight over the years? Well, the same thing happens to your hardwood floors. And you may not notice but overtime direct sunlight can even …
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It is no secret that over time floors wear out and need to be replaced, typically after many years of use. When this time comes replacing your old, worn out or outdated floors with new hardwood, laminate or vinyl flooring is the easiest way to get beautiful, clean floors in your home again! Thinking …
Check out this step-by-step guide on how to install hardwood floors in any room. Step 1: Choose the Material The first step when it comes to installing hardwood floors is choosing the flooring material. There is a wide variety of hardwood floors to choose. Options ranging from light oak to dark mahogany. Before you can get …
When it comes to installing hardwood floors in your home choosing the right one can be a difficult decision. There are many styles to take into consideration. Here are a few different things to keep in mind when choosing your hardwood floors. Species Finding the right species of wood is really a matter of …
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The relative hardness of wood species is measured using the Janka Hardness Rating. This test measures the force needed to embed a steel ball (.444 inch in diameter) to half its diameter into the piece of wood being tested. A common use for the Janka Hardness rating is to determine whether a certain species of …
